江苏省南京市第六中学2011-2012学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题
南京市第六中学2011-2012学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，共120分。
考试时间120分钟。
第I卷（选择题三部分共85分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分20分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上答案转涂到答题卡上。
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，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 much can the man lend to the woman?A.$1.B. $4.C. $ 5.2.What is wrong with the man in the woman’s opinion?A.He always feels hungry.B.He always feels exhausted(筋疲力尽).C.He always feels nervous.3.What will the man do next?A.Work on his paper.B.Paint his living room.C.Help the woman with her paper.4.Where did the man find the advertisement?A. In a newspaper.B. In a magazine.C. On the Internet.5. What does the man mean?A. He doesn’t like to eat breakfast.B. He is too busy to have breakfast.C. He disagrees with the woman.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6.When was Sandra Rivett killed?A. On Novermber 8, 2009.B. On Novermber 9, 2008.C. On Novermber 8, 2008.7. Who did the police think killed Sandra Rivett?A. Lady Lucan.B. Lord Lucan’s children.C. Lord Lucan.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8.What does the man want to show the woman?A. An article.B. A websiteC. A computer.9. Who is Barry?A. The woman’s pet.B. The woman’s brother.C. The woman’s classmate.10. Why is the woman unwilling to talk to Barry?A. He can’t understand her.B. He can’t keep her secrets.C. He never listens to her.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11.What does Laura look like?A.She has dark black hair.B. She is tall and slim.C. She has blue eyes.12.What is Laura going to do next September?A. Travel to New ZealandB. Take part in a competition.C. Attend courses.13. What does the woman invite the man to do?A. Travel to Africa.B. Go to the movies tomorrow.C. Study Creative Writing with her.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. Where does the conversation take place?A.In a library.B. In a classroom.C. In the woman’s office.15.What did the man do in the woman’s class?A. He always fell asleep.B. He was always absent.C. He talked with other students.16. How can the man pass the woman’s class?A. By getting an A or a B on his papersB. By getting an A or a B on the next two tests.C. By coming to the class on time every day.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17.Who is the speaker?A. A manager of the gym.B. A customer of the gym.C.An advisor of the gym.18.How long does the gym open a day?A. For 10 hours.B. For 12 hours.C. For 24 hours.19. What does the City Gym have?A. An outdoor swimming pool.B. An outdoor playground.C. An indoor swimming pool.20. Where can the information about the current(目前的) classes be found?A. On the gym’s website.B. On the notice board.C. On the price list.第二部分英语知识运用（共两节, 满分35分）第一节：单项填空（共15小题; 每小题1分，满分15分）请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
21.The new movie __________ to be one of the biggest money-makers of all time.A. promisesB. agreesC. pretendsD. opposes22. –Shall I pick you up tonight?-- No, thanks. Don’t _________ to come. I can take a taxi.A. haveB. botherC. worryD. annoy23. –Have you handed in your schoolwork yet?--Yes, I have. I guess it _______________ now.A. has gradedB. is gradedC. is being gradedD. is grading24. It is strongly believed that the train accident happening in Wenzhou in July is largely_______ the failure of the signal system, _________ 40 people to die.A. due to, causedB. because of, bringC. due to, causingD. thanks to, costing25. The _________ boy was last seen _______ near the gate of the park.A. missed, playingB. lost, playingC. missing, playD. losing, to be playing26. He accidently ________ he had quarreled with his wife and that he hadn’t been home for a couple of weeks.A. let outB. took careC. made sureD. made out27. It doesn’t take long to become _________to these drugs.A. addictedB. addictionC. addictD. addictive28. The flowers ________ sweet in the botanic garden attract the visitors to the beauty of nature.A. to smellB. smellingC. smeltD. to be smelt29. The hotel wasn’t particularly good. But I _________ in many worse hotels.A. was stayingB. stayedC. would stayD. had stayed.30. –I can’t find my purse anywhere.--You _________ have lost it while shopping.A. canB. shouldC. wouldD. may31. You should relax yourself, otherwise you will _________ in time.A. break offB. break upC. wear outD. break down32. —You know I can be reached by telephone. Why didn’t you call me?—I did several times, but couldn’t _____.A. come acrossB. ring offC. call backD. get through33. --He was born and grew up in the town.--_______ he knows it so well.A. No doubt.B. No problem.C. No wonder.D. No curiosity .34. In order to warm the atmosphere, he _________ us for hours with his stories and jokes.A. admiredB. attractedC. entertainedD. treated35. We find _______ a rule that people in the west give Christmas presents to their relatives and friends.A. thisB. thatC. themD. it第二节：完形填空（共小20题；每小题1分，满分20分）阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
江苏省南京市东山外语国际学校2011-2012学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题
东山外语国际学校2011-2012学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题第一部分：听力（共两节，满分20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，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What does the woman want to do?A. Ask for leave.B. Go to hospital.C. Help the man.2.What is the woman’s problem?A. She can’t find her luggage.B. Her flight is 30 minutes late.C. Her luggage was stolen3. What did the man do last night?A. He prepared for a test.B. He stayed in a library.C. He went to a party.4. How many tickets does the woman need to buy?A. 5.B. 6.C. 7.5. Where will the speakers go next?A. To the art gallery.B. To the science museum.C. To the amusement park. 第二节（共15小题；每题1分，满分15分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段材料，回答第6至第8题6. What does the man want the woman to do？A. Attend a party.B. Get out of the dorms.C. Help him move house.7. What is the woman probably?A. A driver.B. A student.C. A house agent.8. What does the man suggest the woman do?A. Share an apartment with others.B. Rent an apartment out of town.C. Get a two-bedroom apartment听下面一段材料，回答第9至第11题9. What is the relationship between the man and Alexandra?A. Classmates.B. Son and mother.C. Teacher and student.10. What is the woman doing now?A. Washing dishes.B. Preparing a meal.C. Having dinner.11. What does the man want to do?A. Have a rest.B. Go to Greece.C. Have a birthday party.听下面一段材料，回答第12至14题12. Why is the woman so tired?A. She exercises too much.B. She has a lot to do at work.C. She watches TV late at night.13. What does the woman eat for lunch?A. Nothing.B. A pizza.C. A sandwich.14. What does the man tell the woman to do?A. Go to bed earlier.B. Work longer hours.C. Have a good meal daily.听下面一段材料，回答第15至17题15. What does the woman suggest the man do?A. Buy a new computer.B. Send the paper online.C. Use his sister’s car.16. What does the woman think of the man?A. Out of date.B. Clever.C. Cool.17. What will the man do?A. Drive to school.B. Call his professor.C. Go to the woman’s house.听下面一段材料，回答第18至20题18. Which place will the travelers visit first?A. An ice-cream factory.B. Pigeon Point.C. A seaside cafe.19. What should the travelers bring?A. Food.B. MedicineC. Swimsuits20. What animals will the travelers see in the nature reserve?A. Giraffes.B. Monkeys.C. Elephants.第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节, 满分35分）第一节：单项填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）21. ---Will you go shopping with me this afternoon?--- It ________.A. is all dependedB. all dependsC. all dependD. is all depending22. Be careful of the handle—it’s not well ________ to the door!A. approachedB. approvedC. attachedD. attended23. Could you tell me ________ yesterday afternoon?A. you were looking forB. that you were looking forC. what were you looking forD. what you were looking for24. The fact is that there is only one correct answer to this question. Either you or I _____wrong.A. amB. isC. areD. have been25. In a word, I don't think what you said ________ at all.A. makes sensesB. has a senseC. makes senseD. takes sense26. --- Do you think it will snow tomorrow?