高二上学期期末英语试卷
高二（上）期末测试英语试卷 第一部分：听力（共两节，满分20分） 1．（1分）What did the man do today？
A．He took a written test．
B．He passed the driver's test．
C．He received his driver license．
2．（1分）Who is probably going to compete in the contest？
A．Lisa．
B．Anna．
C．Jenny．
3．（1分）What needs to be updated？
A．The woman's address．
B．The woman's office number．
C．The woman's company's name．
4．（1分）Why does the woman think the man is lying？
A．His body language tells it．
B．He is a dishonest person．
C．She already knew the truth．
5．（1分）What is mentioned about Dan？
A．He had to take time off．
B．He is the new project manager．
C．He will hold a meeting on Tuesday．
6．（2分）（1）What are the speakers talking about？
A． Using the right hand．
B． Operating machines．
C． Designing machines．
（2）What can we learn from the conversation？ A． Left﹣handers can't run the machines． B． The woman only uses her right hand．
C． The woman is more skillful than the man．
7．（2分）听下面一段对话，回答第8至9题．
8． What does the man spend most of his pocket money on？
A． Food．B． Books．C． Clothes．
9． How much money does the man receive from his uncle every week？
A．﹩15．B．﹩60．C．﹩80．
8．（3分）听下面一段对话，回答第10至12题．
10． Where might the speakers be？
A． At a toy store．B． At a game center．C． At the man's house．
11． What did the man play yesterday？
A． Spider﹣Man．B． A racing game．C． An airplane game．
12． What vehicle will the woman choose in the game？
A． A racecar．B． A motorcycle．C． A monster truck．
9．（4分）（1）What has the man been doing lately？
A． Traveling to a seaside town．
B． Playing the piano for a group．
C． Looking for a job in Germany．
（2）Why doesn't the man want to take the new job？ A． The salary is not good．
B． He hates working in hotels．
C． He dislikes playing the same old music all the time．
（3）How does the woman probably feel about the new job？ A． Bored．
B． Satisfied．
C． Disappointed．
（4）What's the probable relationship between the speakers？ A． Friends．
B． Husband and wife． C． Manager and employee．
10．（4分）听下面一段独白，回答第17至20题．
17． What was Annie Oakley famous for？
A． Her perfect shooting skill．
B． Her adventures while traveling．
C． Her friendship with Native Americans．
18． What is true about Annie Oakley？
A． She grew up in the Wild West．B． She fought in a battle before．C． She was born in Ohio．
19． Why did Annie Oakley begin to learn how to hunt？
A． To support her family．
B． To become famous in her town．
C． To make her grandfather's dream come true．
20． When did Annie Oakley die？
A． 1860．B． 1875． C． 1926．
二、选择题（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分） 11．（1分）Leaving the car unlocked，as many careless people do in their daily life，
is just an open to thieves．（ ）
A．appreciation B．invitation C．motivation D．reception 12．（1分） the cost，we need to take some other factors into consideration before we start the business．（ ）
A．Apart from B．Other than C．Rather than D．Except for 13．（1分）Those with a imagination tend to stand out in some creative work．（ ）
A．severe B．vivid C．handy D．slight 14．（1分）I would prefer a quiet evening at home as opposed to spending my time many people．（ ）
A．in the company of B．in addition to C．on account of D．under the umbrella of 15．（1分）Nothing in the world can delight me so much as a get﹣together with my old friends， back to the pure and happy time in our life．（ ）
A．to think B．thought C．having thought D．thinking 16．（1分）What puzzles me most is why so many students bury themselves in piles of maths exercises they should spare some time to reflect on their previous mistakes？（ ）
A．once B．unless C．when D．though 17．（1分）A（n） to the present project should be put in place in case the present one doesn't work．（ ）
A．barrier B．approach C．alternative D．access 18．（1分）If only I a solid foundation in senior one! I wouldn't be struggling in English now．（ ）
A．lay B．laid C．had laid D．were to lay 19．（1分）To discourage the young man from quitting the job， the manager many promises like salary increase and quick promotion．（ ）
A．held out B．held up C．held on D．held back 20．（1分）Seeing that e﹣commerce is an industry that large amounts of money，she is considering breaking into the field．（ ）
A．takes in B．takes on C．takes up D．takes down 21．（1分） house property tax come into effect， China might witness a fall in house prices．（ ）
A．Would B．Should C．Could D．Might 22．（1分）Huawei is a global leader in telecoms with a great range of smart products to offer， many of exported abroad．（ ）
A．them B．which C．it D．whom 23．（1分）If we turned a blind eye to the situation where our children with too much academic pressure，we would pay a heavy price in the future．（ ）
江西省2023-2024学年高二上学期期末教学检测英语试题(原卷版)
Ronald McDonald first appeared in 1963, though fans of today’s friendly cartoon clown (小丑) probably wouldn’t recognize the early version, based on a thenpopular TV character called Bozo the Clown. When Bozo was canceled, McDonald’s hired the actor who played him to create another clown character whose costume was made of things then found in McDonald’s restaurants.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
6.Where does the conversation take place?
A.In a restaurant.B.In the school hall.C.At a bus station.
7.How long did it take the man to get to the place to eat?
A.Meet her parents.B.Go for a picnic.C.Work late.
3.【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What is the man dissatisfied with?
