高二英语第一学期期终质量抽测试卷
高二英语第一学期期终质量抽测试卷第I卷（共73分）I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections:In Section A, you will hear five 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 you paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. At a train station. B. At an airport.C. At a travel agency.D. At a bus station.2. A. 7:10. B. 7:20. C. 7:30. D. 7:50.3. A. How to keep fit. B. How to deal with pressure.C. What to play with.D. What to take up as a hobby.4. A. He doesn’t need his iPad until Friday. B. He forgets to take his iPad back.C. He cannot wait until Friday for his iPad.D. He wants his iPad back immediately.5. A. The new dress makes her look cool. B. She bought the dress when it was warm.C. She doesn’t like cold weather at all.D. It has been too cold to wear the new dress.Section BDirections:In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passage. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 6 through 8 are based on the following passage.6. A. Relieved and happy. B. Guilty or selfish.C. Stressed and regretful.D. Supportive or confident.7. A. Telling people honestly that you are not available.B. Mentioning the importance of what people are doing.C. Providing people with other ideas to solve the problem.D. Offering kind remarks about people having trust in you.8. A. It could be annoying to turn people down.B. How to say no but still be nice to people.C. It is not nice of you to say no to people anyway.D. How to be less stressed by turning people down.Questions 9 through 11 are based on the following passage.9. A. To take it with the farmer to the parade. B. To encourage farmers to raise it.C. To add happiness to the holiday.D. To grow a culture in the country.10. A. The presidents of the United States prefer turkeys to any other birds.B. Each state in the United Sates pardons one turkey on Thanksgiving Day.C. Turkeys as well as eagles enjoy great popularity in the United States.D. The turkey will replace the eagle to be the national bird of the United States.11. Talented. B. Delicious. C. Interesting. D. Fortunate.Section CDirections:In Section C, you will hear a longer conversation. The conversation will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write you answers on your answer sheet.Blanks12 through 15 are based on the following conversation.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.16. A goodbye meal is often considered ______ a perfect way to say so long to your friends.A. fromB. inC. forD. as17. --- Mum, I really have no idea which container is the best.--- Well, then. Put ______ of them in the cart. We may need them one day anyway.A. bothB. neitherC. noneD. all18. ______, some famous scientists have the qualities of being both careful and careless.A. Strangely enoughB. Strange enoughC. Enough strangelyD. Enough strange19. If you want help — money or anything, let me know, ______ you?A. doB. don’tC. willD. won’t20. ______ Tom’s excellent at science, his twin brother lacks the slightest knowledge o f it.A. BecauseB. WhileC. IfD. When21. Due to the super storm Sandy, thousands of people in New York City were forced ______their homes.A. leavingB. to be leftC. being leftD. to leave22. The woman is going through a tough period ______ she must shoulder heavy responsibilitiesin her family life.A. thatB. whoseC. in whichD. with which23. Safely ______ to the zoos after the natural disaster, the pandas are reported to have settledvery well.A. sentB. being sentC. having been sentD. sending24. The regulation says we should not ski alone in this area ______ we fall and get hurt.A. so thatB. in caseC. even ifD. now that25. The bookstore has the writer’s works on the shelf, some of ______ have been sold out sincehe was awarded the prize.A. thoseB. themC. whomD. which26. Vampire Diary(吸血鬼日记) is a TV series about ______ vampires. Surprisingly, ______ TVviewers love it.A. frightening; interestedB. frightened; interestingC. frightening; interestingD. frightened; interested27. Jill came to China as an exchange student from the UK last month. He ______ Chinese sincethen, and still cannot understand it.A. studiedB. is studyingC. has been studyingD. had studied28. The bridge which ______ will be open to traffic soon. The work is almost done.A. has restoredB. is restoringC. is being restoredD. has been restored29. ______ medicine to chicken’s food makes them grow faster, which brings a quick profit tosome greedy companies.A. AddedB. Having addedC. Being addedD. AddingSection 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.Alexandria was a city by the ocean and its commercial life depended on commerce and fishing. However, the coast around Alexandria was flat and it was ___30___ for the sailors to find their way to it. To overcome this problem, the ruler of the city decided to build a lighthouse to guide ___31___ and fishermen to the city during day and night.The total height of the lighthouse was about 120 metres. It took ancient Egyptians 40 years to build the giant lighthouse on the island of Pharos. During the day, the lighthouse used a great mirror to ___32___ sunlight. The light from the mirror might have been ___33___ for 50 kilometres. At night, a fire burned brightly inside the light room.Several earthquakes struck Alexandria, during which the Pharos was damaged. By 1349, the lighthouse had fallen into ___34___ and it was impossible to enter it. There was little reason to ___35___ the lighthouse, because the sea around the lighthouse had long been ___36___ with sand and ships could not sail into Alexandria’s harbours.In 1480, another Egyptian ruler made his decision to build a fort(要塞) on the original site of the Pharos. The people in Egypt built a new building out of the fallen lighthouse’s stone and marble, and with that, one of the world’s ancient ___37___ disappeared.