黑龙江省实验中学2017-2018学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题
山东省实验中学2023-2024学年高二下学期4月月考英语试题
山东省实验中学2023-2024学年高二下学期4月月考英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解A great family day out doesn’t have to be expensive.Sometimes just going for a walk can be fun,educational,and a chance to make special memories together and share some quality time.Here are a few of our family-friendly favorites.Blickling Estate,NorfolkThis four-mile multi-use path has a surface that’s great for pushchairs.If you’re out for a family walk and the kids won’t leave the house without their pushbikes,then this is perfect for them.Please bear in mind that you’ll need to book a ticket before visiting.Coughton Court family walk,WarwickshireGet your boots on and go for a gentle walk at Coughton Court.This walk will take you across a field with grass and flowers.You’ll need to book a ticket before visiting,though.Corfe Common history walkA gentle walk exploring historic Corfe Castle.The kids will love checking out the castle ruins.Don’t forget to book a ticket before visiting.Crom wildlife walkThis walk through the nature reserve at Crom,Northern Ireland is filled with wildlife.You could also come across one of the oldest yew trees in Ireland.This easy walk is great for all the family to get some fresh air.Booking a ticket before visiting is a must.Sutton Hoo,SuffolkThis is a great walk for little legs.This beautiful area is home to one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all time.Even though no tours or guides are currently offered,you can still walk around the ancient places.Tickets are required before visiting.1．What do we know about Blickling Estate?A．It is pushchair-friendly.B．It is famous for its wildlife.C．It is an adventurous place for adults.D．It is home to the oldest yew trees.2．Which walk should you choose if you want to see the castle ruins?A．Coughton Court family walk.B．Corfe Common history walk.C．Crom wildlife walk.D．Sutton Hoo walk.3．What do these five walks have in common?A．They have guides.B．They need to be booked ahead of time.C．They are unfit for seniors.D．They include exploring historic buildings.Isadora Duncan is considered by many to be the progenitor of modern dance.To Duncan,classical ballet,with its strict rules of posture and formation,was“ugly and against nature”.She refused to accept traditional ballet steps,preferring to emphasize improvisation(即兴创作),emotion,and the human form.She said,“I spent long days and nights in the studio seeking that dance which might be the expression of the human spirit through the body’s movements.”By making connections between human emotion and the movements of dance,Duncan hoped to make dance a form of high art rather than simple entertainment.She developed free and natural movements inspired by the classical Greek arts,folk dances,social dances and natural forces.She drew on a number of sports moves,including skipping,running,jumping, leaping,and tossing.The athleticism and classical roots of her style are reflected in her innovative costume choice of a Grecian tunic(束腰外衣)and bare feet,which allowed for a physical freedom that could not be achieved in the traditional ballet costumes and pointed shoes that limited dancers.With time,she gained a very wide following and set up several schools in Europe and the United States.Duncan’s fame,however,did not bring her wealth.In the later years of her life,her financial situation worsened, and finally she had to live in apartments rented by friends and supporters.Duncan also received criticism for some of her personal opinions.In spite of the problems,Duncan is remembered today for her artistic achievements:the creation of modern dance and its high place among the arts.While Duncan’s own schools no longer exist,her style of dance continues to be practiced.Her life inspired novels,ballets,and films,and her likeness was included in the sculpture created by Antoine Bourdelle over the entrance of the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées.4．What does the underlined word“progenitor”Paragraph1probably mean?A．Sponsor.B．Originator.C．Instructor.D．Competitor.5．What can we learn about Duncan’s costume choice?A．It allowed dancers to move naturally and freely.B．It included newly designed pointed shoes.C．It was white and extremely simple.D．It was introduced from Greece.6．What is the main purpose of the second paragraph?A．To explore the connection between art and wealth.B．To characterize Duncan as a dishonorable person.C．To prove Duncan was adored by friends and relatives.D．To show Duncan lived a hard life in her declining years.7．What is Duncan mainly famous for?A．Her inspiration for artists.B．The invention of a new-form dance.C．Her special personal views.D．The foundation of many dance schools.Users of Google Gemini,the tech giant’s artificial intelligence model,recently noticed that asking it to createimages of Vikings,or German soldiers from1943produced surprising results:hardly any of the people were white. Other image-generation tools have been criticized because they tend to show white men when asked for images of entrepreneurs or doctors.Google wanted Gemini to avoid this trap;instead,it fell into another one,depicting George Washington as black.Now attention has moved on to the chatbot’s text responses,which turned out to be just as surprising.Gemini declined to write a job ad for a fossil fuel lobby group(游说团体),because fossil fuels are bad and lobby groups prioritize“the interests of corporations over public well-being”.Asked if Hamas is a terrorist organization,it replied that the conflict in Gaza is“complex”;asked if Elon Musk’s tweeting of memes had done more harm than Hitler, it said it was“difficult to say”.You do not have to be a critic to perceive its progressive bias.Inadequate testing may be partly to blame Google lags behind OpenAI,maker of the better-known ChatGPT.As it races to catch up,Google may have taken short cuts.Other chatbots have also had controversial launches Releasing chatbots and letting users uncover their faults,which can be swiftly addressed,lets firms move fester,if they are prepared to endure the potential risks and bad publicity,observes Ethan Mollick,a professor at Wharton Business School.But Gemini has clearly been deliberately adjusted to produce these responses.This raises questions about Google’s culture.Is the firm so financially secure,with vast profits from Internet advertising,that it feels free to try its hand at social engineering?Do some employees think it has not just an opportunity,but a responsibility,to use its reach and power to promote a particular agenda?All eyes are now on Google’s boss.Sundar Pichai.He says Gemini is being fixed. But does Google need fixing too?8．What was the problem of Google Gemini in the first paragraph?A．Having a racial prejudice.B．Responding to wrong texts.C．Criticizing political figures.D．Going against historical facts.9．What is Paragraph2mainly about?A．Gemini’s bias in text responses.B．Gemini’s refusal to make progress.C．Gemini’s failure to give definite answers.D．Gemini’s avoidance of political conflicts.10．What does Ethan Mollick think of Gemini’s early launch?A．Creative.B．Promising.C．Illegal.D．Controversial.11．What can we infer about Google from the last paragraph:A．Its security is doubted.B．It lacks financial support.C．It needs further improvement.D．Its employees are irresponsible.As awareness of climate change grows,so does the desire to do something about it.One way to gain a quantifiable (可量化的)understanding of the impacts of our actions,for good and bad,is through what is known as a carbon footprint.While the concept is gaining traction,it is not always fully understood.According to Mike Berners-Lee,a professor at Lancaster University in the UK and author of The Carbon Footprint of Everything,a carbon footprint is“the sum total of all the greenhouse gas emissions that had to take place in order for a product to be produced or for an activity to take place.”What steps a person can take to reduce their personal footprint depends on the kind of lifestyle they presently live, and the same actions are not equally effective for everyone.Berners-Lee notes that,“for some people,flying may be10 percent of their footprint,for some people it’s zero,and for some it’s such a huge number.that it should be the only thing they should be thinking about.”It isn’t easy to calculate a carbon footprint.The earliest such calculator is thought to have appeared in2004as part of the“Beyond Petroleum”campaign of oil giant BP,which makes observers criticize the pressure to reduce personal carbon footprints as an indication that climate change is not the fault of an oil giant,but hat of individuals.“I would say personal carbon footprint calculators are a useful tool to assess the impact of your immediate actions.”Berners-Lee says.“But what’s much more important than your personal carbon footprint is your climate shadow,which aims to paint a picture of the full sum of one’s choices and the impact they have on the planet.For example,how you vote,where you work.how you invest your money,and how much you talk about climate change.”12．What does the underlined word“traction”in paragraph1probably mean?A．Control.B．Insight.C．Attention.D．Power.13．How does Berners-Lee explain his opinion according to paragraph3?A．By presenting a fact.B．By giving suggestions.C．By clarifying a concept.D．By making a comparison.14．What is the observers’attitude to the“Beyond Petroleum”campaign of oil giant BP?A．Unclear.B．Favorable.C．Tolerant.D．Disapproving.15．What can we infer from the last paragraph?A．Tools are more important than choices.B．Climate shadow covers a broad range of actions.C．Calculating carbon footprint is the most effective.D．