A.The noisy fan.B.The hot temperature.C.The careless注意：
1.本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
福建省泉州市2023-2024学年高二上学期期末教学质量监测英语试卷(含答案)
福建省泉州市2023-2024学年高二上学期期末教学质量监测英语试卷学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解Best Movies of 2023Determining the "best" movies is subjective and can vary depending on personal tastes and preferences. However, here are some highly rated movies from 2023 that received positive reviews.Spider-Man: Across the Spider-V erse140 min | Animation Action, Adventure☆Rate 8.7Miles Morales travels across the Multiverse, where he meets a team of Spider-People. When the heroes fight over how to handle a new threat, Miles must redefine what it means to be a hero.Directors: Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, Justin K. ThompsonV otes：310,763Guardians of the Galaxy V ol.3150 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy☆Rate 7.9Still depressed from the loss of Gamora, Peter Quill gathers his team to defend the universe and one of their own-a mission that could mean the end of the Guardians if not successful.Director: James GunnV otes: 350,483Wonka116 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family☆Rate 7.4With dreams of opening a shop in a city known for its chocolate, a young and poor Willy Wonka discovers that the industry is run by a group of greedy chocolatiers.Director: Paul KingV otes：9,342Barbie (I)114 min | Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy☆Rate 7Barbie suffers a crisis that leads her to question her world and her existence.Director: Greta GerwigV otes：403,759Click here to see more and vote for your favorite movies of 2023.1．Which movie gives an insight into the meaning of heroes?A.Spider-Man:Across the Spider-Verse.B.Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3.C.Wonka.D.Barbie(I).2．Who may be most attracted by Wonka?A.Science fiction addicts.B.Action movie fans.C.Chocolate enthusiasts.D.Doll lovers.3．Where is this text probably taken from?A.A movie magazine.B.A movie website.C.A movie poster.D. An academic paper on movies.Chinese mathematics educator Gu Lingyuan delivered a lecture about a 45-year math teaching reform program in Shanghai at the 14th International Congress on Mathematical Education. The reform program-the "Qingpu Experiment"—has involved three generations of educators.The experiment started in Shanghai's Qingpu District in 1977 when Gu found only 2.8 percent of 4,300 surveyed middle school students there passed a test related to basic math knowledge, and 23.5 percent received zeros. Since then, three rounds of 15-year research and reforms in math teaching have been launched to improve the general local math education quality."The first period was to explore practical ways to improve education quality in most common situations, "Gu said. In this period, Gu and his colleagues (同事) spent three years in surveying students' math learning. They then selected seven local schools and 50 teachers to learn about problems and useful experiences before screening out the most effective teaching approaches. The approaches were then promoted in all local schools.With their efforts, 16 percent of the final-year students passed the math test in the graduation exam in 1979, and the rate increased to 85 percent in 1986.After improving students' test scores, they began to work on how to make students become "smarter". In this period, they developed an approach to guiding students to develop their cognitive ability rather than merely memorizing mathematical concepts and practicingby doing exercises. In the past decade, they have been paying more attention to students' innovative abilities and putting forward the approach of action education."This experiment helped us find out problems in mathematics education in China and offer solutions, in which we have summarized our own experiences, "said Gu.4．What do the experimental data in paragraph 2 indicate?A.Students showed little interest in math.B.Students diversified in learning outcomes.C.Students exhibited limited math competence.D.Students were distracted from math learning.5．What can we learn from the first period of the experiment?A.One in five students passed the final graduation math test.B.Selected measures were taken to boost students' performance.C.A survey concerning teachers' education process was conducted.D.Various teaching approaches were promoted across the country.6．What have Gu and his colleagues focused on in the last ten years?A.Students' innovative ability.B.Students' memorizing ability.C.Teachers' education system.D.Teachers' teaching technique.7．What is the text mainly about?A.Qingpu Experiment:a 45-year math teaching reform program.B.Gu Lingyuan: A pioneering mathematics educator.C.The development of math education in China.cation reforms in Qingpu District.Without shiny black solar panels (太阳能板) on the roof, the residents in an apartment building in Illinois are enjoying the benefits of "community solar"-a program in which residents can buy electricity from nearby solar farms, reducing planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions (排放) and receiving discounts on their electric bills.The solar energy in community solar doesn't actually flow into your home, but flows into your area's power grid (电网) , providing electricity to homes and businesses in your region, and you get the benefits of government solar rewards in the form of lower electricity bills.Among those signing up for the program is Dickerson, 73, of Oak Park, Illinois. "Try it；you'll like it, "he said. "You'll save money, and you'll feel good about saving the planet-at least a little bit." Proudly showing charts of their electricity costs in a recent interview,Dickerson and his fellow members of the community green committee, said they're all paying less with community solar for their individual homes as well as the community's common space.Community solar was pioneered in the mid-2000s as a way to bring clean energy to the many American households without access to solar panels for various reasons. "Community solar is about to boost everywhere in terms of access, "said Nicole Steele, a senior advisor in the U. S. Department of Energy. "It's just another way to be part of the clean energy transformation and see the actual benefits."Dickerson and his neighbour Johnson have been protecting the planet since childhood, such as leaving no litter in the forest and sorting recyclables. Therefore, they found it easy to accept community solar. Now, the building's green newsletter, edited by Johnson, is"Johnson said of this work. "How could I do something that's bad for the world in which my grandchildren are going to live?"8．How does community solar work?A.By directly transporting energy to households.B.By equipping residents' rooftops with panels.C.By storing electricity in nearby solar farms.D.By providing electricity through the power grid.9．Why did Dickerson and the committee members sign up for the program?A.To prevent greenhouse gas emission.B.To reduce cost and help save the planet.C.To experience a more convenient energy.D.To get rewards from the local government.10．What is Nicole Steele's attitude to community solar?A.Doubtful.B.Dismissive.C.Conservative.D.Approving.11．