高二下学期期中考试英语试题
四川省达州市2023-2024学年高二下学期期中考试 英语含答案
高2025届高二（下）期中考试英语试题（答案在最后）本试卷满分150分，考试用时150分钟。
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第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话，选出最佳选项。
1. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a gallery.B. In an office.C. In a store.2. Why does the woman come to the man?A. To buy a charger.B. To get the laptop.C. To change a battery.3. What is the man required to do?A. Find a list.B. Take a note.C. Sort the files.4. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A present.B. A party.C. A tradition.5. What does the woman want the man to do?A. Fix the lamp.B. Give her money back.C. Offer her a new room.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，选出最佳选项。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What does the woman plan to do with the books at first?A. Sell them.B. Throw them away.C. Keep them at home.7. What does the man do?A. He's a teacher.B. He's a writer.C. He's a librarian.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
2022-2023学年山东省日照市高二下学期期中考试英语试题
2022-2023学年山东省日照市高二下学期期中考试英语试题1. Museums around the WorldState Hermitage MuseumLocation: St. Petersburg, RussiaNumber of annual visitors: 4.96 millionThe State Hermitage is the second-largest art museum in the world, after the Louvre. The museum has in its collection over 3 million items and boasts the world’s largest collection of paintings. Only a part of the collection is on permanent display and includes Greek, Egyptian and Roman antiques, Renaissance paintings, Impressionist works and much more.Shanghai Science and Technology MuseumLocation: Shanghai, ChinaNumber of annual visitors: 4.82 millionOne of China’s most popular museums, Shanghai’s Science and Technology Museum offers fun exhibitions that will nurture your mind. The museum has permanent exhibitions dedicated to the wonders of the Earth, the human body, innovation and invention, robotics and more.National Gallery of ArtLocation: Washington, D.C.Number of annual visitors: 4.07 millionThe National Gallery is located on D.C.’s culturally rich National Mall and has some of the most important pieces of Western art found in the U.S.—including “Ginevra de’ Benci,” Da Vinci’s only publicly displayed painting in the Americas.Tate ModernLocation: London, EnglandNumber of annual visitors: 6.1 millionBuilt as a response to the limited space at London’s National Gallery, the Tate is now one of the most important contemporary art institutions on the planet. You can see Cubist paintings by Georges Braque and Pablo Picasso as well as works by Juan Gris, Paul Klee, Monet, Dali and more.1. Which museum has the largest number of visitors in a year?A．State Hermitage Museum.B．Shanghai Science and Technology Museum.C．National Gallery of Art.D．Tate Modern.2. What makes Shanghai Science and Technology Museum different from others?A．Its wonders. B．Its paintings.C．Its theme. D．Its antiques.3. Where is the text probably taken from?A．A science report. B．A travel guide.C．An academic article. D．An official document.2. “The first time I came to Zhadong village, I was struck by its natural beauty. The adobe (土坯) homes fit perfectly with the green environment,” recalls Hansen Nico Rene, a 63-year-old retired policeman. “But when we entered the houses, we found people were poor. There was a fireplace, a table, and some chairs.”The village Hansen visited is in a remote mountainous area in Guangxi’s Hechi city. Before coming to Zhadong, Hansen had settled in downtown Hechi for six years. What brought the retiree to Zhadong was a notice for volunteers to aid the poverty campaign in March 2018. At the time of Hansen’s first visit, there were still some parts of the village that were not accessible by road. It was a rainy day, but dozens of people were busy in the fields working with cables, bamboo, and iron posts, so Hansen went to see what was going on and found out that they were preparing to grow passion fruit to help people out of poverty.After the visits, Hansen suggested that the village use the land behind it to build a farm, and he also participated in the construction work himself. “It was a jungle. We brought electricity and water, and then we built a small farm. Now there are nearly 2,000 pigs and 200 cow s. It is still growing,” Hansen says.Today, this farm brings over 100,000 yuan in income to the villagers each year. With Hansen’s assistance, the village’s officials and other volunteer workers, developed featured industries, including cattle and sheep breeding and fruit planting. Hansen is quite satisfied with his work in the village. “Now everything has changed. The adobe homes have gone. Today everyone lives in new houses with a separate kitchen, living room, bathroom, and bedrooms. There is also electricity and internet connection.”Hansen returned to the city in May 2021. However, he maintains a deep attachment to Zhadong, and often goes back to the village to see his old friends and promote tourism by sharing pictures of local landscapes and cultural events on social media with his friends in Europe and beyond.1. What impressed Hansen first when he visited Zhadong village?A．