Only individuals are responsible for climate change.For decades,doctors have warned patients that too much salt can be bad for the heart.Heart attack has long been considered a grown-up problem.16Eating too much salty food when you're young can lead to healthproblems later.Salt is made up of two elements:sodium and chlorine伟内禾口氯）.Dietary guidelines recommend that adults and kids aged9-13shouldn't consume more than about a teaspoon of sodium daily.17This worries doctors because too much sodium results in the body producing more blood.To pump the extra blood,the heart has to work harder.This causes a rise in blood pressure一-a measurement of how stressed the heart is.High blood pressure often leads to heart disease.A kid with high blood pressure is more likely to become a grown-up with high blood pressure.18British researchers recently found that kids who eat less salt also drink fewer sugary soft drinks. Drinking fewer fizzy（碳酸）drinks makes kids less likely to gain weight,become obese and develop high blood pressure.19A recent study found that a growing number of kids in the US are suffering from kidney stones（肾结石）.This painful condition usually affects people aged over40.Now,kids as young as five are getting it.Cutting down on salt can be hard,but you can retrain yourself to prefer less salty food.The best way to reduce the amount of sodium you eat is to make changes gradually.20Switch to fresh foods instead of canned and bottled versions.And go easy on the condiments（调味品）.You might also want to start reading nutrition labels.You may be surprised to learn that there are1,150mg of sodium in a double cheeseburger,and over2,000mg in many frozen meals.A．Salt isn't the only cause of diseases.B．The average American eats twice this amount.C．Salt can affect more than just your heart and weight.D．Reducing salt might also help stop childhood obesity.E．But new research suggests that salt is starting to affect children.F．Start by adding half as much salt to your dinner as you normally do.G．Cutting down on salt now can lower a person's risk of heart disease.二、完形填空History has not yet21what we will definitively call the post millennial cohort(2000年后出生的人)that now22more than60million people in the U.S.These kids and23with no concept of life24 the Internet have so far been called the App Generation and Generation Z.They’ve been referred to as Homelanders, having grown up under the ghost of terrorism.They’ve also been25the Plurals for their historic diversity,as well as the Founders,at least by MTV.Whatever we26naming them,marketer and academies are turning their attention to this group,which has billions in27and is already shaping the culture.This generation is growing up“totally and utterly connected”says California State University psychologist Larry Rosen.Experts like Rosen have concerns about these kids’Google-inspired expectations that everything be28.They worry about their inability to29even five seconds of boredom.And they worry about the demands that come with30several identities online, from Facebook to Twitter to Snapchat.“There’s so much pressure on young people,who are still31their identities,to present this crystallized,idealized identity online,”says the University of Washington’s Katie Davis.Historian Neil Howe sees32with the Silent Generation,the spoilt risk-avoiding“nice”generation of kids who grew up during the Great Depression and World-War II,although some marked differences are found.Today’s youths are also coming of age among geopolitical trouble and fears about the economy,he says,33schools emphasize an intense far-reaching sensitivity to other kids.He suspects this34will be known for being well behaved and perhaps boring the culture by playing it safe.“There are typical examples that occur repeatedly,”Howe says, "even if they go by different35.”21．A．remarked B．convinced C．revealed D．guaranteed22．A．numbers B．houses C．accommodates D．contains23．A．peers B．fellows C．folks D．adolescents24．A．over B．without C．besides D．beyond25．A．diagnosed B．dismissed C．labeled D．coined26．A．end up B．consider about C．appeal for D．approve of27．A．distribution force B．global view C．purchasing power D．unique outlooks 28．A．vivid B．instructive C．profitable D．instant29．A．feed up with B．put up with C．make up for D．break up with30．A．mixing B．revising C．illustrating D．maintaining 31．A．supervising B．promoting C．representing D．forming32．A．parallels B．contrasts C．comparisons D．reservations33．A．because B．as C．while D．unless34．A．generation B．emphasis C．intensity D．cultivation35．A．routes B．schemes C．names D．definitions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.After coming to China,I experienced authentic Chinese food.In Beijing,the chef in a Sichuan restaurant offered us the36(please)of experiencing wonderful and different food besides friendship.In Xinjiang,their traditional foods are those37(cook)over an open fire.The kinds of food local people consume tell us a lot about themselves;therefore,we can say culture and cuisine go hand in hand,which are both worth38(experience).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.For first-degree burns,first,place burns under cool running water,especially within the first ten minutes.Second, dry the burnt area39(gentle)with a clean cloth.Meanwhile,remove any clothes using scissors if necessary,unless you see the fabric40(stick)to the burnt skin.Then cover the burnt area with a loose clean cloth.Don’t apply oil41the injured areas,as it will keep the heat in the42(wound)and may cause infection.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.Li Daiyu and her cousin Liu Qian went to Canada to visit their cousins in Halifax on the Atlantic coast.They flew to Vancouver and then took the train.One of the first stops was in Edmonton,43center of Canada’s huge oil and gas44(drill)industry.After another day on the train,eventually they were back in the city of Winnipeg. From there,they travelled through the night.It was not until9:30am.45they finally reached the capital of Ontario,Toronto.All in all,their trip from Vancouver to Toronto had taken a duration of four days.四、单词拼写46．Remember,even world champion athletes practise their skills on a(连续的，一致的)basis.(根据汉语提示单词拼写)47．Many people enjoy relaxing music in the evening p to going to bed.(根据首字母单词拼写)48．The clothes(冻住)solid on the washing-line in winter.(根据汉语提示单词拼写)49．One of the(最精彩的部分)of the trip was seeing the Taj Mahal.(根据汉语提示单词拼写) 50．Lights accounts for about7%of the total electricity that is(消耗)in the US.(根据汉语提示单词拼写) 51．The nurse(包裹)the victim’s hand with several layers of clean cloth.(根据汉语提示单词拼写) 52．Knowing basic first-aid t will help you respond quickly to emergencies.(根据首字母单词拼写) 53．As Francis Bacon once said,“Some books are to be tasted,others to be swallowed,and some few to be(咀嚼)and digested.”（根据汉语提示单词拼写）54．The sun’s(光线),to a certain extent,are beneficial to the human body.(根据汉语提示单词拼写) 55．The bell indicating the end of the class rang,i our heated discussion.（根据首字母单词拼写）56．Under the bench,the cleaner found a black plastic bag(装满)with money.(根据汉语提示单词拼写) 57．She(注册)on a translation and interpretation course.(根据汉语提示单词拼写)58．Can we begin by discussing matters(由……引起)out of the last meeting?(根据汉语提示单词拼写) 59．Most designers share the unspoken belief that fashion is a valid form of(视觉的)art.(根据汉语提示单词拼写)60．All these measures must be carried through without(延误).(根据汉语提示单词拼写) 61．Today,the lives of women have changed beyond r compared with those of their grandmothers and great grandmothers.(根据首字母单词拼写)62．The Story of My Life is the most(有影响力的)book in my life,which greatly inspired me.(根据汉语提示单词拼写)63．She is famous now,but her success and r both result from her own great efforts.(根据首字母单词拼写) 64．(原始的)tribes lived by fishing,hunting and gathering.(根据汉语提示单词拼写)65．People ran for the exits,(尖叫)out in terror.(根据汉语提示单词拼写)五、单项选择66．According to a new research from Boston University,young children with a religious background are less able to distinguish between________and reality.A．fantasy B．amusement C．outcome D．prospect67．As a general rule,all forms of activity lead to boredom if they are performed on a________basis.A．regular B．routine C．unique D．preferable68．Studies show that kids living and studying in a harmonious environment are less likely to become.A．abnormal B．aggressiveC．alarmed D．opposed69．Understanding these reasons will control our own anger if we are willing to evaluate ourselves with a________eye.A．considerable B．cruel C．critical D．curious70．All areas of________accidents shall be furnished with enough emergency signs of suitable size.A．potential B．routine C．regular D．abnormal71．The story The Little Prince describes extraordinary________with human beings on the earth.A．plots B．events C．consequences D．encounters72．It is proposed that the________system of education should be improved to make it meet the current requirements.A．pleasing B．demanding C．evaluating D．promising73．The majority of Japanese women________their husband’s surname when they marry.A．adopt B．adapt C．vary D．display74．Young couples will be happy to see their babes________with good health and intelligence when they are born.A．mixed B．dotted C．equipped D．blessed75．Flexibility training helps________your muscles and improve your body’s range of movement.A．extend B．stretch C．expand D．spread76．One of my childhood________was collecting match boxes.A．prospects B．innovations C．occupations D．careers77．Queen Rania of Jordan,a woman________to making the world a better place for women and children,is truly changing the world.A．related B．committed C．addicted D．opposed78．The fact that Herbert didn’t speak a foreign language put him at a________disadvantage.A．dangerous B．consistent C．constant D．distinct79．E-commerce companies are helping small businesses in financial trouble________loans that they otherwise wouldhave struggled to raise.A．attain B．integrate C．obtain D．sustain80．We had our tablets________to find out whether we were getting the real drug or not.A．employed B．analyzed C．promoted D．detected81．We need to get to the________of the problem before we can solve it.A．instance B．sense C．resource D．root82．Being equipped with a global________and the spirit of innovation is crucial to China’s younger generation.A．budget B．vision C．scene D．competence83．Jack’s fellow workers often turn to him for help when trapped in trouble because he is a________of ideas.A．fountain B．representative C．witness D．critic84．To_____________the world for help,the stars launched a campaign to help the refugees.A．end up B．appeal toC．leave behind D．cater for85．With fossil fuels such as coal and oil running out quickly,we have to find more________energy sources.A．alternative B．abnormal C．limited D．apparent参考答案：1．A2．B3．B【导语】这是一篇应用文。
