浙江省温州新力量联盟2022-2023学年高二下学期期中联考英语试题含答案
2022-2023学年全国高中高二下英语人教版期中试卷(含解析)
2022-2023学年全国高二下英语期中试卷考试总分：45 分考试时间： 120 分钟学校：__________ 班级：__________ 姓名：__________ 考号：__________注意事项：1．答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息;2．请将答案正确填写在答题卡上;卷II（非选择题）一、完形填空（本题共计 1 小题，共计5分）1.(5分)Menninger took the hard way to climb Everest—the world's tallest peak.（1）________ hike it up, he decided to climb as a non-native Everest porter（挑夫）, which meant（2）________ packs weighing up to 220 pounds along rough, high altitude trails（小路）.Menninger came up with such a（n）（3）________ after spending a season as a guide in Nepal, and becoming（4）________ with life of these porters. "My goal was to have the same experience," he explains.The physical and emotional（5）________ of the job is laid（6）________ as Menninger is filmed struggling with a pack consisting of multiple bags tied together（7）________ trying to sleep at night in crowded freezing porter houses.A typical day（8）________ waking up at around 7:30 am and going to the client's hotelto（9）________ their bags and beginning to trek（长途跋涉）. Porters have to（10）________ for their own accommodation during treks. Some even regularly go without（11）________ to keep costs down. As they aren't（12）________ until the last day, they have no idea whether the trek has been economically worthwhile until they've（13）________ it.Life is never（14）________ for them. Last year was one of Everest's deadliest climbing seasons, largely（15）________ difficult weather conditions, and lack of experience.（16）________ the problems is a lack of communication between the porters and their mostly wealthy clients.With his film shot during this tough trek, Menninger wishes more were（17）________ of how much porters rely on their low salaries, and how much they contribute to the overall Everest experience. "（18）________, my film could encourage those porters by（19） ________ what they're ableto（20）________ and how hard they work."（1）A.Other thanB.SimplyC.Rather thanD.Directly（2）C.mailingD.wrapping（3）A.approachB.conclusionC.suggestionD.idea（4）A.pleasedB.boredC.fascinatedD.disappointed（5）A.paymentB.priceC.enjoymentD.courage（6）A.uncoveredB.messyC.untouchedD.understandableA.butB.orC.while（8）C.indicatesD.requires（9）A.searchB.collectC.deliverD.repair（10）A.fightB.askC.workD.pay（11）A.mealsB.permissionC.moneyD.limit（12）A.dismissedB.praisedC.tippedD.satisfiedA.climbedB.experiencedC.reached（14）B.challengingC.encouragingD.tough（15）A.focusing onB.owing toC.depending onD.leading to（16）A.Responding toB.Bringing aboutC.Getting rid ofD.Adding to（17）A.awarermedC.warnedD.sure（18）A.JoyfullyB.UnfortunatelyC.GenerallyD.HopefullyA.examiningB.claimingC.showing（20）A.understandB.bearplainD.imagine二、阅读理解（本题共计 4 小题，每题 5 分，共计20分）2.4 BEST READ-ALOUD BOOKS FOR KIDS OF ALL AGESThe Little Pear books, by Eleanor Frances LattimoreI love the simplicity of the Little Pear books, based on Lattimore's experience growing up in Shanghai in the early 1900's. Little Pear is a 5-year-old naughty boy living in a Chinese village, and each short chapter brings a new adventure in his family's life. The series offers children a window into a different world, described in language perfectly fit for a young child's sense of curiosity, excitement, and danger.We're Going on a Bear Hunt（Classic Board Books）, by Michael Rosen and Helen OxenburyNow young readers can join in the fun with this Classic Board Book edition of We're Going on a Bear Hunt. Full of delightful comedy, this tale of a brave family's joyous journey is sure to win new fans.The Wayside School series, by Louis SacharThe Wayside School series attracted me a lot when I read Mrs. Gorf turned all the children into apples. These books might be my all-time favorites to read aloud. Are they inspiring stories or morality tales（道德故事）or just comments on the educational system? Thanks to the gift of Louis Sachar, they're all three. The fact that he based the characters on actual students he taught at a California public school makes children love reading these stories more.The Tashi series, by Anna FienbergWho is Tashi? Is he the imaginary friend of a boy named Jack, or a real boy who's lived an unbelievable life? The Tashi series has been Australian bestsellers. I once recommended Tashi to a friend, who brought it along on a camping trip with her family. She told me that her son was so attracted by Tashi's adventures that he never wanted to leave the tent.（1）What do we know about the Little Pear?A.It tells a little boy's travel to a different world.B.It introduces Lattimore's family history.C.It adopts language suitable for children.D.It brings children a new hero.（2）What makes the Wayside School series more attractive?A.That they are full of educational meanings.B.That they include a series of funny stories.（3）Which of the following books will make kids laugh a lot?A.Little Pear.B.We're Going on a Bear Hunt.C.Wayside School.D.Tashi.3.Albert Einstein has a great effect on science and history. An American university president once said that Einstein had made a new outlook—a new view of the universe. It may be some time before the average mind understands fully the identity of time and space and so on, but even ordinary men now understand that the universe is something larger than ever thought before.By 1914 young Einstein had been world-famous. He accepted the offer to become a professor at the Prussian Academy of Science in Berlin. He had few duties, little teaching and unlimited chances for study, but soon his peace and quiet life were broken by World War Ⅰ.Einstein hated fighting and killing. The great suffering of the war affected him deeply, and he sat unhappily in his office doing little. He lost interest in his research. Only when peace came in 1918 was he able to get back to work. In the years following World War Ⅰ, honours were increasingly put on him. He became head of the Kaiser Whihem Institute of Theoretical Physics. But he himself refused the effort to put him in a position far above other people. He was well known for his humble（谦逊的）manners. He often said that his success would certainly have been achieved by others if he had never lived. In 1921 he won the Nobel Prize, and he was honoured in Germany until the rise of Nazism when he was driven from Germany because he was a Jew.（1）The main idea of the first paragraph is ________.A.the difficulty of Einstein's thought to othersB.the feeling of an American university president towards EinsteinC.the difference between science and historyD.the change in human thought produced by Einstein（2）From the second paragraph, we know Albert Einstein ________.A.enjoyed world popularityB.became head of a schoolC.was popular with his studentsD.enjoyed studying wars（3）Which of the following statements about Einstein is TRUE?A.He achieved more than other scientists in history.B.Our ideas about the universe differ from one another because of him.C.He kept working until peace came in 1918.A.Einstein's theory was soon accepted even by ordinary peopleB.more and more honours went to EinsteinC.Einstein almost had no chances for his researchD.Einstein was not honoured in Germany until the rise of NazismD.The delivery of the printer cost much time.（4）What does Ascione think of the new printed house?A.It is much cheaper than a brick house.B.It benefits a lot from the C3PO project.C.It is well received in construction industry.D.It is an inspiration for the construction industry.D.Suspect.（3）We can conclude from Paragraph 6 that pet cafes may ________.A.change our views of animalsB.teach us how to look after pets betterC.show us the importance of having petsD.remind us to value our family and friends（4）Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A.Cafes Enjoy Great PopularityB.Ideal Shelters for Lovely AnimalsC.Animals Turn into CompanionsD.Animal Lovers from Different Cities三、书面表达（本题共计 1 小题，共计5分）6. （5分）第一节假定你是李华，你校上周六在南山社区进行了义务劳动。
