广东省云浮市罗定中学城东学校2023-2024学年高二上学期11月期中英语试题

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广东省云浮市罗定市罗定中学城东学校2023-2024学年高一上学期11月期中英语试题

广东省云浮市罗定市罗定中学城东学校2023-2024学年高一上学期11月期中英语试题一、长对话听下面一段对话，回答小题。

1．What are the speakers talking about?A．A competition.B．A lesson.C．An exhibition.2．What did the man say about the tiny robot?A．It was boring.B．It was interesting.C．It was surprising.听下面一段对话，回答小题。

3．What is the woman doing?A．Chairing a meeting.B．Conducting an interview.C．Organizing a fair.4．What is the man dissatisfied with about last year’s fair?A．The selection of winners.B．The standards of projects.C．The number of judges.5．What does the man think students should avoid doing in their presentations?A．Using too simple words.B．Speaking too slowly.C．Seeing their notes often.二、短文听下面一段独白，回答小题。

6．Where do most scientists stay most of the time in Antarctica?A．At the station.B．In the local house.C．On the ship.7．What did the speaker need to be very careful about?A．Getting food.B．Collecting water.C．Recycling rubbish.8．What will the speaker do next?A．Check her blog.B．Answer some questions C．Do an experiment.三、长对话听下面一段对话，回答小题。

2020年云浮市罗定中学高三英语上学期期中试题及参考答案

2020年云浮市罗定中学高三英语上学期期中试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AYou’re becoming an adult; your friends are changing; school is more challenging; and your life has more ups and downs than it used to. These books are just for you.Say Goodbye to Stressby Dr Jeff BrownKindle Edition $11.79Paperback $16.95Many have trouble getting their stress (压力) under control and want help. This new book will encourage stressed-out readers with its stories from people like them about how they resolved or rethought the stress in their lives, learned to let go of anxiety and worry, and improved their lives by dealing with stress.Find Your Inner Strengthby Amy NewmarkKindle Edition $7.99Paperback $12.75This powerful collection of stories will inspire (激励) you and help you find the inner strength to do with the challenges in your own life. We are stronger than we think.... when we have to be. These brave. courageous people are the role models that show us all what is possible.Random Acts of Kindnessby Amy NewmarkKindle Edition $12.99Paperback $17.77Make miracles happen for yourself and others. It’s easy. Just think outside the box and look around. There are so many ways that you can help—and it turns out the biggest beneficiary (受益人) may be you! Scientific studies have shown that “doing good” is not only good for others but also for the person doing it, making that person happier and healthier.Be the Best You Can Beby Amy NewmarkKindle Edition $10. 99Paperback $15.67This collection shows kids positive role models to follow in its stories about making good choices, havingconfidence, and doing the right things. Parents and grandparents will enjoy discussing the stories with children, making it a family event.1.How will you feel after reading Say Goodbye to Stress?A.Anxious.B.Awkward.C.Relaxed.D.Confused.2.What is unique about Find Your Inner Strength?A.It is written by a well-known author.B.It is the cheapest of the four books.C.It has role models for kids to follow.D.It shows one how to do good deeds.3.Which book is suitable for one who has no confidence?A.Say Goodbye to StressB.Find Your Inner StrengthC.Random Acts of KindnessD.Be the Best You Can BeBWhen an animal species is considered endangered, it means that the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has evaluatedit as nearly extinct, which means that a majority of its population has already died off and the rate of birth is lower than the species’death rate. Today, more and more animal and plant species are on the way to extinction because of a variety of major factors that cause a species to become endangered, and as you might expect, humans play a role in quite a few of them — in fact, the biggest threat to endangered animals is human encroachment (侵入) on their habitats.Every species needs a habitat, where an animal finds food, raises its young. Unfortunately, humans destroy animal habitats in a number of different ways: building houses, clearing forests to getlumberand to plant crops, draining rivers to bring water to those crops, and making streets and parking lots.In addition, human development pollutes the environment with all kinds of chemicals, which destroys food sources and shelters for the creatures and plants of that area. As a result, some species die out while others are pushed into areas where they can’t find food and shelters — to make matters worse, when one animal population suffers, it affects many other species in its food web, so more than one species’population is likely to decrease.Habitat destruction is the number one reason for animal endangerment, which is why conservation groups work hard to repair the effects of human developments — many non-profit groups like the Nature Conservancy are taking measures to clean up coastlines and establish nature preserves to prevent further harm to native environments and species around the world.4. A species is considered endangered________.A. when the IUCN has noticed its population changeB. when most of its population has died offC. when the species’ birth rate is close to its death rateD. when the species is losing its habitat5. What does the underlined word “lumber” probably mean?A. Gas.B. Food.C. Chemicals.D. Wood.6. What is being done to protect the endangered species?A. Calling for human development.B. Raising money.C. Establishing nature preserves.D. Educating people.7. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Habitat destruction causes animal endangerment.B. Animals die out due to environment pollution.C. Measures need to be taken to increase species.D. Non-profit groups are making great contributions.C"Sorry, but I don't agree with you..."This is usually followed by unbearable silence and angry tears. I've always found it difficult to disagree with someone, because I don't want to lose a friend. I've found it even harder to accept it when someone disagrees with me, because my ego（自尊心）ishurt.Before the other person gets a chance to explain why she disagrees with me, my usual response would be," If you aren't able to see my point of view, then what you think isn't worth my time or consideration, either." But now I've come to realize that when a friend disagrees with me, sometimes she is simply saying, "I don't agree with the way things are done." She still respects me as a person, and is only pointing out a better way to look at a matter. However, there may be times when my friend disagrees with me because I'm against the truth. That's when need to listen to what she says.I've learned that one way to help my friend is for me to be open and honest with the other to voice my thoughts and listen to the other carefully. While we can't control how a person will respond to our views, we must learn to disagree with our friends in love. We will never feel that we are better than the other person.And that will help us to be less emotional, and more objective in the way we express our opinions.In the same way, we can also stay open to feedback（反馈）from others,knowing that our friends may be correcting us in love.Good friendships build each other up, sometimes through disagreements and honest opinions. Though I don't like being disagreed with, I'm starting to see the value of such disagreements.8. The author has found it difficult to disagree with someone because .A. he is a friendly personB. he usually hides his ideasC. he has no mind of his ownD. he wants to keep the friendship9. When a friend disagreed with him,the author used to .A. be unhappyB. argue with the friendC. break up with the friendD. explain things calmly10. The author will listen to a friend when .A. he is against the truthB. he doesn't tell the truthC. he is respected by a friendD. he does things in the wrong way11. What does the author mainly talk about in the text?A. How to keep friendship.B. How to avoid hurting a friend.C. How to express disagreements.D. How to deal with disagreements.DAccording to the study posted onScienceDirect, gardening just two to three times a week increase the benefits of better well-being as much as possible and lower stress levels.The research explored why residents engaged with gardening and the extent to which they recognized any health benefits from the activity.A questionnaire was handed out electronically within theUK, with 5,766 gardeners and 249 non-gardeners responding. Data was collected on factors including garden typology（类型学）, frequency of gardening and individual awareness of health and well-being."This is the first time the dose response（剂量效应）to gardening has been tested and the evidence from the survey strongly suggests that the more frequently you garden, the greaterthe health benefits," said Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) lead author Dr Lauriane Chalmin-Pui. In fact, gardening every day has the same positive impact on well-being than undertaking regular and powerful exercise like cycling or running.When gardening, our brains are pleasantly entertained by nature around us. Gardening takes our attention away from ourselves and our stresses, therefore, it helps restore our minds and reduce unfavorable feelings.Improving health, however, was not the main motive power to garden, but rather the direct pleasure gardening brought to the participants."Gardening is like effortless exercise because it doesn't feel as exhausting and hard as going to the gym, for example, but we canexpendsimilar amounts of energy," Chalmin-Pui added.Most people say they garden for pleasure and enjoyment, so people who like gardening may be easy to be addicted to it. However, this sometimes may become a piece of good news, from the aspect of mental health. "We hope all the millions of new gardeners will be getting their daily gardening and feeling all the better for it. " Chalmin-Pui said in the interview.12. What can be inferred about gardening from the survey?A. Improving health is the aim of the participants.BGardening makes no difference to health.C. Health benefits from frequent gardening.D. Too much gardening always does harm to health.13. What does the underlined word "expend" mean in paragraph 7?A. Consume.B. Make use of.C. Increase.D. Save.14. Why do so many participantslike gardening?A. It isn't exhausting.B. It is good for health.C. It brings pleasure.D. It is like going to the gym.15. What is Chalmin-Pui's attitude to the new gardeners' gardening?A. Carefree.B. SupportiveC. Tolerant.D. Indifferent.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。