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections:For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C andD. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.When it comes to sports injuries, the old days of “play through the pain” is over. Doctors, trainers and most coaches are now aware that playing through a sports ___38___ can cause damage that keeps you on the bench longer and it may even ___39___ your sports career entirely.Continuing to play if you have an injury can make that injury ___40___. A small stress breaking that might have healed or recovered quickly can grow into a more serious, more painful one that will take longer to heal.___41___ worsening an existing injury, playing when you’re already injured means you also can get hurt someplace el se. That’s because you may be playing in a way that’s not ___42___ for your body — it protects the injured ___43___ but puts others at risk. So what should athletes do?First, stop playing as soon as you notice an injury and talk to your coach or doctor. Then keep ___44___ until you are fully healed and your doctor gives the go ahead.Second, ___45___ your body. Sports medicine experts recommend conditioning as a way to prevent injuries from happening ___46___. Talk to your coach, trainer, or visit a sports medicine center to find out your strengths and weaknesses so that there is less ___47___ of injury.Sports medicine centers in children’s hospitals are a good choice. Trainers and doctors who work with young athletes know more about ___48___ bodies and the kinds of injuries teenagers can get than trainers who work with adults. If you already have an injury, these experts can give you conditioning exercises aimed at your body so that it both ___49___ and grows stronger.38. A. club B. event C. injury D. field39. A. end up B. turn down C. keep off D. escape from40. A. lighter B. worse C. curable D. painful41. A. Owing to B. In addition to C. Instead of D. In spite of42. A. ideal B. helpful C. comfortable D. natural43. A. body B. player C. trainer D. area44. A. resting B. practising C. exercising D. sleeping45. A. stretch B. condition C. challenge D. protect46. A. in the first place B. at last C. in the meantime D. as usual47. A. damage B. worry C. suffering D. risk48. A. aging B. aching C. developing D. recovering49. A. functions B. strengthens C. heals D. hurtsSection BDirections:Read the following two 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)One day, when I was in college, a dishonest-looking character approached me in the student union with a leather jacket he wanted to sell. It was a beauty: buttery smooth cowskin, with artfully sewed lines and long leather fringes (穗).I can’t remember what the price was, but it was apparently too little for such a jacket. Even as I paid the money that day, I knew something was n’t right. Surely, a couple of days later, the jacket’s real owner, a student about my age came to me as I was on my way to class.“That’s my jacket,” he said, “and I want it back.”“No way,” I answered. “I paid for it, and I have no idea if it’s yours. It’s mine.”He didn’t challenge me, and I left, but the uneasiness I had about my new possession now had a visible face. A few days later, riding my bike across campus, I saw the real owner standing on the sidewalk.I rode over, took the jacket off, handed it to him said I was sorry, and rode off without another word. More than the weight of the jacket had been lifted from my shoulders.We’re all human, which means that sometimes we do things we shouldn’t do or say things we shouldn’t say. Sometimes we realize too late that our actions have been hurtful to somebody else. When these hard times occur, the best response --- the only response, really --- is, “I’m sorry.”Admitting a wrongdoing, as soon as possible and frankly, helps the other person begin to heal. But just as important, it cleans up our own soul and sets us free.That is a small price to pay for a clear conscience.50. The author bought the leather jacket from the man in the student union because ______.A. it was a very attractive jacketB. it was charged at a reasonable priceC. he was in great need of clothingD. he was happy to find such a bargain51. The phrase “had a visible face” in the passage probably implie s “______”.A. began to give me away openlyB. started to bother me badlyC. could be instantly melting awayD. might be clearly expressed52. Giving the leather jacket back to the real owner, the author ______.A. offered his forgivenessB. rode away unwillinglyC. felt very much relievedD. realized his wrongdoing53. What is the author’s purpose of this writing?A. To show the readers the reality of his college life.B. To encourage the readers to admit errors honestly.C. To tell the readers a story that once happened at college.D. To give the readers a lesson on how to say sorry to others.(B)The title “First Lady of the United States” is given to the wife of the nation’s president. The duties of most First Ladies have included arranging and attending social functions, such as state dinners. As the president’s wife, the First Lady is in a highly visible position. Therefore, her behavior can make her a role model. She can change people’s thinking by supporting a favorite cause. The First Lady also has access to influential people, including the president. Many First Ladies have used their position and skills to draw attention to social and other policies, and sometimes events have forced a First Lady to take an outstanding role in leading the country.After a serious disease limited her husband’s ability to move, Eleanor Roosevelt worked tirelessly representing her husband. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt began his office during the Great Depression (1929-1933). Both he and his wife cared deeply about helping the unemployed and providing relief for the needy. As First Lady, she went to places he could not go, traveling widely and reporting tohim what she saw and heard. She visited complaining retired soldiers and coal miners; she also inspected government relief projects. During World War II she travelled abroad as America’s goodwill ambassador (亲善大使).Believing that it was vital to inform the public about the president’s and her own thoughts and actions, Eleanor Roosevelt was the first presidential wife to hold press conferences. As First Lady, she gave lectures and radio talks and wrote articles. She began writing a newspaper column titled “My Day,” which shared her views on social, political, and other issues. Thousands of people wrote to her, asking for help. When she could not answer a letter personally, she forwarded it to the proper government agency to answer.Eleanor Roosevelt was a frank supporter of civil rights and worked to end prejudice(偏见). She advised women to be politically active and supported programs to aid jobless women. As a result of her influence, there were more women than ever before working in a president’s government.54. According to the passage, First Lady of the United States may do the following except______.A. raising the public’s social awarenessB. setting up a good sample for peopleC. influencing powerful people’s decisionsD. entertaining honored guests of the States55. Which of the following statements about Eleanor Roosevelt is true according to the passage?A. She tried to answer the letters from most of the readers of her column all by herself.B. She eventually took over the office since her husband had the problem of moving around.C. She developed a tradition of holding news conferences to keep the public well informed.D. She showed much concern about jobless people and helped those who needed money.56. What can be inferred from the passage?A. Media used to hire First Ladies to be the hostesses of their programmes.B. First Ladies couldn’t go on political trips without their husband s’ company.C. Women started to take a more active role in American society in the 1930s.D. First Ladies of the United States were allowed to work in their husbands’ office.57. Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?A. The Ways to Be a Successful First LadyB. Eleanor Roosevelt, a Powerful First LadyC. The Roosevelts, a Remarkable Couple in American HistoryD. The Hardness of Being a President with Physical DisabilitiesSection CDirections:Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.If you start each day badly wishing for an extra hour in bed, the following is likely to leave you feeling even more ill-tempered.Scientists have identified a “sleepless elite” as a small group or class of people enjoying superior intellectual or social or economic position and, for whom staying in bed a little bit longer is a waste of time. Rather than being tired, bad-tempered under-achievers, they are an energetic group who can happily and healthily get by on just four or five hours of shut-eye per night. If that is not annoying enough, they are likely to be slim, able to hold down two jobs at the same time, and move on rapidly through their extra-long days without energy drinks or naps.Working out how the gene (基因) cuts sleep without any obvious influence on health could help in the design of pills that give us all a few extra hours in our day. University of California researcher Ying-Hui Fu said: “My long-term goal is to someday learn enough so we can control the sleep pathways skillfully without damaging our health. We will be thinner and have a higher tolerance for physical pain and mental setbacks (挫折) then. And everyone can use more waking hours, even if you just watch movies.”Researcher Dr Christopher Jones told the Wall Street Journal: “Typically, at the end of the phone interview, those sleepless elites will admit they have been texting messages and surfing the Internet and doing crossword puzzles while being interviewed, all on less than six hours of sleep.”(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statement in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS.)58.According to the passage, a “sleepless elite” is a group of people who __________.pared to ordinary people, sleepless elites are more likely to __________.60.What is scientists’ next aim after they work out the way the gene cuts our sleep without hurting ourhealth?61.What can be inferred from what Researcher Dr Christopher Jones said in the last paragraph?第II卷（共27分）I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1.说实话，我对流行乐没兴趣。
天津市2024-2025学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题(含答案,无听力原文及音频)
天津市2024-2025学年度第一学期期中学情调研高二年级英语学科本试卷分共100分，考试时间为100分钟。
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祝各位同学考试顺利！第Ⅰ卷 (共65分)第一部分：听力理解 (共15 小题；每小题0.5分，满分7.5分)第一节听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the man want to know?A. Where the woman works out.B. How the woman stays fit.C. How to stay healthy.2. What is the man interested in?A. Whether people in China bargain everywhere.B. How to get a better price when doing the shopping in China.C. Where Chinese people usually go shopping.3. What's the most probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Old friends.B. Boss and secretary.C. Colleagues.4. What do we know about the woman?A. She is severely stressed.B. She is the man's doctor.C. She falls asleep easily.5. When was the woman scheduled to go to China at first?A. This Friday.B. This Saturday.C. This Sunday第二节听下面几段材料。