--- ________. We've going to have a football match on the playground.A. Yes, I think itB. I'm afraid soC. I'm afraid of itD. I hope not27. The treatment will continue until the patient reaches the point ______ he can walk correctlyand safely.A. whenB. whereC. whichD. whose.28. _____ is known to everyone is that the moon travels round the earth once every month.A. ItB. AsC. ThatD. What29. As soon as he came back from abroad, he _______ his father’s business.A. took inB. took upC. took overD. took on30. The train's late arrival made ________ quite impossible to get to Shanghai before eleven.A. themB. itC. thisD. what31. These days he has made _______ in his studies by working hard.A. many progressB. a lot of progressesC. much progressD. many a progress32. Some researchers believe that there is no doubt ________ a cure for AIDS will be found.A. thatB. whichC. whatD. whether33. The country life he was used to ______ greatly since 1980.A. changeB. has changedC. changingD. have changed34 The shocking news made his heart ________ faster than ever before.A. beatingB. jumpingC. beatD. jump35. --I believe the government has the ability to control the housing price.--I agree, that’s just what I was going to say —_________.A. facts speak louder than wordsB. great minds think alikeC. no pains, no gainsD. bad news travels fast第二节完型填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）It was one of the hottest days of the dry season. We had not seen 36 for almost a month. The crops were dying. Every day, my husband 37 to get water to the fields. But 38 we saw some rain soon, we would lose everything.However, one day I learned the true lesson of 39 and witnessed the only miracle I had 40 seen before. I was cooking in the kitchen when I saw my son, Billy, 41 toward the woods. He was walking 42 with effort, trying to be as still as possible. Minutes after he disappeared into the 43 , he came running back. I went on cooking, 44 that whatever he had been doing was finished. Moments later, 45 , he was once again walking slowly toward the woods. This activity went on for an hour. Finally I couldn’t help 46 him and saw the most amazing 47 .Several large deer stood in front of him. Billy walked right up to them. I 48 screamed(尖叫) for him to get away, because a huge deer was dangerously 49 to him at that time. But the deer didn’t even move as Billy knelt down(跪下). I saw a tiny 50 lying on the ground, obviously suffering from 51 , lifting its head to drink the water cupped in Billy’s hands. When the water was 52 , Billy ran back to get more. It then became quite 53 to me what my son was doing.I stood there, watching my 54 boy working so hard to save another life. As my tears began to hit the ground, they were suddenly joined by other drops. I looked up at the sky. It was as if God himself was 55 with pride. The rain that day saved our farm.36. A. water B. rain C. cloud D. storm37. A. decided B. chose C. tried D. offered38. A. before B. if C. until D. unless39. A. sending B. sharing C. forgiving D. begging40. A. ever B. never C. once D. yet41. A. running B. jumping C. walking D. riding42. A. slowly B. quickly C. hurriedly D. dangerously43. A. plants B. flowers C. vegetables D. woods44. A. thinking B. wondering C. worrying D. dreaming45. A. though B. besides C. however D. too46. A. beating B. following C. teaching D. hoping47. A. sign B. field C. world D. scene48. A. almost B. already C. just D. even49. A. weak B. ill C. close D. brave50. A. horse B. crop C. baby D. deer51. A. thirst B. diseases C. heat D. pain52. A. lost B. cleaned C. gone D. dried53. A. comfortable B. clear C. acceptable D. simple54. A. kind B. clever C. naughty D. honest55. A. speaking B. joking C. singing D. weeping第三部分：阅读理解（共15小题，每题2分，满分30分）ATwenty-three senior high school graduates of 1999 from Wuhan, Hubei Province, have recently left for Germany on a work-study program, according to Xi'an Evening News.They will study hotel management in Bavarian Hotel Management School for a year and then take up two-year practice in Germany. Upon graduation, they will also get diplomas(文凭) recognized internationally. During their two-year practice , they earn no less than l,200 Deutsche Marks(德国马克) a month.The program, organized by a company in Wuhan, aims at providing the city's high school graduates with new job opportunities.Applicants(申请者) must first pass an exam given by the German side and pay 180 ,000 yuan covering the three years' study and living expenses in Germany. In spite of this , the program still attracted a lot of high school graduate, and their parents. And applicants came in a continuous stream."The chance for my child to go to college is small. What's more, it's not easy to find a job. We find the work-study program an equally good way out for him, “a parent said.”We don't worry much about the high costs because the total income from the two- year-long practice will be quite enough to clear them. "56. This text is mainly about ________ .A. a hotel management school in Bavaria, GermanyB. students from Wuhan studying in GermanyC. students going abroad on work-study programD. new job opportunities offered in Germany57. Which of the following words best describes the parents of these 23 students?A. wastefulB. wiseC. sorryD. worried58. We can infer that these applicants found it hard _______.A. to go to college at homeB. to pay for the costC. to pass the test given by the GermansD. to get a job when they return homeB.A. DivingB. SailingC. SurfingD. Gymnastics60. If you have a 10-hour course in diving, you should pay at least .A. £100B. £200C. £90D. £3061. If you want to increase your confidence, you can call .A. 084 512 97129B. 015 096 18700C. 016 378 50737D. 084 534 5040062. According to the passage, we know that .A. it is very difficult to learn sailingB. it is impossible to practice gymnastics at homeC. strength is needed to do high board divingD. surfing offers you the excitement of riding a waveCAmerican parents usually think that their children should not have more pocket money than the children with whom he regularly connects, even if they are wealthier. But neither are children expected to compare with the richer if a large family, heavy responsibility(责任) or other conditions make it necessary to give a child less spending money than customary (惯例) in the neighborhood.Whatever the pocket money is, its entire use is not controlled by the parents, because a child learns to use money correctly only through dealing with it himself. If a seven-year-old child get a quarter as a week pocket money and is made to put it all in his piggy bank to save it up, he gets no idea what the real use for the money is. He gets the shiny coins and they soon disappear. The idea of a bank account (帐号) is too early for so small a child , although he can be made to understand and enjoy saving his coins－not all of them, only a part of what he receives－to buy something he especially wants. By the time he is eight, he is old enough to take part in the opening of his own saving account, parents may take him to the bank, open a saving account for him, and encourage him to put a certain quantity of any checks he receives as gifts into the bank and watch his bank savings grow as entry by entry(存入) is made. He will be saving, earning, and spending suitable quantities all along in order to learn how to manage money and to keep him in a favorable position with his friends. The boy who can't join his fellows in a sweet shop once in a while, because he has to save every cent he gets or earns for some big unknown projects his parents have chosen for him, is a sorry child.63. What do you think a piggy bank is?A. It is a kind of bank run by children.B. It is something in the shape of a pig for saving coins.C. It is a certain place in which pig are raised.D. It is a bank whose building looks like a pig.64. Which of the following statements is true?A. Most of the rich people in American give children much pocket money.B. American children usually have their bank accounts until they are eight .C. American parents seldom care for their children's spending money.D. American children begin to learn how to manage money when very young.65. Suppose an 8-year-old child received 10 dollars as his birthday gift, he may probably___.A. spend the money on the things he