2020-2021学年罗定中学高三英语上学期期中考试试卷及答案解析

2020-2021学年罗定中学高三英语上学期期中考试试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AEver wonder why there are so many people polluting the earth? Ever say to yourself：Hey, I wish that I could do more to help the environment? Have you ever thought about trying to help the earth but never really did it? Well, here are some pretty easyand skillful ideas for that green - earth desire inside you.●Turn off your computer. By leaving it on all day you are creating more CO2than a regular passenger would, driving to and from work in one day.● Ride your bike or carpool (合用汽车).Obviously, youare creating less CO2which will help the ozone(臭氧).● Make a garden. Even simply grow some plants in your kitchen, which will help produce more oxygen while eating up some of that evil CO2.● Buy local groceries. It creates less impact on the environment. Besides, you're supporting your local farmers.● Recycle. You had to see this coming. But you have no idea how much you are helping the environment by simply reusing a water bottle instead of buying a huge pack at the store.● Don't run the water while brushing. It saves you money and helps the water resources.● Open the curtains. Natural light is much prettier and it will keep the energy usage down.● Rechargeable batteries. You have no idea how much it takes to get rid of batteries. Do yourself a favor. Save some money and some energy.1. If you don't want to create more CO2, you may_______.A. turn off your computer or open the curtainsB. turn off your computer or ride your bike or carpoolC. make a garden or open the curtainsD. use rechargeable batteries or make a garden2. Which of the following can best describe the function of the first paragraph?A. Main body.B. Argument.C. Lead - in.D. Conclusion.3. The main idea of the passage is about________.A. the importance of environmental protectionB. some ways about how to prevent pollutionC. some suggestions about how to save energyD. some suggestions about environmental protectionBYou’ve heard that plastic is polluting the oceans — between 4.8 and 12.7 million tonnes enter ocean ecosystems every year. But does one plastic straw or cup really make a difference? Artist Benjamin Von Wong wants you to know that it does. He builds massive sculptures out of plastic garbage, forcing viewers to re-examine their relationship to single-use plastic products.At the beginning of the year, the artist built a piece called “Strawpocalypse,” a pair of 10-foot-tall plastic waves, frozen mid-crash. Made of 168,000 plastic straws collected from several volunteer beach cleanups, the sculpture made its first appearance at the Estella Place shopping center in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.Just 9% of global plastic waste is recycled. Plastic straws are by no means the biggest source（来源）of plastic pollution, but they’ve recently come under fire because most people don’t need them to drink with and, because of their small size and weight, they cannot be recycled. Every straw that’s part ofVon Wong’s artwork likely came from a drink that someone used for only a few minutes. Once the drink is gone, the straw will take centuries to disappear.In a piece from 2018, Von Wong wanted to illustrate（说明）a specific statistic: Every 60 seconds, a truckload’s worth of plastic enters the ocean. For this work, titled “Truckload of Plastic,” Von Wong and a group of volunteers collected more than 10,000 pieces of plastic, which were then tied together to look like they’d been dumped（倾倒）from a truck all atonce.Von Wong hopes that his work will also help pressure big companies to reduce their plastic footprint.4. What are Von Wong’s artworks intended for?A. Beautifying the city he lives in.B. Introducing eco-friendly products.C. Drawing public attention to plastic waste.D. Reducing garbage on the beach.5. Why does the author discuss plastic straws in paragraph 3?A. To show the difficulty of their recycling.B. To explain why they are useful.C. To voice his views on modern art.D. To find a substitute for them.6. What effect would “Truckload of Plastic” have on viewers?A. Calming.B. Disturbing.C. Refreshing.D. Challenging.7. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. Artists’ Opinions on Plastic SafetyB. Media Interest in Contemporary ArtC. Responsibility Demanded of Big CompaniesD. Ocean Plastics Transformed into SculpturesCWhen I was a kid, my mom set aside some breakfast food for supper every nowand then. I remember one night after a long, hard day at work, my mom placed a plate of eggs, sausage, and a plate of extremely burnt biscuits on the table. I waited to see if my dad would get annoyed.All my dad did was to reach for the biscuits, smile at my mom and ask me how my day at school had been. I don't remember what I told him that night but I do remember watching him add butter and jelly on that ugly burnt biscuit and ate every bite of that thing. He never made a face nor uttered a word about it!When I rose from the table that evening, I remember hearing my mom apologize to my dad for overcooking the biscuits and I will never forget what he said, “Honey, I love burnt biscuits every now and then."Later that night, I went to say good night to my daddy, and I wondered if he really liked his biscuits burnt. He wrapped me up in his arms and said gently, "Your mom put in a hard day at work today and she is really tired. Besides, a little burnt biscuit never hurt anyone!As I have grown older, I've thought about that many times. Life is full of imperfect things and imperfect people. Learning to accept each other's faults and choosing to celebrate each other's differences contribute to a healthy, growing, and lasting relationship. We could extend this philosophy to any relationship, such as a husband-wife, parent-child, or friendship. Don't put the key to your happiness in someone else's pocket. Keep it in your own. So, please pass me a biscuit, and yes, the burnt one will do just fine.8. How did the author's dad react to the burnt biscuit?A. He set it aside for breakfast.B. He ate butter and jelly instead.C. He uttered his complaints loudly.D. He ate it up as if nothing happened.9. Which of the following words can best describe the author's dad?A. Caring.B. Determined.C. ProudD. Hardworking.10. What does the author suggest people do in the last paragraph?A. Show understanding to imperfect things.B. Ask the children to respect their parents.C. Enjoy the over-cooked biscuits willingly.D. Make important decisions on your own.11. In which section of a magazine may this passage appear?A. History and culture.B. Family and relationship.C. Cuisine and health.D. Entertainment and sports.DOwning a dog is associated with a significantly lower risk of heart disease and death, according to a comprehensive new study published by a team of Swedish researchers on Friday in the journal Scientific Reports.The scientists followed 3.4 million people over the course of 12 years and found that adults who lived alone and owned a dog were 33 percent less likely to die during the study than adults who lived alone without dogs. In addition, the single adults with dogs were 36 percent less likely to die from heart disease.“Dog ownership was especiallyprominentas a protective factor in persons living alone, which is a group reported previously to be at higher risk of heart disease and death than those living in a multi-person household,” Mwenya Mubanga, a Ph.D. student at Uppsala University in Uppsala, Sweden, and the lead junior author of the study, said in a statement announcing its findings. The link between dog ownership and lower mortality(死亡率)was less pronounced in adults who lived either with family members or partners, but still present, according to the study. “Perhaps a dog may stand in as an important family member in the single households,” Mubanga added. “Another interesting findingwas that owners of dogs which were intended originally for hunting were most protected.”The study, which is the largest to date on the health relations of owning a dog, suggested that some of the reasons dog owners may have a lower risk of mortality and heart disease were because dog owners walk more. “These kind of epidemiological (流行病学的)studies look for associations in large populations but do not provide answers on whether and how dogs could protect their owners from heart disease,” Tove Fall, a senior author of the study and a professor at Uppsala University, said in a statement“We know that dog owners in general have a higher level of physical activity, which could be one explanationto the observed results,” Fall added. “Other explanations include an increased well-being and social contacts or effects of the dog on the bacterial microbiome(微生物菌群) in the owner.” Fall added that because all participants of dog owners in Sweden or other “European populations with similar culture regarding dog ownership.”12. Why did the researchers do the study related to 3.4 million people’s health and the dogs?A. To help Europeans,B. To find their association.C. To protect unhealthy adults.D. To reduce risk of heart disease.13. What does the underlined word “prominent” probably mean in Para.3?A. Universal.B. Confusing.C. Appealing.D. Important14. What’s the main idea of the text?A. Adults living with dogs are less likely to die.B. Swedish people are very fond of animal pets.C. Keeping a dog is a popular and healthy hobby.D. Owning dogs reduces the risk of heart disease.15. What’s the writer’s attitude towards owning a dog?A. Positive.B. Negative.C. Objective.D. Contradictory.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。