2022-2023年上学期期中考试高二英语试题
2022-2023学年第一学期期中教学质量监测试题（卷）高二英语（考试时间：120分钟试卷满分150分）第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt?A.£19.15.B.£9.18.C.£9.15.答案是C。
1.What will the speakers do next?A.Check the map.B.Leave the restaurant.C.Park the car.2.Where are the speakers?A.At a bus stop.B.At home.C.At the airport.3.What did the speakers do last week?A.They had a celebration dinner.B.They went to see a newborn baby.C.They sent a mail to their neighbors.4.Why does the man make the phone call?A.To cancel a weekend trip.B.To make an appointment.C.To get some information.5.What does the man probably want to do?A.Do some exercise.B.Get an extra key.C.Order room service.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。
高二第一学期期中检测(英语)试题含答案
高二第一学期期中检测（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）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从试题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt?A. £19.15.B. £9.18.C. £9.15.答案是C。
1. What time is it now?A. 9:10.B. 9:50.C. 10:00.2. What does the woman think of the weather?A. It’s nice.B. It’s warm.C. It’s cold.3. What will the man do?A. Attend a meeting.B. Give a lecture.C. Leave his office.4. What is the woman’s opinion about the course?A. Too hard.B. Worth taking.C. Very easy.5. What does the woman want the man to do?A. Speak louder.B. Apologize to her.C. Turn off the radio. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. How long did Michael stay in China?A. Five days.B. One week.C. Two weeks.7. Where did Michael go last year?A. Russia.B. Norway.C. India.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
西北工业大学附属中学2023-2024学年高二上学期期中考试英语试卷(不含音频)
2023—2024学年度第一学期期中质量检测高二英语第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节(每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)1. What will Sue do this afternoon?A. Write a paper.B. Watch a movie.C. Go to the library.2. Where is the woman probably?A. In a hospital.B. In a gallery.C. In a supermarket.3. Why does the man want to change his plan?A For the bad weather. B. For his cold. C. For his studies.4. How does the man go to work now?A. By car.B. By bus.C. By train.5. What are the speakers talking about?A. When the man will have an interview.B. What the man should wear.C. Where the man is going.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What did Alice bring back today?A. Some wooden bookmarks.B. Some new books.C. Some leaves.7. What does Alice want to do now?A. Go for a walk.B. Take a shower.C. Do some shopping听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Where did the speakers spend their holiday last year?A. In France.B. In Spain.C. In England.9. What does the man say about Picasso’s paintings?A. They are pleasant.B. They are unique.C. They look abstract.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
太原市2022-2023上学期期中高二英语试卷+答案(含答题卡)
第四部分 短文填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）
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52. has taken 53. remaining
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58. perseverance
54. which/that 59. him
55. impressive 60. competitions
第五部分 写作（共两节，满分 25 分）
2023-2024学年河南省郑州市高二上学期期中英语质量检测模拟试题(含解析)
2023-2024学年河南省郑州市高二上学期期中英语质量检测模拟试题第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What does the man do most weekends?A.He watches matches.B.He visits museums.C.He goes shopping.2.What does the man suggest the woman do?A.Go back to look for it.B.Report to the police.C.Buy a new one.3.What will the woman do first?A.Go to the teachers’office.B.Go to the classroom.C.Go to the library.4.How many languages can the woman speak up to now?A.Two.B.FourC.Three.5.What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A.Classmates.B.Manager and employee.C.Teacher and student.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
2024_2025学年高二英语上学期期中测试卷01含解析牛津译林版
2024-2025学年高二英语上学期期中测试卷01第I卷（选择题）第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分30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。
ADarrell Blatchley，a marine biologist and environmentalist based in the Philippine city of Davao，received a call from the Philippine，Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources(渔业与水产资源局) early Friday morning reporting a death of a young whale.When the necropsy(尸检) was performed，Blatchley told NPR，he was not prepared for the amount of plastic they found in the whale’s stomach.“It was full of plast ic nothing but nonstop plastic，” he said.“It was filled to the point that its stomach was as hard as a baseball. That means that this animal has been suffering not for days or weeks but for months or even a year or more，” Blatchley added.Blatchley is the founder and owner of the D’Bone Collector Museum，a natural history museum in Davao. In the coming days，the museum will display all the items found in the whale’s system. Blatchley and his team work with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources and other organizations to assist in rescue and recovery of marine animals.“Within the last 10 years，we have recovered 61 whales and dolphins just within the Davao Gulf，” he said.“Of them,57 have died due to man whether they took plastic or fishing nets or other waste，or gotten caught in pollution—and four were pregnant.”Blatchley said he hoped that the latest incident would launch the issue of plastic pollution in the Philippines and across the globe. “If we keep going this way，it will be more uncommon to see an animal die of natural causes than it is to see an animal die of plastic，” he said.1．What can be inferred from the second paragraph?A．The whale was starved to death.B．Blatchley was shocked at what he found.C．The dead whale must have swallowed a baseball.D．Blatchley didn’t make preparations for the necropsy.2．What will be shown in the D’Bone Collector Museum?A．Waste collected from the ocean.B．The whole system of the whale.C．Things found in the whale’s body.D．Many different tools of whaling.3．What is the best title for the text?A．A Whale Found Dead of PlasticB．Stand Up for Protecting WhalesC．Plastic Threatening Our ExistenceD．Natural Death or Merciless Murder【文章大意】这是一篇新闻报道。