黑龙江省大庆实验中学实验三部2023-2024学年高三上学期阶段考试(二)英语试题
黑龙江省大庆实验中学实验三部2023-2024学年高三上学期阶段考试（二）英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读选择Long Walks in EuropeWaldstätterweg Route, Lucerne, Switzerland•Distance 71 milesThe Waldstätterweg Route is one of the safest when it comes to snowy conditions, and the views and the colours of the trees are breathtaking at the end of October. This seven-stage route spreads to the shore of Lake Lucerne, with the glaring blue water being a constant companion. Old paths and elegant routes through woods link lakeside settlements.Harz Witches Route, Lower Saxony, Germany•Distance 58 milesThe Harz Mountains have long been associated with German folklore (民俗). Harz Witches Route runs along forest tracks through Harz National Park and can be walked throughout October and beyond. The route takes in forests, Germany’s largest wooden church, and a 439-metre rope suspension bridge. It also follows the poet Goethe’s hiking route up the Brocken.GR141, Andalucía, Spain•Distance 68 milesAutumn isn’t just a good time to walk in Andalucía. The weather stays warm long after winter starts to bite further north. It’s cheaper and less crowded, too. In November, conditions are milder here and some plants continue to flower. And two newly created GR routes begin here: both are well marked, reasonably challenging, divided into six stages and walkable in a week.Menalon Route, Peloponnese, Greece•Distance 47 milesThe Menalon Route is an excellent option for autumn. Temperatures are pleasant and autumn colours are wonderful well into November. It’s a quiet time to visit, too. Nights in mountain villages are a highlight. Dimitsana, surrounded by snowy peaks, is a particular jewel. In Stemnitsa, there is a folklore museum showing the village’s jewellery-makingheritage.1．Which route may attract people who are interested in folk and local religious culture?A．Waldstätterweg Route.B．Harz Witches Route.C．GR141.D．Menalon Route.2．What can people do on Menalon Route?A．Admire colorful flowers.B．Enjoy wonderful nights.C．Learn about local festivals.D．Explore the forests.3．What do the listed four routes have in common?A．They cover similar distances.B．They require no charges.C．They suit autumn walks.D．They feature snow scenery.In my early teens, I was once given a film camera as a gift. On receiving it, I jumped on my bike, headed to Wimbledon Common and took photos, just for me: photos of trees and wildlife. I was out all day. On my way home I spotted a tree lit up by street lighting and tried to capture its splendour. Rushing home, I popped the spent film in a special little envelope and sent it off to a photography store, desperate to see how it came out. I took many photos then and loved the fact that when you processed your film you got back colour photos which froze the precious moments, gently encouraging the hobby and the payments for processing.As I grew into adulthood, that simple, deep happiness gradually faded away. One weekend when I was busy answering the work calls, my eyes caught a box in the corner of the room. I suddenly felt a sense of sadness. The stress growing over these years had pushed the camera from beside my pillow to the box in the corner. I thought I needed a change.I took out the camera and dusted it down. It was a great joy that it still worked. I bought new film and took the camera everywhere I went. Now it is always on hand to accompany me on journeys, to allow me time to myself. Even if the day is full and busy, I can seize some moments for myself to take photos, to observe the world around me.The wall of my room now holds all my camera equipment on display, along with photos I’ve taken. To me, the room represents how I’ve found happiness: by reconnecting to the younger part of myself I laid aside, by allowing room in my life for pleasure to exist, and by creating an environment that allows opportunities for delight.4．What did the author think of taking photos as a young boy?A．Inspiring and practical.B．Tiring yet delightful.C．Exciting and worthwhile.D．Difficult yet engaging.5．Why did the author stop taking photos according to paragraph 2?A．He wanted to focus on his work.B．He was struck by sudden sorrow.C．He attempted to behave like an adult.D．He was faced with increasing pressure.6．What did the author get from picking up his hobby?A．More fun in the daily routine.B．New journeys in the wild.C．Better skills of observation.D．Different styles of photography. 7．What is the best title for the text?A．Revisiting Lost Childhood MemoriesB．Appreciating Beauty Behind the LensC．Escaping Teenage Sadness with CameraD．Regaining Pleasure Through PhotographyHave you ever forgotten items when trying to recall a shopping list? Or dialled the wrong phone number when attempting to memorise one? The brain mechanisms (机制) that cause us to draw a blank in such situations have now been identified.Our working memory keeps small pieces of information that are readily accessible for planning, understanding and solving problems. But it will have “swap errors”. For example, if we are shown a red square and a blue circle, and are then asked what colour the circle was, we might say red.To understand why we make such errors, Jeff Johnston at Columbia University and his colleagues recorded the brain activity of two monkeys because a monkey’s working memory is very similar to humans’.The monkeys were shown two differently coloured squares, one above the other, for half a second. After a short delay, a black spot appeared in the same location as one of the squares, and then disappeared. The animals were trained to tell the colour of the square they were supposed to be remembering based on the location of the spot, by staring at the matching colour on a rotatable (可旋转的) wheel. When doing this for about 3 hours over multiple sessions, the monkeys performed the task correctly between 60 and 82 percent of the time, but occasionally made swap errors.The research suggests that the brain responses linked to swap errors emerged before the animals decided which colour to report. They appeared to arise during “selection” when certain items stored in working memory are enhanced at the expense of others, rather than occurring as a result of them forgetting or a failure to correctly encode (编码) items in their working memory.“Everyone assumed there were simpler explanations like failure to encode or forgetting, but this very cool study shows that working memory errors come from a previously unknown source,” says Earl Miller at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.The team is planning further experiments to gain a better understanding of mechanisms behind swap errors. 8．What is the function of working memory?A．To identify the errors in understanding.B．To reduce the occurrence of mind blanking.C．To develop the way of distinguishing colours.D．To store information ready for mental use.9．What were the monkeys tasked with in the research?A．Correcting their errors over multiple sessions.B．Playing a matching game on a rotatable wheel.C．Reporting the colour of the square to memorize.D．Figuring out the exact position of the black spot.10．What does the research suggest about swap errors?A．They are unusual brain responses.B．They show a tendency for forgetfulness.C．They have an effect on working memory.D．They are the outcome of memoryselection.11．What is Earl Miller’s attitude towards the research findings?A．Unclear.B．Appreciative.C．Objective.D．Negative.If you want to disturb the car industry, you’d better have a few billion dollars: Mom-and-pop carmakers are unlikely to beat the biggest car companies. But in agriculture, small farmers can get the best of the major players. By connecting directly with customers, and by responding quickly to changes in the markets as well as in the ecosystems, small farmers can keep one step ahead of the big guys. As the co-founder of the National Young Farmers Coalition (NYFC, 美国青年农会) and a family farmer myself, I have a front-rowseat to the innovations among small farmers that are transforming the industry.For example, the Quick Cut Greens Harvester is a tool developed just a couple of years ago by a young farmer, Jonathan Dysinger, in Tennessee, with a small loan from a local Slow Money group. It enables small-scale farmers to harvest 175 pounds of green vegetables per hour — a huge improvement over harvesting just a few dozen pounds by hand — suddenly making it possible for the little guys to compete with large farms of California. Before the tool came out, small farmers couldn’t touch the price per pound offered by California farms. But now, with the combination of a better price and a generally fresher product, they can stay in business.The sustainable success of small farmers, though, won’t happen without fundamental changes to the industry. One crucial factor is secure access to land. Competition from investors, developers, and established large farmers makes owning one’s own land unattainable for many new farmers. From 2004 to 2013, agricultural land values doubled, and they continue to rise in many regions. Another challenge for more than a million of the most qualified farm workers and managers is a non-existent path to citizenship — the great barrier to building a farm of their own.There are solutions that could light a path toward a more sustainable and fair farm economy, but farmers can’t awkwardly put them together before us. We at the NYFC need broad support as we urge Congress to increase farmland conservation, as we push for immigration reform, and as we seek policies that will ensure the success of a diverse and ambitious next generation of farmer from all backgrounds. With a new farm bill to be debated in Congress, consumers must take a stand with young farmers.12．