2020年云浮市罗定中学高三英语期中考试试题及参考答案

2020年云浮市罗定中学高三英语期中考试试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AMarch means spring inSt. Louis. The city hosts plenty of events — both indoor and outdoor — that make March a perfect crowd-free month to visit. You may even want to plan your trip around it.See the Butterflies at Morpho Mardi GrasPHONE +1314-577-0888In the Butterfly House inFaustPark, thousands of bright blue butterflies are on display. These butterflies — types found mostly in South America, Mexico, and Central America — include over 29 different species and 147 subspecies(亚种）, making the venue a wonderful place for kids, as they can learn about the critical role butterflies play in nature.Enjoy March Madness with Arch MadnessPHONE +1314-622-5400March is the best time of the year for basketball fans. The action inSt. Louisbegins with March Madness, the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament. Games take place during the first week in March at theScottradeCenter.Catch a Fabulous Fox Theatre Broadway ShowPHONE +1314-534-1111Each month, the Fabulous Fox Theatre hosts a variety of touring Broadway shows. And while tickets are slightly cheaper than that inNew York City, the quality of the performances doesn’t lack one bit. Check the schedule and buy tickets ahead of time, as the shows generally fill the venue.Celebrate World Eagle Day at the World Bird SanctuaryPHONE +1636-225-4390World Eagle Day is celebrated with live eagle presentations, educational activities and games. Learn aboutAmerica’s national symbol, as well as other foreign species. Get your photo taken with your favorite bird or adopt an eagle.1. Which of the following is attractive to kids?A. Seeing the Butterflies at Morpho Mardi Gras.B. Enjoying March Madness with Arch Madness.C. Catching a Fabulous Fox Theatre Broadway Show.D. Celebrating World Eagle Day at the World Bird Sanctuary.2. If you are a basketball fan, you can call________.A. +1314-577-0888B. +1314-622-5400C. +1314-534-1111D. +1636-225-43903. Why does the author recommend the Fabulous Fox Theatre?A. It is one of the branches of Broadway.B. It isnot far away fromNew York City.C. It doesn't charge the audience for tickets.D. It provides wonderful shows with cheaper tickets.BThe American poet Louise Gluck, author of 12 collections of poetry, has been awarded the 2020 Nobel Prize in Literature. Born inNew Yorkin 1943, Gluck published her first volume of poetry, “Firstborn”, in 1968, quickly gaining her reputation as a poet. In the decades since, she has become one of the country's most celebrated literary figures. Her work uses the power of myth to deal with some of our darkest human concerns. Her straightforward language always gets at the heart of deep-seated anxieties: loneliness, rejection, death ...Stephanie Burt,an English professor atHarvardUniversity, said, “She's someone who's been able to make emotion states vivid on the page... Few poets have tried as hard as she has not to repeat herself. And her strongest books are really different from one another”. “She offers poetry lovers a lot of inspiration, but she's also on a lot of bookshelves," said Chiasson, a poet, who added she is a generous reader of her fellow writers’work.At Yale, where Gluck is a professor of English, she served for years as judge of the Yale Series of Younger Poets Prize and worked closely with poets she chose for the prize and those she did not, helping them shape their work. “In that very practical way she's had an enormous influence on a great many figures,” said Langdon Hammer, a professor of English at Yale. “She's someone who has been a 'guiding spirit’ for generations of students, writers, and readers.”Gluck described teaching and writing as symbiotic. “I teach not out of selflessness or generosity: I do it because it feeds me,” she said. “It feeds them, too, so it's a happy relationship. I'm sure not all my students feel that way, but some do. I never feel that it takes me from my work: I think it gives me my work.”4. Which of the following topics might Gluck tend to explore in her work?A. Victory.B. Divorce.C. Romance.D. Achievement.5. What quality does Gluck have according to the passage?A. Humorous and intelligent.B. Ambitious and helpful.C. Considerate and optimistic.D. Inspiring and creative.6. What does teaching mean to Gluck?A. A source of wealth.B. A barrier to writing.C. A fountain of creation.D. A stepping stone to fame.7. What is the best title for the text?A. A Guiding SpiritB. A Successful PioneerC. An Adventurous CreatorD. A Hardworking WriterC“They’re harming your brain.” “They’re ruining your eyes.” “They’re turning you into a violent person.” The words said publicly against video games are so common, but are these worries founded on actual science? Countless studies have offered different opinions on whether video games are bad for you. We’ve rounded up the most notable reports and studies below, so you can weigh up the evidence for yourself.In 2013,psychologist(心理学家) Simone Kuhn studied the influences of spending long hours on video games on the brains of young adults and found that several areas became bigger than before. These areas are connected with highercognitive functions(认知功能), memory formation andfinemotor(精细运动) function.Last year, psychologists said that video game players who favour violent games are more likely to be violent when offline. Dr. Mark Appelbaum of the American Psychological Association said that there was a relation between violent video game use and increases in violent behaviour.Dr. Daphne Bavelier is an expert in the field of Brain & Cognitive Sciences. Bavelier presented the audience with a colour-word test, where non-gamers are easily puzzled by the test, and those who spend long periods playing on their computers are more likely to pass the test with flying colours.“Actually, those video game players have many other advantages in terms of attention,” said Bavelier, “and one part of attention which is also improved for the better is our ability to follow the movements of objects.”“So, in a sense, when we think about the influence of video games on the brain, it’s very similar to the influence of wine on the health. There are some very poor uses of wine. There are some very poor uses of video games. But when drunk in reasonable amounts, and at the right age, wine can be very good for health,” said Bavelier.8. What can be learned from Simone Kuhn’s study？A. Video games make you happier.B. Video games make your brain grow.C. Video games play a key role in memory.D. Video games teach you how to learn fast.9. What was Dr. Mark Appelbaum’s attitude towards video games？A. He was against them.B. He was hopeful of them.C.He was in favour of them.D. He was uncertain about them.10. Which of the following may Dr. Daphne Bavelier agree with？A. Video games fix attention problems.B. Video games make kids do well in exams.C. Video games encourage violent behaviour.D. Video games help increase colour knowledge.11. Why are the uses of wine mentioned in the last paragraph？A. To remind people to avoid video games.B. To show the disadvantages of video games.C. To help people learn more about video games.D.To ask people to make good use of video games.DThis past year, I've found myself returning again and again to lines of poetry by Emily Dickinson. Like many people, I've needed the curing effects of reading more than ever. As scientists and psychologists will tell you, books are good for the brain and their benefits are particularly vital now.Books expand our world, providing an escape and offering novelty, surprise and excitement. They broaden our view and help us connect with others. Books can also distract us and help reduce ourmental chatter.When we hit the “flow state" of reading where we're fully lost in a book, our brain's mode network calms down. It's a network of brain that is active and gets absorbed in thinking and worrying endlessly when we are not doing anything else.There is so much noise in the world right now and the very act of reading is kind of meditation. You disconnect from the chaos around you.You reconnect with yourself when you are reading. And there's no more noise.In 2020, the NPD Group recorded the best year of book sales since 2004. Yet even as people are buying more books,many are reporting they're having a harder time getting through them. It's difficult for your brain to focus on a book when it's constantly scanning for threats to keep you alive.Our fight-or-flight response has been consistently activated.Sometimes I picture my brain as a cartoon brain with little arms and legs, fighting with a book I am holding and screaming: “Can't you see I'm busy!” Anxiety causes our brain to produce a flood of stress,which consumes our energy and makes it harder to concentrate.Then one day in December sitting on my couch, I remembered how much I like to read"The House of Mirth" every few years around the holidays. The memory inspired me to pick up the familiar book, opened it up and started reading.I just kept going.The comfort and distraction and brain-opening experience gave me peace.So return to something familiar.12. What does the underlined part “mental chatter” in Paragraph 2 mean?A. Getting lost in a book.B. Non-stop inner anxiety.C. Chatting with the author.D. Powerful network of brain.13. What do we know about reading according to the text?A. It can treat our headache.B. It can calm down the noisy people.C. It forces us to concentrate.on thinking.D. It makes us communicate with ourselves.14. Why was it difficult for people to finish reading books in 2020?A. People bought too many books.B. The books were too difficult to understand.C. People just wanted to escape from the threat.D. The life threat disturbed people's focus on books.15. Why is the author's experience mentioned in the last paragraph?A. To rid people of concern for safety.B. To present an effective reading way.C. To wake up memories of an old book.D. To recommend the book he/she reads.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。