The adobe homes. B．The natural beauty.C．The friendly people. D．The green lifestyle.2. Why did Hansen go to Zhadong village?A．To settle there. B．To be a volunteer.C．To fund a road. D．To grow passion fruit.3. How did Hansen help out in the village?A．He took part in building a farm.B．He worked as the leader of the village.C．He introduced the village to the tourists.D．He designed new houses for the villagers.4. Which of the following can best describe Hansen?A．Creative and ambitious. B．Talented and productive.C．Devoted and selfless. D．Cautious and cooperative.3. The Sunday Times spoke to 23 people including social workers, psychologists and parents, who said the impact of social media on the mental health of the young in Singapore is concerning.Mr Cho Ming Xiu, founder of mental advocacy non-profit Campus PSY, said most young people find it difficult not to ch eck on their friends on social media and compare their lives. “You can’t just do well in your studies. You have to be an all-rounder—you have to have a good CCA record, secure a good internship at a reputable company. This constant competition emphasized by social media channels by their peers—when everyone is posting about good things—intensifies competition, and young people find it stressful,” he added.Psychologists say that the flood of attractive posts can cause feelings of dissatisfaction, especially among young people with less experience to tell the social media world from real life. Assistant director of Touch Mental Wellness Andrea Chan said, “Seeing good things can draw much envy and comparison, while identification with bad things can lead to a negative circle.” And the strengthening of pleasure-seeking posting on social media can result in addiction, said the head of psychology at the Singapore University of Social Science.Ms Lee Yi Ping, program leader of Community Health Assessment Team, said, “In the event that a young person feels disappointed by the responses received, the depression is often left unnoticed unless the young person openly talks about it with another trusted person. Support must come from family and friends who can constantly remind the young people that no matter how challenging a life circumstance can be, they can overcome it.” “With timely and proper medical and psycho-social treatments by formal sources of support like helping professionals, coupled with informal sources of support like family and friends, young people stand a better chance with recovery and regain the ability to pursue their ambitions in life,” she added.The experts say if these pressures are left unchecked, negative thoughts and feelings from social media can contribute to depression, anxiety and eating disorders.1. What does the underlined word “intensifies” in Paragraph 2 mean?A．Ruins. B．Updates. C．Heightens. D．Brightens.2. What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?A．The effects of social media. B．The situation of social media.C．The reasons for social media addiction. D．The enthusiasm for good posts on media.3. What do we know from Ms Lee Yi Ping’s words?A．Professional treatment does little to help out.B．The ambition will reduce unnoticed depression.C．Support from parents and friends really matters.D．Young people can overcome the depression alone.4. What message does the author seem to convey in the text?A．Experts can address the impact of media.B．The young ignore the unchecked pressures.C．Pleasure-seeking posting is supposed to become popular.D．Negative feelings from social media do harm to the young.4. Virtual reality gamers (VR game) who finished it faster than their fellow gamers also have higher levels of general intelligence and processing capacity. This was the result of a study conducted by Markus Weinmann from the University of Cologne. The results also indicate that virtual reality games can be useful supplementary (补充) human resource management tools in companies for predicting the job performance of an applicant.Several studies have already shown that video games may indicate or even help to develop intellectual and cognitive abilities. As intelligence is one of the most commonly used predictors for job performance, video games could be interesting for the human resource management. Although many companies are increasingly using VR technology to recruit (招募) candidates, only few studies have specifically investigated whether and how VR games can be used to draw conclusions about intelligence in this area. The study contributes to bridging the gap between research and practice.Weinmann invited 103 participants to their lab. Under controlled laboratory conditions, they played the commercial VR game “Job Simulator”and completed the short version of the intelligence test BIS-4. The researcher’s analyses show that an increase of 17% in processing capacity correlated with less time spent playing the game (by an average of 3.7 minutes).The results are a scientific novelty, as it has hardly been possible to conduct VR studies with state-of-the-art VR hardware. There are thus few studies that have investigated the correlation between behavior in VR and intelligence, “There are already some companies that use games, so-called‘serious games’, for recruiting. The new results are in line with this specific application of VR games and show that they can be used for recruiting,” said Weinmann.The scientists intend to continue their research on the potential of video games for practical applications. Among other things, they are investigating how people behave in virtual world.1. What can we learn from Weinmann’s study?A．