第一学期期中考试高二英语试卷
第一学期期中考试高二英语试卷第Ⅰ卷第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）1、What time does the office open?A、8:15.B、7:45.C、8:00.2、What is the woman going to do?A、She is going to help the man with his maths.B、She is going to be the man’s teacher.C、She is going to talk to the man.3、What is the man?A、A teacher.B、A doctor.C、A student.4、Where does the woman have to get off?A、At the Bank of China.B、At the post office.C、At the next stop.5、What can we learn from the conversation?A、The woman likes physics better.B、The man likes physics better.C、Both the man and the woman like physics better.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6、What is the woman going to do?A、Buy a birthday gift for David.B、Buy a pet for her husband.C、Buy some animals for the zoo.7、What can we learn from the conversation?A、The man likes keeping rabbits.B、The man built a zoo.C、The man doesn’t like snakes.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
外研版高二上学期期中英语试题与参考答案
外研版英语高二上学期期中自测试题与参考答案一、听力第一节（本大题有5小题，每小题1.5分，共7.5分）1、What does the woman say about the man’s decision to change jobs?A. She doesn’t understand his choice.B. She thinks it’s a good decision.C. She agrees with his reasons.D. She’s worried about his future.Answer: BExplanation: The woman says, “Well, that sounds like a great decision. I wish you all the best with your new job.” This indicates that she thinks it’s a good decision.2、What are the speakers mainly discussing?A. A new restaurant opening in town.B. The benefits of cooking at home.C. The importance of healthy eating.D. A recent cooking competition.Answer: CExplanation: The speakers mention the importance of eating healthy, and they discuss some tips on how to maintain a balanced diet. This indicates that the main topic of the conversation is the importance of healthy eating.3、What is the main topic of the conversation between the two speakers?A)Planning a vacationB)Discussing a school projectC)Comparing book recommendationsAnswer: CExplanation: The conversation focuses on the speakers’ favorite books and recommendations, indicating that the main topic is about book recommendations.4、How does the woman feel about the new cooking class she recently attended?A)ExcitedB)DisappointedC)IndifferentAnswer: AExplanation: The woman expresses enthusiasm about the cooking class, mentioning how much she enjoyed it and how it exceeded her expectations. This indicates she feels excited about the experience.5.How many different ways does the speaker mention for improving English proficiency?A. 2B. 3C. 4D. 5Answer: BExplanation: The speaker mentions three different ways: practicing speaking,reading extensively, and writing regularly. Therefore, the correct answer is B, 3.二、听力第二节（本大题有15小题，每小题1.5分，共22.5分）1、听力材料：A. How are you doing, Tom? It’s great to see you again.B. I’m fine, thanks. It’s been a long time since we last met.Questions:1.What is the speaker most likely doing?A) Saying goodbye to someone.B) Meeting someone for the first time.C) Reconnecting with an old friend.Answer: CExplanation: The context of the dialogue indicates that the speakers are reuniting after a long time, suggesting that they are reconnecting with an old friend.2、听力材料：A. I’m sorry, I can’t go to the party tonight. I have to study for my midterm exam.B. That’s okay, Tom. Good luck with your exams.Questions:2.What is the speaker’s reason for not attending the party?A) They are feeling sick.B) They are studying for a midterm exam.C) They are working late at their job.Answer: BExplanation: The speaker explicitly states that they cannot go to the party because they have to study for their midterm exam, making option B the correct answer.3.You are listening to a conversation between two students discussing a school project.Question: What are the students planning to do next for their project?A. They will gather more information from the library.B. They will start working on the presentation.C. They will discuss the project with their teacher.D. They will ask their classmates for help.Answer: CExplanation: The conversation indicates that they are currently discussing the project and plan to talk to their teacher for further guidance, suggesting that they are not yet ready to start the presentation or gather more information.4.You are listening to a news report about a new environmental initiative in the city.Question: What is the main goal of the new environmental initiative?A. To reduce the number of cars on the road.B. To promote the use of public transportation.C. To increase the city’s g reen spaces.D. To educate citizens about recycling and conservation.Answer: DExplanation: The news report emphasizes the importance of educating citizens about recycling and conservation as the primary goal of the initiative, rather than focusing on direct