2020-2021学年云浮市罗定中学高三英语上学期期中试题及答案

2020-2021学年云浮市罗定中学高三英语上学期期中试题及答案第一部分阅读（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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AAmid the coronavirus outbreak, the U. S. Department of Homeland Security recommends having at least a two - week supply of water and food.PotatoesShelf life：2 to 5 weeks if stored in a cool, dry, dark placeYukon Gold, red, and fingerling potatoes will last from two to three weeks. Larger white potatoes can last for three to five weeks. Sweet potatoes have about the same shelf life. Don't store them next to onions, however. The two might go together well in cooking, but raw, each gives off gases and moisture that might cause the other to spoil faster.Tea※Shelf life：6 to 12 months past "sell - by" dateDried tea leaves, whether loose (in a sealed container) or in teabags (in an unopened box) can easily last a year or more if they' re not subjected to damp or humidity. However, the tea does tend to lose flavor over time.Peanuts● Shelf life：1 to 2 monthsPeanuts in their shell, especially when kept cool and dry, are perfectly happy in the cupboard for as long as two months.Canned fruits and vegetables● Shelf life：1 to 2 years past "sell - by” dateCanningis an extremely efficient means of preserving food. Generally speaking, if canned foods aren't subjected to extreme heat, their contents should stay good for two years or more. Be aware, however, of dented cans or those with swollen tops, which may indicate the presence of bacteria inside.1. Which can go bad faster if stored with onions?A. Potatoes.B. Tea.C. Peanuts.D. Canned fruits and vegetables.2. What is special about tea?A. The flavor of tea can always remain the same.B. Tea leaves are better to be preserved in an open jar.C. Tea leaves should be kept away from the state of being wet.D. The maximum length of time that tea can be stored is 6 months.3. What may shorten the "sell - by” date of canned foods ?A. Shapes of cans.B. Categories of foods.C. Decline of the temperature.D. Exposure to high temperature.BIn this day and age, there seems to be a move towards secondary school subjects. For that reason, some parents and some students feel that the compulsory study of English literature is misguided and disadvantageous to students, particularly if they are second language learners of English. However, there are still good reasons for the study of English literature.Students of English language sometimes fail to see the point of studying English literature,especially if they have no plans to study English or translation at university. But English literature can introduce students to a range of aspects, not only of the English language but also the culture of English-speaking countries.There are aspects of English culture that are summarised by English literature. Of course, this is quite obvious when studying the works of Shakespeare or of writers, poets and playwrights of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. It is, however, also true when studying other works of English literature. Students can learn about good stories and references to different aspects of English culture. They can also learn the context and meanings of famous quotes and phrases.Studying literature does not confine the students to the traditions ofEnglandbut includes the possibility of introducing them to traditions which inform English literature, such as the study of Ancient Greek drama, and to literature in other contexts, such as American literature.An enjoyment and appreciation of literature will give students the ability to develop this into an interest in books and reading as they move away from their studies and into the adult lives. They will have the confidence to approach and cope with new forms of books and writing, since they were exposed to a range of literature during their school days.When studying literature, students can learn not only language aspects such as vocabulary items but also the language aspects which can be used for specific purposes. For example, if the students are familiar with the concepts of beat and rhythm of English poems, they can improve their own writing as they are able to appreciateand apply these ideas.Finally, the study of literature can provide students with a fresh and creative angle, from which the students can approach their studies in particular and their lives in general.So the next time you are reading a newspaper article complaining of the lack of creativity and initiative in the local workforce, remember that in a small way the study of English literature can help to add a refreshing and further dimension to a person’s life.4. The author may agree that the study of English literature________.A. has a long-lasting influence on studentsB. is misguided and has more disadvantagesC. is not necessary for second language learnersD. only allows the students to learn the traditions ofEngland5. We can learn from the passage that ________.A.schools fail to care about students’ needsB. learning English literature makes students smarterC. English culture is closely related to English literatureD. the more you read literary works, the more you complain6. What’s the author’s attitude towards the study of English literature?A. Critical.B. Cautious.C. Supportive.D. Anxious.7. What’s the best title of the passage?A. Parents and Students’ DemandsB. Why We Learn English LiteratureC. English Culture and English LiteratureD. Suitable Courses for Secondary SchoolsCFor centuries , tea has been used for far more than quenching thirst. Around the world people drink it to relax, reinvigorate and relieve, and it's something we need now more than ever.Even in the United States, a long coffee-dominated country, tea drinking is growing in popularity, with the country consuming 0.4 kilograms (14 ounces) of tea leaves per person a year compared with 0. 36 kilograms(12. 7 ounces) in 2007 according to the United Nations, as people switch away from soda，milk and fruit drinks.Scientists are beginning to look into just how tea might affect mood and cognition. Specifically, they'reinvestigating whether its relaxing and refreshing effects are a direct biological outcome of the compounds in tea or whetherthey come from the context in which the drink is consumed—preparing your tea, choosing your favorite cup and sitting down for a brief break from the world. Or both.Drinking green tea has been found to improve brain function in healthy people, said Stefan Borgward, chair and director of the department of psychiatry and psychotherapy at the University of Lubeck, Germany.In a 2014 study, he gave one or two cups of green tea to 12 healthy volunteers and imaged their brains to analyze changes in connectivity inside certain brain regions.“We noticed an increased connectivity in regions of the brain associated with working memory,” he said via email.And a 2017 review of more than 100 studies he coauthored found that green tea can impact the brain in three ways: It can influence psychopathological state such as reducing anxiety; cognition by benefiting memory and attention; and brain function, specifically memory.That review concluded that "it would be desirable" for more Westerners to consume at least 100 milliliters(3.3 fluid ounces) of green tea each day “to protect neurocognitive function.”However, Borgward, cautioned that the effects aren't large, and the evidence is mainly provided by small-scale studies.8. How does the author introduce the tendency of drinking in the U.S.?A. By showing examples.B. By explaining reasons.C. By making a comparison.D. By checking existing facts.9. What is paragraph 3 mainly about?A. Scientists are looking into why tea makes people relaxed and refreshed.B. The context in which the drink is consumed is very important.C. People's relaxation is the direct biological outcome of the ingredients in tea.D. Preparing tea, choosing a cup and sitting down for a brief rest is amazing.10. What can we conclude from Stefan's research?A. Tea is a cure for a neurocognitive disease.B. Green tea is particularly beneficial to our memory.C. Drinking tea every day can prevent us from getting ill.D. Westerners drink less than 100 milliliters of green tea.11. What is the researcher'sattitude towards the finding?A. SupportiveB. Doubtful.C. Unclear.D. Objective.DDolores Huerta has worked hard most of her life to help other people. She has helped change things so that others can have a better life.Dolores grew up in California. She was a good student and liked school. After she finished high school, she went to college and studied to be a teacher. After college, she became a teacher. Dolores noticed that many of her students were not getting enough food to eat. Some of them wore very old clothes. Dolores wondered how she could help them.Dolores liked teaching but she decided to quit her job so that she could spend more time helping her students and their families. One thing she wanted to do was to get more pay for their parents, farm workers. Thus they could buy their children what they needed.Dolores knew that many farm workers moved often from one place to another to help pick different kinds of fruits and vegetables, like grapes and tomatoes. She began talking and writing about these workers. Even people who lived far from California read what Dolores wrote. Getting higher pay for the farm workers was not easy. Dolores worked hard to make sure that farm workers got fair pay for their work. She knew that nothing would change unless new laws were made to help the workers. Through all her hard work, new laws were passed that gave farm workers fair pay.Dolores Huerta has worked for more than 30 years in many different ways to make life better for working people. She has shown how much one person can change things.12. What did Dolores find about her students?A. They worked hard to make a living.B. They lived far away from schools.C. They had little time to play.D. They were hungry sometimes.13. Why did Dolores stop teaching?A. She wished to be a lawyer.B. She moved to another place.C. She wanted to help her students more.D. She got little money by teaching.14. Thanks to Dolores’ great effort, the farm workers ________.A. got better jobsB. got fair payC. had more time offD. had a settled way of life15. What is the main idea of the passage?A. One person can make big changes.B. One can change their jobs often.C. One person can work hard for others.D. One can make life better by themselves.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。

广东省2024-2025学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题 (港澳班)(无答案)

广东2024学年第一学期高二级英语科期中考试题(港澳班)试题说明：本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，满分为150分，考试时间为120分钟。

第一部分选择题(共105分)一、听力理解(共20小题；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，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What will the man do tonight?A. Visit his aunt.B. Make a phone call.C. Find a house.2. How is the weather now?A. Rainy.B. Snowy.C. Cloudy.3. What does the woman mean?A. She has finished her term paper.B. She is getting well with her term paper.C. She is having trouble finishing her term paper.4. Why is there water on the floor?A. The woman is washing the floor.B. The washing machine is broken.C. The woman overthrew the basin.5. Where does this conversation take place?A. In a restaurant.B. In a hotel.C. In a cinema.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。