What does the underlined word "trumpeting" in the last paragraph probably mean?A.Admitting shyly.B.Stating critically.C.Explaining secretly.D.Announcing proudly.As they grow, children start doing certain activities without their parents watching over them. And while most parents agree that kids benefit from opportunities to be independent, they may be engaging in more "helicopter parenting", suggests a new University of Michigan Health C. S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll (民意调查) on Children's Health."There's a sizable gap between parent attitudes about promoting children's independence and what they actually allow or encourage their children to do without supervision (监督) , "said Mott Poll co-director Sarah Clark, M.P.H.Four in five parents of children aged 9-11 agree that it's good for children to have free time without adult supervision. But fewer report their child actually does certain things without an adult present, the poll suggests.About three in five parents have let their tween-aged child stay home for 30-60 minutes while half say their child has separated from them to find an item at another aisle (过道) in the store. Less than half say their child has walked or biked to a friend's house or played at the park with a friend, and less than a sixth of parents have let their child trick-or-treat with friends.The top reason behind parents' hesitancy to promote such independent milestones was safety. "To some extent, worrying about your child is natural. But some parents are limiting their child's independent activities due to highly publicized media reports, even if those outcomes are very unlikely to occur or cannot be prevented, "Clark said.The elementary school years, Clark notes, is an important period for developing independence with parental guidance. "Becoming independent is a gradual process of allowing children increasing amounts of freedom, with parents there to teach skills and help the child understand the potential dangers of their choices, "Clark said. "As children become more experienced and comfortable with tasks, they can assume responsibility for doing them regularly. Research shows encouraging independence facilitates a child's self-confidence, problem-solving ability, and mental health."12．What is an example of "helicopter parenting"?A.Sara allowing her 9-year-old daughter to go swimming alone.B.David stopping his 10-year-old son playing football for fear of danger.C.Anderson leaving his 11-year-old twins in the library on weekends.D.Joanna inviting her 12-year-old daughter to go hiking in the mountain.13．What is the main reason behind parents' hesitancy?A.Being busy.B.Fear of media reports.ck of trust.D.Safety concerns.14．According to Clark, what benefit can children gain from being independent?A.Improved physical health.B.Better social skills.C.Enhanced problem-solving ability.D.Increased academic performance.15．What is the suggested approach for parents to promote children's independence?A.Gradually increasing freedom with parental support.B.Giving children complete freedom without guidance.C.Warning children of the potential dangers of their choices.D.Encouraging independence after elementary school years.二、七选五16．Research by psychologist Carol Dweck suggests that there are two basic mindsets that influence how people think about themselves and their abilities: the fixed mindset and the growth mindset.People who possess a fixed mindset believe that things such as intelligence are unchangeable. Those with a fixed mindset believe that success isn't a result of hard work-it's simply a result of talents. ①______Those who have a growth mindset, on the other hand, feel that they can change, grow, and learn through effort.②______ When things get tough, they look for ways to improve their skills and keep working toward success.By taking baby steps, anyone who wants to can change one's mindset from a "fixed" perspective (视角) to a ''growth mindset''. Here's how：Acknowledge and accept imperfection in self and others. ③______Our imperfections make us unique. And self-love is a good thing.Speed is not important. ④______ Instead, you fully engage and put effort into the process, no matter how long it takes. By the way, focusing on the process often also improves results, because you did put a lot of effort in along the way.⑤______ People with growth mindsets don't believe that failure is a reflection of their abilities. Instead, they view it as a valuable source of experience from which they can learn and improve. "That didn't work, "they might think, "so this time I'll try something a little different."By choosing to make the extra effort to build a growth mindset, you can make your mental processes work for you, resulting in a greater likelihood that you get the results you're looking for and live the life you want to live.A. Believe that your efforts matter.B. View failures as learning experiences.C. What works for you might not work for someone else.D. They tend to give up more easily in the face of a challenge.E. We all have our short-comings and weaknesses -our imperfections.F. When you have a growth mindset, the end results are less of a focus.G. People who believe that they are capable of growth are more likely to achieve success.三、完形填空（15空）A heartwarming tale of friendship and selflessness has drawn the attention of peopleplace.This story is an evidence of the power of the Internet to bring people together, even in17．A.ambition B.ability C.charge D.need18．A.cure B.replace C.reach D.open19．A.relative B.stranger C.classmate D.nurse20．A.decided B.hesitated C.pretended D.refused21．A.encountered B.mentioned C.examined D.recognised22．A.convinced B.understood C.ignored D.confused23．A.determined B.confident C.brilliant petitive24．A.opponent B.genius C.student D.match25．A.excitedly B.bitterly C.loosely D.constantly26．A.amusing B.emotional C.peaceful D.heartbreaking27．A.creativity B.intelligence C.connection D.cognition28．A.conducting B.inspiring C.spreading D.acknowledging29．A.desperate B.clumsy C.unexpected D.unbearable30．A.reminder B.reward C.memory D.reliever31．A.honesty B.generosity C.courage D.patience四、短文填空32．Plastic production is energy intensive (能源密集型) and consumes fossil fuels. When burnt, waste plastic gives off heat-trapping gases and other pollutants. Once such emissions (排放) reach a certain level, it results ①______ environmental problems that will, in turn, harm human beings. All of this makes recycling plastic waste important.China's efforts ②______ (recycle) plastic waste have contributed ③______ (significant) to slowing global climate change, reducing oil consumption and carbon emissions by millions of tons. China has also prevented 900 million tons of waste from ④______ (generate) .Over the past decade, China ⑤______ (establish) a market-based plastic recycling system with wide-ranging coverage, which accounts for over 45 percent of the world's total recycled plastic waste. China now has the ⑥______ (large) plastic recycling capacity (能力) in the world. Its huge plastic recycling industry, which employs about 900,000 workers, recycled 31 percent of the plastic waste produced nationally in 2021, about 1.7 times ⑦______ global average rate.China has also made great ⑧______ (contribution) to the recycling of plastic waste from other parts of the world. Between 1992 and 2018, China recycled 106 million tons of imported plastic waste, a lot of ⑨______ was from the European Union and the United States. This ⑩______ (help) save 318 million tons of oil.五、书面表达33．春节将至, 你校学生英语报开辟专栏, 号召同学们过一个低碳环保的春节。
广东省2023-2024学年高二上学期期末教学质量检测英语试卷(含答案)