measures like reducing car usage, promoting public transportation, or increasing green spaces.5.You’re listening to a conversation between two students, Alice and Bob, discussing their weekend plans.Alice: Hey Bob, do you have any plans for the weekend?Bob: Yeah, I’m thinking of going hiking. How about you, Alice?Alice: That sounds fun! I was actually considering visiting the art museum. What do you think?Bob: Visiting the art museum sounds great too. We could even make a day of it. Maybe we could meet up on Saturday morning?Alice: That sounds perfect. We can grab breakfast first and then head over to the museum.Question: What activity does Bob plan to do over the weekend?A) Visit the art museumB) Go hikingC) Have a picnicD) Go shoppingAnswer: B) Go hikingExplanation: In the conversation, Bob mentions that he’s thinking of going hiking, so the correct answer is B) Go hiking.6.You’re listening to a news report about a recent environmental event.News Anchor: In a significant environmental development, a group of volunteers has successfully planted 500 trees in the city park over the weekend. The initiative was organized by the local environmental club, which aims to increase green spaces in the city. According to the club’s president, the event was a great success and received an overwhelming response from the community.Question: What was the purpose of the recent event at the city park?A) To celebrate Earth DayB) To increase green spaces in the cityC) To raise funds for a charityD) To promote local businessesAnswer: B) To increase green spaces in the cityExplanation: The news report states that the purpose of the event was to increase green spaces in the city, as mentioned by the club’s president. Therefore, the correct answer is B) To increase green spaces in the city.7.W: Hey, John, how was your math test this morning?M: Oh, it was quite challenging. There were a lot of problems that were quite difficult for me.Q: What can we infer about John’s math test?A: John found the math test challenging and difficult.解析：通过对话中John的话“it was quite challenging”和“a lot of problems that were quite difficult for me”，我们可以推断出John的数学考试对他来说很有挑战性，题目难度较高。
重庆市2023-2024学年高二上学期期中学业质量联合调研抽测英语试卷(含答案)
重庆市2023-2024学年高二上学期期中学业质量联合调研抽测英语试卷学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、阅读理解The Maldives guarantees the whitest sand beaches and an unforgettable underwater world. Here are places that you can visit here.Patina Maldives, Fari IslandsThe Fari Islands sit in the northeast of the North Male Atoll, a 45-minute speed boat ride or a 15-minute seaplane flight from Elana International Airport.Unlike most of the other places on this list, Patina recently opened so you can check in rig ht now if you’re in need of an urgent escape.Avani+ Fares Maldives ResortJust a 30-minute seaplane ride from Velana International Airport, the Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort sits on an island surrounded by a lagoon in the west of the resort.Unique and remarkable biodiversity can be found in its coral reefs, sea grass beds and mangroves. Watch out for hawksbill turtles, rays and friendly reef sharks.Villa HavenIf you’re a deep-sea diver, this place will provide a luxurious base as you explore the resort’s many experiences.Their botanical gardens produce coconuts, tropical fruits, vegetables and herbs that will all be served up in Villa Haven’s restaurants, while sustainable local materials are also being used in the construction of the resort.Conrad Maldives RangaliThe twin-island property boasts some firsts including the world’s first ever undersea restaurant and first underwater bedroom.To mark the resort’s anniversary, 50 over-water villas have been revitalized, as have three restaurants and bars. Brand new additions include an adults-only gym, Majaa Explorers Hub and restaurants and the Furaavaru Teens Club.1、If you are interested in sea animals like turtles, which place can you visit?A. Villa Haven.B. Conrad Maldives Rangali.C. Patina Maldives, Fari Islands.D. Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort.2、What can you do in Villa Haven?A. Have dinner in the undersea restaurant.B. Admire the botanical gardens.C. Go on a speed boat tour.D. Work out in the gym.3、What can we know from the passage?A. Both snorkeling and scuba diving are available in Villa Haven.B. The Fari Islands are a 15-minute seaplane flight from the mainland.C. Conrad Maldives Rangali is equipped with the undersea restaurant.D. Sustainable materials are used in the building of Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort.Last year, Abraham Olagbegi got the news that he got a disease and needed a bone marrow transplant (骨髓移植). About a year later, the 13-year-old boy got much better news: His transplant was successful, and he could join Make-A-Wish, an organization that helps fulfill (完成) wishes of children with serious illnesses.That was when Abraham shared an idea with his mom. “I remember when we were coming home after seeing his doctor, he said, ‘Mom, I thought about it, and I really want to feed the homeless,’ ” said Abraham’s mom, Miriam Olagbegi. “I said, ‘Are you sure, Abraham? You could do a lot... You’re sure you don’t want to play video games?’ ”However, Abraham was uninterested in the PlayStation. Instead, in September, Make-A-Wish helped Abraham organize a day to hand out free food in Jackson, Mississippi — the food and supplies were donated by local businesses. They were able to feed around 80 people that day.