The results are far from satisfactory.B．The participants can play the game freely.C．It aims to develop intellectual ability.D．It helps to combine research with practice.2. What is Weinmann’s attitude to the result of the study?A．Unclear. B．Intolerant. C．Favorable. D．Doubtful.3. What is the last paragraph mainly about?A．Limitations of the study.B．Possible directions for future study.C．The present situation of the study.D．The explanation of the research method.4. Which of the following is the best title for the text?A．VR games can be used in recruitmentB．VR games can indicate intelligence levelC．VR games improve applicants’ performanceD．VR games have gain popularity in management5. Crying is often associated with emotions like anger, frustration, or sadness. 1 But have you ever heard of the term “happy tears”? You might have even experienced it! In a 2018 study, 68% of participants reported that a happy or positive event caused them to tear up. Over the decades, researchers have put forward theories to explain why happy crying occurs.2 This meant that people who cried when experiencing something joyous had hidden feelings of sadness. Many researchers have been against the theory over the years, but it appears to be one of the earliest attempts to understand why we cry when we are happy.Tears contain enzymes, lipids, electrolytes, and metabolites. But emotional tears might also include other proteins and hormones (荷尔蒙). It is assumed that release of stress hormones may help regulate the body’s physical and emotional homeostasis (体内平衡). 3Crying in any scene could also be our way of showing weakness as human beings. 4 This happens when we cry because of a happy or sad event. Scientists believe that crying is a way of establishing a social connection with other people.Yet other scientists suggest that all types of crying come from feelings of frustration and them coming on. When you cry, it feels like you are releasing some of these emotions. Similarly,helplessness. 5 While you might not always allow your tears free fall, you often feel while you might be experiencing a happy or joyous occasion, you might find the emotion hard to control. Crying helps you release some of this emotion.6. Jim Dwyer once served his country in the United States Air Force. Now that he is retired, he is still _________ his country. This time it’s through _________ meals to those w ho truly need it.Every Thursday, Dwyer starts his day at Meals on Wheels in Westminster, _________ eight hot plates and sending the nutritious meals to older adults. “It’s wonderful to help those _________. You know it’s just the ability to help people th at are _________ at home, and not able to get out on their own. It’s something I get _________ from. And who knows? Maybe someday I might need this _________ too,” said Dwyer.Dwyer was inspired to join Meals on Wheels during his _________ to make sure his elderly parents had hot meals to eat. “I saw on TV here in Westminster that they were looking for _________ for Meals on Wheels, and I said I can do that,” said Dwyer.His efforts to __________ serving his fellow Americans, as he did in the military, are __________. It is true that the meals bring __________ to the faces of those getting a nutritious plate. “Dwyer is great. He is one of our volunteers that have been __________ for a long time,” said Darla Olson of Meals on Wheels.As the saying goes, “It’s never too late to learn. __________, Dwyer’s story tells us that it is also never too late to make __________ efforts to work for the good of the community.1.A．serving B．building C．promoting D．guiding2.A．returning B．selling C．delivering D．donating3.A．picking up B．clearing up C．searching for D．applying for4.A．in debt B．in need C．in sight D．in danger5.A．given up B．turned down C．looked after D．shut in6.A．knowledge B．strength C．satisfaction D．award7.A．project B．solution C．service D．pleasure8.A．process B．purpose C．methods D．efforts9.A．chefs B．drivers C．soldiers D．waiters10.A．enjoy B．continue C．finish D．consider11.A．identified B．confirmed C．appreciated D．popularized 12.A．smiles B．tears C．pride D．honor13.A．absorbed B．concerned C．accustomed D．committed14.A．Actually B．Hopefully C．Occasionally D．Gradually15.A．complex B．constant C．joint D．random7. 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。
山西省太原市2023-2024学年高二下学期4月期中考试 英语含答案
2023~ 2024学年第二学期高二年级期中学业诊断英语试卷（答案在最后）(考试时间:下午2:30~4:00)说明:本试卷为闭卷笔答,答题时间90分钟,满分100分。
请将第I卷试题答案填在第II卷卷首的相应位置。
第I卷(共60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5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B.C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