广东省2023-2024学年高二上学期期末教学质量检测英语试卷学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、阅读理解Romance, adventure, and excitement —all these words come to mind when travelers think of island getaways. Here are some islands for visitors to enjoy their charms in the National Park System.Isle Royale National Park, MichiganAs the largest island in Lake Superior, Isle Royale provides commercial accommodation, developed campgrounds, and undamaged wilderness. Travelers can hike through forest, boat along rocky shores, or camp beside beautiful lakes. Various boat services and ranger-guided trips give travelers the chance to explore the park.Channel Islands National Park, CaliforniaThose people who do make the boat trip can explore five major island groups that are home to globally significant biodiversity. From rare birds to blue whales, the world’s largest animal, Channel Islands is a wildlife film. Even a brief visit will bring sightings of seals, sea lions, sea otters, whales, and the largest colonies of seabirds in southern California.Acadia National Park, MaineIsle au Haut is a small island in Acadia National Park. The island can be reached by a mailboat from the little town of Stonington, a circumstance that limits the number of visitors. Much of the island can be seen on a day trip, exploring paths that wind through woodlands and the grass and along rocky shores. Sleeping on Isle au Haut makes it possible to enjoy sunrises and sunsets on the island.Biscayne National Park, FloridaTravelers can take a commercial tour boat to see Elliott Key, a park site with camping, swimming, and a hiking trail (路线). Those with their own boats can tour Adams Key. The best way to explore Biscayne’s islands is via boat, which can help see wildlife such as sharks, wading birds, and sea turtles.1．What can travelers do on Isle Royale?A. Explore hiking trails along rocky shores.B. Develop commercial restaurants.C. Bike across a beautiful lake.D. Join in a guided trip.2．Which park is called a wildlife movie by the author?A. Isle Royale National Park.B. Channel Islands National Park.C. Acadia National Park.D. Biscayne National Park.3．What can be the best transport to explore Biscayne National Park?A. Cars.B. Buses.C. Boats.D. Bikes.Growing up in a small village in southern Ghana, Osci Boateng watched many of his family members and neighbors struggle to access basic health care. In many regions of the country, it can take hours to get to the nearest hospital. Boateng said many people lost their lives due to preventable or treatable diseases. His grandmother and aunt were among them.Feeling an urgent ca ll to help, Boateng decided he would make it his life’s mission to bring health care to remote communities in Ghana where education and preventative health care were lacking.Boateng wanted to find a way to remove these barriers to health care access and education. He started his nonprofit organization, OKB Hope Foundation. In 2021, he converted (转变) a van (面包车) into a mobile doctor’s office and started bringing health care directly to those in need. A few times a week, the mobile clinic and medical team travel long distances to remote communities and provide free routine medical care.On each trip, Boateng’s team consists of a nurse, a physician assistant, a doctor, and an operation assistant. In the van, they can run basic labs like bloodwork and urinalysis (尿液分析) as well as provide medicine. “It’s like a one-stop shop for people, ” said Boateng, adding that most of the people they see have one health issue or another. Since its launch, the Hope Health Van has served more than 4,000 Ghanaians across more than 45 rural communities who otherwise don’t have easily accessible medical care, according to Boateng.Boateng has gone all in on his OKB Hope Foundation, recently quitting his job to dedicate his time to bringing health care to his home country. But for him, the sacrifices (牺牲) are well worth. “Words cannot describe the feeling that you provide care for someone who otherwise wouldn’t be alive if your mobile health van wasn’t there.” He has big plans for the future. He hopes to expand them to provide more consistent and high-quality medical care not only to those living in remote areas of Ghana but those in other countries.4．What is the purpose of mentioning the example in paragraph 1?A. To show the importance of life.B. To describe how hard Boateng’s family lived.C. To point out what’s wrong with the hospital.D. To stress the seriousness of lacking health care.5．How does Boateng carry out his mission?A. He operates on patients in the van.B. He rents a doctor’s office wherever he goes.C. He provides medical care by charging some fees.D. He offers people health care using mobile clinic.6．What do we know about the Hope Health Van?A. It really works.B. It makes a profit.C. It serves the whole Ghana.D. It produces some good medicine.7．Which of the following best describe Boateng?A. Reliable and creative.B. Caring and ambitious.C. Considerate and humorous.D. Determined and demanding.Landscape architect Kotchakorn V oraakhom has designed a new green roof on the Rangsit Campus of Thammasat University, about 25 miles north of central Bangkok, Thailand. Her imaginative work challenges the common thinking that urbanization has a negative impact on the planet, whether flooding, excess (过度的) energy use, disrupted (扰乱) biodiversity or the heat island effect.The 236, 806-square-foot structure, which opened in December 2019, includes a flood water management system and Asia’s largest rooftop organic farm. It combines modern landscape architecture with traditional agricultural knowledge, creating a green and friendly environment.The green roof, containing an H-shaped landscape, looks like a futuristic hill with a brick building beneath it. The hill features a complex pattern of zigzagging terraces (之字形梯田) of planted beds, leading all the way down to the bottom. When rainwater hits the roof, it flows down the zigzags while being absorbed by the soil in the beds, The excess water is directed into four storage ponds — with a capacity of up to 3 million gallons. The process slows down the flow speed of rainwater runoff compared to a normal concrete rooftop. This keeps the area from flooding during heavy rains.The roof’s terraces are filled with organically grown crops, including a drought tolerant variety of rice, many local vegetables and herbs. The farm can supply the canteens on campus with a large amount of rice, herbs and vegetables a year. The food waste is composted (把……制成堆肥) to fertilize the farm, and water from the storage ponds is used to water plants, creating an entirely localized and circular system.The farm serves as an outdoor classroom and a source of local jobs, too. Farmers offer workshops on sustainable agriculture and nutrition as part of the university’s sustainability curriculum. “Students and community members are invited to participate in se asonal seeding, harvesting, and so on,” says V oraakhom. “The urban farm is training a new generation of organic farmers with real-world skills. It also promotes a sense of community.”8．What can we say about V oraakhom’s work?A. It’s short-lived.B. It’s c reative.C. It’s demanding.D. It’s time-consuming.9．Why is the rooftop designed to be zigzag?A. To store more water.B. To plant diverse vegetables.C. To slow the speed of water flow.D. To make it look more attractive than other buildings.10．What can be inferred about the farm from paragraph 4?A. It uses food as fertilizer.B. It benefits the environment.C. It improves students’ lifestyle.D. It produces vegetables and fruits.11．