“When the homeless people get the plate, some of them would come back and sing to us and thank us,” he said. “And it just really feels good. It warms our hearts. My parents always taught us that it’s a blessing (好事) to be a blessing.”Abraham’s efforts are not over just yet —Make-A-Wish will help Abraham feed the homeless on the third Saturday of every month for a year. This will last through Aug. 2022, but Abraham already plans to keep it going much longer than that by starting the organization “Abraham’s Table”.“We’re just very excited to be able to continue on this attempt,” Abraham’s mom said. “If I was out there on the streets, I would want somebody to think of me and to do something special for me. So, that’s what I try to teach my kids and we just try to pay it forward, by doing what we were raised to do.”4、Why did Abraham’s mom ask him the questions in paragraph 2?A. She noticed his hesitation.B. She was worried about his illness.C. She doubted whether he was serious.D. She hoped he could give up his old habit.5、What do Abraham’s words in paragraph 4 show?A. He is happy to help others.B. He realized his mom was right.C. He is thankful for others’ support.D. He felt sure he had fully recovered.6、What is Abraham’s plan?A. To volunteer for charities as usual.B. To start a restaurant for the homeless.C. To continue giving the homeless food.D. To find public support for “Abraham’s Table”.7、Which of the following can best describe Abraham’s mom?A. Fearless and humorous.B. Strong-willed and calm.C. Hard-working and independent.D. Understanding and responsible.When I first heard about Summit Learning, I admitted I was not a bit happy and excited at all. I thought it would require interactions with others. But later, I was astonished when I got to experience it firsthand.Recently, we did a poetry project, and one of the activities was a peer (同龄人) review. I would never have taken part if it was up to me, as I preferred to work independently. But when I got involved, I found in the experience, I had done something that I thought was nearly impossible — it made my poetry better. My partner informed me of my mistakes and told me where I could give more detail.One of our final products of the project was to present our poetry to the class. I’ve always loved public speaking, but I thought with Summit Learning, I would have fewer chances to speak. I was wrong. The peer activities we did with a partner gave me more belief in my ability and inspired me to do more to make my presentation the best it could possibly be.Interactions like these are what Summit Learning is all about. This style of learning brings a positive and hard-working culture that allows us to push our boundaries and keep going. It creates a sense of community since we are all working towards a similar goal.As an active boy, I have always been ahead and advanced, but in a normal classroom, there are restrictions on what I can do. With Summit Learning, I can go beyond expectations in projects or move ahead in learning new content when I’m ready. I have ownership of my work and pursue my goals.Summit Learning has showed me how much people can grow and change. It has helped me see people and myself differently. It has been one of the greatest experiences of my life,and I cannot see myself going back to a normal classroom.8、What was the author’s initial response to Summit Learning?A. He was unwilling to attend it.B. He was excited to take part in it.C. He was astonished to hear about it.D. He was unhappy to withdraw from it.9、How did the poetry project benefit the author?A. It boosted his confidence.B. It developed his sense of humor.C. It reminded him to be independent.D. It taught him how to organize activities.10、What can be inferred about Summit Learning?A. It proves the limits of one’s abilities.B. It teaches poetry in a normal classroom.C. It transforms the traditional way of learning.D. It promotes diversity of classroom objectives.11、How does the author find Summit Learning now?A. Demanding.B. Admirable.C. Upsetting.D. Conventional.Mouse embryos (胚胎) have been cultured (培养) on the International Space Station (ISS), marking a significant step in understanding reproduction in space. Led by Teruhiko Wakayama from the University of Yamanashi in Japan, this experiment studied the possible safety of human pregnancy (怀孕) during long space journeys, such as a trip to Mars that lasts more than six months. Wakayama emphasized the importance of this research, saying, “We are conducting research to ensure we will be able to safely have children if that time comes.”The experiment began on Earth, where early two-cell stage embryos from pregnant mice were taken out, frozen, and sent to the ISS on a SpaceX rocket. Astronauts on the ISS then warmed up and cultured the embryos for four days using devices specially designed for this task. Afterward, the embryos were kept and returned to Earth. The four-day growth period was chosen as embryos can only survive for this length outside a uterus, according to Wakayama.Upon their return, the embryos were examined to check the impact of space’s unique conditions, such as higher radiation (辐射) levels and microgravity (微重力). The results were promising; the embryos showed no DNA damage from radiation and showed normal structural development, including the crucial change into two cell groups necessary for forming the fetus and placenta. Wakayama found these results significant, as it was previously believed that microgravity might prevent the embryo’s ability to separate intothese separate cell types.While these findings are promising, further research is needed to fully understand space reproduction. Wakayama referred to a previous study involving pregnant rats