2021-2022年高二下学期期中联考英语试题 含答案
2021年高二下学期期中联考英语试题含答案本试卷分第一卷（选择题）、第二卷（非选择题）两部分，共150分，考试时间120分钟。
第I卷选择题（共110分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分15分）第一节:（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）听下面五段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳选项，并标在试题的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你将有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. Why does the man refuse the woman?A. He doesn’t have a bike.B. He’ll use his bike.C. He had lent his bike to others.2. What is Peter’s attitude towards his late arrival?A. Unconcerned.B. Apologetic.C. Angry.3. What day is today?A. Sunday.B. Tuesday.C. Wednesday.4. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a hospital.B. In a school.C. Outside a house.5. What are the speakers talking about?A. Christmas dinner.B. Christmas.C. Christmas gifts.第二节:（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）听下面三段材料。
每段材料后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段材料前，你将有时间阅读每个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段材料读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6至第8小题。
2023学年第一学期温州新力量联盟期中联考英语答案(高二)
2023学年第一学期温州新力量联盟期中联考高二年级英语学科参考答案第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）1-5 BACAC 6-10 ABCBC 11-15 ACBBA 16-20 CCBAA第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）21―23 DBC 24--27 BCDC 28--31 ADAC 32--35 BDCB第二节(共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)36--40 BDEGC第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）41--45 DCBCA 46--50 DABCD 51--55 ABADC第二节(共10个小题; 每小题1.5分，满分15分)56.from 57. developing 58. To start 59. where 60. an61. and 62. are provided 63. their 64. have participated 65. actively第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)第一节应用文写作(满分15分)One possible versionArtworks WantedTo provide a platform for students to express creativity and showcase artistic talents, our school is preparing to host an art exhibition with the theme of “the Beauty of Culture”. We need your contributions!The exhibition will be held next Wednesday in our school’s auditorium. We welcome and appreciate varieties of artwork types, including paintings, drawings, sculptures, carvings, calligraphy works, photography works or any other art forms. But the artworks must be suitable for public display and not contain any offensive or inappropriate content. Please ensure that your artwork is delivered to the Student Union office by July 3rd. In your submission, please include a brief description of your artwork, your full name and contact information.We look forward to seeing your incredible artworks!The Student Union 第二节读后续写(满分25分)One possible versionParagraph 1:Now Frank knew what the man wanted to do. Everyone knew that Oakfield House was filled with artwork worth millions of dollars. It was clear to Frank that the family inside was in danger. Would the man have a weapon? Would he be strong enough to overpower him before he could harm the people inside? Frank's heart was racing with fear. He subconsciously reached for his cellphone to call the police, but it occurred to him that it had been out of power. If only he had charged his phone before leaving the office, but it was too late.Paragraph 2:Frank couldn't just stand in the dark and wait. He had to do something, even if it meant risking his own life. At his feet he silently found several good-sized stones, and he threw them with all his strength right at the windows of the house. The clatter woke up the people inside the house and a light came on upstairs. The man froze, not quite knowing what had just happened. Lights came on everywhere in the house and within a minute the night was filled with sounds of police sirens screaming towards Oakfield House.附：听力材料Text 1M: Have you bought your Christmas presents yet?W: Almost. I got a watch for my husband. And I’m going to find a book or a recorder for my dad.Text 2M: Why are you leaving so early?W: Well, I have to go and borrow some books before picking up the children from school.Text 3M: I can’t decide what to wear. I like this lovely shirt with short sleeves. It’s made of cotton and comfortable.W: But you might be cold. Why don’t you wear the shirt with long sleeves?M: Good idea.W: Do you have apple pie on the menu?M: Yes.W: And what’s your special today?M: Fried fish and cheesecake.Text 5M: Hi, I’m home.W: Hi! Did you remember to buy the tickets?M: Well, I remember, but they were sold out.W: Oh no. I was really looking forward to it. It’s the last night that the play is on.Text 6W: Do I need to wear special boots for horse-riding lessons?M: Yes, everyone does. You must also wear a hat. We have some good ones at the riding school, so don’t worry about that.W: Oh, good. My father bought me a hat last week, but it’s not comfortable.M: And it’s also a good idea to wear some gloves.W: That’s OK. I’ve got some gloves. My sister had some boots, but they don’t fit me. I’ll have to go to the shops and get some. Can I wear my jeans?M: Jeans are fine.Text 7M: I need this suit cleaned and pressed by this afternoon. Is it possible?W: Well, we do take rush orders but it’s going to cost you a bit more. What time do you need it by?M: I have to wear it to a very important job interview today. Can you have it ready for me by 2 o’clock?W: I have a coat and a party dress on rush order today, but they don’t have to be ready until later this evening. I’ll get to your suit right after I’m finished with this jacket I’m working on. It should take me about 40 minutes to get the job done, so you can come and pick it up anytime after 12:00..Text 8M: Excuse me, Would you happen to know where the post office is? I was told that it was around here somewhere, but I can’t seem to find it.W: The post office you’re looking for used to be right here in the middle of the shoe store and the bank, but it moved to the corner of Sunset Road and Elm Street a couple of weeks ago. If you want to go there, just walk straight down this road until the crossroads. Turn right, and walk two blocks until you see the post office on the northwest corner, next to a library.M: Thanks a lot. And, do you know what time it closes, by the way? I heard the closing time is at 4 o’clock.W: As far as I know, they’re open until 4:30. Yes, I’m sure they’re open now. I was there the other day, and I remember looking at my watch. It was 4:20 at the time.W: Jim, let’s decide what we’re doing for Granny’s birthday tomorrow.M: Well Mum, I’ve got a bit of a problem. I was planning to come with you to Granny’s, but John has asked me to play in a football match.W: Well, certainly I’m going. But you go and see her most weekends. I’m sure she won’t mind if you don’t go tomorrow.M: But I want to give her the present I’ve bought her----a recipe book.W: Good. She’s going to like it. So what time is the football match?M: Well, it starts at ten o’clock, and it should be finished by about twelve-thirty.W: Mmm... why not come after that?W: But aren’t you going to Granny’s early?M: You don’t have to come with me. Why don’t you ride over there on your bike after the match? W: That’s a good idea, but I’ll be tired after the match. I could get the bus, though.M: OK. So, you can come for lunch, and then you could come back with me in the car later on. W: Actually, I’ve arranged to meet some friends tomorrow evening in a cafe in town. I could go straight from Granny’s.W: Fine. I’ll call her now.Text 10M: Here in the USA, college life can be as interesting as you can imagine. It is time to experience new things and studies alone do not satisfy the students. This is where out-of-class activities come in. These activities range from clubs, organizations and groups to sports. They are all directed by students themselves. Each organization has an advisor, but student members plan all activities and events. In a university there are as many as hundreds of student organizations for students to choose from. Each student is sure to have a club or group that fits his needs or interests. The clubs range from religion to community service, sports and hobbies. For example, there are ski clubs, yoga clubs, dance clubs, etc. If you cannot find a club that you are interested in, you can have an idea for a new club, and form one yourself. All you have to do is to pass the idea through the school and find an advisor and if the school agrees, you’ll have a new student organization! Clubs and organizations help students explore their interests, which may turn into lifelong hobbies or even become their careers in life.。