What does the author want to show by mentioning the outdoor classroom?A. Students can learn hands-on knowledge on the farm.B. Farmers working on the farm can become professors.C. The farm prevents government from offering people jobs.D. The farm harms the relationship between university and community.Plastic is everywhere in our modern world. Its toughness makes it an extremely useful material from household items to vehicle parts, but that same toughness makes it hard to break down for recycling or disposal (处理). However, Japanese scientists at the University of Tokyo have developed a new plastic material that can be broken down more easily and can self-heal and remember past shapes.Based on a kind of plastic called an epoxy resin vitrimer, which is brittle (脆性的), the new plastic boasts a huge range of advantages. Once scratched with a knife, it can completely patch itself up after being heated to 150 ℃ for just 60 seconds. When shaped into the shape of a crane, then flattened, it can fold itself back into the crane shape by being heated up. It does all of this much faster than others of its type.The new plastic can also break down easier. Even if it’s discarded (丢弃) into the environment, it still poses less of a, problem than other kinds of plastic, which the teamdemonstrated by placing it in seawater for 30 days. It biodegraded by 25% and released molecules (分子) that are essential food for marine life.The new plastic is more resistant to breaking. It can also repair itself, and can recover its original memorized shape. It even biodegrades safely in a marine environment, according to Shota Ando, a researcher of the study.The material can be used in a variety of applications, “Infrastructure materials for roads and bridges are often composed of epoxy resins mixed with compounds such as concrete and carbon,” said Ando. “By using the new plastic, these would be easier to maintain as they would be stronger and healable using heat. Unlike conventional epoxy resins, this new material is hard but stretchable, so it could also be expected to strongly bond materials of different hardness and stretch.”12．What is the author’s purpose in writing paragraph 1?A. To introduce the topic of the text.B. To show the disadvantages of plastic.C. To highlight the importance of plastic.D. To indicate his views on previous plastic.13．What do the underlined words “patch itself up” mean in paragraph 2?A. Change itself.B. Shape itself.C. Repair itself.D. Burn itself.14．What do we know about the new plastic?A. It is safe for animals in the ocean.B. It can provide nutrition for animals.C. It can change its shape when frozen.D. It is more brittle than previous plastic.15．What can be the best title for the text?A. Research Of New MoleculesB. An Interesting Scientific StudyC. The Widespread Application Of PlasticD. A New Environmentally Friendly Plastic二、七选五16．Reading books is one of the best ways to broaden your horizons, develop your new interests, and grow your minds. Reading a book at any time of day gives you a brain boost and a positive feeling. ①_________. Here are some benefits of reading yourself a goodnight story.It’s a great way to reduce stressStress builds up over the course of a day and makes you hard to relax and fall asleep. ②_________. Not only is it a distraction to calm a racing mind, but it helps you obtain the maximum relaxing benefits of your bedtime book.③_________An interesting and eye-opening non-fiction can fill your brain with knowledge right before sleeping. Even a work of fiction or a fantasy book gives your brain a workout. Actually, a fiction book is great for broadening your perspective and boosting your creativity and imagination.You’ll sleep longer and betterThe bedtime story may have helped you fall asleep because it is part of a consistent bedtime routine. Not only can reading a book make you sleep, but it can help you sleep longer and better. According to a study, 496 participants read before bed, and 496 did not. ④_________You don’t need to actually read⑤_________. Audiobooks (有声读物) are a great alternative. And audiobooks can also help anyone reduce stress and get ready for bed. When it comes to reading alternatives, however, it’s probably best to get rid of the e-reader in the hour before you fall asleep. Electronic screens can interfere with (干扰) sleep patterns and make it hard to fall asleep.A. It grows your knowledgeB. It helps find what you love to readC. A book is a great way to relieve itD. You are tired of reading books at timesE. After a week, nearly half of the readers reported sleeping betterF. These can help you prepare your minds and bodies for sleep tooG. But scheduling your page-turning time just before sleeping can help you sleep better三、完形填空（15空）Some years ago, Adrianne Drazin was flying overseas with her three children. Her husband was already at her 1 , so she had to travel with the kids by herself.After a long flight, they got off the 2 and waited for their stroller, Drazin noticed a 3 standing next to her. They seemed to be waiting for something, but then she 4 they were waiting for her. “I 5 did not want to ask anybody for help, nor did I want to 6 their help,” Drazin recalled. So when the mother offered to carry som e of her things, Drazin7 her advice.“And she looked at me with a(n) 8 look on her face and said, ‘If you tell me how you are going to get to the carousel (行李传送带) with two little 9 , an infant, and a stroller, then I will let you go. Bu t until you tell me how you’re going to do this, I’m 10 you.’”When Drazin finally met her husband, he asked how she had 11 to get across the airport, carrying everything by herself. Drazin 12 around for the woman and her family, but they were 13 .Many years later, Drazin continues to 14 the woman’s act of generosity. “It made me think of her as a (n) 15 mom,” said Drazin.17．A. country B. destination C. city D. house18．A. bus B. bike C. plane D. train19．A. family B. mother C. stranger D. waiter20．A. wondered B. insisted C. expected D. realized21．A. hardly B. passively C. surely D. slightly22．A. accept B. offer C. refuse D. attain23．A. turned down B. agreed with C. gave in D. insisted on24．A. satisfied B. puzzled C. embarrassed D. disappointed25．A. suitcases B. bags C. toys D. kids26．A. accompanying B. instructing C. assisting D. respecting27．A. managed B. decided C. warned D. predicted28．A. centred B. got C. looked D. moved29．A. lost B. missing C. separate D. gone30．A. remind B. appreciate C. recognize D. consult31．A. independent B. gentle C. mature D. reliable四、短文填空32．On Oct 14, 2023, Yongchuan District of Chongqing attracted professionals and academics from across the country to engage in discussions①_________green design and rural vitalization.As an example of green design and development, Yongchuan District has been the first to offer a②_________ (full) driverless robotaxi commercial service to the public. There aredozens of pickup stations across the district③_________ (cover) commercial centers, schools and residential areas. Passengers place④_________order on an app and then move to the nearest pickup station.In just a few minutes, a white vehicle attached a plate, declaring it “sel f-driving”, pulls over at the station. Passengers⑤_________ (require) to enter the last four numbers of⑥_________ (they) mobile phone number on the digital screen to access the vehicle. Once passengers take the seats, safety⑦_________ (instruction) will be read and the car won’t start until passengers put the seat belts on.While self-driving cars shuttle passengers back and forth through the district, giving off an atmosphere of science fiction, Songji ancient town, which has a history of more than 2,000 years, ⑧_________ (lie) just 40 kilometers away. In recent years, the local government has set up a tourism development management team to protect Songji’s history and culture, and prevent it from over commercialization.Yongchuan, ⑨_________modernity and heritage coexist, offers valuable insights for the development of other small towns. The city planners have demonstrated that it is possible⑩_________ (preserve) cultural heritage while embracing technological advancement.五、完成句子33．I need to have it out with her _________ (彻底地). (once) (根据汉语提示完成句子) 34．Virtual team can _________ (由……组成) persons separated by great distances. (comprise) (根据汉语提示完成句子)35．She _________ (依靠……生活) her parents two years ago, but now she can earn her own living. (live) (根据汉语提示完成句子)36．They asked him to leave. _________ (换句话说), he was fired. （根据汉语提示完成句子）37．Passengers for Rome should _________ (行进) Gate 32 for boarding. (proceed) (根据汉语提示完成句子)38．Do you know why she is _________ (健康状态不好)? Because she eats too much junk food. (shape) (根据汉语提示完成句子)39．He had a genius for making people _________ (不拘束). (home) (根据汉语提示完成句子)六、读后续写40．阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