2023-2024学年广东省部分学校高二上学期11月期中英语试题

2023-2024学年广东省部分学校高二上学期11月期中英语试题Italy’s Attractive TownsWhether you’re looking for historical adventures or attractive walks along the coast, Italy’s fascinating towns can be your choices.PositanoFeaturing houses of different colors well layered on the cliffs(悬崖), Positano is also charming with the blue sea, blue sky, white clouds, flowers dotted with the town. Lined with umbrellas, beach chairs and yachts, the town’s beach transports you to a beautiful setting. When the sun sets, the town bathes in golden sunshine, creating a perfect photograph opportunity.AlberobelloNestled in the Itria Valley countryside, the small town Alberobello awaits. It features a kind of whitewashed round houses like mushrooms from a distance, the unique trullo architecture, listed as a World Heritage Site. If you’re in the mood f or more fun, the Itria Valley is a great starting point for picturesque bike rides and scenic walks, with the Castellana Caves being only a short drive away. CefalùCefalù is the example of old-town elegance. Stone streets, a sandy beach, and local crafts shops make the town so attractive as a destination. Whether you want to go on a historic exploration or want a city-style break, the small town has it all. The main church of Cefalù, Duomo di Cefalù, built in the 11th century, is the most recognizable landmark in the city.Polignano a MarePolignano a Mare is a picture-perfect old town on a hilltop. The beautiful whitewashed houses spread out along the curving(弯曲的) shore, transporting you to a simpler time. Visitors are invited to swim to explore the natu ral wonders. If swimming isn’t your thing, then the famous Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series will definitely take your breath away.1. When is the best time for visitors to take pictures in Positano?A．In the morning. B．In the afternoon. C．At dusk. D．At midnight.2. What makes Alberobello world-famous?A．The local house design. B．Various mushrooms.C．Coastal caves. D．An ancient church.3. Which place may appeal to adventurers most?A．Positano. B．Alberobello. C．Cefalù. D．Polignano aMare.Alexia suffered from a severe disease in her brain at an early age. Despite that, she refused to be easily defeated. Instead, she chose to spread light to everyone around her.Alexia started a series of small gatherings for the kids in the neighborhood. It was her way of enhancing connections among her neighbors. For those who couldn’t attend, she made funny videos and shared her artworks on the social media. She loved to use her creativity to make ordinary things beautiful.Her mother recalled, “Somebody said Alexia was an actress and the world was her stage. She was a representative of joy. “ When it was time for her to receive another operation-she had fifteen in all-Alexia could go about it with failure. No complaining and no crying, she just got through it and got back to living. Her teachers remembered her as an inspiring girl everyone wanted to be around. With an infectious(感染的)smile and an incredible passion for life, she approaches each day as a new opportunity to conquer her illness and make a difference.Sometimes it happens that a very special person comes into our life to welcome each day with gratitude, to cherish the moments of joy, to brave life’s challenges, and to lighten up the lives of people around. Alexia’s artworks made people happy. Her videos made people suffering hard things focus on good things and stay optimistic. Her positive mindset brought a sense of hope to those facing similar challenges.Without any good luck, Alexia passed away at the age of 16. “She made a choice to live her life with joy and optimism,” said her father. That spirit continued with her family founding an organization called Alexia’s Flight, which committed to inspiring others to live life as she did. The organization raised money for medical research and also celebrated life by sharing the message: Spread your wings and shine your light.4. How did Alexia live her life when facing her serious disease?A．She lost faith in life for her disease.B．She was actively involved in her life.C．She made videos and created artworks to make profits.D．She hardly interacted with the kids in the neighborhood.5. What can we infer from paragraph 3 about Alexia?A．She knew very little about her disease.B．She showed a talent for acting and art.C．She had fifteen successful operations.D．She was highly thought of by others.6. Why did Alexia’s family found Alexia’s Flight?A．To attract more people to befriend her.B．To raise more money for her treatment.C．To tell people to face life in a right way.D．To remind people to achieve their dreams.7. Which of the following can best describe Alexia?A．Bright and creative. B．Strong and humorous.C．Talented and honest. D．Organized and sensitive.If you feel that making friends as a kid is easy, you’re right. “They have a break between lessons and gym classes. They can let their guard down,” says Marisa G. Franco, a sought-after friendship & belonging expert. However, it’s not the case for adults. Even though they see their colleagues every day, they still find it never easy to be friends with them.In the US, for example, a 2021 survey by the American Enterprise Institute, found that the number of adults who said they had no close friends had increased four times since 1990, going from 3 percent to 12 percent. “We’ve never been more disconnected,” says psychologist and author Jody Carrington. Although adults spend time together from 9: 00 am to 6: 00 pm and even late into the night, the fast paced work pattern dictates that communication is limited to the content of the work, and after work, they immediately go back to homes, leaving no extra energy to have unplanned interactions to develop further friendship.Research by Brigham Young University psychologist Julianne Holt-Lunstad has shown that loneliness is a major threat to longevity(长寿),same as smoking 15 cigarettes a day or being an alcoholic. People who are lonely or socially cut off have a higher risk of having diseases like depression, dementia and cardiac death. On the another side, healthy friendships can help us a lot, doing better with stress and living happier and longer. Plus, happiness is contagious. Harvard researchers found that when an individual becomes happy, his or her friends who live in a 1.6-kilometre radius have a 25 percent higher chance of getting a boost in happiness, too.Hence, making and deepening friendships matters more than we imagine. You might think making riends is an inherent skill that doesn’t need to be taught.It’s not the case. We can all get better at connection if we try. Some experts offer some tricks to make finding connection a little easier.8. How does the author lead in the topic of the text?A．By listing a lot of figures.B．By drawing a conclusion.C．By making a comparison.D．By showing a conversation.9. What makes an adult difficult to be friends with others according to paragraph 2?A．Lack of breaks in the workplace.B．Worry about being deeply hurt.C．Unwillingness to communicate.D．Lack of unplanned interactions.10. What does the author want to convey in paragraph 3?A．The necessity of staying connected.B．The approach to leading a happy life.C．The consequences of getting into bad habits.D．The relationship between happiness and habits.11. What does the underlined word “contagious” in paragraph 3 mean?A．Unrealistic. B．Influential. C．Flexible. D．Unique.Coral reefs(珊瑚礁)are a unique ocean ecosystem consisting of rocky structures mainly formed by coral animals and some other ocean life. Despite only covering 0. 2 percent of the ocean floor, coral reefs support at least 25 percent of marine species, as well as providing food and economic security for hundreds of millions of people.However, coral reefs across the world are under threat. Warmer oceans can cause the coral bleaching(漂白). It happens when the corals lose colored algae(海藻)living in their bodies and turn completely white. Without the algae, the corals lose their main food source and can die. In addition, as oceans become more acidic(酸性的)from absorbing CO2, corals in acidic conditions become weak in forming reefs.In 2021, the United Nations reported a 14 percent loss of corals across the world largely from rising sea temperatures in the previous 13 years. Australia declared mass bleaching events in 2022 across large parts of the Great Barrier Reef, four times since 2016. Data from the Philippines showed higher than usual ocean temperatures between 2015 and 2017 had caused a serious three-year bleaching events in reefs across the planet.Scientists have been cooperating to see how coral reefs can be protected. Thankfully, they find those coral reefs in the hot parts of the globe are the worst affected. They contain corals with better heat resistance. So their research focus on finding genes(基因)for heat tolerance so that they can be passed on to future generations. Biologists also mix corals that are more resilient to higher temperatures with those that are not and the resulting generation has a better chance of survival.Ultimately, scientists add that without a serious reduction in greenhouse gas, 99 percent of the world’s coral reefs will be gone by the end of the century. There is a limit to how quickly corals can adapt warm climate, but if temperatures rise rapidly, then extinction is certain.12. Which is the main threat to coral reefs?A．Declining ocean acidification. B．Loss of colored algae.C．Increasing sea temperatures. D．Lack of food source.13. What do we know from paragraph 3?A．Coral reefs receive impacts globally.B．Coral bleaching is the worst in Australia.C．Coral reefs have grown rapidly for years.D．No actions are taken to protect coral reefs.14. What can be the basic way to protect coral reefs?A．Limiting their spread.B．Transplanting them to the hot parts.C．Relying on genes science.D．Lowering the release of greenhouse gas.15. Which can be the best title for the text?A．Where Are Coral Reefs Spread?B．How Can Coral Reefs Survive?C．Coral Reefs, A New Threat To Ocean LifeD．Coral Reefs, A Busy Underwater CommunityBeing caring allows you to live a life based on love. If you want to know how to be more caring, see the following steps to get started.16 One way to be caring is to put more effort into learning about how other people are doing. When you talk to someone, ask him or her about his or her physical condition, vacations or pets. Trying to ask the little questions can add up to showing that you do care. 17Help people in need. You can’t be a caring person if you’re only out to help yourself. Helping other people means helping both the friends and family members who need help, and the less fortunate people in your community, or even people you may not know that well who need assistance. 18Apologize when you need to. 19 Therefore, they are quick to apologize when they’ve done something wrong. They are comfortable admitting they’re not perfect. If you know you’ve hurt somebody, then you have to swallow your pride and say sorry to show that you’re aware of how your actions impact others. Doing this shows that you really care, because you think about how others are feeling.Keep track of people. Let people know that you’re thinking about them even when you’re not together. To do this, whether sending a text message after your best friend’s exam, or calling your cousin on her birthday is necessary. 20 Though it’s unrealistic to talk to friends every day, contacting at least one friend a week will make a big difference.Romero is an 84-year-old man. He owes his ______ to his pet dog, Palomo, who took ______ to him after he got lost in the desert for a week.On November 27, Romero left his home for a short trip, but he didn’t come back ______. His family wasn’t ______ at first as he used to visit nearby villages in the area and would be back a few days later. However, after four days, the man’s niece, Ramona, panicked and ______ it to the local authorities.The police with trained dogs were brought in to ______ Romero. They searched the area around, but a week af ter his ______, Romero was nowhere to be found. That’s when the old man’s faithful dog, Palomo, was brought in as the last ______.According to one member of the search team, the brown dog ______ them through hills and valleys and finally to the place in the desert where Romero had been ______. His niece told the authorities that Romero sometimes had poor memory and that ______ his getting lost on his trip.The ______ weak man was rushed to the hospital where he spent two days getting back on his feet. On e officer posted online that “Palomo ______ by the hospital door day and night waiting for the______ of its beloved Romero. The unconditional love of his pet allowed Romero to be ______ with his family”. A photo of Palomo staying by Romero’s side after he came back home was along with these words.21.A．survival B．poverty C．promotion D．identity22.A．fighters B．strangers C．rescuers D．hunters23.A．by turn B．at times C．in advance D．as usual24.A．inspired B．concerned C．satisfied D．confused25.A．reported B．exposed C．transported D．introduced26.A．employ B．assess C．convince D．seek27.A．graduation B．competition C．disappearance D．consumption 28.A．attempt B．suggestion C．conclusion D．defence29.A．spotted B．dragged C．pointed D．guided30.A．defeated B．trapped C．cheated D．permitted31.A．accounted for B．made out C．cared about D．resulted from 32.A．strangely B．equally C．suddenly D．obviously33.A．hesitated B．shouted C．remained D．whispered34.A．responsibility B．recovery C．cooperation D．arrival35.A．compared B．associated C．reunited D．pleased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。