2023-2024学年浙江省温州市高二下学期期中英语检测试卷(附答案)
2023-2024学年浙江省温州市高二下学期期中英语检测试卷一、阅读理解1、 A AConsidering studying in the US? Concerned about expense? Let's explore strategies for reducing economic pressure.Finding scholarships, as many US institutions offer scholarships to international students. Make use of search engines like Fastweb or for comprehensive scholarship searches. Scholarships can be competitive due to high demand. However, a large number of opportunities exist. Tips for securing scholarships. •Academic excellence: Strong academic performance is highly regarded by universities. •Extracurricular involvement: Participation in sports, music or community service distinguishes applicants. •Seek guidance: Teachers or advisers can offer valuable advice.Alternative cost-reduction measures •On-campus employment: International students can work on campus, providing both income and networking opportunities. •Community colleges: Start studies at a community college, which is often more affordable, before transferring to a university for degree completion. Host family accommodation: Living with a US family can be a cost-effective alternative to university housingFinancial options: leans and aid Loans（贷款）: Some financial institutions loans to international students. Financial aid: Certain universities provide financial assistance to international students.Practical budgeting Home cooking: Preparing meals at home is more economical than dining out. •Second-hand purchases: Choose used books and fumiture to save on expenses •Public transportation: Take buses and trains instead of owning a car for more cost-effective travel.(1) What is an advantage in guaranteeing scholarships?A. A great gift in art.B. Excellent academic performance.C. Active participation in class activities.D. A good command of using search engines.(2) Based on the passage, which of the following statements is true?A. Community college fees are relatively high.B. Owning a car is the cheapest way to get around.C. International students have access to financial aid in some universities.D. On-campus accommodation costs much less than living with a host family.(3) Which section of a newper may the text come from?A. Education.B. Economy.C. Transportation.D. Travel.2、 B Are you an "I person" or an "E person"? These two personality labels in particular are widely discussed online. They are part of a popular personality test called the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, or MBTI. There are 16 personalities in all, of which "I" and "E" refer to "introverted" and "extroverted", respectively. Even if someone is typically quiet, many online discussions suggest that an "I person" can still act outgoing at times. For example, when an introverted person is with a group of introverted friends, they might become more social like an "E" person. According to psychologists, this idea of temporarily switching personalities is called "masking". That is hiding your true personality in specific situations. "Human beings want to feel they belong, and they might become people-pleasers to do so, " wrote the MasterClass website. Thinking on this, I may actually be the kind of person that these people are discussing. Most times, I just wish to make the atmosphere more interesting and exciting and show people that I'm easy to get along with. But deep down, I mostly enjoy being alone and quiet Using the MBTI result to identify and describe someone's personality seems fun. However, I went too far at one time. My sister was excitedly making a day-to-day travel plan when I remembered from an article that a "P person" doesn't like to make or stick to plans, so I said to her, "You don't seem like a "Pperson'". "Why? " she asked back. "Since when do I need to follow what my personality test tells me to do? " It was then that I realized that I'd taken the result too seriously. The MBTI personality test may show something you don't know about yourself and can even be a fun ice-breaker question when meeting new friends. And that's all it is-for fun. Knowing someone's MBTI result doesn't mean you really know this person.(1) An “I person" tends to ___.A. reflect on problems aloneB. enjoy gatherings with friendsC. be active in social situationsD. try to chat with complete strangers(2) Why does an "I person" act like an "E person" sometimes?A. Because he/she wants to be like others.B. Because he/she needs a sense of belonging.C. Because he/she dislikes to embarrass others.D. Because he/she is actually an "person" deep inside.(3) What does the writer mean by saying "I went too far" in paragraph 5?A. She pushed her sister too much.B. She failed to help her sister follow her plan.C. She believed blindly the result of the personality test.D. She discouraged her sister to make a detailed travel plan.(4) What does the writer think about the MBTI?A. It is supposed to be strictly followed.B. It tells you everything about your personality.C. It's an interesting way to start a chat with a stranger.D. It's a reliable approach to telling what type of people a person belongs to.3、 C When opening certain mobile apps, users often find disruptive （有干扰性的） open-app advertisements that impact their experience. Open-app advertisements are advertisements that appear in between contents or during transition screens, such as when an app is loading the next page. Some ofthese advertisements can redirect users to another app if the phone is shaken, causing a lot of frustration for consumers. These open-app advertisements function as gateways and become more common during online shopping festivals, redirecting users to shopping platforms such as Taobao and JD. Most smartphones have a gyroscope sensor （陀螺仪传感器） to detect shaking, leading to unintentional redirection. Many users not only find it annoying to find themselves on an advertisements page, but also have trouble disabling the gyroscope feature since sometimes their phones lack the choice to do so to avoid this issue. In response, authorities have introduced detailed regulations on shaking advertisements gateways. A regulation published in December 2022 outlines specific rules for the design of "shake-to-open" advertisements. It says that these advertisements can only be "clicked through" if the phone's rotation angle exceeds 35 degrees, with an action time longer than three seconds. Additionally, in February, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology emphasized that pop-up or open-app advertisements should not disrupt users' experiences. A regulation introduced in May states that advertisements must include a clear button for users to close them. Government enforcement of these regulations presents challenges, as the number of apps and developers is great. However, this should not be an exeuse for internet platforms to break the rules, as this behavior causes far more harm than good. A survey by the Jiangsu Consumer Council showed that over 90 percent of users strongly dislike open-app advertisements, feeling that their rights are being threatened. While these advertisements might lead to more clicks, the fact is that the advertisements may harm the credibility of the platforms that the advertisements lead to and weaken the users' willingness to use the platforms. Platforms can achieve a mutually beneficial （互惠互利） solution only if they respect users' choices and provide suitable advertisements that users are wiling to accept.