答案写在答题卡上。
1. What will the woman work as?A.A teacher.B.A volunteer.C.A journalist.2. What will the man do this weekendA. Go sailingB. Visit friends.C. Take a walk.3. What is the man worried about?A. The difficult courses.B. The upcoming exam.C. The high tuition fees.4. What does the man suggest?A. Reading travel brochures.B. Contacting a travel agency.C. Going to the Orange Island.5. Why does the man come to Beijing?A. To sign a contract. B.To run a storeC. To work in a factory.第二节(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)听下面3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。
广东省深圳翠园中学2023-2024学年高二下学期期中考试(五月段考)英语试题
广东省深圳翠园中学2023-2024学年高二下学期期中考试（五月段考）英语试题一、单项选择1．The last time we had great fun was __________ we were visiting the Water Park.A．where B．how C．when D．why2．--- Could you do me a favor?--- It depends on ______ it is.A．which B．whicheverC．what D．whatever3．Modern science has given evidence _________ smoking can lead to many diseases.A．what B．whichC．that D．where4．I want to tell you is the deep love and respect I have for my parents.A．That B．Which C．Whether D．What5．— Could you share with us what contributes to your success?— It is important to remember that success ________ a sum of small efforts made each day and often ________ years to achieve.A．is; takes B．are; takes C．are; take D．is; take 6．—Where is Peter? I can't find him anywhere.—He went to the library after breakfast and ________ his essay there ever since.A．wrote B．had written C．has been writing D．is writing 7．—Did you have difficulty finding Ann'house?—Not really.She___us clear directions and we were able to find it easily。
高二下学期期中考试英语试卷
高二下学期期中考试英语试卷分值：150 时间：120分钟温馨提示：本试卷包含Ⅰ、Ⅱ两卷。
其中，第Ⅰ卷为选择题，所有答案必须用2B铅笔涂在答题卡中的相应位置；第Ⅱ卷为非选择题，必须在答题卷上的相应位置作答。
答案写在试卷上均无效，不予记分。
第Ⅰ卷（选择题共115 分）第一部分听力(共两节, 满分30分)回答听力部分时,请先将答案标在试卷上。
听力部分结束前, 你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。
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. How does the woman feel?A. Angry.B. Happy.C. Worried.2. What does the man mean?A. He is very shy now.B. He was also shy when he was Michelle’s age.C. He is the same age as Michelle.3. What did the man do?A. Had some drinks.B. Made a phone call.C. Looked after the woman.4. Why was the man angry?A. The woman hurt him.B. He didn't relax.C. The woman left the room.5. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Friends.B. Classmates.C. Strangers.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听第6 段材料，回答第6-8 题。
湖南省长沙市长郡中学2023-2024学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题(含答案)
长郡中学2023-2024学年高二下学期期中考试英语时量：120分钟满分：150分第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）略第二部分阅读（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）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。
AFrom December 1st, 2023 to November 30th, 2024, visitors can stay in China for up to 15 days without a visa. Below are several easy steps for planning a first China tour.Decide How Many Days to StayWe suggest you take at least a week for your first trip to see the highlights in the top three cities: Beijing (3–4 days), Xi’an (2 days), and Shanghai (1–2 days).To discover more of China, like charming Guilin and lovely Chengdu pandas, you would need a few more days.Consider When to Travel to ChinaThings to do in Beijing, Xi’an, and Shanghai are seldom affected by the seasons.Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October) are generally the most comfortable and recommended times for a China tour. They are neither too hot nor too cold, but fall is generally drier and warmer than spring.A more ideal travel time for you could be March and early April or September when there are smaller crowds, favorable prices, and still good weather.China is a good summer holiday destination too.Consider Your BudgetThe biggest cost could be international airfares. The cost of airfares from the US or Europe to China varies a lot depending on when you fly and which airline you use, from around US$1,200 to US$3,000 for an economy round trip.The biggest price difference between the off and peak seasons is in the price of hotels and airfares. Prices in peak seasons can go up by 50 to 100%.For a private tour, the average cost per day is about US$220–350 per person, including flights/trains within China, 4- or 5-star hotels, lunches, attractions, guides, and private transport.We Believe Private and Tailor-Made Tours Are BestWith our private tours, you would have much more personal choice in how your tour goes. You could have more hand-picked and interactive experiences, like visiting a local family with your own local guide.With private guiding and transport, we would make full use of your time. You could focus on the sightseeing you want to do, skipping what’s not of interest and the long queues in the most crowded attractions.21. If you have a tour in China in winter, which places are suitable for you?A. Beijing and Guilin.B. Xi’an and Chengdu.C. Shanghai and Chengdu.D. Beijing and Xi’an.22. What can we know from the text?A. A visa is needed for a 12-day tour.B. The highest expense is the accommodation