广东省云浮市罗定中学城东学校2023-2024学年高二上学期10月月考英语试题

广东省云浮市罗定中学城东学校2023-2024学年高二上学期10月月考英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解It is that time of the year, when a handful of world’s leading scholars, social activists and researchers are rewarded with what is often cited as the most prestigious acknowledgement of human effort-the Nobel Prize. Here’s a look at who has won the prize and for what.Physiology or MedicineSwedish geneticist Svante Peabo won the first Nobel of the year, for starting the field of ancient DNA studies. He is well-known for extracting, sequencing, and analyzing ancient DNA from Neanderthal bones.PhysicsAlain Aspect, John F. Clauser and Anton Zeilinger’s work in quantum (量子) technology landed them the second Nobel Prize announced in 2022. Although Aspect is from France, Clauser from the U.S, and Zeilinger from Austria, the three separately performed “groundbreaking experiments” as one team. “Their results have cleared the way for new technology,” the committee stated.ChemistryThe Nobel Prize for chemistry went to another trio, Carolyn R. Bertozzi from the U.S., Morten Meldal from Denmark and K. Barry Sharpless from the U.S. “for the development of click chemistry and biorthogonal chemistry,” the committee stated. Dr. Bertozzi is the eighth woman chemist to be awarded the prize, while Dr. Sharpless is the fifth scientist to be awarded two Nobel Prizes.EconomicsThe Prize in Economic Sciences was awarded to three American economists, Ben S. Bernanke, Douglas W. Diamond and Philip H. Dybvig “for research on banks and financial crises,” the Nobel Prize committee announced on Monday. By studying the history of American economics, particularly the Great Depression of the 1930s,they improved how we understand the role of banks during times of hardship and the bank’s impact on societal functions.1．What prize is related to the research with bones?A．Physiology.B．Chemistry.C．Physics.D．Economics. 2．For what study did Ben S. Bernanke, Douglas W. Diamond and Philip H. Dybvig win the prize?A．About societal functions.B．About the history of America.C．About banks and financial crises.D．About the Great Depression of the 1930s. 3．What do the prizes for physics, chemistry and economics have in common?A．Their winners are from different countries.B．They have three winners.C．They improve new technology.D．They help people understand hardship.Good Morning Britain’s Susanna Reid is used to grilling guests on the sofa every morning, but she is cooking up a storm in her latest role — showing families how to prepare delicious and nutritious meals on a tight budget.In Save Money: Good Food, she visits a different home each week and with the help of chef Matt Tebbutt offers top tips on how to reduce food waste, while preparing recipes for under £5 per family a day. And the Good Morning Britain presenter says she’s been able to put a lot of what she’s leant into practice in her own home, preparing meals for sons, Sam,14, Finn,13, and Jack, 11."We love Mexican churros, so I buy them on my phone from my local Mexican takeaway restaurant," she explains. "I pay £5 for a portion(一份), but Matt makes them for 26p a portion, because they are flour, water, sugar and oil. Everybody can buy takeaway food, but sometimes we’re not aware how cheaply we can make this food ourselves. "The eight-part series(系列节自), Save Money: Good Food, follows in the footsteps of ITV’s Save Money: Good Health, which gave viewers advice on how to get value from the vast range of health products on the market.With food our biggest weekly household expense, Susanna and Matt spend time with a different family each week. In tonight’s Easter special they come to the aid of a family in need of some delicious inspiration on a budget. The team transforms the family’s long weekend of celebration with less expensive but still tasty recipes.4．What do we know about Susanna Reid?A．She enjoys embarrassing her guests.B．She has started a new programme.C．She dislikes working early in the morning.D．She has had a light budget for her family.5．How does Matt Tebbutt help Susanna?A．He buys cooking materials for her.B．He prepares food for her kids.C．He assists her in cooking matters.D．He invites guest families for her. 6．What does the author intend to do in paragraph 4?A．Summarize the previous paragraphs.B．Provide some advice for the readers.C．Add some background information.D．Introduce a new topic for discussion. 7．What can be a suitable title for the text?A．Keeping Fit by Eating Smart B．Balancing Our Daily DietC．Making yourself a Perfect Chef D．Cooking Well for LessThe way you learn most effectively will impact many different aspects of your life. Visual (视觉的) learners process information best when it’s presented with images drawn on a whiteboard, charts or graphs. Visual learners usually process pictures before they read printed text and are also able to visualize concepts quickly. People who are visual learners would prefer it if instruction is printed rather than given verbally (口头地), and may often write or draw when attempting to make sense of a new topic. Many visual learners remember something better once they’ve written it down or drawn it out.Auditory (听觉的) learners process information best when it’s said out loud, such as in a lecture setting or spoken presentation. This type of learners can easily recall what others say and prefer to talk through topics they find complex or difficult to understand. People who are auditory learners prefer verbal directions and may use repetition or repeat things aloud to memorize things. They may ask questions to understand the subject matter better and may need to hear something repeated more than once before they fully comprehend. Auditory learners also often benefit from listening to recordings as a method of absorbing new concepts.Kinesthetic (动觉的) learners process information through experience rather than by being shown or told. This type of learners prefer to do things that are more “handson”. They prefer to touch and feel items and can easily recall things they’ve done. People who are kinesthetic learners like to make and create things using their hands, and remember information best when they are physically involved. Kinesthetic learners like to participate in the process by shadowing or assisting others, and prefer to practice or rehearse concepts as a way to absorb new information.Take time to consider how you prefer to take in new information. Think about the last time how you worked to ensure you retained the information. The answers to these questions will help you discover which learning style works best for you.8．What do visual learners do to form an idea in mind?A．Visualize or read something.B．Process or present something.C．Recall or speak.D．Write or draw.9．Who can comprehend something repeated better?A．Visual learners.B．Auditory learners.C．Kinesthetic learners.D．Lifelong learners.10．What does the underlined word “shadowing” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A．Reflecting perfectly.B．Watching closely.C．Memorizing carefully.D．Asking constantly.11．