(1) What does the first paragraph mainly talk about concerning open-app ads?A. The benefits of open-app ads for online shopping platforms.B. The lack of regulations governing traditional advertising methods.C. The effectiveness of open-app ads in increasing users' engagement.D. The negative impact of disruptive open-app ads on users' experience.(2) What was regulated in December 2022 about "shake-to-open" ads?A. They can be clicked through without any restrictions.B. They can only be clicked through on certain conditions.C. They should have a clear button for users to close them.D. They should appear for only three seconds on the screen.(3) How can platforms reach a win-win solution as mentioned in the last paragraph?A. By ignoring users' choices.B. By respecting users' preferences.C. By presenting more irrelevant ads.D. By flooding users with more profitable ads.(4) What is the best title of the passage?A. The Preferences of Shopping Platforms.B. The Challenges of Online Shopping Festivals.C. The Role of Advertisements in Improving Users' Experience.D. The Battle against Disruptive Advertisements on Mobile Apps.4、D Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD, 创伤后应激障碍) is a mental disorder that develops among people who have experienced or observed traumatic things such as wars, disasters or other violent events. At the heart of PTSD is a memory that can not be controlled. It can affect the everyday lives of its sufferers in forms such as flashbacks, nightmares and anxiety. A new study done by researchers from Yale University and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City suggests that patients with PTSD process their traumatic memories differently than regular memories. The researchers did brain scans of 28 PTSD patients. They asked the patients to listen to recorded narrations of their own memories. Some of the recorded memories were neutral, some were simply "sad", and some were traumatic. They found that when the patients listened to the "sad" memories, the hippocampus （海马体）, which is responsible for forming memories, was activated. But when they listened to the traumatic memories, a different area, called the posterior cingulate cortex (PCC, 后扣带回皮质), was engaged The PCC is not a memory region. Instead, it regulates internal experiences, such as daydreaming. The more severe PTSD symptoms are, the more active the PCC is. "The brain doesn't look like it is in a state of memory, it looks like it is in a state of present experience, " Daniela Schiller, one of the authors of the study, told The New York Times. That means people with PTSD feel as though they're experiencing the traumatic event again in the present moment, rather than thinking back on it like a typical memory. The new finding might hold hope for new PTSD therapies （治疗）. Future therapies are expected to focus on helping PTSD patients returm their traumatic memories to the hippocampus so that they can treat them as regular and non-disruptive （非破坏性的） memories. Changing the ways of thinking could help the brain reduce the feeling of immediate threat caused by trauma, according to llan Harpaz-Rotem, one of the paper's authors.(1) What does the underlined word "flashbacks" in paragraph I mean?A. Rapid movements of eyes.B. Loud sound in the distance.C. Repeated upsetting memories.D. Bright lights suddenly appearing.(2) How do people with PTSD recall traumatic events according to Daniela Schiller?A. They treat them as regular memories.B. They can easily control these memories.C. They struggle to remember traumatic events clearly.D. They vividly relive traumatic events as if they are happening at present.(3) What is the author's attitude towards the new finding?A. Positive.B. Negative.C. Unclear.D. Doubtful.(4) What is the purpose of the passage?A. To analyze the reasons for traumatic events.B. To inform readers of the symptoms of PTSD patients.C. To advocate patients' participation in future therapies.D. To present a research finding and its potential application.二、七选五5、 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。
浙江省部分名校2020-2021学年高二下学期期中英语试卷分类汇编读后续写专题含答案
浙江省部分名校2020-2021学年下学期高二英语期中试卷分类汇编读后续写专题浙江省温州新力量联盟2020-2021学年高二下学期期中联考英语试题第二节：续写（满分 25 分）阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
Peter, a 5-year-old boy, showed such great interest in sea shells that he would rush to pick them up with his 3-year-old sister, Shirley. They screamed out their joy as Peter collected his treasure into his pockets. For Peter, sea shells lay shinning on the peaceful beach, waiting for him, just like stars twinkling ( 闪烁) in the sky. As waves touched them, they seemed to be flowers blooming (绽放)in gentle wind.One day, Peter was wandering through market with Shirley, with some shells in his pocket. Suddenly Peter found his younger sister was lagging ( 落后) behind. He stopped and looked back, finding Shirley was standing in front of a toy shop and was staring at something with great interest.The boy went back to her and asked, "What do you want?" Shirley pointed at the doll, wearing a smile on her innocent face. Peter held his younger sister's tiny hand, walking into the shop. He tiptoed ( 踮起脚尖) to reach for the doll，and like a responsible elder brother, gave the precious doll to Shirley. Holding tightly the doll, the sister was very very happy.The shopkeeper was watching everything and getting amused to see the matured ( 成熟的) behavior of the boy. Now the boy came to the counter and asked the shopkeeper, "How much does this doll cost, Sir?”The shopkeeper was a cool man, who had suffered from something in his life. So he asked the boy with love and affection, "Well, what can you pay? "Peter reached into his clothes for money that was intended for these two little guys' breakfast. Having counted the money, Peter put it carefully on the counter, asking again, "Sir, is it enough for my little sister's doll?”The amusing scene just in front of the shopkeeper eventually brought a smile on his face. Shaking his head slightly, he replied, "My boy, I am afraid it seems not to be enough.”注意：1.所续写短文的词数应为 150 左右；2.应使用 5 个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语；3.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好：4.续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。
2022-2023学年浙江省温州环大罗山联盟高二下学期期中联考英语试题
2022-2023学年浙江省温州环大罗山联盟高二下学期期中联考英语试题1. Where to work out at U. S. Airports? Here is a cheat sheet for those who want to exercise delays or layovers.Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)A walking path supported by the American Heart Association is located in Terminal D. Measuring seven-tenths of a mile, the path aligns with 12 floor mosaics-part of the airport’s art program. Want an extra burn? Climb the two 55-foot high staircases that lead up to the Skylink stations and terminal walkways. The free, 24-hour yoga room in Terminal E has reopened with complimentary (免费赠送的) mats while the yoga studio in TerminalB remains closed.San Francisco International Airport (SFO)San Fra ncisco International Airport (SFO), The Bay Area’s largest airport, offers non-stop flights to more than 40 international cities on 37 international carriers. In the airport, two dedicated yoga rooms can be found post-security in Terminal 2 and Terminal 3. Complimentary yoga mats are available and the mats and space are disinfected regularly.Denver International Airport (DEN)There are plans to create designated walking routes within the terminals. For now, the best place to get some activity is the 82,000-square-foot open-air plaza located before security at the south end of the Jeppesen Terminal. Travelers can learn about events, such as pop-up yoga classes, from DlA’s social-media feeds (@denairport) during a dedicated wellness week. A free mini golf course is open for one month each summer and from November through January a complimentary ice skating rink includes free skate rentals.Harry Reid International Airport, Las Vegas (LAS)Harry Reid International Airport and formerly known as McCarran International Airport, is the main commercial airport serving Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. In the airport, Zero Level Fitness in Terminal 1 primarily sees use from airport and airline employees, but travelers can purchase day passes for $25 that include access to cardio and weight equipment as well as locker rooms.1. What do DFW and SFO have in common?A．