福建省泉州市2023-2024学年高二上学期1月期末教学质量监测英语试题 附答案
保密★启用前2023-2024学年度上学期泉州市高中教学质量监测高二英语2024.01(试卷满分：150分，考试时间：120分钟)注意事项：1.答题前，考生须在试题卷、答题卡规定的位置填写自己的准考证号、姓名。
考生应认真核对答题卡上粘贴的条形码的“准考证号、姓名”与考生本人准考证号、姓名是否一致。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。
写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束，考生须将试题卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt?A. £19.15.B. £9.18.C. £9.15.答案是C。
1. What does the man suggest the woman do?A. Go to Germany.B. Consult her teacher.C. Give up the chance.2. What will people do at the beach this weekend?A. Have a beach party.B. Join a community dance.C. Do a beach cleanup.3. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A warm workmate.B. A comfortable house.C. A big dinner.4. What does Mr Smith discuss about on social media?A. Humorous stories.B. Future plans.C. Company news.5. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Teacher and student.B. Librarian and borrower.C. Fellow classmates.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。
高二上学期英语期末考试试题(有答案)
高二上学期英语期末考试试题(有答案)本部分共15小题，每小题1.5分，共22.5分。
听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6.What does the man want to do?A。
To buy a car。
B。
To rent a car。
C。
To repair a car.7.What does the woman suggest the man do?A。
To take a taxi。
B。
To rent a car。
C。
To buy a car.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.What does the man want to buy?A。
A XXX.9.What does the woman think of the blue shirt?A。
It’s too expensive。
B。
It’s too bright。
C。
It’s too smal l.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.What’s the nship een the speakers?A。
XXX.11.What is the man’s problem?A。
He can’t find his keys。
B。
He lost his wallet。
C。
He ot his password.12.What does the woman suggest the man do?A。
To look for his keys in the car。
B。
To buy a new wallet。
C。
To reset his password.听第9段材料，回答第13至15题。
13.What does the man want to do?A。
江苏省南京市英语高二上学期期末试卷及答案指导(2024年)
2024年江苏省南京市英语高二上学期期末复习试卷及答案指导一、听力第一节（本大题有5小题，每小题1.5分，共7.5分）1、What is the relationship between the two speakers?A) Classmates.B) Teacher and student.C) Brother and sister.D) Colleagues.Answer: AParsing: The dialogue indicates that the two speakers are discussing a book and mentioning last night’s class discussion. This suggests a relationship of classmates.2、What are the speakers mainly talking about?A) Their favorite movies.B) Their school libraries.C) Their favorite books.D) Their summer vacation plans.Answer: CParsing: The conversation revolves around “The Catcher in the Rye” and mentions reading the first three chapters. This clearly indicates that they are discussing their favorite books.3、 BHearing Script: You hear a short conversation. What does the man want to borrow?A. A book.B. A dictionary.C. A computer.Explanation: The conversation mentions “I need to borrow a dictionary for my research,” so the correct answer is B.4、 AHearing Script: Listen to a dialogue. Why is the woman upset?A. The man broke her favorite mug.B. The man forgot to return a book.C. The man didn’t invite her to dinner.Explanation: In the dialogue, the woman says, “I’m upset because you broke my favorit e mug last week,” so the correct answer is A.5、Which sport does the woman prefer?A. Swimming – She says she prefers swimming because it feels like flying underwater, but it’s not as expensive as golf and offers a full-body workout.B. Golf –She says she is more interested in golf because it helps improve her concentration and the view is stunning.C. Tennis –She says tennis is the best because it’s not too expensive and she finds it relaxing.D. Running – She thinks running is the most suitable sport because itdoesn’t require any equipment and has a daily routine that aids in weight loss.Answer: AExplanation: The dialogue mentions that the woman prefers swimming because it feels like flying underwater, it’s not as expensive as golf, and it offers a full-body workout.二、听力第二节（本大题有15小题，每小题1.5分，共22.5分）1、Listen to the following recording and choose the correct answer for each question.What is the relationship between the two speakers?A. Teacher and studentB. Husband and wifeC. FriendsAnswer: A. Teacher and student解析: From the conversation, it’s clear that one person is giving instructions to the other, indicating a teacher-student relationship.2、Listen again to the recording and choose the correct answer for each question.Where are the two speakers most likely to be speaking?A. At the schoolB. In a parkC. In a hospitalAnswer: A. At the school解析: The conversation mentions “homework” and “classes,” which are typical contexts at a school, indicating that the two speakers are most likely at the school.3、Listening Script:W: Have you picked up the letters from the post office yet?M: No, I’ve been so busy with my graduation project these days.Q: What can we infer about the man?A: A) He is often late.B: He is hardworking.C: He is quiet.Answer: B) He is hardworking.Explanation: The man mentions he has been busy with his graduation project, which implies he is focused and hardworking.4、Listening Script:M: Hello, could I speak to Mike, please?W: How can I help you?M: I would like to buy a birthday gift for my mom as soon as possible. Could you tell me what’s on sale today?W: We just started a special offer this morning. It includes vouchers for local restaurants and gift cards for any store you like.Q: What is the woman most likely to work in?A: A) A post office.B: B) A restaurant.C: C) A gift shop or store.Answer: C) A gift shop or store.Explanation: The woman mentions a special offer that includes vouchers for local restaurants and gift cards for any store, which suggests she works in a gift shop or store where such products are sold.5、A听下面的对话。
山东省菏泽市高二上学期期末考试英语试题Word版含答案
山东省菏泽市高二上学期期末考试英语试题Word版含答案第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What time is it now?A. 6:40.B. 7:00.C.7:20.2. What will the woman probably continue doing?A. Explaining the three ways.B. Having the first English class.C. Giving the students some advice.3. What played the most important role in Tom’s passing the TOFEL test?A. His good luck.B. His good effort.C. The good language school.4. Where does the conversation most probably take place?A. On a train.B. On a bus.C. On a plane.5. What does the man want to do?A. Lend his dictionary to the woman.B. Borrow the woman’s dictionary.C. Help the woman find the dictionary.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。
福建省漳州市2023-2024学年高二上学期1月期末英语试题 附答案