What is the purpose of the writer to explain learning styles?A．To help readers explore learning styles.B．To introduce effective learning methods.C．To arouse readers’ curiosity about learning.D．To inform readers of a new scientific study about learning.For riders of the Lopifit, getting from A to B is as easy as putting one foot in front of the other, with its unusual design helping users to ride around by walking.Designed by Dutchman Bruin Bergmeester, the electric walking bike called Lopifit is a mixture between a scooter (踏板车), an electric bike and a treadmill (跑步机).According to Lopifit’s website, bike lover Bergmeester came up with the idea while training in the gym, wondering: “How can I use the treadmill outdoors? What about a treadmill on wheels?”Four years ago the first Lopifit was created in the Netherlands, now the Lopifit firm is selling the bikes to several countries, including the United States, Mexico and the Caribbean.The bikes use a motor to support the treadmill, so using the bikes takes “no more effort…than a walk in the park”. As the rider walks, sensors (传感器) record the turning treadmill and kick the motor into gear (齿轮) to support the movement and set the wheels in action.Lopifit’s bikes come with a heavy pricetag (价格标签), at $2,495 (£1,980) per bike. Butbikers can choose their walking bike with a series of colours.At present, the company is struggling to keep up with the orders from all over the world. Bruin Bergmeester, CEo of the company, says smiling : “Our goal is to make the electric walking bike available for as many people as possible. We want to change the way people move. We wish that everyone can benefit from a greener and cleaner way of transportation that naturally improves your health.”12．When did Bruin Bergmeester come up with the idea of the Lopifit bike?A．While he was training on a treadmill in the gym.B．While he was putting one foot in front of the other.C．While he was mixing a scooter and an electric bike.D．While he was using unusual design to help users.13．What does the fifth paragraph mainly talk about?A．How to use a motor to support the treadmill.B．How to use the electric walking bike in the park.C．How the electric walking bike really works.D．How sensors kick the motor into gear on the treadmill.14．What can we learn from the last paragraph?A．The Lopifit bikes are getting more and more popular.B．The Lopifit bikes can be available to many people naturally.C．The Lopifit company hopes to help many more people walk.D．The Lopifit company is struggling with Bruin Bergmeester.15．Where does this text most probably come from?A．A TV interview.B．A newspaper.C．A science textbook.D．A novel.二、七选五Indoor plants might look as if they just sit around not doing much, but in many wayspromote people’s wellbeing by improving their mood (心情), reducing stress and helping their memory. What’s more, indoor plants are easy to look after and are not very expensive.What are indoor plants?Indoor plants, also known as houseplants or pot plants, are plants that like to grow indoors. Many of these species (物种) are not ideally suited to growing outside in the UK, especially in the winter. 17 .Why are indoor plants good for you?Will Spoelstra, who works at the Royal Botanic Gardens, says, “ 18 . I find during the winter months, plants around the house can really lift your mood.” Several studies have backed this up and found that indoor plants can improve creativity, focus and memory. There is also research showing that pot plants can clean the air around them by removing harmful gases, such as carbon dioxide. They also remove some harmful chemicals from paints or cooking. 19 .Which plants can you grow?Aloe vera, peace lilies and spider plants are some of the species that are easy to grow indoors. You can buy plants from supermarkets, garden centres or online. Younger plants are often cheaper than fully grown ones, and you get to care for them as they mature — which is part of the joy of owning plants. “ 20 ,” Spoelstra says. “It can bring a new interest and focus into people’s lives and help to make the link between home and nature.”A．All plants are differentB．Not only do they look beautifulC．There are many benefits to growing plants indoorsD．Instead, they grow better inside, where it is warmerE．Plants like peace lilies and devil’s ivy are among the bestF．Changing the pot of your plant from time to time will also helpG．Learning about the requirements of each plant can be very rewarding三、完形填空A video about a homeless man went viral. Johal, a video-maker known for his socialJohal sits beside the man, talking on the phone with a friend, asking if he can borrow some money for his daughter. The homeless man 25 listens to Johal. After he hangs up, the man asks if he’s okay. Johal explains he’s getting his daughter some 26 while having a hard time financially.In a(n) 27 turn of events, the man asks Johal to 28 his bag and leaves with the shopping bag. He returns 29 after returning the items and offers the money to Johal, who is a total 30 , comforting he can go by without a blanket but the girl needs the treatment. Touched with the homeless man’s kindness, Johal 31 the experiment, offering $500 to the man, who instantly starts crying in 32 .33 but true, the result proves sometimes, those with less are the ones 34 most. Not all heroes wear capes. In fact, heroes are the ones with a 35 . 21．A．service B．skill C．activities D．experiments 22．A．filmed B．predicted C．developed D．commented 23．A．hungry B．sleeping C．freezing D．depressed 24．A．blankets B．food C．clothes D．candles 25．A．casually B．respectfully C．patiently D．attentively 26．A．gifts B．toys C．medicines D．meals 27．A．lucky B．unexpected C．rough D．awkward 28．A．watch for B．pack up C．tie up D．look for 29．A．hard-headed B．heavy-footed C．empty-handed D．low-spirited 30．A．actor B．parent C．failure D．stranger 31．A．continues B．explains C．conducts D．analyzes 32．A．disbelief B．relief C．sorrow D．anger 33．A．Heartbroken B．Imaginative C．Incredible D．Artificial 34．A．losing B．asking C．owning D．giving 35．A．will B．heart C．thought D．cause四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

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广东省云浮市罗定中学城东学校2023-2024学年高二上学期11月期中英语试题一、长对话听下面一段长对话，回答小题。

1．Why did the woman take part in the race?A．To get fit.B．To help a hospital.C．To make friends.2．What was the second prize?A．£200.B．£500.C．£700.听下面一段长对话，回答小题。

3．Which gym does the woman go to?A．The one next to the museum.B．The one opposite the library.C．The one beside the park.4．How often does the woman go to the gym?A．Once a week.B．Twice a week.C．Three times a week.5．What does the man do every day?A．He goes jogging.B．He does push-ups.C．He plays ping-pong.二、短文听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

6．Why did the speaker try skiing at age 7?A．To show his courage.B．To make his dad happy.C．To act like his brother.7．How did the speaker feel about going to the skiing party at first?A．Worried.B．Surprised.C．Excited.8．Which is the best thing about skiing for the speaker?A．Breathing fresh air.B．Learning new things.C．Enjoying the views.三、长对话听下面一段长对话，回答小题。