A walking path is created. B．A yoga room can be found.C．A free golf course is open. D．Space is disinfected regularly.2. When can travelers find free skate rentals?A．In December. B．In September. C．In August. D．In March.3. In which airport will travelers pay for their workout?A．Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. B．Denver International Airport.C．San Francisco International Airport. D．Harry Reid International Airport, LasVegas.2. Andy Kong has worked very hard to get to where he is today. He credits becoming a millionaire by 20 to his strict Asian parents who tutored him at a young age by working for the family.Kong, of Danville, Virginia, started working when he was only nine. English wasn’t a strong suit for Andy’s parents, and that’s where he was able to assist his family the most. After school and on weekends he would help out at their family-owned restaurant and nail salons. Not only did he do the labor work, but he was also involved in creating online ads. This was his introduction to the world of online business.Andy started his Amazon business in the eighth grade. When he learned about Amazon Dropshipping (代发货模式) from a kid he saw on Instagram, he got inspired and decided to give it a try. Unfortunately, the store eventually got shut down because he was impatient with the growth. Instead of considering it a failure, he viewed this experience as a life lesson and learned from his mistakes. Meanwhile, his parents never stopped trying to talk him into focusing on school and their retail business.“The biggest challenge when starting a business is getting someone to believe in you,” Andy says. He pushed through and did things for himself even when his loved ones discouraged it.In 2019, Andy met his now business partners, and together, they created an Amazon management company called Project WiFi. This Project has proven to be extremely successful. They currently help over 55 clients run their online businesses, and plan to help many more in the future.When asked about the secret to his success, Andy says, “Learning to sacrifice whether that’s family, friends, or soccer game for a single goal is the only way to succeed, rather than attempting multiple things. If it’s worth doing then it’s worth doing well with no shortcuts.”1. Why did Andy work in his parents’ shops at a young age?A．Because he could earn some pocket money. B．Because his parents weren’t fluent in English.C．Because his parents could help with his study. D．Because he could get access to the Internet.2. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about?A．A new online business model. B．Results of working impatiently.C．Difficulties in Andy’s career.D．Andy’s tense family relationsh ip.3. What does Andy think contributes to his success?A．His early working experiences. B．Lessons learned from his failures.C．Gaining other people’s trust.D．Focusing on the thing you choose.4. Which of the following can best describe Andy Kong’s personality?A．Committed and generous. B．Motivated and persistent.C．Creative and faithful. D．Hard-working and sociable.3. The rhino census (犀牛普查) is out, bearing good news for the greater one-horned rhinos! In September, 2022, the International Rhino Foundation (IRF) documented in a report that there is a baby boom in this population, representing an increase of 167 percent.According to the report, there are a total of 4,014 greater one-horned rhinos living in India, Nepal, and Bhutan. Although this is positive news, their IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) status still remains vulnerable.In India alone, the home to 70 percent of the world’s greater one-horned rhinos, there was an increase of 274 rhinos since the last biannual census, according to the organization Rhino Review. An important reason for this baby boom is the fact that Assam, India, has enlarged Kaziringo National Park, home to the world’s largest one-horned rhino population. The park went from 430 square kilometers to 1,040 square kilometers. This gives more breeding areas for the rhinos, and they are closed to visitors during breeding season.India and Nepal are also protecting the rhinos by enforcing wildlife crime laws. To reduce rhino death by poaching (偷猎), the IRF donates vehicles and equipment, plus education including guard training and crime investigation.The IRF data for other rhino species is not as promising, although the greater one-horned rhino numbers are encouraging for future conservation. According to the report, there is a decline in Sumatran rhinos, Africa’s white rhinos, while the Javan rhino population is stable and threatened by loss of habitat.The State of the Rhino report offers hope for these other species. Given that the greater one-horned things were once close to extinction, with fewer than 100 living in the world, their recovery is incredible. This demonstrates that there are solutions when organizations and people work together. Let us hope that this successful rhino baby boom will affect other endangered wildlife species around the globe.1. What contributes to the baby boon of one-horned rhinos in Assam, India?A．Extending the protected areas for rhinos.B．Raising fund to set up more reserves for rhinos.C．Leaving the one-horned rhinos alone in the wild.D．Keeping visitors away from the Kaziringo National Park.2. How does IRF help protect the one-horned rhinos?A．By cooperating with other organizations.B．By enhancing anti-poaching efforts.C．By transferring the rhinos to other habitats.D．By guarding the rhinos with new equipment.3. What can we learn from the rhino report?A．Rhinos are no longer a vulnerable species.B．Rhinos will affect other wildlife in the world.C．Everyone can play a role in protecting nature.D．It is possible to protect other endangered species.4. What is the purpose of this text?A．To inform good news on the greater one-horned rhinos.B．To show the measures taken to protect the one-horned rhinos.C．To introduce an endangered species—the greater one-horned rhinos.D．