漳州市2023-2024学年（上）期末高中教学质量检测 高二英语试题 （共150分，考试时间120分钟） 注：每小题选出答案后，用铅笔把答题纸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。不能答在试卷上。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A company. B. An interview. C. A job position. 2. When will the tour end? A. At 3: 30 pm. B. At 3: 40 pm. C. At 4: 20 pm. 3. Who is Karen? A. A teacher. B. An artist. C. A bank clerk. 4. What will Jennifer most probably do next? A. Get some sleep. B. Take a walk. C. See a doctor. 5. What seems to be Kristin’s trouble? A. She always feels alone. B. She failed in the math exam. C. She feels nervous before a test. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What does the woman suggest Mark do at weekends? A. Do some outdoor activities. B. Have a good rest at home. C. Visit friends more often. 7. What does the woman usually do on Saturday? A. Watching TV. B. Mountain hiking. C. Visiting friends. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What seems to bother Tom? A. Clare laughed at him. B. Clare didn’t return his photos. C. Clare sent his photos to Justin. 9. How does Tom feel about Clare? A. Embarrassed. B. Angry. C. Understanding. 10. What does the woman suggest Tom do? A. Talk to Clare. B. Have a good rest. C. Have a talk with Justin. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What is the woman doing? A. Introducing a program. B. Hosting an interview. C. Consulting technical information. 12. When was the program put into operation? A. In 2016. B. In 2017. C. In 2018. 13. What inspired the man to develop the program? A. His nature. B. His experience. C. His love of technology. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What is the man doing? A. Reading news. B. Watching a movie. C. Learning about a program. 15. What does the man think of his spoken Spanish? A. Average. B. Fluent. C. Excellent. 16. Where will the man stay during his time in Spain? A. In a hotel. B. In a dorm. C. In a local’s house. 17. What do we know about the program? A. It’s intended for students. B. It’ll be held in the capital. C. It can be available once a year. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. What is the requirement for filling out the report form? A. It can be an electronic copy. B. It should be signed by parents. C. It must be in the child’s handwriting. 19. How should the children show their parks? A. By playing videos. B. By using posters. C. By making models. 20. Who is the speaker talking to? A. Parents. B. Students. C. Teachers. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（共11小题；每小题2.5分，满分27.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Wetlands occur wherever water meets land. Wetlands exist in every country and in every climatic zone. Healthy wetlands store carbon, regulate the water cycle, and support 40% of the world’s biodiversity. Jiangxi Poyang Lake Nanji Wetlands Nanji Wetlands is located in the southern part of the main lake area of Poyang Lake, covering a total area of 33,300 hectares. It is an incredibly valuable ecosystem and serves as a vital habitat for various wetland bird species, including many national first-class and second-class protected animals. Anhui Shengjin Lake National Nature Reserve The Anhui Shengjin Lake National Nature Reserve is a freshwater lake wetland, with an area of 33,333 hectares. It is primarily set up as the wintering grounds of rare birds. Within the reserve, there are a total of 142 bird species, including 66 species of migratory（迁徙的）birds. This reserve holds the distinction of being the largest natural wintering ground for the hooded crane（丹顶鹤）population worldwide. Gansu Yellow River Shouqu Wetlands The Gansu Yellow River Shouqu National Nature Reserve is located within Maqu county. It covers a total area of 203,401 hectares, with 132,067 hectares intended for wetland conservation. The primary objective of this reserve is to protect the highland wetland ecosystem, as well as the habitat of migratory birds, particularly the black-necked crane. In February 2020, it was officially approved as a Wetland of International Importance. Guangdong Nanpeng Islands Reserve Established in 2003, Guangdong Nanpeng Islands Reserve covers a total area of 35,679 hectares. In 2015, it was recognized and included in the International Important Wetlands Directory. The main focus of the reserve is to protect the unique underwater natural landscape, the ecosystems of the nearby coastal waters, the important rare and endangered marine（海洋的）animals. 21. Which wetland covers the largest area? A. Nanji Wetlands. B. Shengjin Lake National Nature Reserve. C. Shouqu Wetlands. D. Guangdong Nanpeng Islands Reserve. 22. What is the primary purpose of founding Shengjin Lake National Nature Reserve? A. To preserve natural landscapes. B. To house rare birds in winter. C. To reproduce hooded cranes. D. To store freshwater. 23. What does Guangdong Nanpeng Islands Reserve mainly protect? A. Highland wetland ecosystem. B. Marine ecosystems. C. Underwater animals. D. Bird habitats. B Looking back, I spent many unhappy days. In middle school I didn’t think I was as smart as everyone else; I didn’t have cool enough clothes. Junior high was the same. I wasn’t as tall and thin as all the other girls; my baby teeth hadn’t fallen out yet. Fast forward to high school. Still everyone was smarter; still everyone dressed better.
高二上学期期末考试英语试题(有答案)
高二上学期期末考试英语试题第一部分听力(共两节, 满分30 分)做题时, 先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5 小题;每小题1. 5 分，满分7. 5 分)听下面5 段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A. B. C 三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.Where does this conversation most probably take place?A.At a hairdresser’s.B. At a tailor’s.C. At a phot ographer’s.2.What docs the woman ask John to do?A.Get something to c at.B.Have a discussion with Peter.C.Leave the room for a moment.3.Why did Tom visit Tracy?A.To s ay s orry t o h er.B. T o b orrow s ome m ilk.C. To help cook the meal.4.How does the woman feel when hearing the man’s words?B. S ensitive.C. Surprised.A.Angry.5.What does Anne suggest?A.The shopping should be done first.B.They s hould g o t o t he c oncert f irst.C. They should do shopping after the concert.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。
广东省肇庆市2023-2024学年高二上学期期末教学质量检测试题 英语含答案
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ALiberty Hill FarmLiberty Hill Farm,recognized as Vermont's first Green Agritourism Enterprise,offers visitors opportunities to milk and feed Robeth Holstein cows.It also has a small hotel with seven guest rooms,which makes it a perfect destination for those looking to enjoy a relaxing vacation along with a farm tour.Walker Honey FarmCurious about how honey goes from beehive(蜂箱)to bottle?Visit the family-owned Walker Honey Farm in Texas,where you can take a guided walking tour of the farm's facilities and hear first-hand from beekeepers.The 45-minute tour also includes a stop at Dancing Bee Winery on the farm's property,where guests can try honey wine, one of the oldest wines still consumed today.Charleston Tea PlantationCharleston Tea Plantation is North America's only tea plantation.Guests can see the acres of tea plants and visit the only tea factory in America.There's also an option to take an amazing tour with Bill Hall,a third-generation tea taster who oversees the daily operations here.Want to take some tea to go?Visit the on-site gift shop to buy specialty teas and related items like tea cups.Thoroughbred Heritage Horse Farm ToursOn the three-hour and guided tours,guests can see and learn more about Calumet Farm,a farm famous for excellent horses and racing operations covering nearly800acres.Tours also include glimpses(体验)of movie filming locations for films like Secretariat,Seabiscuit and Dreamer.1.Which of the following tours provides accommodation for tourists?A.Liberty Hill Farm.B.Walker Honey Farm.C.Charleston Tea Plantation.D.Thoroughbred Heritage Horse Farm Tours.2.What do Walker Honey Farm and Charleston Tea Plantation have in common?A.They are unique in their areas.B.They both include a45-minute tour.C.They are world-famous tourist attractions.D.They offer direct communication with the staff.3.Why are Secretariat,Seabiscuit and Dreamer mentioned?A.To explain the visiting process.B.To introduce some famous movies.C.To stress the popularity of the farms.D.To present an