wantsB. compare the gift with that of his friendC. have most of it saved in the bankD. put all the money in his piggy bank66. The writer thinks the boy is a sorry one if he saves every cent he gets or earns because________.A. he can not manage his money and is kept in an unfavorable positionB. he can not join the fellows in a sweet shop once in a whileC. he call not learn the use of money through spending it himselfD. he can not have any other choice but save, earn or spend moneyDThe Internet and the World Web (网) are great places to be right now. We use the word "place" because so many of the things you can do online are similar to the things you can do wherever people gather together－in homes , schools , libraries , shopping centers , or at family reunions or town meetings. The Net allows people to learn shop, find important information, and communicate, whether they're local, global or simply virtual (虚的) .The Web is useful. You can find old friends online. You can research and book flights, check the weather, find breaking news, find out information about schools and colleges. Yon can even place an order for books, CDs, computers and cars.The Internet is also fun. You can write to old friends or check out their web pages, enjoy web - based soap operas, laugh at online jokes, join in a live Net Event, chat with other Internet surfers(漫游者) , check to see if your name appears anywhere on the Web .Millions of users log on to the Net every day, and it's not just to do research. There's a lot of fun there. That's one reason why it's called web "surfing".Of course, the first step to use the Web for business or for fun is learning how to work a "web browser". If you’re new to computers, it may tak e a while before you are completely comfortable with your browser. Don't worry. You don't have to be a computer whiz. The basics of a web browser are very much like the basics of modem computers－-learning how to point and click the mouse, learning how to scroll up and down a page of text, and learning how to use pull - down menus. Again, be patient. There's no time limit on web surfing. Give yourself a chance to explore (探索) the browser itself while you explore the Web.67. The writer compares the Web to _______.A. places to visit B . places to gather together inC. some easy jobD. things you can do online68. We can learn from the text that the Web is not only _______ but also ________.A. of great use; of great valueB. of great use ;of great enjoymentC. useful; funnyD. of some use; of a little interest69. The underlined word "whiz" probably refers to a person who __________.A. is a computer expertB. is a computer fanC. is lost in computer gamesD. owns a computer company70. To use the Web, all we have to do is to learn how to________ .A. use the computer mouseB. scroll up and down a page of textC. use pull- down menusD. all the above第四部分：任务型阅读（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）请认真阅读下面短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入最恰当的单词。
2020-2021学年江苏省部分市县期中英语高二下学期试题精选汇编 读后续写
2020-2021年年年年年年年年年年年年年年年年年年年年年年年-年年年年江苏扬州市2020-2021学年高二下学期期中考试英语试卷第二节读后续写（满分25分）阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Bales left the pavement of Base Road and stepped onto snow-covered Jewell Trail. She planned a six-hour hike through New Hampshire's Mount Washington State Park. She had packed for almost every emergency and intended to walk alone.She'd checked the weather forecast posted by the Mount Washington Observatory before she left. Based on her experience, Bales knew that her hike was realistic. Besides, she had two emergency plans and extra layers of clothing to better adjust her body temperature as conditions changed.The hike up the lower part of Jewell Trail was pleasant. Bales felt excited as she walked up into snowy paths. The sun shone through the trees and cast a shadow over her smiling face. Less than an hour later, loads of dark clouds had replaced the sunshine, and snow covered the surrounding trees.She still smiled. However, the weather was showing its teeth. Bales added even more layers to shelter herself from the cold winds and thick fog. She made her way across the snow-covered ridge (山脊) toward Mount Washington and began to think about calling it a day. Suddenly, she noticed something: a single set of footprints in the snow ahead of her, which had been made by a pair of sneakers一typically not the type for hiking.Meanwhile, Bales was getting colder, even though she was moving fast and generating some body heat. With strong gusts of wind screaming and attacking her back and left side, she decided to abandon her plan. The only thing that, however, kept her on the trail was the sneaker tracks in the snow.Paragraph 1:Bales faced a dilemma(进退两难的窘境) about whether to follow the tracks or not.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Paragraph 2:Her searching now turned into rescuing the man.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _【答案】Paragraph 1：Bales faced a dilemma (窘境) about whether to follow the tracks or not. If she chose to follow the tracks, it would add time and risk to her hiking, compromising her safety. But the tracks ahead suggested someone might be in danger, and s he couldn’t let this go. Spinning around, she called out into the frozen fog, “Hello! Is anybody out there?”Cautiously, she then walked in the direction of the tracks. Hardly had she rounded a corner than she spotted a man sitting motionlessly.Paragraph 2：Her searching now turned into rescuing the man. She approached him instantly and found he was suffering from frostbite on his feet. Without any hesitation, she wrapped his body with warm clothes, and then poured him some sugary drink. The wind roared over and they would die soon if they didn’t get out of there. She supported the man and inched along the trail. With great efforts, Bales managed to save the man’s life. Exhausted, she felt that it was all worth it.江苏省常熟市2020-2021学年高二下学期期中英语试题第二节读后续写（满分20分）57. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
2022-2023学年江苏省苏州市高二下学期期中考试英语试卷
2022-2023学年江苏省苏州市高二下学期期中考试英语试卷1. Looking for a big-leafed houseplant that will make a statement in your room and decorate yourhome? If so, then you’ve come to the right place!Peace LilyExtremely easy to look after, this popular, flowering plant is very tolerant and undemanding. It is a beloved houseplant for its large, glossy oval leaves and unusual white spoon-shaped flowers. Typically blooming in the spring, this lovely plant can effectively brighten up a living space. African Mask PlantThis indoor plant is a smaller plant with large dark green leaves that are shaped like a heart. Native to tropical (热带的) parts of Africa, it prefers high heat and high humidity. That can be somewhat a tricky task for the average plant owner to achieve in their home, who is likely to have trouble duplicating (复制) these steamy conditions.Snake plantCommonly referred to as mother-in-law’s tongue, it is one of the easiest houseplants to take care of. With tall, twisting sword-shaped leaves that grow upright, it has air-purifying capabilities and can merrily grow in almost dark corners of the house. But the plant is poisonous to dogs and cats, so it’s wise to keep this plant away from them, if your pets are plant chewers.Kentia PalmCaring for the Kentia Palm plant is very straightforward, which can be neglected for weeks at a time. Quite enjoying a bit of shade, it has big leaves that grow from a narrow base and is great for filling a corner without taking up much floor-space. Place it in front of a blank wall, and its archingfronds (大型复叶) will cast beautiful shadows.1. Which of the following requires an experienced plant owner?A．Peace Lily.B．African Mask Plant.C．Snake plant.D．Kentia Palm.2. What do we know about the Snake Plant?A．It poses little danger to dogs and cats.B．It is better for purifying air than others.C．It gets its name from a poisonous snake.D．It grows well in shady areas of the house.3. What feature do the listed household plants share?A．Distinctive leaves.B．Flowering season.C．Growth temperature.D．