To indicate the decline of other species of rhino population.4. Radiocarbon dating has revealed two fake (伪造的) paintings in France — probably the first time the technique has been used in a police investigation. The paintings were supposedly works from around the early twentieth century. But a team led by scientist Lucile Beck at the University of Paris-Saclay dated them to sometime within the past 70 years.The use of radiocarbon dating is gaining popularity, thanks to advances that require smaller samples than ever before. Removing tinier samples from artwork is becoming more palatable to museums and owners of paintings. If there is a chance that a painting is genuine — and therefore valuable —they don’t want the collection of lar ger samples to damage it.All living things take in carbon, including radioactive carbon-14, from the atmosphere and from food. When a plant commonly used to make oil painting cloth dies, the carbon-14 that it contained continues to fall off. Radiocarbon d ating measures what’s left to estimate the time that’s passed, says Mariaelena Fedi, a physicist at the National Institute for Nuclear Physics in Florence, Italy.Atomic-bomb (原子弹) testing, which began in the 1940s and took off in the 1950s, quickly increased the amount of carbon-l4 in the atmosphere.Carbon-l4 peaked around 1964and went down after a partial ban on nuclear tests. Researchers can easily identify materials containing modern bomb-produced radiocarbon because their carbon-14 concentrations are higher than pre-1950s levels. Beck’s team tested its samples to see whether they bore the feature of that bomb-produced radioactive carbon-14.The canvas fiber from the paintings clearly contained carbon from either the mid-1950sor after the year 2000, the researchers reported. Beck acknowledged that, ideally, the team would do further chemical analysis to support its findings, but the researchers were limited by the tight time.1. What does the underlined word “palatable” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A．Impressive. B．Acceptable. C．Expensive. D．Difficult.2. How does radiocarbon dating work?A．By analyzing samples from artwork.B．By removing the smaller samples.C．By measuring the carbon-14 left.D．By testing the carbon in the sample.3. What can we learn about atomic-bomb testing in Paragraph 4?A．It produces more carbon-14.B．It helps identify fake paintings.C．it reduces carbon concentration.D．It has been stopped completely.4. Which of the following is the best title for the text?A．Paintings waiting to be identifiedB．Two fake paintings found in FranceC．New technology in painting becomes a hitD．Radiocarbon dating proves an anti-fake helper5. Stress relievers: Tips to tame stressIs stress making you frustrated? Stress relievers can help restore calm to your chaotic life. 1Get active. 2 Physical activity can pump up your feel- good endorphins (内啡肽) and other natural neural chemicals that enhance your sense of well-being. Exercise can also refocus your mind on your body’s movements, which can improve your mood and help the day’s annoyance fade away. Consider walking, housecleaning, swimming or anything else that gets you active.3 A good sense of humor can’t cure all sicknesses, but it can help you feel better. When you laugh, it not only lightens your mental load but also causes positive physical changes in your body. Laughter fires up and then cools down your stress response. So read some jokes, watch a comedy or hang out with your funny friends.Get enough sleep. Stress can cause you to have trouble falling asleep. 4 And the quality and amount of sleep you get can affect your mood, energy level, concentration and overall functioning. If you have sleep troubles, make sure that you have a quiet, relaxing bedtime routine, listen to soothing music, put clocks away, and stick to a consistent schedule.Keep a journal. Writing down your thoughts and feelings can be a good release for otherwise pent-up emotions. Write whatever comes to mind. No one else needs to read it, so don’t strive f or perfection in grammar or spelling. 5 Once you’re done, you can toss out what you wrote or save it to reflect on later.6. One good thing about my home in Maui, Miami was the avocado (牛油果) tree in the backyard. It gave the most delicious avocados. I lived on them when ________ my first child. This tree was so huge that it ________ a massive shadow over our backyard. It was truly our magical tree.Until one day, someone from the Health Department came to tell us that our tree was too ________ and needed trimming (修剪). In New York, you get ________ if you don’t clear the snow off your sidewalk. Here, it’s when your trees are t oo high. So along came the trimmer, leaving just the________ and a few branches. We were all ________ . Some friends who knew it would say, “It’s going to grow back. Your next avocados will be crazy!” Yeah, whatever. The tree is ________ , so stop doing t hat. It just didn’t work.But later, I ________ some butterflies flying around the yard. And then, the sun came in the kitchen, ________this pleasant warmth once blocked by the tree. After about a month, I started to notice some tiny green ________ coming our of the cut branches, which eventually ________ full-on bright green leaves.I started to feel like all was going to be fine, kind of like ________ . Little do we know what seems really difficult is ________ life’s way of making us stronger. It’s life’s way of ________ the butterflies, the sunshine, and the delightful flowers. We all know that saying. “It will be OK________ . If it’s not, it’s not the end.”1.A．persuading B．nursing C．educating D．employing2.A．covered B．extended C．convey D．cast3.A．large B．rare C．vital D．stable4.A．in risk B．in danger C．in trouble D．in panic5.A．seed B．fruit C．leaves D．trunk6.A．relieved B．sad C．frightened D．stressed7.A．incredible B．gone C．remarkable D．crucial8.A．noticed B．caught C．felt D．anticipated9.A．picturing B．highlighting C．creating D．blaming10.A．shoots B．trunks C．avocados D．roots11.A．ran into B．looked into C．entered into D．turned into12.A．child B．life C．sunshine D．branches13.A．actually B．frequently C．gradually D．slightly14.A．summing up B．engaging in C．bringing in D．sticking to15.A．in a sense B．by contrast C．above all D．in the end7. 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
温州新力量联盟高中英语考试真题及答案
温州新力量联盟高中英语考试真题及答案Wenzhou New Power Alliance High School English Exam Questions and AnswersPart I: Reading ComprehensionRead the following passages and answer the questions that follow.Passage 1In recent years, the use of plastic bags has become a major environmental concern. Many countries around the world have started to ban single-use plastic bags in an effort to reduce plastic pollution. Plastic bags take hundreds of years to decompose and often end up in our oceans, harming marine life.Questions:1. Why have many countries started to ban single-use plastic bags?2. How long does it take for plastic bags to decompose?Passage 2Climate change is a pressing issue that affects our planet in various ways. The rise in global temperatures has led to morefrequent natural disasters such as hurricanes and wildfires. It is important for individuals and governments to take action to reduce carbon emissions and protect the environment.Questions:1. What are some consequences of climate change?2. What can individuals do to help reduce carbon emissions?Part II: WritingWrite an essay on the following topic.Topic: The Importance of Renewable EnergyIn recent years, there has been a growing interest in renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power. Discuss the importance of renewable energy in addressing climate change and reducing our reliance on fossil fuels.Part III: GrammarComplete the sentences with the appropriate words or phrases.1. I ____________ to the party if I had known you were going.2. The car, ____________ was parked outside, belonged to my neighbor.3. She ____________ to the store before she went to work.Answers:Part I: Reading ComprehensionPassage 1:1. Many countries have started to ban single-use plastic bags to reduce plastic pollution.2. Plastic bags take hundreds of years to decompose.Passage 2:1. Consequences of climate change include more frequent natural disasters such as hurricanes and wildfires.2. Individuals can help reduce carbon emissions by using public transportation, conserving energy at home, and supporting policies that promote renewable energy.Part II: Writing (Sample Essay)The Importance of Renewable EnergyRenewable energy sources such as wind and solar power play a crucial role in addressing climate change and reducing our reliance on fossil fuels. Unlike fossil fuels, which produce harmful greenhouse gas emissions, renewable energy sources are cleanand sustainable. By investing