Why does the author mention car industry at the beginning of the passage?A．To introduce the progress made in car industry.B．To introduce a special feature of agriculture.C．To introduce a trend of development in agriculture.D．To introduce the importance of investing in car industry.13．What does the author want to illustrate with the example in paragraph 2?A．Loans to small local farmers are necessary.B．Technology is vital for agricultural development.C．Competition between small and big farm is fierce.D．Small farmers may gain some advantages over big ones.14．What is the difficulty for those new farmers?A．To gain more financial aid.B．To hire good farm managers.C．To have farms of their own.D．To win old farmers’ support. 15．What should farmers do for a more sustainable and fair farm economy?A．Seek support beyond NYFC．B．Expand farmland conservation.C．Become members of NYFC．D．Invest more to improve technology.My friend James did some first-aid training last week to learn the fundamentals of the CPR. And he asked if I’d ever done the same.“Yes,” I said, “…and no.”Because, yes, I’ve attended several resuscitation (复苏) sessions over the years. 16 In fact, despite being shown all the key information at various points in my career, I don’t think I can remember any of it now.What’s the problem? Every time I’ve had this type of training, it’s been a perfectly good opportunity to learn: an important topic, taught well, in a focused environment, with plenty to see, hear and do. I’ve always taken it seriously, too, and been focused. And I’ve always come away with a wealth of information. 17Here’s what I should have done — and what you can do now — to make sure any training doesn’t go to waste.• 18 You might be surprised to find that you’ve got some foundations of knowledge to build on. Pre-testing sparks your curiosity and puts you in a frame of mind to remember.• Challenge your recall later. 19 If it’s hard to remember, but just about possible with effort, then that’s perfect. You need that little bit of struggle to start embedding (把……嵌入) information in your brain.• Keep coming back. Put a note in your diary to test yourself again in a week, then ten days after that, then a month on…leaving longer gaps between checks. 20 Talking to James has inspired me to book myself onto yet another CPR course. But this time I’m determined to do it right. Remember that it’s the next day when the real training begins.A．Test yourself before you start.B．Wait a day, then see how much you still know.C．Stay curious about what you are eager to know.D．All the basic information has stuck in your mind.E．But no, I don’t exactly feel “trained” to save lives.F．Yet virtually nothing has ever made it to my longterm memory.G．Use the questions you wrote on the day to keep challenging yourself.二、完形填空Andrew Powell was pulling envelopes from the large mailbox outside his contemporary22．A．notice B．board C．mail D．message 23．A．by mistake B．by chance C．on purpose D．on sale 24．A．gifts B．cards C．dolls D．posts 25．A．displayed B．acquired C．designed D．decorated 26．A．came back B．wandered off C．showed up D．broke in 27．A．before B．since C．unless D．when 28．A．follow B．comment C．download D．appreciate 29．A．improvement B．possibility C．truth D．progress 30．A．difficulty B．conflict C．case D．mystery 31．A．care B．humor C．blessing D．support 32．A．artistic B．academic C．sympathetic D．realistic 33．A．suitable B．eager C．responsible D．ambitious 34．A．describing B．imitating C．celebrating D．enjoying 35．A．light B．camera C．tent D．bench三、单项选择36．______, as a matter of fact, has been put forward at the conference is ______ the government should motivate the graduates to set up their own business.A．What; that B．It; what C．What; what D．That; that 37．He suggested that the problems ______ paid special attention to.A．referred to being B．referring to being C．referred to beD．referring to be38．________ the fierce competition in finding a good job in big cities, many fresh graduates are still trying their fortune in big cities like Guangzhou City.A．Regardless of B．Apart from C．Instead of D．Because of 39．I’ll never forget the days ______ I studied hard in my senior high school, ______ changed my whole life.A．when; which B．that; which C．which; when D．when; that 40．It can be hard for you to imagine what difficulty I have had ______ the problems ______ in the meeting held last week.A．to deal with; brought up B．dealing with; bringing upC．dealing with; brought up D．to deal with; bringing up41．______ is known to all is that the old scientist, ______ Chinese people are proud of, is still devoted to advancing the medical development.A．As; whom B．What; whose C．It; whose D．What; whom 42．—Do you think it ______ to argue with them?—The question is not worthy ______.A．worthwhile; discussing B．worthwhile; to be discussedC．worthy; to discuss D．worth; to be discussed43．At that time, people ______that all species had appeared on Earth at the same time, and ______since.A．was believing; didn’t change B．believed; hadn’t changedC．had believed; hadn’t changed D．believed; haven’t changed44．The company ______ as a failure ______ into a major chemical manufacturer in the past decade.A．regarded; evolved B．regarded; has evolvedC．was regarded; evolved D．has been regarded; has evolved 45．Last Monday, I was chatting online ______, before I knew it, our manager came in and stood behind me.A．until B．as C．when D．while四、语法填空适当形式填空)47．(admit) to a university in the USA, international students must have a strong ability in spoken and written English. (所给词的适当形式填空）48．If (take) according to the instructions, the new medicine has almost no side effects. （所给词的适当形式填空）49．The researchers are still working hard to figure out it was that caused the disease. (用适当的词填空)50．We apologize for any (convenient) caused during the repairs. （所给词的适当形式填空）51．By the time Jack returned home from England, his son ( graduate) from college.（用所给单词适当形式填空）52．Take, example, the famous football game on Christmas Day in 1914. (用适当的词填空)53．With so many people (focus) their eyes on him, he felt very nervous.(用所给词的适当形式填空)54．Ken has really got the job because he showed me the official letter (offer) him it. (所给词的适当形式填空)55．The adopted project features (independent) developed key techniques and design. (所给词的适当形式填空)五、书面表达56．假设你是李华，作为一名高中生，你对口语学习有着自己的见解。
黑龙江省大庆实验中学2022-2023学年高二上学期10月月考英语试题
黑龙江省大庆实验中学2022-2023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’s Thanksgiving, which means a lot of family time. Here are some movies that will be fun for the whole family.The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 – Since the book series is so popular, and so is Jennifer Lawrence, you’re likely to have someone in the family who wants to go to the theaters to finish the games. This one tests the limits of PG-13 (适合13岁以上的电影) in its intensity, though, so be careful of that if you’re taking some little ones.Rating: PG-13 for intense sequences (镜头) of violence and action, and for some thematic materialAvailability: In theaters everywhereThe Good Dinosaur– Another great choice for adults and kids alike, Pixar’s latest offering goes back millions of years when dinosaurs weren’t destroyed by a small planet that hit Earth. We follow a little dinosaur named Arlo who must learn to face his fears when he gets separated from his family. It’s a touching story for the whole family, so make sure you bring some tissues (纸巾) for the tears that will eventually come out of your face.Rating: PG for peril (危险), action and thematic clementsAvailability: In theaters everywhereLove the Coopers – Olivia Wilde stars in what is this year’s family Christmas comedy that deals with the trials (考验) and sufferings of not being able to choose your relatives. This one doesn’t have a great Rotten Tomatoes score at 21%, but I’ve heard that it’s pretty charming nonetheless thanks to Wilde.Rating: PG-13 for thematic elements, language and some sexualityAvailability: In theaters cverywhereInside Out – Pixar’s summer release is a funny, beautiful tale of growing up and dealing with the complicated emotions inside your head. After seeing this one a couple of times, it quickly rose up to be my second favorite Pixar movie of all-time (behind The Incredibles). Honestly, it’s better than The Good Dinosaur. If you don’t feel like heading to the theaters, just pick this one up to watch at home.Rating: PG for mild thematic elements and some actionAvailability: Blu-Ray, DVD and VODNote: PG stands for parental guidance, which suggested some material may not be suitable for children.1．The most touching movie is about how to ________.A．finish one’s games B．face one’s fearsC．choose one’s relatives D．handle complicated emotions 2．What do these movies have in common?A．They are all suitable for family entertainment.B．They all have a good Rotten Tomatoes score.C．They are all on show in every theater.D．They all star famous actors and actresses.3．What’s the writer’s favorite degree of the movies?A．Inside Out>The Good Dinosaur>The IncrediblesB．