fee.C. Travelling in March can save tourists money.D. Prices in peak seasons usually go up by 150%.23. Which of the following is NOT the reason why a tailor-made tour is recommended?A. You have more choices about your route.B. Your time will be maximized.C. You are likely to interact with locals in person.D. You will spend less on the tour.BThree years into my postdoc(博士后), I started to wonder whether I needed a new career plan. After applying for more than two dozen teaching jobs, I hadn’t landed a single interview.I had once considered going to art school but had put that idea to the side when I decided to pursue chemistry as an undergraduate. In the years that followed, I kept up my interest in art by taking painting classes at night. My family was bursting with mathematicians, computer programmers, and engineers, so it felt natural to have my daily life center around science.But in the spring after my failed job search, that started to change after a friend excitedly showed me proofs of a review article. She was astonished by what the journal’s scientific illustrator had done with her fundamental sketches(速写). “That would be such a fun job.” I thought.I decided to test out a new career direction by volunteering to create similar illustrations for my institute’s newsletters. I spent my nights and weekends reading scientific papers and thinking about how to illustrate the results. It was a fun task. I felt I was perhaps on the right path. But could I make a full-time career?Searching online, I tracked down people who had that kind of job. I found many had training through scientific illustration master’s degree programs. After living on graduate student and postdoctoral salaries for years, I didn’t have enough money saved up for the programs, so I decided to get a certificate in digital design.I now work as a visual designer at a biomedical research institute where I spend my days working with research to communicate their work visually. I love the fact that I get to combine my scientific and artistic sides.24. Why did the author attend classes at night?A. To please her family.B. To pass her undergraduate tests.C. To pursue her hobby.D. To complete optional courses in art.25. What effect did the proofs have on the author?A. They shook her belief in science.B. They tested out what she learned in class.C. They gave her inspiration for her scientific paper.D. They motivated her to find a new career direction.26. What prevented the author seeking a scientific illustration master’s degree?A. Her busy schedule.B. Her financial difficulties.C. Her new interest in digital design.D. Her lack of confidence.27. How does the author feel about her current job?A. Pressured.B. Desperate.C. Curious.D. Satisfied.CAdministrators of the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, Gansu province, are striving to harmonize tourists’ exploration of the site with the need to safeguard murals and artifacts, through innovative measures such as digital presentations.Sandstorms, rainfall and tourist visits constitute the most severe threats to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, said Wang Xiaowei, director of the Dunhuang Grottoes Monitoring Center at the Dunhuang Academy.Since the Mogao Caves opened to the public in 1979, the number of visitors has been growing at an average annual rate of around 20 percent, reaching 2.15 million in 2019 before the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Thisyear, the site is expected to receive a record 3 million visitors.“If you enter the caves during the peak tourism months of July, August and September, you’ll find it hard to breathe,” Wang said. The carbon dioxide and moisture exhaled by visitors accumulate inside the caves and cause damage to the murals, Wang said.To preserve the caves, the duration of visits is limited and sometimes stopped during rain or dust storms. To try and ensure visitors aren’t disappointed when restrictions are in place, the center provides a digital exhibition, he said.Currently, the center is being expanded to cater for an additional 3,000 visitors on top of the existing capacity of 6,000.The Dunhuang Academy began digitally recording and storing images of murals and painted sculptures over 30 years ago. The digitization project has successfully covered over 200 caves, with a dedicated team of 110 experts currently undertaking the work.The Mogao Caves are immovable, and transporting them is impossible, according to Su Bomin, head of the Dunhuang Academy. And he added, “However, with digitization, we can perfectly replicate Dunhuang art and showcase it worldwide, introducing Eastern culture to the world.”In 2016, the Digital Dunhuang repository went live, sharing high-definition images and panoramic tours of the most exquisite 30 caves globally. Currently, visitors from 78 countries have accessed the repository, totaling over 16.8 million visits.Su said Dunhuang can provide diverse cultural exchanges through its cultural relics. “By digitizing these relics, we enable people worldwide to understand Dunhuang’s culture, thereby gaining a deeper