Striking size.2. Five-year-old Willard struggled to tell the difference between an M and a W or a 6 and a 9. Unfortunately, his school teacher knew nothing about dyslexia(阅读障碍). She didn’t try to help him. Not surprisingly, Willard didn’t like school. Usually, his mind drifted-to playing outside, to his dog Maxie, or to the ants that lived near his family’s garden shed. Willard was especially curious about those ants. He felt like them-small and insignificant. Thus, one day, noticing that some ants were trying to build a house, he decided to help them and constructed a little building. Then he put sugar inside to encourage the ants to move in. When they did, Willard built more houses. He even built an ant school, with tiny swings, ladders and a merry-go-round. With the passage of time, a love for little things began to grow in his heart.At school, Willard still struggled, but now he knew he could do something specia l. Maybe he wasn’t a failure after all.When he quit school at age 15 and decided to pursue his dream of becoming one of the best artists in the world, his mother advised him, “The smaller you carve, the bigger your name will become.” So using a powerful microscope, he began to carve grains of sand, bits of fiber, and even specks(小颗粒)of dust.Willard works best at night when there are few disturbances. He calms his body and, holding his breath, he carves between heart beats when blood is not pulsing through his fingertips. He often works for months to complete a sculpture. Then he paints it with bits of acrylics(丙烯画). Willard’s favorite paintbrush is one hair from the back of a dead housefly!His sculptures have made Willard a wealthy man. But he says,“Success isn’t about material things like an expensive watch or a costly ring; it’s about persevering and achieving your dreams.”1. Why does the author mention Willard’s struggles early on in school?A．To express sympathy for Willard’s misfortune.B．To show th e teacher’s ignorance about dyslexia.C．To state why Willard developed interest in little things.D．To describe how Willard felt about insignificant things.2. What can we infer from his mother’s advice in paragraph 3?A．Best artists center on small carvings.B．It calls for patience to become famous.C．Carving small is a strategy for success.D．Achieving big names makes a difference.3. How have the tiny sculptures affected Willard?A．He has become a millionaire.B．He has learnt to usemicroscopes well.C．He has recovered from dyslexia.D．He has gained a sense of achievement.4. What mainly contributes to Willard’s success?A．Enough time and others’ recognition.B．Material pursuit and great enthusiasm.C．Specific goals and great concentration.D．Powerful instruments and proper instructions.3. In Japan’s northeast Miyagi county, residents can find life partners via a government-sponsored, Artificial Intelligence-driven matchmaking service. Throughout the land, there are public and company-spo nsored singles parties and “life design workshops” meant to urge young adults to make a concrete timeline for marriage and family. The city of Tokyo even teaches basic dating skills, such as the art of conversation.Japan has the fastest-aging population of any post-industrial nation on earth. The current total birth rate -- the average number of children that would be born to a woman over her lifetime -- is1.3, well below the “replacement level” of 2.1 kids per woman, which is broadly accepted as the rate needed to ensure a stable population.A periodic survey by the National Institute of Population and Social Security Research found close to a fifth of men and about 15% of women expressing disinterest in marriage. Almost a third of men and a fifth of women in their fifties in Japan have never been married.The country’s leadership is convinced that more marriages are the answer, so Japan’s new Children and Families Agency set to launch in April, will offer “marriage support service” in each of Japan’s 47 counties.But many experts say the only way Japan can really save itself is by getting rid of the “male breadwinner, female carer” norms (准则) that continue to support policymaking and corporate management. “Post-industrial countries(like Sweden) that made it possible to balance work and family have not suffered large declines in birth rates,” Harvard sociologist Mary Brinton noted in arecent presentation.Professor Masahiro Yamada, a sociologist at Chuo University, is doubtful whether Japan will escape its ex istential crisis. “It’s not a problem of matchmaking. It’s an issue of more men with unstable incomes,” he said. “Even among regular workers, relative incomes are falling.”Lower incomes are far more of a discouragement to marriage in East Asia than in the U.S. or Europe, Yamada says, as Asian men put more emphasis on unilaterally(单方面)earning enough to support children. A truly effective policy, he argues, would double or triple investment in families instead of seniors. “Japan is going to sink, right along with its birth rate,” he warned. “And South Korea and China will be right behind us.”1. What’s the function of AI-driven matchmaking service?A．To offer a platform for seeking life partners.B．To update the country’s basic dating service.C．To sponsor residents to attend singles parties.D．To teach young Japanese how to go on dates.2. What can we learn from paragraphs 2 and 3?A．Birth rate in Japan is higher than aging rate.B．Japan’s population structure is out of balance.C．Most of the Japanese dislike children or seniors.D．Women are less likely to marry than men in Japan.3. What does Masahiro Yamada think of the matchmaking service?A．It leads to an increase of income.B．It touches the surface of the issue.C．It saves Japan from the present crisis.D．It departs from Japan’s existing norm.4. What can be a suitable title for the text?A．Can Japan increase its birth rate?B．Will the service catch on in Japan?C．Will Japanese men’s incomes rise?D．Can Japanese balance work and family?4. Gracing every continent of the Earth, wetlands are essential to the planet’s health, often compared to its vital organs， acting as arteries (动脉)that carry water and as kidneys(肾脏)that filter(过滤)harmful substances.Wetlands serve as protectors: they form protective barriers against tsunamis and absorb the excess rainfall. During the dry season in dry climates, wetlands release the stored water which helps delay the attack of drought and reduce water shortages. They also store vast quantities of carbon, helpingease climate change. Home to some of the most diverse and rich ecosystems, wetlands support one billion people.40 percent of all plant and animal species live or breed in wetlands.World Wetlands Day is observed each year on 2 February to increase peop le’s understanding ofthe importance of wetlands and raise awareness of the urgent need to protect the threatened natural treasure.“We are proud to join in this celebration and recognize the unique and valuable ecosystemservices provided by wetlands. We are committed to doing our part to conserve and protect wetlands,and we are calling on all of you to join us in this vital cause,” said UNCCD (The United NationsConvention to Combat Desertification) Executive Secretary Ibrahim Thiaw.To date, nearly 90 perce nt of the world’s wetlands have been degraded or lost,with 35 percentin the last 5O years alone. That is why on this World Wetlands Day,UNCCD is joining the RamsarConvention on Wetlands and other partners to highlight the examples of countries and communities making strides in wetland restoration.As stressed by the UNCCD Executive Secretary Ibrahim Thiaw, successful wetland restoration requires a joint effort from governments, civil society and the private sector. Investments in science for technology innovation, infrastructure for effective management and financial mechanisms for project implementation(实施)can turn the tide toward a better futurefor wetlands.1. Why are wetlands essential to us?A．They help fight against viruses.B．They offer clean drinking water.C．They maintain ecological balance.D．They prevent the natural disasters.2. How does the author present the current situation of wetlands in paragraph 5?A．By giving examples.B．By listing figures.C．By making comparisons.D．By analyzing causes.3. What do the underlined words “turn the tide” mean in paragraph 6?A．Follow the trend. B．Break the ice.C．Run the risk. D．Change the game.4. What is the text mainly about?A．Wetland ecosystem.B．Wetland restoration.C．Wetland exploration.D．