The Good Dinosaur>The Incredibles> Love the CoopersC．The Incredibles>Inside Out>The Good DinosaurD．Love the Coopers>Inside Out>The Good DinosaurI was feeling splendid this morning! When approaching the bakery I saw a man asking for coins. I’ve often seen him and usually don’t react well to his whiney (嘀咕不停的) tone of his voice. This time I decided I’d give him something. After I’d paid for my tea-to-go, I got a 5 Euro bill ready. Leaving the store really slowly so he’d have a good chance to approach me, I nearly ran into him.“Would you maybe have some coins for me?” He asked.I said, “No, sorry, I don’t,” and watched his face fall already at what he thought was a refusal, one of many thousands he probably gets each day.“I only have this for you”, I said and held the bill in front of his eyes. The way his jaw nearly fell and his eyes widened were priceless.“Err… wow!” he said, doing a double-take. “That’s really… Thanks.”“No problem,” I said. “I’m doing well at the moment, and I wanted to share it—have a good day!”And I walked away. Actually, I walked away leisurely (悠闲地), and I did giggle andlaugh out loud for the next 200 meters. Really, you should have seen his face. He totally had not seen that coming! The joy, I think, did not just come from the fact that I love being generous. It also came from breaking up his expectations of what would happen, to allow for that tiny moment of amazement.4．How did the beggar feel when the writer said “No”?A．Worried.B．Surprised.C．Disappointed.D．Grateful. 5．The underlined phrase “doing a double-take” indicates that the beggar ________.A．wasn’t used to being refused B．hesitated before reactionC．accepted my offer immediately D．understood me without difficulty 6．The author’s delight doubled because ________.A．the beggar didn’t expect so much money B．he was attracted by the beggar’s face C．he found the beggar was blind D．the beggar wished him a good day 7．What kind of person is the author?A．He’s always generous to people in need.B．He enjoys making fun of poor people.C．He lacks sympathy for the poor.D．He can find happiness from little things.It’s called the Bank of Happiness, but it has nothing to do with money. Founded a year ago in Estonia’s capital Tallinn, it’s a forum in which more than 2,000 members from Estonia and other countries connect to offer or receive services free of charge.The site carries more than 500 ads in English, German and Estonian from people offering or seeking all kinds of things, including teaching and tips on cooking. The website is also translated into French and Spanish.Founder Airi Kivi says the goal is to make people think and act with their hearts. “After the worldwide outbreak of the pandemic, I thought, ‘Wow, our bank is perfect for the crisis and a lot of people are unemployed and they can use it to harvest what they need.’”So how does it work? It’s simple: You sign up using your real name and post what you are offering or what your need is, as long as it doesn’t involve money or products.Masseuse Terge Reintem says she signed up when she was unemployed because she needed to improve her skills by learning from others. But she stayed on even after finding a new job because she says it feels good to volunteer. “If I discover a new technique, I want my bank customers to first experience it,” Reintem says, adding they are often nicer than the paying ones.Member Veronika Davel says she infringed the rules with her first request when she asked for a product: a computer. But she did it unknowingly. Later, she began offering services of her own on the bank’s website. “The main thing I really could offer was English,” Davel explains. “There was a young girl who needed to have better English for her job and I gave her a hand.”The site has many more offers of help than requests for it. That’s as it should be, Kivi says, adding that the bigger reward comes from giving.8．How can the Bank of Happiness benefit its members?A．They can help each other at no cost.B．They can place ads for their products.C．They can travel to many countries for free.D．They can read much news about happiness.9．What does the underlined word mean in paragraph 6?A．Obeyed.B．Broke.C．Made.D．Bent. 10．Why does Reintem keep serving the bank?A．To improve her skills.B．To win more customers.C．To enjoy the helpfulness.D．To learn new techniques.11．How does the writer introduce the bank?A．By using specific data.B．By giving examples.C．By referring to common knowledge.D．By using comparison and contrast.Space tourism is the term used to describe space travel for recreational or leisure purposes. What was once only a dream, as described in A Space Odyssey by Arthur C．Clarke, is now becoming a reality.Futurologists attempt to make predictions of what life will be like in the future. After the first man landed on the moon, they thought that hotels would be built on the moon by the year 2000. They also considered the possibility that, in the 21st century, families might go for a holiday on the moon. Neither of these predictions have come true yet-but the rapid development of technology may mean these predictions are possible in the years to come.Space Adventures is currently the only company to have succeeded in sending paying passengers into space. It worked with the Federal Space Agency of Russia and Rocket and Space Corporation Energia to provide flights for the world’s first private space explorers. Each paid over $20 million for their 10-day trip to the International Space Station.Following successful explorations into space, other companies are now considering the possibility of enabling tourists to visit space. To make it affordable, suborbital space travel is being considered by some companies, like Virgin Galactic. Passengers would be transported to a height of between 100 and 160 km above earth, experience 3 — 6 minutes of weightlessness and a view of the stars before back to earth. This is expected to cost around $200, 000 per person.Whilst it could be an enriching experience, there are some disadvantages. Many critics say that a huge growth in the spaceflight industry could drastically speed up the process of global warming. The ozone layer would be damaged further and the polar regions would suffer. In addition, space travel is only really affordable for the super-rich, though Virgin Galactic claims to be ‘opening space to the rest of us’.12．What do you know about space tourism?A．It is nothing but a dream.B．It’s only in some fairy tales.C．It’s a sightseeing tour in space.D．It’s a scientific expedition.13．What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?A．The future life on the moon.B．Landing on the moon in 1969.C．Predictions about trips to the moon.D．The history of the moon exploration. 14．Why is suborbital space travel considered possible?A．It’s cheaper.B．It’s safer.C．It’s greener.D．It’s convenient. 15．What is some critics’ major concern about space tourism?A．Its safety.B．Environmental effect.C．Social equality.D．Its expense.二、七选五Phone addiction has a number of negative effects. Here are some ways to remove it.In order not to look at your phone as soon as you wake up in the morning, place your phone in another room or your coat pocket. Then spend at least the first 30 minutes of your day building good habits. 16Studies show that on average we use the phone 50 to 150 times a day. So you should do something meaningful to avoid looking at it. You could do some reading, do a crossword puzzle or even something as simple as a walk in the yard. 17One of the main problems with smart phones is that you worry if you don't check your phone regularly, you may miss out on something important, such as invitations to events or work emails. 18 When someone has something important to tell you, they may give you a call. Therefore, it is necessary to stay away from your phone sometimes.What's going on in the real world, right in front of you, is almost always more important than what is happening online. Put away your phone when you are with someone important.19 For example, having dinner with friends will become awkward when you always check your phone.20 That is because being addicted to the phone before going to bed greatly influences your sleep. This can harm your physical and mental health in the long run. Therefore, make it a rule to stop using your phone an hour before you go to sleep.A．Ask your friends or family for help.B．However, it is almost never the case.C．Anything helping you get rid of your phone is OK.D．Your smart phone has almost every tool that you need.E．A good rest should be more important than your phone at night.F．This could be exercise like a morning run or cooking a good breakfast.G．Many relationships have suffered because of our addiction to the phone.三、完形填空Beer is the founder of United Hatzalah, a volunteer-run organization in Israel, devoted to saving lives. Every year many people die from waiting for an ambulance (救护车) to arriveand stages of life and trained them to respond to emergencies. He then gave each of them adaily lives.United Hatzalah has a call center staffed 26 by volunteers. When someone calls to tell them of an emergency, they answer it in three seconds or less. Then Beer’s technology calculates (计算) which volunteer is closest to the 27 . As soon as that volunteer is notified he or she 28 everything and rushes over.When a volunteer arrives, he or she 29 CPR (心肺复苏) if necessary, and uses the medical equipment in the motorcycle to help the ill or 30 . The goal is 31 : Keep the patient alive until the regular ambulance arrives. According to Beer, an ambulance’s average response time is 12 to 15 minutes, while United Hatzalah volunteers 32 in three minutes.United Hatzalah’s medical care is 33 for patients because it’s run mostly by volunteers, and donations cover the 34 of supplies and staff. It clearly shows the 35 of individuals willing to use their abilities to help others.21．