appreciation for China’s historical commitment to diverse cultural exchanges — that is, an ethos of inclusivity, mutual learning and a shared future,” he said.28. Which of the following is NOT the reason for providing a digital exhibition?A. The factors related to COVID-19 put the caves in grave danger.B. The increasing number of tourists visiting Dunhuang might harm the caves.C. The authority is aimed to balance tourism and relics conservation.D. The duration of visits is limited and sometimes stopped during rain or dust storms.29. What does the underlined word “replicate” probably mean?A. Copy.B. Safeguard.C. Access.D. Transport.30. What does Su Bomin think of digitization?A. It records and stores images of murals and painted sculptures.B. It shares high definition and panoramic tours of the most exquisite caves.C. It allows for an international exchange of cultures through the relics.D. It enables people to appreciate the lasting beauty of the murals.31. What can be the best title for the text?A. The Significance of the Mural PaintingsB. The Restoration in Mogao CavesC. The Innovation on Mogao Caves’ PreservationD. The Dunhuang Spirit in Chinese CultureDThe road to Mars is long and fraught with peril. One challenge is getting humans to the red planet; another is ensuring that once they’ve arrived, they’ll be able to manage life there.To prepare astronauts for an extended stay on Mars, NASA’s latest simulated mission, CHAPEA — Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog — will isolate four people inside a mock-Mars base in Texas for 378 days — roughly the time a manned mission to Mars would spend on the surface.Once inside they will adopt a pre-planned schedule taking part in simulated activities and science work, eating like astronauts, and dealing with maintenance and equipment failures, while undergoing strenuous psychological and physiological testing.The first simulation will begin in June, and will be followed by two more, each with a different crew in identical conditions, with the last simulation starting in 2026.“We’ve built a high-accuracy Mars surface mission scenario,” says Scott M. Smith, co-investigator for CHAPEA. The participants will experience a 22-minute delay in external communications, as astronauts would on Mars. Ambient noise will be played through speakers around the base, ensuring no outside sounds can be heard by participants.Aiming for accuracy has resulted in a habitat that could be feasibly built on Mars, Smith adds. The base, called “Mars Dune Alpha”, is a custom design by Bjarke Ingels Group and 3D-printing company ICON, and resides inside a hangar at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. Printed in a month from ICON’s concrete formula dubbed “Lavacrete”, on Mars, the idea is to build using Martian soil.“NASA has evaluated a tremendous number of options for off-world habitat construction — repurposed rockets and landers, inflatables, assembled buildings, etc.,” explains ICON CEO Jason Ballard. “They’ve come to believe what we believe: that when you evaluate it from a financial, safety and flexibility standpoint, robotic construction using local materials is far and away the best option.”32. What’s the purpose of NASA’s latest simulated mission?A. To get astronauts to Mars.B. To isolate four people inside a base in Mars.C. To help astronauts to do experiments in Mars.D. To prepare astronauts for managing life in Mars.33. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. The last simulation will end in 2026.B. Each stimulation has a different crew in the same conditions.C. The participants can hear outside sounds.D. The participants will do things different from those that astronauts do.34. What’s Smith’s attitude to the simulated mission?A. Indifferent.B. Pessimistic.C. Optimistic.D. Skeptical.35. What is the most commonly used technique in the text?A. Making comparison.B. Giving examples.C. Analyzing causes and effects.D. Listing figures.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。
黑龙江省哈尔滨市第三中学2023-2024学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题(含答案)
哈三中2023—2024学年度下学期高二学年期中考试英语试卷（考试时间：120分钟试卷满分：150分）注意事项：本试卷分第一部分（听力），第二部分（阅读理解），第三部分（语言运用），第四部分（写作）。
第一部分听力（共两节，每小题1.5分，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，从题中给出的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 restaurant’s specialty?A. American food.B. Italian food.C. Thai food.2. Why is the man here?A. To deal with the company.B. To make an inquiry.C. To visit the woman.3. What is the woman most excited about?A. Seeing sharks.B. Going to the beach.C. Staying with her relatives.4. Where are the speakers?A. At a bus stop.B. In a car.C. On a bus.5. What are the speakers talking about?A. Why the electricity bill went up.B. Where they can pay the electricity billC. How they can reduce the electricity usage.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。
高二下学期期中考试(英语)试题含答案