in renewable energy, we can reduce our carbon footprint and protect the environment for future generations.One of the key benefits of renewable energy is that it is abundant and widely available. Wind and solar power can be harnessed in almost any location, making them a versatile and cost-effective solution for powering homes, businesses, and communities. By transitioning to renewable energy sources, we can reduce our dependence on finite resources such as oil and coal, which are contributing to climate change and environmental degradation.In addition to reducing carbon emissions, renewable energy also offers economic benefits. The renewable energy industry is a rapidly growing sector that provides jobs and stimulates economic growth. By investing in renewable energy infrastructure, we can create new opportunities for employment and innovation, while also reducing our reliance on imported fossil fuels.In conclusion, renewable energy is essential for addressing climate change and building a more sustainable future. By transitioning to clean, renewable energy sources, we can protectthe environment, create new economic opportunities, and ensure a brighter future for generations to come.Part III: Grammar1. would have gone2. which3. had gone。
浙江省温州市二中2022-2023学年高二英语联考试题含解析
浙江省温州市二中2022-2023学年高二英语联考试题含解析一、选择题1. .It is not my mother but the Smiths that ___________ this kind of trick.A.has fallen forB.have fallen forC.was fallen forD.has been fallenfor参考答案：B略2. ______ automatically, the e-mail will be received by all the club members.A. Having mailed outB. Mailing outC. To be mailed outD. Mailed out参考答案：D3. Please remember _______ the plants while I’m away.A. wateringB. to be wateringC. to waterD. being watering参考答案：Cremember doing sth = 记住曾经做过的事，remember to do sth = 记住要做的事。
4. Li Qiang stared at the moving model of the waste machine, __________ by its efficiency.A. being absorbedB. absorbedC. having been absorbedD. to be absorbed参考答案：B略5. ---You shouldn’t have parked your car here．--- .A．Pardon me B．You’re welcome C．Never mind D．Go ahead参考答案：A6. Strong winds _______ the rain.A. accomplishB. accountC. accommodateD. accompany参考答案：D7. -----Have you heard that 10 people were killed in the accident last night?-----Yes, news came as shock to me.A the ,theB a, theC a, aD the, a参考答案：D8. My uncle hasn’t been able to quit smoking,but at least he has_____.A.cut downB.cut outC.cut upD.cut off参考答案：A9. The companies are working together to create _____ they hope will be the best means oftransport in the 21st century.A. whichB. thatC. whatD. who参考答案：C略10. －Why didn’t Susan come to see us yesterday as she promised?－______.A. She must be busyB. She might have been freeC. She must have been busyD. She can’t be free参考答案：C11. He felt of cheating in the exam, deciding never to do such things again.A. shameB. ashamedC. sorryD. shameful参考答案：B试题分析：考查固定词组。
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2022学年第二学期温州新力量联盟期中联考高二年级英语学科试题（答案在最后）考生须知：1．本卷共9页满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2．答题前，在答题卷指定区域填写班级、姓名、考场号、座位号及准考证号并填涂相应数字。
3．所有答案必须写在答题纸上，写在试卷上无效。
4．考试结束后，只需上交答题纸。
选择题部分第一部分：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。
1. What is the weather like now?A. Cloudy.B. Sunny.C. Rainy.2. Why didn't the woman buy the coat?A. It didn't fit her.B. It cost too much.C. She didn't take enough money.3. What did the man do this morning?A. He did some washing.B. He took out the rubbish.C. He cleaned the house.4. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A meeting.B. A job.C. A manager.5. What do we know about the man last weekend?A. He was busy.B. He went on business.C. He was ill.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What's the relationship between the speakers?A. Tour guide and tourist.B. Waiter and customer.C. Mother and son.7. What can we learn from the conversation?A. The woman was satisfied with the dinner.B. The man lent his phone to the woman.C. They spent a pleasant evening party together.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What day is it today?A. Friday.B. Saturday.C. Sunday.9. What does the man want to buy?A. Some clothes.B. A necklace.C. Some chicken.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What is the relationship between the two speakers?A. An interviewer and an interviewee.B. A journalist and an interviewee.C. A professor and an applicant.11. What is the characteristic of the man?A. Knowledgeable and kind-hearted.B. Experienced and hard-working.C. Confident and capable.12. What may happen after this conversation?A. The man may get a job in the company.B. The man may be dismissed from the company.C. The woman may get a promotion soon.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What was the woman planning to study originally?A. Business.B. Law.C. Medicine.14. What made the woman change her mind?A. The outbreak of COVID-19.B. The lockdown of schools.C. The reduction of income.15. Why does the woman apply for a medical school?A. She is interested in studying medicine.B. She wants to meet her parents' need.C. She looks forward to becoming a doctor.16. What will the man probably do?A. Apply for a law school.B. Apply for a medical school.C. Go to Harvard Business School.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. When should the listeners get to school next Tuesday?A. At 5:50.B. At 6:00.C. At 7:30.18. What does the speaker ask the listeners to do?A. Attend a birthday celebration.B. Read the play ahead.C. Copy the play.19. How much should each listener pay for the visit in total?A. $ 15.B. $ 17.C. $18.20. What will the listeners do after visiting Staunton Theater?A. Meet at the front gate.B. Have a big meal.C. Go to a cafe.第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
AClimate change is difficult to handle, but this doesn't mean people are just sitting on the sidelines waiting for the unavoidable. Everyone can join in fighting climate change. Here are some citizen-science projects in which you can take part.Meado WatchThis project, out of the University of Washington, is looking at how climate change is affecting wildflowers on Mount Rainier. Volunteers collect data along hiking tracks when wildflowers bud, flower, fruit and produce seeds. The project is also collecting photos of wildflowers from across Mount Rainier National Park.Great Backyard Bird CountFor four days every February, volunteers around the world count birds in 15 minutes. These observations can be made anywhere, including your own backyard. The counts provide scientists with data on where birds are found and how many there are. The count has been going on for over 20 years.Water Monitoring in MinnesotaResidents of Minnesota can sign up to be a volunteer monitoring water for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. V olunteers are arranged to a lake or stream. Twice a month during the summer, they take measurements of water clarity （透明度）. Those data let the government see whether water clarity has been changing over time as well as assess the health of those waterways.RedmapGretta Peel is an ocean ecologist at the University of Tasmania in Hobart, Australia. She studies where sea species are moving in response to climate change. She sets up a program called Redmap. It asks people to report “uncommon” sea species they've seen in Australian waters. “We want to have an early indication（迹象）of what species were moving where they live,” she explains.21. Which project should be most appealing to people interested in wildflowers?A. Redmap.B. Meado Watch.C. Great Backyard Bird Count.D. Water Monitoring in Minnesota.22. What do we know about Great Backyard Bird Count?A. It is mainly intended for bird scientists.B. It must be carried out every day in February.C. It must be conducted in certain appointed places.D. It has been in existence for more than