A．lost B．crashed C．hit D．stuck 22．A．joined B．aided C．employed D．gathered 23．A．professions B．structures C．levels D．titles 24．A．properties B．demands C．orders D．supplies 25．A．alone B．back C．off D．down 26．A．entirely B．slightly C．probably D．literally 27．A．stage B．scene C．direction D．mission 28．A．drops B．defeats C．cheats D．seizes 29．A．assigns B．indicates C．performs D．treats 30．A．terrified B．injured C．attacked D．endangered 31．A．remarkable B．achievable C．simple D．unique 32．A．come up B．end up C．show up D．stay up 33．A．worthless B．chargeable C．priceless D．free 34．A．reward B．cost C．salary D．income 35．A．power B．honor C．courage D．energy四、单项选择36．The article is well ________ reading, but it is not ________ of being translated.A．worth; worthy B．worthy; worthC．worth; worthwhile D．worthwhile; worth37．Blamed for the failure to accomplish the task, Tom was ________ bad mood. His friends tried to entertain him, but didn’t ________.A．on; come to life B．in; do the trickC．on; set it in motion D．in; roar with laughter38．He hurried to the booking office, only ________ that all the tickets had been sold out.A．to tell B．to be told C．telling D．told39．It was the training ________ he had at school ________ made him a good jumper.A．what; what B．what; that C．that; that D．that; what 40．Our parents work hard to support us so as to make us a knowledgeable person! ________, we should not ________.A．In addition; pass them down B．To tell the truth; calm them downC．In terms of that; let them down D．At one point; burn them down41．I ________ that I can be an excellent volunteer and make a great ________ to the club.A．suspect; appreciation B．conclude; cooperationC．remark; innovation D．guarantee; contribution42．The foreign guests, __________ were government officials, were warmly welcomed at the airport.A．most of them B．most of that C．most of whom D．most of those 43．Helen had to shout ________ above the sound of the music.A．making herself hear B．to make herself hearC．making herself heard D．to make herself heard44．________ to go the extra mile for peace, the president’s perseverance finally ________.A．Determined; paid off B．Determining; paid backC．To determine; paid for D．Having determined; paid out45．I find it no use ________ about it now. I really regret ________ the exam.A．to argue; to fail B．arguing; to fail C．to argue; failing D．arguing; failing 五、用单词的适当形式完成句子simple basket.(所给词的适当形式填空)47．The (cruel) of the king towards the prisoners filled everyone with horror. (所给词的适当形式填空)48．The newspapers keep us (inform)of what is going on around us at any time. 49．(tell) many times, the naughty boy still made the same mistakes. (所给词的适当形式填空)50．Those complicated documents are not (access) to the public. (所给词的适当形式填空)51．At your request, I have made a few (adjust) to the design. (所给词的适当形式填空)52．Their experience contrast sharply those of other children.(用适当的词填空) 53．I’m writing in (respond) to your advertisement for a temporary position as a writer. (所给词的适当形式填空)54．Tom is constantly making efforts; she deserves (achieve) the the goal of entering the key university. (所给词的适当形式填空)55．Many parents have (limit) knowledge about what a balanced diet is. (所给词的适当形式填空)六、建议信56．假定你是李华，你的朋友Jenny将要参加高考，在来信中说她最近很累。
黑龙江省哈尔滨师范大学附属中学2017-2018学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题
黑龙江省哈尔滨师范大学附属中学2017-2018学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What did Fred have for breakfast today?A.Bread and an egg.B. Bread and an apple.C. A banana and an apple.2.What does the woman think of herself?A.Outgoing.B. Shy.C. Confident.3.When will the woman meet the man?A.At 6:00.B. At 6:45.C. At 7:30.4.What may cause the woman trouble?A.Missing a class.B. B. Having dinner outside.C. C. Getting back home too late.5.What are the speakers talking about?A. A teacher.B. A task.C. A movie.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6-7题。
6.At what time will the woman meet a customer?A. 2 o’clock.B. 3 o’clock.C. 4 o’clock.7.Who will deliver the document?A.Ashley.B. Rebecca.C. Victor.听第7段材料，回答8-9题。
黑龙江省大庆实验中学实验二部2023-2024学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题
黑龙江省大庆实验中学实验二部2023-2024学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解School’s Annual Talent ShowEntry Forms Due: Friday October 9It’s time for our fall talent show to be held at the Middle School Little Theatre on Friday, Nov. 13th. If there are too many acts for one show, an additional performance will be added two days before the show.Students and teachers are supposed to dust off their tutus (芭蕾舞裙), tune up their instruments, or warm up their voices for any act under two minutes. To participate please complete a participation form, volunteer sheet, and permission slip.If you are not interested in performing, we hope you will attend the show! Stay tuned for more information! Guests attending the show may make a small monetary donation to help cover the cost of this event.Students/Teachers participating must include their music with their forms. Music shall be on a CD, clearly labeled with the title, track number, and performer’s name(s). CDs will NOT be returned. If you prefer, you may email your music to Jane Doe at *****************.Your CD must be performance ready. Any necessary editing must be complete. For questions regarding the music, please phone Jane at 123-4567-8910.Please send your forms and music by the deadline to your child’s classroom.1．When will possible additional performances be added?A．October 9th.B．November 13th.C．November 11th.D．October 7th. 2．What is required for a student to participate in the show?A．Contribute a small amount of money.B．Email your music to Jane Doe.C．Just complete the participation form.D．Hand in the forms and music together. 3．Who is this notice addressed to?A．The students.B．The performers.C．The parents.D．The guests.Looking back is a wonderful thing. It allows you to see what has led you here and, hopefully, how society has changed and improved.Take, for instance, my career goal. First, I wanted, in 1999, to be a “farmer”, soon archaeologist, then driving instructor and somewhere along the way, footballer.I had grown up in a football-loving family. I remember the exact moment when I said “I’m sad I can’t be a footballer” while watching the game with Dad as a pre-teen. He asked why not. “Because I’m not a boy.” He immediately responded, “You can, if you want to.” “Yeah, I suppose so,” I sighed, “but no one watches women’s football.”Looking back, I can see exactly why I felt like that. At school, there was an unwritten rule that sports like hockey and netball were “girl” sports and rugby and football were for the boys. I’d never seen a women’s football match on TV. You see, you can’t be what you can’t see, and lack of representation leads, at best, to misunderstanding, and at worst, fear and negative opinions.Today, the Lionesses will take on Scotland in the World Cup, and people across the world will tune in — over 950,000 tickets have been sold so far. But, although women’s football is one of FIFA’s best investments — with a pound for pound return, the majority of female players are earning under a fair wage. Some argue that’s because viewing statistics are lower than those of men’s, but the rise in support shows the demand is there. Hopefully, more investment will push female football forward.Today, I’ll be cheering on the Lionesses, because it’ll mean talented, skillful female footballers being broadcast into millions of homes and maybe, just maybe, a little girl believing that she can also be a Lioness one day.4．Which of the following best describes the author’s career goals?A．Realistic.B．Changeable.C．Consistent.D．Long-sought.5．Why didn’t the author believe she could be a footballer?A．She was not talented enough.B．People lost faith in women’s football.C．Girls were forbidden to play football.D．She had no example to follow.6．What can we know about women’s football from Paragraph 5?A．It’s better paid than men’s.B．It is increasingly popular.C．It has no market demand.D．It is not profitable.7．What does the text mainly want to tell us?A．Society advances with time.B．Women deserve equal rights.C．Each goal is worth pursuing.D．Hard work always pays off.The Assassin’s Creed series has been about building immersive (沉浸) and accurate historical worlds. As their newest game releases Assassin’s Creed Origins, they have also released their Discovery Tours. These tours give players a chance to walk the streets of ancient Egypt, explore Alexandria and the pyramids, and learn about wildlife and geography.and effective than just reading a textbook or watching a documentary about what they are studying.Assassin’s Creed is not the only game series that can be educational either. What is important about the role of historical games is the level of choice. When watching a film, students are passive receivers of the content. However, when playing a game, students have an active role to play in history. A focus on choices and consequences is an important element of teaching and understanding history, so historical games can be a valuable teaching tool even if they aren’t completely historically accurate. They have the power to immerse students in faraway worlds and allow them to think critically about the cause and consequence, think about why historical events unfolded in the way they did, and even think about possible alternative outcomes. All of these are critical for historical thinking processes. No longer do students need to rely only on reading textbooks or on instructors for knowledge.When carrying this out in your class, remember that not all students enjoy playing video games, but they can still be a valuable leaning tool. The instructor also needs to be an active facilitator (促进者) and take note of teachable moments. A video game is not going to teach a class; it requires an awesome instructor to make everything come together. With the power of video games, ancient worlds no longer need to be limited to the pages of a textbook. 