Wetland biodiversity.5. Life is filled with regrets. Ask anyone around you what their regrets are and they usually have no difficulty coming up with many items on their “regret list.” 1 .Here are four things that Iregret most not doing in my 20s.2I regret not focusing more on where I wanted to go in life, what I wanted to do, who I wanted tobe and what it would take to get there.With some more designing in my twenties, I’d be further ahead in my 40s and perhaps a bit happier as well.Seizing more experiencesI wish I had lived somewhere else before settling down. 3 .Others have said they regret not pursuing their hobbies or learning to sky dive or mountain climb. I prefer to stay on the ground, but I do regret not learning more, not trying new things that are hard to fit into the life of a fortysomething working wife and mother.Living a more active lifestyleThe bodies of youth are wasted on the young···I wish I had run a marathon before my knees ached,that I had biked more,hiked more, and took spinning classes when my legs were stronger.4 ．We don't often realize that we have squandered(浪费)our physical abilities until things start aching.Making more friendsI regret not reaching out more, putting more effort into creating a lot of support that would carry me through more difficult times. We socialize sure, but many of us don’t put enough importance on building deep and lasting friendships. Some do,but many don’t. 5 !Life is good; don’t misunderstand. How I wish I had planned more, lived more, and stretched myself more when I had the freedom and energy to do so.6. When I was 16， I wanted to buy an album(专辑)from my favorite band,but I could________pay for it. My parents were not the type of people to give money to me ________, or even for workdone at home.This led me to search for work opportunities in my neighborhood, and I was ________to Mrs. Hudson, the oldest person in the community. At over eighty years old, Mrs. Hudson could no longer ________ her garden, and I offered to help her out.My first job was to ________ weeds in her front yard and backyard. After this________task, I mowed(修剪)her lawn．With the ＄10 earned from my first day of work， I boughtthat________．Listening to music, I felt a cool ________running through my heart, which made me realize all the efforts I had made were worthwhile.However, my desire for material possessions did not end there. I later set my ________ on a Gameboy, which was very fashionable at the time. I started to work for multiple clients, in order toearn enough money to purchase this ________ possession.After many days of working, I ________ enough money. But just after one day of playing on it, I realized that it was not as fun as I had thought. I ________ in the hot sun for hours doing yard work to buy something I did not ________．So the next day，I returned it for a full refund(退款)．Ever since that day, I have come to________ the value of money, realizing that the sweat and dedication that________earning it are truly invaluable assets that cannot be taken away from us. 1.A．slightly B．barely C．roughly D．nearly2.A．out of nowhere B．out of condition C．out of question D．out of work3.A．assigned B．directed C．ordered D．referred4.A．decorate B．guard C．tend D．water5.A．pull out B．rule out C．sort out D．take out6.A．awesome B．creative C．tiresome D．urgent7.A．band B．collection C．edition D．patent8.A．breeze B．current C．spring D．wind9.A．ambition B．curiosity C．sights D．tastes10.A．personal B．prized C．previous D．practical11.A．charged B．gathered C．invested D．withdrew12.A．dug B．struggled C．sweated D．wandered13.A．lack B．lose C．want D．deserve14.A．accept B．appreciate C．evaluate D．enjoy15.A．come into B．fall into C．go into D．put into7. 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
江苏省盐城中学2011-2012学年高二下学期期中考试 英语
江苏省盐城中学2011—2012学年度第二学期期中考试高二年级英语试题（2012.4）命题人：郑丽娟蒋守海审题人：陈相泉考试说明：本场考试120分钟；满分150分。
第I卷（选择题共105分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分20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，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where does the conversation most probably take place?A. In an office.B. In a library.C. In a bookstore.2. Where did the speakers plan to go?A. A shopping center.B. An opera house.C. The parking lot.3. Which aspect (方面) of the film does the woman like?A. The plot.B. The music.C. The dialogue.4. What do we know about the woman‟s jacket?A. It is sold at a lower price.B. Its color is her favourite.C. It is her sister‟s size.5. What does the woman imply?A. The man is so forgetful.B. The man is too careless.C. The man is over confident.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）听下面几段对话或独白。
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。
江苏省淮阴中学2011-2012学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题
学必求其心得，业必贵于专精江苏省淮阴中学2011—2012学年度第二学期期中考试高二英语试卷命题人：邓莹审定人：凌春本试卷分第I卷（选择题) 和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。
满分120分,考试时间120分钟。
第I卷（选择题共75分)第一部分：听力（共两节,满分10分）第一节（共5小题;每小题0。
5分,满分2.5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 might prevent the woman buying the table？A. Its quality。
B. The price。
C。
Its design.2. Who planted the trees?A。
The woman。
B。
Henry. C。
Someone else。
3. What happened to the woman?A. She got fired today。
B. She was fooled by the man. C。
She got promoted last week.4。
What did the man do？A。
He added salt to his coffee。
B。
He put the sugar in the black container。
C. He gave the woman the wrong information。
5. How long is a day on Mars？A。
37 hours。
B. Less than 24 hours. C. 24 hours and 37minutes.第二节(共15小题；每小题0.5分，满分7。
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。
北京市育园中学2011-2012学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题及答案
北京市育园中学2011-2012学年高二下学期期中考试试题（英语）一、听力理解（共20小题，20分。
每小题1分）第一节：听下面七段对话或独白，从各题A、B、C三个选项中, 选出能回答问题的最佳答案。
每段对话或独白你将听两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第1题。
1. Where are the two speakers?A. At home.B. In a shop.C. In an office.听下面一段对话，回答第2题。
2. What is the woman going to buy?A. warm coat.B. A Walkman.C. Warm shoes.听下面一段对话，回答第3题。
3. On which floor is Mr Lee’s office?A. A. The 4th.B. The 5th.C. The 6th.听下面一段对话，回答第4题至第6题。
4. Who made Kate stay at home?A. Her parents.B. Her brother.C. Tom.5. What did Kate do last night?A. She looked after her baby brother.B. She did boxing exercises.C. She washed dishes.6. What did Tom do last night?A. He went to the cinema.B. He watched boxing on TV.C. He watched a basketball match.听下面一段对话，回答第7题至第9题。
7. What is the relationship between the two speakers?A. They’re neighbors.B. They’re friends.C. They’re strangers.8. What’s the man’s problem?A. He doesn’t have enough money to buy the tick et.B. He doesn’t know how to use the ticket machine.C. He doesn’t know the name of the station.9. What is the woman doing?A. Offering help.B. Giving orders.C. Asking the way.听下面一段对话，回答第10题至第12题。
南京市一中2022-2023高二英语下学期期中考试(后附答案解析)
2022-2023学年高二英语下学期期中考试（考试时间：120分钟试卷满分：150分）注意事项：1．本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。
答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2．回答第Ⅰ卷时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
写在本试卷上无效。
3．回答第Ⅱ卷时，将答案写在答题卡上。
写在本试卷上无效。
4．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分听力（共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。