高二下学期期中考试（英语）（考试总分：150 分）一、听力（本题共计1小题，总分30分）1.（30分）1. What is the weather like now?A. Rainy.B. Cloudy.C. Sunny.2. Where will the woman meet Sandy?A. At the post office.B. In the park.C. Downtown.3. When will the speakers probably meet again?A. Before the meeting.B. Today.C. Tomorrow.4. Which team is the man’s daughter on?A. The swim team.B. The football team.C. The basketball team.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A history book.B. An evening class.C. The woman’s company.听第6段材料，回答6、7题。
6. Whose birthday is on Saturday?A. Bill’s.B. Anne’s.C. Mary’s.7. Where will the party be?A. At the woman’s house.B. In a restaurant.C. At a big place outdoors.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What does the man think of the woman?A. She is too lazy.B. She has spent too much money recently.C. She does too much window-shopping.9. Who will go shopping with the woman?A. The man.B. Lily.C. Herself alone.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
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2019-2020年高二年级第二学期期中质量检测英语试卷考试时间：100分钟试卷满分：120分第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
AMuseumsSkyscraper MuseumWednesday - Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PMAdults: $5305-756-2385Interested in tall buildings? Design? Then this museum is for you!!! Check the historical buildings and their special design right in lower Manhattan.Madame Tussaud’s Wax(蜡像) MuseumSunday - Thursday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PMFriday - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PMAdults: $29 Students: $13305-532-9623The students in Manhattan had an exciting experience at Madame Tussaud’s! They met hundreds of famous people at a discounted (打折)price! This museum is your chance to meet your idols and have a picture taken with them.World Art MuseumDaily: 11:00 AM – Midnight (including holidays)Cost: $15305-532-9336 http://www. Located in the heart of the South Beach Art Deco district, this museum shouldn’t be missed! It is currently one of South Florida’s hottest new attractions.Bass Museum of ArtTuesday - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PMSunday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PMAdults: $8 The old / Students: $6305-673-7530 http://www. Enjoy European paintings, and sculptures. It also includes exhibitions of modern artists from different parts of the world. You will also enjoy visiting its beautiful museum shop and media center.1. If you are interested in building a house, you may go to_______.A. Madame Tussaud’s Wax MuseumB. Skyscraper MuseumC. World Art MuseumD. Bass Museum of Art2. If you want to go to a museum, but you are only free after 10 pm, you can phone_______.A. 305-756-2385B. 305-532-9623C. 305-673-7530D. 305-532-93363. If you go to Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum, you ______.A. will have a gift from themB. are free to go at any timeC. will have the chance to take a pictureD. can shake hands with your idols4. If your classmate is going to Bass Museum of Art with his grandparents, how much will they pay?A. $20B. $18C. $22D. $24BMy First Marathon（马拉松）A month before my first marathon, one of my ankles was injured and this meant not running for two weeks, leaving me only two weeks to train. Yet, I was determined to go ahead.I remember back to my 7th year in school. In my first P.E. class, the teacher required us to run laps and then hit a softball. I didn’t do either well. He later informed me that I was “not athletic”.The idea that I was “not athletic” stuck with me for years. When I started running in my 30s, I realized running was a battle against myself, not about competition or whether or not I was athletic. It was all about the battle against my own body and mind. A test of wills!The night before my marathon, I dreamt that I couldn’t even find the finish line. I woke up sweating and nervous, but ready to prove something to myself.Shortly after crossing the start line, my shoe laces(鞋带) became untied. So I stopped to readjust. Not the start I wanted!At mile 3, I passed a sign: “GO FOR IT, RUNNERS!”By mile 17, I became out of breath and the once injured ankle hurt badly. Despite the pain, I stayed the course walking a bit and then running again.By mile 21, I was starving!As I approached mile 23, I could see my wife waving a sign. She is my biggest fan. She never minded the alarm clock sounding at 4 a.m. or questioned my expenses on running.I was one of the final runners to finish. But I finished! And I got a medal. In fact, I got the same medal as the one that the guy who came in first place had.Determined to be myself, move forward, free of shame and worldly labels(世俗标签), I can now call myself a ＂marathon winner＂.5. A month before the marathon, the author ____________.A. was well trainedB. felt scaredC. made up his mind to runD. lost hope6. Why did the author mention the P.E. class in his 7th year?A. To acknowledge the support of his teacher.B. To amuse the readers with a funny story.C. To show he was not talented in sports.D. To share a precious memory.7. How was the author’s first marathon?A. He made it.B. He quit halfway.C. He got the first prize.D. He walked to the end.8. What does the story mainly tell us?A. A man owes his success to his family support.B. A winner is one with a