in space, which resulted in the birth of typical-weight rats, suggesting normal development. The team now aims to further study the health of embryos exposed to space conditions and plans to test whether mouse embryos sent to the ISS can develop into healthy young after returning to Earth.12、What was the main purpose of sending mouse embryos to the ISS?A. To test the possibility of embryos in space.B. To study the effects of radiation on DNA.C. To culture embryos using specific devices.D. To observe the growth of pregnant mice.13、The mouse embryos showed after being cultured on the ISS.A. DNA damage from radiationB. failed separation into cell groupsC. adjustment to microgravityD. normal growth14、Why does the passage mention a previous rat study in paragraph 4?A. To provide supporting evidence for the resultsB. To describe the conditions for raising ratsC. To recommend a new research methodD. To introduce an unsuccessful experiment15、What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Space Mice: A Genetic RevolutionB. Pregnancy in Space: A Mouse Embryo StudyC. Mars Trip: Embryo ChallengesD. Mouse Embryos: Freezing Techniques二、七选五16、For most people traveling abroad, their first choice is probably to make a beeline for (直奔) tourist sights. For me, I find lots of joy in grocery (食品杂货店) shopping on holiday.As a vegetarian (素食主义者) , finding restaurants that meet my needs is not always easy abroad. ① The first thing I do, after dropping my bags off, is to go to a grocery store. That enables me to cook breakfast in the morning without walking around for hours trying to find “vegan breakfast” near me.The variety of foods attracts me every time I travel somewhere new. In Malta, I found themost delicious chocolate-filled cakes, a product I would struggle to find even in the UK. ②I was so delighted that I could enjoy such an unexpected treat. Another surprise was their selection of ice cream available even in the smallest grocery stores.③ Looking for smoked tofu and corn pancakes turns into quite a mission wheneverI visit Cluj-Napoca in Romania. There is usually only one variety of smoked tofu, sold in a very small tub (食品盒) and only in the cafeteria section. ④ That is because they are never available at the smaller ones.Grocery shopping on holiday sounds unusual. But it means being involved in the day-to-day lives of a country’s citizens. I can pretend I am a local and put myself in their shoes. I can watch kids begging their parents for sweets, an international experience that needs no language, or watch couples pick up snacks and drinks for a party on a Friday night. ⑤A. I ended up eating these every day for breakfast.B. The challenge of finding food is interesting, too.C. So I always make sure to book a place with a kitchen.D. Grocery shopping was a vital part of the holiday experience.E. It’s an act of understanding people as much as of buying food.F. Com pancakes always require a trip to the bigger grocery store.G. By wandering around in a new country, I start to see what they value.三、完形填空（15空）celebrations that I didn’t mind. They are a bunch of young, single guys and I would have felt out of place.day to “warn” us of the upcoming event and said it would be over at about 11 p. m. That wasin all my years of being a neighbor!And it really worked in their favor. My husband and I were so friendly that even whenlife.17、A. located B. explored C. challenged D. invited18、A. trapped B. impressed C. annoyed D. embarrassed19、A. later B. closer C. earlier D. further20、A. shocking B. frightening C. puzzling D. amazing21、A. cell number B. room number C. account number D. car number22、A. anxiously B. politely C. regularly D. obviously23、A. imagination B. consideration C. recognition D. organization24、A. promised B. supplied C. designed D. compared25、A. stress B. anxiety C. worry D. anger26、A. respond B. adapt C. contribute D. apply27、A. figure B. succeed C. matter D. access28、A. sleep B. maintain C. travel D. relax29、A. noticed B. delivered C. explored D. proved30、A. surrounding B. respect C. curiosity D. distance31、A. strategy B. apology C. communication D. inspiration四、短文填空32、For thousands of years, people have told fables (寓言) in ① attempt to teach a lesson or to pass on wisdom. Fables were part of the oral tradition of many early cultures with the well-known Aesop’s fables ② (date) to the sixth century, B. C. Yet, the form of the fable still has values today, as Rachel Carson says in “A Fable for Tomorrow.”Carson uses a simple, direct style common to fable. In fact, her style, as well as tone (口吻), seemingly ③(satisfy) the children. “There was once a town in the heart of America, where all life seemed ④ (enjoy) peaceful co-existence with is surroundings.” Her fable begins, with some familiar words ⑤ (adapt) from many age-old fables. Behind the simple style, however, is a serious message intended for everyone.Different from traditional ⑥(approach), Carson’s story ends with an accusation instead of a moral. She reminds people ⑦ the environmental dangers facing society,and she delivers the lesson ⑧ people must take responsibility for saving their environment.The themes of traditional fables often deal with simple truths about everyday life. However, Cason’s theme is a more weighty warning about environmental destruction. ⑨is likely that a simple lyric form that has been passed down through the ages can still be ⑩(benefit) today to draw attention to important truths.五、书面表达33、假如你是李华，2024年哈尔滨国际冰雪节(Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival)组委会面向全国高中生招募志愿者，你希望成为志愿者，请向组委会写一封申请信，内容如下：1. 个人特长(英语能力，性格等)；2. 对志愿者工作的理解；3. 希望获准。