ACoding(编码)apps and programming apps for kids are becoming increasingly popular.Here are some of the best apps for teaching kids to code.ScratchScratch is by far the most popular coding app for kids,and it is now used in many schools all over the world. It is available for free on the web as well as for Android and iOS,which is why it is so popular.Created in2003 by MIT students and staff,its coding language is designed for children aged7to16.The language employs visual blocks or bricks that can be dragged and dropped on a workspace to construct logical chains.As a result,the child will have a better understanding of the fundamental principles of coding.Daisy the DinosaurDaisy the Dinosaur is a free iPad and iPhone programming app.What distinguishes it from the rest is that it is designed specifically for children aged4to7.The app was developed by the same team that created the Hopscotch coding app for kids.If you’ve ever used that app,Daisy the Dinosaur has a similar user-friendly interface with limited features that is best for beginners.Cargo-BotCargo-Bot is a free coding app that is available for both Android and iOS devices.It is appropriate for children aged10and up.This app specialises in puzzle challenges involving a robotic arm that must be programmed to perform various tasks,most notably moving coloured boxes to create a specific design or pattern.Kodable试卷第1页，共9页Another relatively well-known coding app for kids is Kodable.’It is free for:both the iPhone and iPad,but there is no option for Android or the web.Kodable is appropriate for both younger children and older teenagers(from8years old and up).It is also remarkable for guiding users from a basic to a complex level of coding.The approach is very game-like,with users able to select a character to guide them through the levels. 1．Why is Scratch so popular?A．It can be adjusted by students in school.B．It was developed at the earliest time.C．It is free to use on several platforms.D．It helps children understand coding principles.2．Which app is suitable for learners of5years old?A．Scratch,B．Daisy the Dinosaur.C．Cargo Bot.D．Kodable.3．What can be known about Kodable?A．It has different levels.B．It has many difficult puzzles.C．It uses visual blocks or bricks to perform tasks.D．Its development team created the Hopscotch coding app.BEveryone deserves to love where he or she live.That’s why Tash Frootko,a property developer in Gloucester, England,began the Rainbow Street project in her quiet town four years ago.Frootko brought a new life to her properties by brightening the outside of each home,transforming her neighborhood into a colorful place.Now,she is partnering with local street artists to take her project a step further and turn Gloucester’s city center into a Rainbow Square.“We didn’t get recognition from local people at first.But later,an unexpected outcome happened,”said Frootko.“It has brought the community together really well,“Michelle,a local citizen said.“If it wasn’t for Frootko, then none of us would have come out and spoken to each other.”“I actively seek out areas that can’t receive enough attention and turn them into huge attractive colors for everyone to enjoy and add a much-needed cultural boost for the city,”Frootko said.The new Rainbow Square includes an even more special design.Frootko convinced two street artists to get on board and contribute large murals to two buildings on the Square.Power,a street artist and printmaker,has worked on community art projects across the UK.She said,“This was truly a labour of love.With a uniquely试卷第2页，共9页designed typeface,shadows and gold leaf,I hope that this mural becomes a much-loved landmark of the city and makes the city attractive.”The final result of the project was a huge hit,turning a once sleepy collection of streets into a place that celebrates joy and culture.Every local citizen and visitor who walks by is sure to have their day brightened by the art of the Rainbow Square.And all of this is related to Frootko’s strong willpower.4．Why did Frootko set up the Rainbow Street project?A．To find talented street artists.B．To brighten everyone’s day.C．To beautify where she lived.D．To make a profit for her company.5．What is the local people’s attitude to Frootko’s Rainbow Square initially?A．Supportive.B．Suspicious.C．Cautious.D．Tolerant.6．What does Power think of the mural on the Rainbow Square?A．It helps improve her skills.B．It is fit to promote culture.C．It shows her talent for art.D．It adds to Gloucester’s charm.7．Which word can best describe Frootko?A．Determined.B．Courageous.C．Humorous.D．Generous.CTomatoes are common in daily life.Cat hie Martin,British scientist,has been working on developing purple tomatoes for years.Though the color is unusual,now this special kind of tomatoes has very high levels of antioxidants(AOS,抗氧化剂).AOS are found naturally in plants like blueberries and red cabbage.Scientists believe AOS may help prevent heart disease and help fight against diseases like diabetes(糖尿病).But tomatoes naturally only have a small amount of AOS in them.Martin wanted to see if she could create tomatoes with lots of AOS by changing the DNA of a tomato plant.A plant developed from specially created DNA is known as a GMO(转基因生物).Martin added two genes(基因)from a plant called snapdragon.Soon her plants were producing small purple tomatoes with lots of AOS.Even better,the tomatoes remained fresh almost twice as long as normal tomatoes.Martin and other scientists further tested the tomatoes on mice that were likely to get cancer.The mice that were fed the purple tomatoes lived about30%longer than those fed normal tomatoes.Though that’s good news,experiments on mice don’t always predict what effects on humans will be the same.We need to see more experiments about it.GMOs were first allowed in America in the late1990s.But GMO products weren’t popular with customers. Many people were scared by the idea that the foods weren’t natural or safe.There’re still questions about the effects of GMO crops on the environment.However,scientists deny these claims.试卷第3页，共9页Even so,many people have concerns about them.Because of these concerns,most GMO products created over the last20years have focused on helping farmers rather than attracting customers.Anyway,on September7,2022,the US approved the purple tomatoes,which is the first time it has approved a GMO plant designed to target human health.8．Why did Martin experiment on purple tomatoes?A．They are available easily.B．They have a special color.C．They don’t have enough AOS.D．They can stop some diseases.9．What’s the author s attitude to the test on the mice?A．Favorable.B．Unclear.C．Unsupportive.D．Doubtful.10．What does the underlined word“so”in Paragraph5refer to?A．The environment affects GMO foods.B．The customers do not like GMO foods.C．GMO products are used to help farmers.D．Scientists think GMO products are safe.11．What’s the suitable title for the text?A．Different DNA Can Benefit Plant GrowthB．Scientists Are Changing DNA of TomatoesC．Tomatoes with Changed DNA Are ApprovedD．Human Health Depends on Changed DNADWhen my two boys have free time,they want to go to the mall.No,they aren’t shop-a-holics(购物狂).They want to go to gaze at sneakers.These aren’t the sneakers you find in Foot Locker.They are limited editions—usually Nikes—that range in price from$250-$900or more.There’s the Chunky Dunkys,a collaboration between Nike and ice cream maker Ben and Jerry’s.And the Space Jam Jordans.And dozens of other pairs of shoes,all of which they know by name and all of which are very,very expensive.That made me wonder:How did this sneaker culture develop?After all,when I was a kid,I wanted Jordan brand shoes too.But they cost$100and I would wear them until they fell apart.Now,my boys long for shoes that cost ten times that and if they got them,they would never even think of scuffing them up by wearing them.It all started during the Industrial Revolution,when the very wealthy began to find they had leisure time on their hands,Elizabeth Semmelhack,who runs the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto,told me.“These’nouveau riche(暴发户)’industrialists wanted to show that they had arrived.And so,the ancient试卷第4页，共9页game of tennis was revived.”explained Semmelhack,“But the problem with lawn tennis—one,the lawns of lawn tennis are extremely expensive,so they didn’t want people to run around in leather shoes.And two,when you play on lawn,you can get your feet wet.So rubber soled shoes,the sneaker,was invented as something that the wealthy could wear as they pursued these wealthy pleasures.Besides,rubber was,at the time,quite expensive,so having shoes with rubber soles was seen as a status symbol.”But for most of us,sneakers were something you wore—not something you collected.With the development of internet,older versions of shoes could be purchased and collected.And sneaker companies,Nike especially, leaned into the trend.12．What is the Chunky Dunkys?A．It’s a company’s name.B．It’s a kind of ice cream.C．It’s a kind of limited edition sneaker.D．It’s one of the author’s kids’name.13．Why did the author mention his experience as a kid?A．To show he was poor when he was a kid.B．To encourage his children to wear cheap shoes.C．To give an example about the development of sneaker culture.D．To show Jordan brand shoes have been popular for a long time.14．What can we know from Semmelhack’s words?A．Rubber soled shoes could prevent feet from wetting.B．These‘nouveau riche’industrialists created lawn tennis.C．Leather shoes were more expensive than rubber soled shoes.D．The very wealthy were busy with their work during Industrial Revolution.15．What does the author’s attitude towards collecting sneakers?A．Objective.B．Critical.C．Favourable.D．Unconcerned.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。