eye-catcher of the tours.BAfter most people complete their undergraduate degree,they either take a break or jump into a job.Few,like Brianna Craft,set out to save the world.It started when she was a freshman sitting in an environmental studies class in2006.Craft was shocked when the professor described the harm climate change was having on people.She records the moment in her new book, Everything That Rises:A Climate Change Memoir.After graduation,Craft spent a year in AmeriCorps,focusing on protecting the environment.AmeriCorps is an organization connecting individuals and organizations to help communities tackle their toughest challenges."That helped me figure out that my future was not in doing science,"she says.Instead,she wanted to work with people and policy.She then had an opportunity to attend the UN climate negotiations(磋商).That,in turn,prepared her for her current role as a senior researcher at the London-based International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED).Her focus is to ensure that the lowest contributors to greenhouse gases and those most affected by climate change have a voice in international climate negotiations.For five years,Craft attended and supported climate conferences around the world,leading to the signing of the Paris Agreement in2015.Craft says,"I wanted people to care about the work I did in the climate negotiations,and why we pushed so hard to form this agreement."That led her to write Everything That Rises:A Climate Change Memoir.Craft brings the viewpoint of an African American woman from a rural northwest community.She weaves(编织) together several storylines-including her difficult childhood with an irresponsible parent,her self-discovery in college and her work to help work towards climate agreements and ensure that even the smallest countries have a voice.4.What motivated Craft to work on climate change?A.A course.B.A book.C.A scientist.D.A program.5.How did the experience in AmeriCorps help Craft?A.She made achievements.B.She fell in love with science.C.She got inspiration for her book.D.She was clearer about her career path.6.What does Craft do as a senior researcher at the IIED?A.She promotes equal rights to speak among countries.B.She focuses on removing greenhouse gases in London.C.She ensures climate negotiations are the UN's top priority.D.She speaks for the countries producing the most greenhouse gases.7.Which of the following words best describes Craft's job?A.Boring.B.Risky.C.Fruitful.D.Well-paid.CScientists have been able to track the entire life of a mammoth(猛犸象)that lived more than17,000years ago. The team figured out where in Alaska it likely was at any given point of its28-year life.To do so,the researchers closely studied a1.8-meter-long mammoth tusk(象牙)dating back around17,100 years.Mammoth tusks grow by adding layers of tissue almost daily,forming rings like a tree that can reveal detailed information.The main thing the researchers analyzed was strontium isotopes(锶同位素),which can act almost like an ancient GPS.Different areas have different isotopic features,which start in minerals deep underground and make their way to the top of the land,into plants and water.Finally,they can be seen on the animals that consume those plants and water.Previous studies had produced an isotopic map of Alaska by analyzing isotopes in the teeth of hundreds of small animals,which don't travel far in their lifetimes and so represent a local area.The researchers can then compare isotopic signals from each part of the mammoth's tusk to this map,to get an idea of where the mammoth most likely wandered throughout its life.The scientists started from where its remains were found.Working backwards,the scientists then looked at the isotopic feature of where the mammoth was about a week before death,then searched the map for the best match in a nearby area.A model then worked backwards stepwise to determine the most likely routes the mammoth might have taken.According to the research,the mammoth seems to have spent his early years in the Yukon River Basin and Alaska,constantly trekking between several territories in a predictable pattern.The team says that this behavior seems to be like modern elephants,moving regularly from place to place.8.What is the key to reading the mammoth's tusk?A.The length of the tusk.B.The age of the mammoth.C.The area the mammoth lived in.D.The tissue found in the tusk's layers.9.What can be inferred from paragraph3?A.Plants and water are main carriers of isotopes.B.The isotopes in the tusk came from the underground.C.It was difficult to analyze the isotopic features of an area.D.The researchers were surprised to find isotopes in the tusk.10.How do previous studies benefit the present one?A.By explaining the significance of tusks.B.By recording the animal species of Alaska.C.By offering researchers a map to compare with.D.By proving the possibility of analyzing isotopes.11.What does the underlined word"trekking"in the last paragraph mean?A.Looking for food.B.Escaping from dangers.C.Making a long journey.D.Sending warning signals.DFrom people's brains,a song was just picked by scientists.In a new experiment,electrodes(电极)measured their brain activity as they listened to a song.From those measurements,a computer could then produce noises that sounded like the song the people had heard.The29participants were in the hospital and had electrodes fixed in their brains.These electrodes were meant to track the source of their epilepsy(癫痫),a disorder of the nervous system.For part of that time,they listened to a song-Pink Floyd's1979hit Another Brick in the Wall.But in this experiment,the researchers found an additional use for the electrodes.They used them to catch the electrical signals moving between brain cells,or neurons(神经元).Neurons responded to the song-especially in parts of the brain involved in processing sound.Electrodes detected neural signals associated with hearing rhythm,harmony and other aspects of music.With that information,the team built a computer model to create sounds based on brain activity.And it was able to produce noises that sounded like the original song."It's a real tour de force,"says Robert Zatorre,a neuroscientist in Canada."You're recording the activity of neurons directly from the brain,so you get very direct information about exactly what the patterns of activity are."The new study also highlights which parts of the brain respond to different aspects of music.Take one known as the Superior Temporal Gyrus(STG),an area of the brain that is in charge of sound and language.It's found in the lower middle of each side of the brain.Activity in one part of the STG got stronger at the onset of specific sounds.Say when a guitar note played.Another area of the STG became obviously more active when it heard singing.12.The application of detecting signals by the electrodes is________.A.an improper practiceB.an unintentional moveC.an efficient tracking methodD.an effective approach to treating epilepsy13.What was the computer model intended to do?A.Detect neural signals.B.Monitor brain activity.C.Analyze different brain activities.D.Interpret neural signals into music.14.What does the author mainly want to show in the last paragraph?A.The brain is comprised of different areas.B.The new study proves the complexity of the brain.C.Different brain areas pick up various aspects of music.D.Different styles of music cause different brain activities.15.What can be a suitable title for the text?A.New Fields for Music StudyB.Reproduce Music from the BrainC.A Real Blessing for Music LoversD.Create Computer Models for Brain Research第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。