8．What does the underlined phrase “this interactive way” in Paragraph 1 refer to?A．Reading a textbook.B．Playing a new game.C．Walking an ancient street.D．Watching a documentary.9．What does Paragraph 2 mainly tell us about Assassin’s Creed?A．Why it gains popularity.B．How it came into being.C．How it benefits teaching.D．Why it is different from the film. 10．Who plays an important role in game-aided teaching?A．The teachers.B．The players.C．The designers.D．The audiences. 11．What’s the key message of this text?A．A vivid description of ancient architecture.B．A detailed explanation of a social problem.C．An online advertisement for a stylish trend.D．An account of a new historylearning method.Sperm whales (抹香鲸) living in the Eastern Mediterranean numbered not more than 200-300 individuals during the past decade. Alarming results from the Pelagos Cetacean Research Institute, conducting systematic observations since 1998, indicate that the population might have been halved to only 100-150 whales. The main threat to this population is the more than 30,000 ships that annually cross their habitat at high speed and the risk of collision with them.International and regional agreements force Greece to take action to protect the sperm whales, including their habitat, the Hellenic Trench. The pilot system SAvEWhales, which was developed by a team of Greek researchers, contributes to this direction.SAvEWhales records the clicking sounds of the sperm whales, processes them and sends the data to a land-based analysis center where computer models are used to detect, precisely locate the animals, and finally forward the localization fixes (定位) to nearby ships, all in real time. Specifically developed software combines localization results with shipping information from Marine Traffic, a leading ship tracking service provider, to assess collision risk. If a ship is on a collision course with a whale, its captain can be warned well in advance, so that the ship slows down and/or changes course in time to prevent the collision.Despite its promise, it may be some time before SAvEWhales, or something like it, can be in permanent use. So far, Emmanuel Skarsoulis, research director of Greece’s Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas, and his teammates have already identified a few barriers. These include analytical challenges, such as the difficulty of differentiating individual whales when a group is traveling together. Besides, SA VEWhales can’t pick up the location of singing whales like the Mediterranean fin whale which is also endangered.Still, passive whale detection is relatively inexpensive and can protect at least one of the endangered whale species in the Hellenic Trench.12．What can be learned from paragraph 1?A．Sperm whales’ habitat almost disappeared in a short time.B．Ship strikes are the leading cause of death for sperm whales.C．Many ships have caused sperm whales to leave their habitatD．The population of sperm whales has increased slightly since 1998.13．What is SAvEWhales used to do?A．Provide ship tracking service for Marine Traffic.B．Assess sperm whales’ behavior and health in real time.C．Send the real-time location of sperm whales to passing ships.D．Give warnings to prevent some ships from crashing into others.14．Which of the following is a limitation of SAvEWhales?A．It may cause a great deal of harm to singing whalesB．It may cost quite a lot of money to be effectively used.C．It can’t be used for whales that communicate through clicks.D．It can’t distinguish between individual whales traveling together.15．Which is the most suitable title for the text?A．A new detection system can save sperm whales.B．Sperm whales are classified as an endangered species.C．SAEWhales has become applicable around the world.D．A computational technique offers the power to locate ships.Slash (斜杠) CareersWhat is your job? Are you a teacher or a businessperson? Or maybe you are a lawyer/writer or a teacher/photographer. 16 The term “slash career” comes from the punctuation mark (标点符号) — a slash that comes between job titles.People with slash careers often have a primary job that provides for most of their needs. The primary job usually comes before the slash. 17 This secondary job can help supplement income.Why would anyone want more than one job? Some people think secondary jobs are enjoyable if they include interests that the primary jobs don’t touch. Some people who encourage slash careers say they actually help with work-life balance, 18 However, in a way, a slash career can also be dangerous for work-life balance. 19 One might give up necessary things like relaxation, exercise or time with one’s family. Peoplewith slash careers need to think carefully about how they use their time. This includes knowing when to stop working.The clear advantage of slash careers is the extra income that secondary jobs provide. It’s always helpful to have a little extra money to spend or to save.20 With a slash career, losing one’s job does not mean losing one’s entire income. Or a secondary job may be so successful that it can turn into one’s primary job.If your interests stretch beyond your ordinary job, a slash career may work for you.A．Slash careers provide extra money.B．Slash careers also make one’s life more stable.C．Taking more than one job can fill up all of one’s time.D．If you have more than one job, you have a slash career.E．as it shows the person is creative and willing to work hard.F．The job after the slash is often based on a person’s interests.G．because they offer opportunities to express their real selves in life.二、完形填空for the homeless, still free of charge.21．A．resigned B．graduated C．hesitated D．failed 22．A．square B．sidewalk C．market D．platform 23．A．taking over B．setting aside C．keeping up D．giving out 24．A．report B．business C．scene D．condition 25．A．fool B．objector C．exception D．fun 26．A．compromise B．explain C．leave D．decline 27．A．encourage B．attract C．comfort D．support 28．A．turning to B．running into C．hearing of D．looking for 29．A．unbelievable B．unreasonable C．uneasy D．unnecessary 30．A．keys B．tools C．tasks D．choices 31．A．consistent B．wonderful C．creative D．familiar 32．A．alternative B．experiment C．opportunity D．attempt 33．A．kindness B．advice C．application D．politeness 34．A．new B．normal C．modern D．unique 35．A．occasionally B．extremely C．casually D．merely三、单项选择36．They said the greatest virtues in a politician were ________, correctness and honesty.A．concept B．deposit C．evolution D．integrity 37．Smoke alarms are used to quickly _____ fire or smoke in a building and give a early warning.A．reflect B．disturb C．detect D．represent 38．When building the Qinghai-Tibet Railway, the government made a lot of efforts to protect the ________ ecosystem, for any slight damage would lead to tragic consequences.A．delicate B．abstract C．innovative D．gradual 39．The seller said the price for the house was ________, but not by much.A．distant B．legal C．negotiable D．primitive 40．We clean and repair the machines before leaving work every day as a matter of ________.A．evidence B．routine C．virtue D．election41．I firmly believe that it is his father rather than his grandparents who ________ for thespoiled child.A．are to blame B．should blame C．is to blame D．is to be blamed 42．The police think the investigation can ________ the fact that the woman is not guilty of the terrible crime.A．clarify B．wander C．overcome D．invest43．I do not want to ________ you from continuing your own path to becoming your authentic self.A．cherish B．digest C．promote D．distract 44．Despite having worked for a long time feeling tired and depressed, doctors have to________ their personal feelings ________.A．use ... up B．turn ... out C．lay ... aside D．switch ... on 45．Unless you are trying to lose weight to please yourself, it’s going to be tough to keep your ________ level high.A．motivation B．ingredient C．qualification D．profile 46．The newly-shown movie is well worth ________. Hence, your first main job today is________ to the cinema! I assume that this experience you’ve been looking forward to________ rewarding.A．being seen; going; being B．seeing; to go; is C．seeing; to go;being D．being seen; to go; is47．You shouldn’t ________ friends ________ by asking them to hire your family members.A．put...in place B．tell...off C．put...on the spot D．tell...apart 48．A week later, they were asked to sleep for only four hours every night for two nights________.A．in a row B．in doubt C．in question D．in vainA．will give B．will be giving C．am giving D．will be given 50．I ______ an apology to you earlier, but failed because you ______ me since we last quarreled.A．intended to make, had avoided meetingB．intended to have made, had avoided to meetC．had intended making, have avoided to meetD．had intended to make, have been avoiding meeting四、语法填空for most of the posts in the job market. (所给词的适当形式填空)52．She considers that it is too early to form a definite (conclude). （所给词的适当形式填空）53．A little stress caused by the exams is useful as it can (sharp) your mind and motivate you to do well. (所给词的适当形式填空)54．She also wrote a book to help people learn what plants are native their area. (用适当的词填空)55．It upset her when others revealed a (prefer) for her sister. (所给词的适当形式填空)56．Fully (occupy) with my daily work, I don’t have enough time with my kids. (所给词的适当形式填空)57．The test will involve (answer) questions about a photograph. (所给词的适当形式填空)58．The remote desert area is (access) only by helicopter. （所给词的适当形式填空）59．The report says poaching and (legal) horn trade has increased in South Africa even with new measures against it. (所给词的适当形式填空)60．While listening, you can nod your head to show you are favor of his views. (用适当的词填空)五、书信写作61．假定你是伦敦某中学的学生，你校成立了一个动物保护协会，你受学校委托写一份招聘启事招募志愿者加入，并将该启事发布在校园网上。