江苏省无锡市洛社高级中学11-12学年高一下期中考试英语试题
江苏省无锡市洛社高级中学2011-2012学年高一下学期期中考试试题（英语）一．听力：（1*20）第一节，听下面五段对话，每段对话仅读一遍1. Where are the two speakers?A. At the airport.B. In a school.C. At the railway station.2. What can we know about the Johnsons?A. They didn’t come.B. They came as expected.C. They came with others.3. How did the woman try to improve the report?A. By making suggestions on it.B. By asking the man to rewrite it.C. By getting someone else to read it.4. Why does the woman want to change her job?A. To make more money.B. To have more challenges.C. To get a better office environment.5. What is the woman going to do?A. Do the typing again.B. Read the paper aloud.C. Check for typing errors. 第二节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
6. Why does the man have to ask the way?A. He feels sick.B. He is new in the city.C. He has a poor sense of direction.7. What do we know about the woman?A. She knows the city very well.B. She knows nothing about the city.C. She has been in the city for a year.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
江苏省南京市,盐城六校联合体学校2023-2024学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题
江苏省南京市，盐城六校联合体学校2023-2024学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题一、阅读理解Copenhagen is an ideal destination for food-loving travellers, but there are many gastronomic (美食的) adventures that await visitors outside this capital city of Denmark. Here are some experiences in the capital and beyond.Enjoy a Baltic beach relaxation in BornholmBeloved by Danes for its sandy beaches and fishing harbours, the island of Bornholm is distinguished by more sunshine time than anywhere else in the country. It’s an attractive dining destination, with traditional smokehouses offering local delicacies. But it’s Kadeau, a restaurant, that really puts Bornholm on the food map.Have some street food in CopenhagenEnjoy flavours from all corners of the globe at Reffen. Found in the former industrial site of Refshaleøen, this street food market is an exciting hangout with a rainbow of cuisines from Thai to Kurdish. Just across a river, Torvehallerne is the place for a bite. Further south, BaneGaarden is hidden in leafy railway sidings at Vesterbro, and offers soul food from the Deep South of the US.Take a getaway at a castle in ZealandOn the island, one of Denmark’s oldest castles overlooks the scenic northwest coast. The beautiful 13th-century Dragsholm Slot is now a luxury hotel with one of the most well-known restaurants in Zealand — Dragsholm Slot Gourmet. It holds a Michelin star, led by chef Jeppe Foldager who serves seasonal cuisine with materials farmed and hunted from the surrounding fields, forests and sea. For a less pricey meal, the castle has the farm-to-table Bistro and casual Madhus, where visitors can enjoy drinks, snacks and light meals.1．What makes Bornholm unique in Denmark?A．The longer sunshine hours.B．The traditional Dane foods.C．The attractive smokehouses.D．The beautiful seaside scenery.2．Which place offers worldwide food options?A．Kadeau.B．Reffen.C．Torvehallerne.D．BaneGaarden.3．What do we know about Dragsholm Slot Gourmet?A．It was once a castle.B．It features light meals.C．It offers locally grown food.D．It is famous in Denmark.One Saturday in December, Annacarin Elf, the head of operations at Gothenburg City Library, just happened to walk by her workplace. Noticing that the door was open, she entered the library, and was astonished to see the heartwarming scene that people were using it like on a regular day.It was scheduled to be closed for the New Year holiday. The people in the library behaved as usual. Many were sitting reading newspapers, some families were in the children's section and others were searching for books on the computer.It seemed that Elf's colleagues had simply forgotten to lock the door, and because this popular library is usually open on Saturdays. visitors just assumed they could walk in. Elf called to check with her staff team, before announcing to the people present that the library was about to close. Then she expressed her regret for what had been done wrong and caused them a problem. It later turns out that 446 locals visited the city library borrowing a total of 246 books during the day. What's remarkable is that people checked out their books through the library's electronic self-service system, and that to date, all the books have been retuned!Many Swedes have reacted positively to this uplifting demonstration of local respect for the library, a center that can be seen as a sign of the community, and what the locals did has strengthened their sense of belonging in their community.Elf says, “Nothing was destroyed. It's amazing that Gothenburgers entered an empty library and treated and so lovingly.” The city leader has even suggested that this unusual Saturday serve as an accidental experiment to analyse the possibility of operating a totally automated library without staff.4．Why did Elf feel surprised after entering the library?A．The library staff were in it.B．People kept reading on holidays.C．People came in without permission.D．It was used though supposed to be closed. 5．What did Elf do that Saturday?A．She left the library open.B．She asked the staff back.C．She apologized to the visitors.D．She read books in the library.6．What do many Swedes think of the behavior of Gothenburg locals?A．It displays community spirit.B．It gives the library much uplift.C．It is a positive reaction to society.D．It strengthens trust between people. 7．What does the author want to convey through the story?A．People tend to show care for others.B．Life is always full of the unexpected.C．Libraries can be automated sometimes.D．A library can bring out the best in people.Looking up at the sky during early spring, you may see groups of birds moving as they migrate (迁徙) north. But how do these creatures fly in such a cooperative and seemingly effortless fashion?“The answer lies in aerodynamics (空气动力学),” reports a team of scientists from New York University(NYU)in a newly published study. They also found that the impact of aerodynamics depends on the size of the flying group—benefiting small groups and disturbing large ones.To mimic (模仿) the flying patterns of birds in which they line up one directly behind the other, the researchers created mechanized wings. They were 3D-printed from plastic and driven by motors to move in water, which showed how air flows around bird wings and how they interact during flight. For smaller groups, the researchers discovered an effect by which each member gets help from the aerodynamics in holding its position relative to its neighbors. For larger groups, however, these flying interactions cause later members to be thrown out of position, causing a breakdown of the flying patterns due to crashes among members.The researchers then used mathematical modeling to better understand the underlying forces. It indicates that the interactions between neighbors are spring-like forces. However, these “springs” act in only one direction—a lead bird can apply force on its followers, but not the other way around. “The spring-like forces move the members back and forth and then travel down the group and increase in intensity, causing later members to crash together, explains Leif Ristroph, an associate professor at New York University.“This area of research is important since animals are known to take advantage of the flowsto save on the energy or to reduce drag or resistance,” explains Leif Ristroph. “Our work may also have applications in transportation—like efficient speeding through air or water—and energy, such as more effectively harvesting power from wind or waves.”8．What is the major focus of the NYU researchers’ study on birds?A．The migration patterns of birds.B．The flying routes in early spring.C．The benefits of smaller bird grouping.D．The aerodynamic effects on bird groups. 9．How do flying interactions affect smaller groups of birds?A．They lead to a breakdown.B．They disturb the formation.C．