9．What sport does the man do now?A．Baseball.B．Boxing.C．Basketball.10．What will the woman do next?A．Attend a class.B．Enter a competition.C．Call her sister.四、听力填空听下面一段独白，请根据题目要求，从所听到的内容中获取必要的信息，填入答题卡标号为11—15的空格五、阅读理解Dining Room Server - Perfect for High School Students!Linden Ponds is a beautiful 108-acre continuing care retirement community. It is located just 24 miles from Boston on the South Shore in Hingham, Massachusetts. We’re part of a growing network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, a national provider of senior living and health care with campuses in 1l states. We’re finding responsible, kind, and hardworking high school students to join our dining teams. What is perfect for high school students is that the position allows after-school and weekend hours, as well as no late nights.❖ What we offer:*Scholarship opportunities are available(可获得的) for students.*Available education support and student loan partnership programs.*Opportunities for promotions (晋升) through a variety of departments and locations.*Quality of life--not your assumed late-night restaurant hours.*24-hour gated and safe community campus.*$15 per hour.❖ How you will make an impact:*Share daily menus with our residents and offer them recommendations based on knowing their preferences.*Input food and drinks into our point-of-sale system.*Correctly record orders for food and drinks.*Deliver an outstanding dining experience.❖ What you will need:*Friendly and energetic communication skills.*The desire to provide great service.*Weekday and weekend availability.❖ Contact us:*Telephone:617-404-2134*Address: 300 Linden Ponds Way, Hingham, MA 0204316．What is the best part of this position for high school students?A．Its daily pay.B．Its work time.C．Its education support.D．Its chance of promotions.17．What are Linden Ponds’ servers expected to do?A．Try out new sales systems.B．Keep residents’ rooms clean.C．Prepare daily menus in advance.D．Get familiar with residents’ preferences.18．What quality are Linden Ponds’ servers supposed to have?A．Enough knowledge of health car.B．Good communication skills.C．Related serving experiences.D．A clean bill of health.I remember waking up early on Saturday mornings when I was 12 to go and see patients with my dad. Hevolunteered once a month at a health center in downtown that served the city’s Spanish-speaking population. He would bring his own equipment — a lamp and a large machine called an autorefractor (自动验光仪). There was always a line of people waiting when we arrived. I’d sometimes help with translating, but often my father would ask me to run the autorefractor, which would give a judgement of the patients’ visual acuity (视力).After completing checks and treatments, my dad would offer a deeply discounted operation on a later date to those who needed it. Besides volunteering, my father’s practice was one of the few in the area that accepted people without insurance, despite the risk of losing money. He sometimes came home with a piece of artwork or some food from patients who couldn’t pay for their care and instead offered a gift of their talents. He thought all the patients should receive the same care, regardless of their ability to pay.V olunteering seemed like a task to me at the time. Little did I know that my father was planting the seeds (种子) of serving the Spanish-speaking community in my mind and heart. He never forced me to go into medicine, but what I saw through him was that one person can truly make a difference in the world.It’s this type of character of devotion and service that has inspired so many doctors to apply for medical school every year. I am fortunate that my father has given an example of this in his 40 years as a doctor because it was what he had done that inspired me to dive into this great job. I can only hope that I can be that same type of light for others.19．What did the author usually do on Saturdays at 12?A．He taught Spanish to local people.B．He helped repair medical equipment.C．He translated paperwork at a health center.D．He conducted medical visits with his father.20．Which of the following can best describe the author’s father?A．Plain but serious.B．Considerate but strict.C．Careful and open-minded.D．Generous and warm-hearted.21．What can be inferred about the author from Paragraph 3?A．He lacked communication with his father.B．He was affected by his father unknowingly.C．He was required to study medicine early.D．He had a preference for Spanish-speaking people.22．How does the author most probably feel about his father’s role in his career?A．Surprised.B．Doubtful.C．Grateful.D．Worried.Lens fogging (镜片起雾) has been troubling glasses wearers for as long as glasses have existed; it happens more often to those needing to wear masks (口罩). Researchers from ETH Zurich in Switzerland may have finally come up with a lasting solution to the problem that works whether someone is wearing a mask, or they’ve just come inside from the cold.There’s no real mystery as to the foggy lenses. It happens when moisture (水分) in wet air, or from someone’s breath, hits a glasses lens that’s colder than said moisture, which then becomes obvious drops. It happens a lot in the winter, when people are coming in from the outside to warm places, or when people breathe out with masks, the warm, wet air goes upwards.It’s also a problem that plagues car windows, making it hard for a driver to see. The simple solution there is to see. The simple solution there is to heat the windows. But adding electric heaters to glasses, which are designed to be lightweight and comfortable to wear, isn’t really a choice. So ETH Zurich researchers came up with another way to heat glasses lenses. They rely on a new type of glass coating that effectively does the same thing.The coating is made from very thin gold in such small amounts that the added cost would be very small. The gold takes in a kind of light from the sun, causing glasses lenses to heat up by up to eight degrees. By doing this, it can prevent moisture in the air from forming on the glasses. The coating also cannot be seen by human eyes, not influencing people’s views. Because it’s so thin, the coating can even be applied to surfaces that are not flat.But this method isn’t perfect. As the gold draws the energy it needs to heat lenses from the sun, the coating won’t do much good in the winter months, when it starts to get dark by late afternoon. But the researchers believe that even a small amount of electricity, like from a battery hidden away in the arms of a pair of glasses, would be enough. And with gold being one of the most valuable metals on earth and still in high demand, the researchers are looking for other metals to replace it.23．What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about?A．How to keep your glasses clear.B．When moisture becomes drops.C．What weakness glasses have.D．Why glasses get foggy.24．What does the underlined word “plagues” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A．Changes.B．Controls.C．Troubles.D．Measures.25．How can the gold coating prevent fog’s formation?A．By making the glasses reflective.B．By using sunlight to heat the glasses.C．By smoothing the surface of the glasses.D．By taking in the moisture on the glasses.26．What’ s a disadvantage of the coating?A．It’s limited by temperature.B．It’s used on few surfaces.C．It’s not thin enough.D．It’s energy-wasting.Sitting around doing nothing used to seem like one of the safest activities possible. Then a few years ago scientists discovered that sitting all clay causes harmful changes that increase your chances of meeting an early end. Even regular workouts didn't fix the ill effects of having your bottom in a chair all workday. Suddenly, sitting became public health enemy number one. However, a new research finds that tiny bursts of intense activity are enough to protect your body from the worst effects of your couch-bound lifestyle.In the research, the scientists closely observed eight young, healthy volunteers as they sat around. On the first day of the experiment they simply lounged for six hours. On the second day they got up every hour and engaged in five rounds of four seconds of intense workouts on a specialized bike."Twenty seconds total exercise an hour sounds like nothing, but the data showed it made a big difference to the subjects' bodies. In short, they didn't exhibit the usual ill effects of having sat all day. This study is small, but it's still both hopeful and relevant. The results suggest that breaking up sitting with frequent exercise can undo some of the effects of being inactive," explains Gretchen Reynolds."While the study used a special type of bike developed by sports scientists, the researchers feel similar results are obtainable with home exercise equipment. However, you may have to work for a few more seconds to reach the same level of intensity. You should try to get your heart pumping to its maximum as quickly as possible to ensure the effect. When you find yourself sitting for most of the day, try to rise frequently and move as often during the day as possible and for as many seconds as you can manage," Reynolds concludes.27．What does the new research find?A．Regular workouts can extend your life.B．Sitting all clay can cause permanent harm.C．Sitting is a worst enemy for people's health.D．Intense exercise can relieve the damage of sitting.28．How did the researchers reach the conclusion?A．By comparing figures.B．By analyzing phenomena.C．By describing behaviors.D．By referring to documents.29．What can we know from Reynolds' words?A．The study still needs further experiments for data.B．Reaching maximum heart rate should be the aim.C．Working out at home is much less effective.D．20 seconds' exercise is far from enough.30．What can be the best title of the passage?A．The Worst Health Problem Is SolvedB．Intense Activities Are Beneficial to HealthC．Just 4 Seconds' Exercise Makes a Big DifferenceD．New Research Redefines a Healthy Lifestyle六、七选五When your best friends are upset, sad, or disappointed, all you want to do is lift their spirits. Here are some easy ways to cheer them up.Help your friend clean their room.Being surrounded by a mess doesn’t do much for your mental state. 31 Helping your friend straighten up their room gives you something productive to do together. Plus, when they’re on their own, they can relax in a clean, peaceful space.Encourage them to talk it out.Talking is effective. Teenagers usually want someone to talk to when they are stressed. 32 If they aren’t interested in talking, invite them to do an activity with you and they will likely start talking.Practice gratitude.Thinking about and focusing on the good things in your life can do wonders for lifting your spirits. Help your friend turn their attention to those things. 3334Staying active can help get depression (抑郁) away. Invite the person to join you in a dance class or anything else they may have mentioned before that they wanted to try out but never have. Fun time with friends is surely helpful.Do an aimless act of kindness together.35 So go out, do things, even small things (e.g., opening a door for someone, paying for someone’s drink, smiling at and greeting a stranger. etc.), for others and see how your day changes.A．Try new things together.B．Plan for your future together.C．Just be there for them and listen to them.D．Together, you can each list all the things you’re grateful for.E．Science has shown just being in nature naturally improves one’s mood.F．Meanwhile, having a tidy space can help you feel more in control and calmer.G．Oftentimes when we do things for other people, we are the ones that benefit.七、完形填空39．A．imagine B．appreciate C．prove D．defeat 40．A．discovery B．goal C．achievement D．weakness 41．A．large B．dry C．thick D．fresh 42．A．memory B．schedule C．moment D．career 43．A．filled B．decorated C．noticed D．observed 44．A．energy B．doubt C．discussion D．desire 45．A．compete with B．deal with C．make up D．think about 46．A．recognize B．repeat C．expect D．manage 47．A．exchange B．benefit C．lesson D．action 48．A．records B．requirements C．struggles D．passions 49．A．promise B．bear C．excuse D．borrow 50．A．inspiration B．safety C．challenge D．patience八、用单词的适当形式完成短文九、根据所给汉语提示填空十、其他应用文68．假定你是李华，即将参加学校举办的主题为“我最喜欢的科学家”的英语演讲比赛。