two decades.23. What do the four projects focus on?A. Saving sea species.B. Fighting climate change.C. Protecting water resources.D. Exploring causes of climate problems.BManute Bol played ten years in the National Basketball Association. But he will be remembered as much for his shot-blocking in the NBA as for his charity work in Sudan. He died on June nineteenth from kidney（肾）failure and a rare and painful skin disorder.Manute Bol was born in southern Sudan. He stood two hundred thirty-one centimeters-tall even for a Dinka, some of Africa's tallest people. His father, a tribal chief, did not think basketball was “good work for a Dinka”. But the teenager chose it over herding his family's cattle.He did not have much luck, though, when he first went up to dunk（扣篮）the ball. As he once told The Washington Post, “When I came down I hurt my teeth in the net.”In the NBA, Manute Bol averaged less than three points a game on offense （进攻）. But on defense, he became one of the most feared shot-blockers in the league. Former player Rory Sparrow says he was not afraid of anyone--not even Michael Jordan. “He just laughed and said, ‘What Michael Jordan? Why should I be afraid of Michael Jordan? I kill lion. He comes in, I block his shot.’ And sure enough, he blocked his shot. Michael made a couple of dunks. But hey, Manute stood his ground.”He finished his career as the fourteenth best shot-blocker in NBA history. He enjoyed his fame. But he never forgot his people. Years of civil war left southern Sudan in ruins. He helped raise money for refugees. Reports say he donated nearly all of the estimated six million dollars he made playing basketball. Before his death, he was working with the Sudan Sunrise group to help bring the country together. His goal was to build forty-one schools.24. Why was Manute Bol remembered?A. Because of his great height.B. Because of his bravery in fighting against illness.C. Because of his excellent skills in shooting baskets.D. Because of his kind help to his country and his people.25. What did Manute Bol's father expect him to do?A. Enter the NBA.B. Succeed as a tribal chief.C. Move to the United States.D. Care for the family's cattle.26. In the NBA, Manute Bol was most famous for ____________.A. his defense abilityB. being on offenseC. his ability to scoreD. his strength against Michael Jordan27. What do Rory Sparrow's words indicate?A. No one could block Michael Jordan except Manute Bol.B. He admired Manute Bol for his ability in defense.C. Michael Jordan was quite afraid of Manute Bol.D. Manute Bol was quite cruel sometimes.CFor the past weeks, melting snow and heavy spring rains have caused the Missouri River to rise above normal levels, flooding parts of Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, and South Dakota. Thousands of people have been forced to evacuate their homes to escape the flood.The Missouri River is the second longest river in the United States. It is the longest river that feeds into theMississippi River. Residents（居民）in areas along the Missouri River have been building temporary levees（堤）along the river. They hope that the levees will prevent the river water from overflowing. On Monday morning, however, several levees in northern Missouri broke.Because of the broken levees, the Missouri River came close to forcing the shutdown of nuclear power plant（核电站）in Brownville, Nebraska. There, the river rose to 900.5 feet. If it rose 18 more inches, officials would have been forced to close the plant for safety reasons. This nuclear plant had been preparing for possible flooding since May 30th. Workers used over 5,000 tons of sand to construct barricades around the plant. Luckily, the river stopped rising in time and the plant remains open. “We knew the river was going to rise for some time,” Nebraska Public Power District spokesman Mark Becker said. “It was just a matter of when.”Engineers and weather forecasters predict that the river will rise as much as five to seven feet above flood level in Nebraska and Iowa and up to ten feet above the level in Missouri. They think the river will stay high until August. The U.S. government has agreed to give $1 billion in emergency money to repair broken levees and areas damaged by the flooding along the Missouri and Mississippi rivers.28. What does the underlined word “evacuate” in the first paragraph probably mean?A. Repair.B. Change.C. Leave.D. Strengthen.29. Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?A. The nuclear power plant has been closed since the flood.B. The Missouri River is the longest river in the United States.C. Workers in nuclear plant prepared for the possible flood in advance.D. The U.S. government has given $1 billion to provide food.30. What can we learn from the engineers and weather forecasters?A. The flood may last till August.B. The end of the flood will come within a week.C. The river will not rise in Nebraska and Missouri until AugustD. The river may even rise ten feet above flood level in Iowa.31. What does the text mainly talk about?A. A nuclear power plant affected by the flood.B. The U.S. government's measures when facing the flood.C. The flooding and damage caused by the rising Missouri River.D. The relationship between the Missouri and Mississippi rivers.DEleven of the world's languages have at least one hundred million native speakers. The biggest are Mandarin Chinese, English, Spanish, Arabic and Hindi. Next come Portuguese, Bengali, Russian, Japanese, French and German. The United Nations says these eleven languages are the mother tongues of half the world's population.Bud Lane works with linguist Gregory Anderson to record words for a talking dictionary. But the world has close to seven thousand languages. Linguists predict that quite a lot of these may be at risk of disappearing by the end of this century. That would mean another language dies every two weeks.Members of the Siletz Indian tribe in the northwestern state of Oregon take pride in their language. Their language,they say, “is as old as time itself.” But today very few people can speak it fluently. In fact, you can count the number of fluent speakers on one hand. Bud Lane is one of them. Several National Geographic fellows helped him record fourteen thousand words and phrases in his native tongue. More than ten thousand entries can be found in the Siletz Online Talking Dictionary, first launched in two thousand seven. Smartphone apps, YouTube videos and Facebook pages have all become digital tools for language activists and experts.In Canada's far north, the Inuit people are struggling to preserve their native language, Inuktitut. Part of the effort involves Microsoft. The company is translating terms in its Windows operating system and Office software into Inuktitut. Microsoft has also worked with language activists in New Zealand, Spain and Wales to translate its software into Maori, Basque, Catalan and Welsh.In Oregon, Bud Lane says technology alone cannot save endangered languages. He points to one sign of progress: young members of the tribe are now texting each other in tribal language.32. Which of the following languages is Bud Lane's tribal language?A. Inuktitut.B. Siletz.C. Maori.D. Bengali.33. How many entries can you find in the Siletz Online Talking Dictionary?A. 2007.B. 7,000.C. Over 10,000.D.1400.34. How does Microsoft help save the endangered languages?A. By teaching them to its staff.B. By recording them in a talking dictionary.C. By using them in its software.D. By giving money to the researchers.35. What does the text mainly talk about?A. The efforts to protect threatened languages.B. The mother tongues of half the world's population.C. The disappearance of some tribal languages.D. A talking dictionary to save endangered languages.第二节（共5个小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。