They help each member in position.D．They cause crashes among members. 10．Why does the author mention “springs” in paragraph 4?A．To make a contrast.B．To explain a principle.C．To put forward a theory.D．To present new evidence.11．According to Leif Ristroph, what might be a potential application of this research?A．Relieving public traffic jams.B．Improving harvest of solar energy.C．Changing migration routes of birds.D．Decreasing air resistance of planes.A colleague recently sent me an article, Cutting back on waste is possible — if you can afford it, to read. It argued that reducing waste-food related, in particular — is an expensive effort and a near impossibility for anyone working low-wage jobs with little extra time. The conclusion ? Zero waste is something only suitable for people who can afford, not for those who are struggling to get by.However, I take issue with the idea that zero waste must be all or nothing. I think this is an unfortunate mentality that prevents valuable progress toward reducing one’s food-related waste. When we get too hung up on the idea of so-called zero waste and of being like the zero waste superstar Bea Johnson who can fit years of trash in a single jar, we start missing the broader point. The goal, after all, is to make smarter shopping decisions and establish practices that are sustainable (可持续的) for us, with our own unique resources and living situations.I live in a small rural town with no fancy zero-waste stores. My husband and I both work full-time. I am uninterested in spending my free time doing DIY projects and driving from store to store in search of perfect packaging. Instead, I just do the best I can.When I first read about Bea Johnson’s multi-stop grocery shopping routine, I tried to copy it. That lasted a few weeks before I gave up. Unlike her, I still had babies to look after, and I did not live in San Francisco where stores are closer together than in rural Ontario, Instead, I’ve resigned myself to the supermarket being the main supply of food and trying to work with it.Now, when I enter the supermarket on a once-weekly basis, I view all packaging through a critical eye. I make constant comparisons between how one brand packages its food to another. That is the main factor in deciding what to buy, though I also consider the unit price, the origin and the ingredients.12．What is the idea of the article recommended by the author’s colleague?A．Most people can afford zero waste.B．Food-related waste is unavoidable.C．Cutting down on waste costs much.D．The poor care little about food waste.13．How does the author understand the concept of zero waste?A．It is related to recycling our resources.B．It prevents people from reducing waste.C．It means fitting your trash in a single jar.D．It encourages reasonable green practices.14．Why did the author fail to follow Bea Johnson?A．Her living situations differed from hers.B．She hardly knew about food packaging.C．She didn’t receive her husband’s support.D．Her love for shopping was deeply rooted.15．What’s the best title of the text?A．Live in a Small Town for a Zero-waste LifeB．Forget Zero Waste and Be Better ShoppersC．Take Advantage of Local Zero-waste ShopsD．Stop Wasting and Build a Greener SocietyPeking opera is seen as a national treasure in China. However, due to today’s rapid socialchanges, the art form is becoming more and more isolated, especially from younger generations. Peking opera actress Dong Yuanyuan proposed integrating the art of Peking opera with digital technology to vie (争夺) for more young audience. 16In November 2021, the Digital Mei Lanfang project was launched in Beijing. The late Mei Lanfang (1894—1961) was famous for creating and acting in numerous renowned Peking opera plays. 17 “I got very excited and emotional when I saw that Master Mei was ‘really talking’ to us on stage,” Dong said.In 2022, a Peking opera film was also shot with the virtual techniques. This has provided a very different experience for opera-lovers and aroused the interest of some young people. 18 In addition, more flexible means should be adopted to promote Peking opera. Dong suggests that traditional artistic elements, such as tunes from Peking opera, could also be used in pop songs in an ancient Chinese style. 19 They have not only helped audience familiarize with Peking opera, but also popularized the art form in a way easily accepted by young people.A digital human is a human being that exists in the digital world. It is created by making digital copies of the movements of the target and then accurately reconstructing the figure in the digital world. 20 When making the digital image of Master Mei, it was very difficult to imitate his facial expressions and voice as well as the materials his costumes were made out of since they had been lost to time. So there is still a long way to go before a digital Peking opera human with real-time interaction capability is created.A．The result was very satisfying.B．The popularity of digital technology is obvious.C．However, there are many obstacles to overcome.D．There is no doubt that young people like pop music most.E．This might be one of the most effective ways to solve the problem.F．Now, digital technology made him appear before the audience again.G．So far, a dozen such songs have been very well-received by young people.二、完形填空It was late November. Most of the leaves had fallen off the trees, leaving only 21branches waving in the surrounding mountains. The sky was gray with clouds 22 down a cold, bone-chilling rain. My mood 23 the day.The older I got, the less it seemed I liked the winter months. When I was a boy, they meant playing in the snow, making snowmen, having snowball fights, and then curling up with my dog by the 24 and reading my favorite books. But now they just meant watching the days get25 driving on dark roads, and feeling the cold wind 26 my face like a slap.I sighed and lay down on my bed. A feeling of 27 settled over my spirit and I wished I could get under the covers and sleep until spring. Just then my little dog 28 onto my bed and looked at me with her big, wet eyes. She looked so sad and 29 that I laughed and petted her. I 30 she often mirrored my moods. I smiled and continued to pet her head 31 she too broke into a happy smile. I snuggled up (依偎) with her, looking up to the gray sky.The little dog 32 me that in life the whole world around us is our mirror. We can either be a 33 of light or a shadow of darkness. We can either give the world our kindness or our 34 . My little pup showed me once again that life is 35 what we make it and that we can reflect our warmth, love, and light even in winter’ s darkest days. 21．A．rough B．bare C．dead D．thick 22．A．throwing B．going C．falling D．breaking 23．A．influenced B．attacked C．matched D．lifted 24．A．wall B．river C．snow D．stove 25．A．darker B．longer C．shorter D．colder 26．A．over B．against C．beneath D．towards 27．A．happiness B．panic C．curiosity D．depression 28．A．jumped up B．held up C．took up D．lifted up 29．A．exhausted B．doubtful C．disappointed D．miserable 30．A．disapproved B．challenged C．complained D．acknowledged 31．A．while B．unless C．until D．after 32．A．reminded B．persuaded C．warned D．stimulated 33．A．temperature B．reflection C．recovery D．shape 34．A．hope B．mood C．anger D．joy35．A．rarely B．possibly C．partially D．truly三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
江苏省无锡市洛社高级中学2011-2012学年高二下学期期中考试试题(英语)
江苏省无锡市洛社高级中学2011-2012学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题一、第一部分：听力（共二节，满分20分）做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）请听下面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 may cause the woman’s problem?A. Too much work.B. Too much coffee.C. Too much exercise.2.Why is the woman waiting to order her card?A. She can’t decide which colour to chooseB. She will have a new telephone numberC. She will be getting a new address.3.Where is the man going?A. To a school.B. To a theatre.C. To his house.4.What does the man suggest the woman should do?A. Take the course next year.B. Decide whether to drop the course.C. Find out if any place opens up in the course later.5.What does the woman mean?A. She needs to buy a new coat.B. Her sweater is not warm enough.C. Her sweater is similar to the man’s coat.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）请听下面5段对话或独白。