great effort of will.C. Failure is the mother of success.D. One is never too old to learn.CMy 17-year-old daughter went off to college and having her away from home brought back memories of watching Peter Pan when she was little. In the classic TV production, one scene in particular impressed me: when Mrs. Darling puts her children into bed. As she turns off the last of the night light, she takes one last look at the bedroom and says, “Dear night lights protect my sleeping children.” As a mother, I know how much she loves her children.It has been several weeks since we took our daughter to college and she seems to be adjusting well after a short period of homesickness. For us, though, it’s another story. Like most parents, I love checking in on my children at night. But now she’s gone, and I find night times the hardest. I miss her most at night.In my neighborhood, most of the parents whose kids are off to college are dealing with similar melancholy. My husband is filled with anxiety. One friend talked about getting this sick feeling in her stomach as she prepared for the college drop-off. We complained that many of us were too busy to truly enjoy being with our children while we had them.For us moms, seeing Toy Story 3 only made the sadness worse as we watched the character Andy, who is the same age as our kids, say goodbye to his childhood as he prepares to leave for college. And it’s not just “first-time” parents l ike me. Two moms who have kids already well into college said the separation didn’t get any easier. “You feel like something has been taken away from inside you,” said one of them.I imagine things will get easier with time, especially as I see my daughter adjust to college life. Meanwhile, as I keep my cell phone close to me in bed and text my daughter goodnight and sweet dreams every night, I like to think at messages serve as a night light that keeps her safe.9. The writer was deeply impressed by the scene in Peter Pan because _____.A. she watched the scene with her daughterB. the scene was very exciting and interestingC. the scene taught her and her daughter a good lessonD. as a mother, she understood how much a mother loved her children10. After her daughter went to college, the writer ________.A. didn’t get used to the change for a long timeB. often cried as she missed her daughter so muchC. realized she hadn’t done enough for her daughterD. failed to have a good sleep every night11. What is the underlined word “melancholy” in Paragraph 3 similar in meaning to?A. Happiness.B. Anger.C. Sadness.D. Excitement.12. According to the last paragraph, why did the writer keep her cell phone close to her in bed?A. To call her daughter any time.B. To wait for her daughter’s calls.C. To say good night to her daughter.D. To wait for her daughter’s messages.DYou use her as a shoulder to cry on. She texts you back with casual jokes. But she, Xiaoice, is only a virtual chatbot.Xiaoice, Microsoft’s latest artificial intelligence robot, was briefly released in 2014, and returned to WeChat in 2015, where she became a big hit. Millions young Chinese now exchange with her daily, The New York Times reported. On WeChat, Xiaoice is an official account. After following it, users can start text-based conversations with Xiaoice.“People loved to talk with Xiaoice for her incredible learning ability,” Liu Jinchang, a researcher at High-tech Research and Development Center under the Ministry of Science and Technology, told China Daily. Apart from her ability to identify photos and send emojis in conversations, Xiaoice gains 45 percent of her knowledge from interacting with users, China Daily reported.Chatbot programs first appeared in the mid-1960s in the US. Driven by top tech companies, they are becoming smarter and more common. For instance, IBM’s latest artificial intelligenceprogram serves as an academic consultant at Australia’s Deakin University, answering students’ questions a bout course schedules and financial aid. Apple’s Siri and Amazon’s Alexa have been used as voice assistants who can read news, play music and even make jokes for their users.These programs are expected to move beyond smartphones, into televisions, cars and living rooms, The New York Times pointed out. However, it may take decades before scientists develop a “Samantha”, the advanced chatbot seen in the fiction film Her. In the film, Samantha sparks a romantic relationship with her user played by US actor Joaquin Phoenix. Many viewers are enthusiastic about this fantasy of virtual soul mate.13. What does the underlined part in Paragraph 2 mean?A. She became a best-seller.B. She became very powerful.C. She became a moneyman.D. She became very popular.14. Which of the following can Xiaoice do?A. Do housework.B. Spread messages.C. Identify various photos.D. Read news to her users.15. What can be learned from the last paragraph?A. Chatbots mainly run on smartphones now.B. It’ll take decades to apply Chatbots to cars.C. Samantha is played by a US actor in the film.D. The film Her doesn’t interest many audiences.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。