黑龙江省大庆市2017-2018学年七年级英语下学期期末试题 外研版
黑龙江省大庆市2017-2018学年七年级英语下学期期末试题考试时间90分钟。
全卷共分两部分，听力部分20分，笔试部分100分，总分120分。
第一部分听力（共20分）一、听句子，选择符合句意的图画(每小题1分，共5分)1．________ 2.________ 3.________ 4.________ 5.________二、听对话及对话后的问题，选择正确的答案(每小题1分，共5分)( )6．A.In a restaurant. B．At home. C．In a bank.( )7．A.Chicken and cabbage noodles. B．Mutton and potato noodles.C．Tomato and egg noodles.( )8．A.Rice. B．Fish. C．Dumplings.( )9．A.$5. B．$6. C．$7.( )10．A.To the library. B．To the supermarket. C．To the clothes store.三、听对话，回答下面的问题(每小题1分，共5分)听第一段对话，回答第11、12小题。
( )11．Where was Susan born?A．In Jinan. B．In Hangzhou. C．In Beijing.( )12．Was Jack's mother born in Beijing?A．Yes，she was. B．No，she wasn't. C．Not mentioned.听第二段对话，回答第13、14、15小题。
( )13．When was Helen born?A．In 1996. B．In 1997. C．In 1998.( )14．Who was Helen's third friend?A．Lucy. B．Jane. C．Mary.( )15．What was Mary like?A．Unfriendl y. B．Difficult. C．Friendly.四、听短文，选择正确答案(每小题1分，共5分)( )16．Cindy has ________.A．a sister B．a brother C．a sister and a brother( )17．Cindy likes ________.A．rice and vegetablesB．noodles and meatC．noodles and vegetables( )18．Cindy's parents don't like________.A．noodles B．vegetables C．rice( )19．Bob's favourite meat is ________.A．mutton B．fish C．chicken( )20．Bob also likes ________.A．dumplings B．fruit C．soup第二部分笔试（共95分)第一节选择题（共55分)II . Multiple choice (本题共15分，每小题1分）Choose the best an swer according to the meaning of the sentence.( )21 ﹣Why are you so tired these days？﹣Well，I have ________ work to do．A．too much B．too many C．much too D．many too( )22．﹣ do you pay for the CD？﹣Only five dollars．A．How many B．How much C．How long D．How often( )23．The new coat is beautiful．I want to_________A．try them on B．try on it C．try it on D．try it( )24．What would you like？A．other B．else C．others D．another( )25．Online is our way of life．A．shopping；change B．shopping；changingC．shop；changing D．shop；change( )26．﹣ is the nearest hospital from here？﹣Er，it's about ten minutes'walk.A．How long B．How far C．How often D．How much( )27．Tom likes playing ______ football，but his brother likes playing ______ piano．A．the；the B．/；/ C．the；/ D．/；the( )28．You can see me ．I'm always at home．A．at some time B．in any time C．at any time D．on some ti me( )29．-My mother buys me a green bike．-I don't like______．I want to buy a black______．A．it；it B．one；one C．it；one．D one ;it( )30．_______ boxes of food do you have？A．How much B．How many C．How often D How soon( )31. Why not your teacher for help when you can’t finish it by yourself?A. ask, writeB. to ask ,writingC. ask ,writingD. asking ,write( )32. - will the supper be ready? I’m very hungry.- In a minute.A. How soonB. How longC. How muchD. How often( )33. She is very ______ .She is ready ______ others.A. help ,to helpB. helpful, helpC. helpful, to helpD. help, help( )34.There is going to _____ an English test this afternoon.A. haveB. hasC. beD. is( )35. -Here ______ some flowers for you.-Thank you.A. areB. isC. amD. be( )36.﹣The teachers ______ write on a blackboard ______ chalk in the future．﹣That sounds great．A．won't；with B．will；with C．won't；by D．will；by( )37. They can teach ______ English．A．my B．mine C．we D．us( )38.﹣When is Jay's concert？﹣It's three o'clock the afternoon of l8th July．A．at；in B．at；on C．on；in D．in；on( )39.﹣？﹣I'd like to buy a dictionary．A．How are you B．What can I do for youC．What's your name D．How much do you want.( )40. Could you please tell me the way_______ the London Eye？A．on B．to C．of D．OnIII. Cloze test(本题共10分，每小题1分）Choose the best answer to complete the passage.I think the world will be an easy place to live in, we 41 have machines and robots. They will 42 us to do all the 43jobs and we don’t have to do things 44 washing and 45 the bed. I 46 that doctors will be able to 47 us alive 48 a long time. I hope that when I am 70 years old, there 49 something and it will keep me 50 for another 70 years, so I will to be 140 years old.( )41. A. will B. / C. do D. can( )42. A. teach B. help C. tell D. ask( )43. A. good B. easy C. same D. boring( )44. A. like B. as C. for D. to( )45. A. make B. do C. doing D. making( )46. A. know B. hope C. see D. listening( )47. A. le t B. keep C. learn D. ask( )48. A. to B. with C. for D. after( )49.A. will B. will be C. are D. are going( )50. A. angry B. busy C. tired D. aliveIV. Communication(本题共5分，每小题1分）Choose the best answer from A to F in the box according to the sentence given,( )51. Whose watch is this?( )52. Are you going to meet here?( )53. Can you cook?( )54. Will schools be different in the future?( )55. What size does she take?A.Yes, I can.B.Size A.C. I want some apples!D. It’s Tony’s.E. Yes, they will.F. No, we aren’t.V. Reading comprehension (本题共25分，A, B,C每小题1分，D每小题2分)(A)Billy and Sam were twins. They were in the same class. They were both very happy. One day their teacher asked the class to write a composition(作文)"My Mother". Sam wrote one, but Billy was lazy. He just copied his brother's. The next day, the teacher asked Billy why his composition was the same as Sam's. "We have the same mother, don't we?" answered Billy.根据短文内容判断句子正误，正确的填A，错误的填B。
黑龙江省大庆实验中实验二部2023-2024学年高二下学期开学考试英语试题(原卷版+解析版)
大庆实验中学实验二部2022级高(二)下学期开学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。
每段对话后面有一个小题，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. When is Grandpa’s birthdayA. On May 6th.B. On May 7th.C. On May 8th.2. What does the girl advise the man to doA. Look for a job.B. Take classes.C. Stay at home.3. Where will the man go for the holiday probablyA. To London.B. To Toronto.C. To his hometown.4. Where are the speakersA. In an airplane,B. In a boat.C. On the ground.5. What happened to Peter’s bikeA. A tree fell on it.B. Someone stole it.C. It got broken.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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7小题6. Which bus goes to River DriveA. No.16.B. No.14.C. No.6.7. What will the woman ask the bus driverA. Where to change buses.B. The ticket price.C. How to get some change.听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9小题8. What did Jane like to do as a childA Make snowballs. B. Go skating. C. Sweep away the snow.9. What’s the weather like todayA. Snowy and cold.B. Cloudy and windy.C. Snowy and warm.听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12小题10. When will the man returnA. On Wednesday.B. On Saturday.C. On Friday.11. How much will the man pay for his journeyA. $ 850.B. $815.C. $425.12. What do we know about the man’s journeyA. Drinking is not allowed.B. A lunch will be served.C. He can enjoy a video program.听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16小题13. How long has the woman been in hospitalA. For one week.B. For ten days.C. For two weeks.14. When can the woman leave the hospitalA. In two weeks.B. Tomorrow.C. Uncertain.15. What’s the doctor’s suggestion for the womanA. To have medical checks regularly.B. To take the medicine every day.C. To avoid any physical exercise.16. How soon will the woman get well completelyA. In a few days.B. In a long time.C. As soon as she leaves the hospital.听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20小题17. What did Clara do during the Civil WarA. She joined the army.B. She helped the wounded.C. She urged to stop the war.18. What did Clara do after the Civil WarA. She collected money to help the wounded.B. She considered setting up the American Red Cross.C. She led a group to search for missing soldiers.19. When did Clara return from SwitzerlandA. In 1869.B. In 1873.C. In 1881.20. How long did Clara serve as the American Red Cross’s presidentA. Over 20 yearsB. About 12 years.C. Over 4 years.第二部分：阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。
市2017-2018学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题 (含答案)
沧州一中2017-2018学年高二英语期末试题出题人：孙瑞江孟欣杨荣荣审题人：高二英语组第Ⅰ卷第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
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 will the man have for breakfast tomorrow morning?A.BreadB. NoodlesC. A sandwich2.What does the man mean?A.He will go out for lunch alone.B.He is too busy to have lunch.C.He will have lunch in his office.3.When will Frank come back?A.TodayB. TomorrowC. The day after tomorrow4.Where is Betty right now?A.In a meeting roomB. In her officeC. In her house5.What will the speakers do today?A.Catch a planeB. Do some shoppingC. Have a good rest第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有几个小题，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。
听每段对话前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟，听完后，各个小题给出5秒钟的做答时间。
每段对话读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题6.What is the final score?A. 3 to 4B. 3 to 5C. 5 to 47.How does the man feel about the fans here?A.They are better than those in Philadelphia.B.They are more than those in Baltimore.C.They are as polite as those in Philadelphia.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题8.Which subjects does the man advise the woman to take in her first semester?A.English and artB. English and musicC. English and math9.Why didn’t the woman want to go to school near home?A.She thinks the teaching quality is poor.B.She wants to experience different things.C.She has to go home every weekend.听第8段材料，回答第10-12题10.When does the man want to fly to Hong Kong at first?A.On the 10th of this month.B.On the 9th of next month.C.On the 10th of next month.11.Which flight leaves Chengdu at 4:30 pm?A.MU705B. HU705C. HU70312.What tickets does the man book at last?A.One-way, first class ones.B.Round-trip, economy class ones.C.One-way, economy class ones.听第9段材料，回答第13-16题13.What happened to the woman’s house?A.It was destroyed by a typhoon.B.It was destroyed by a fire.C.It was destroyed in an earthquake.14.Where is the woman probably living now?A.In a hotelB. In a shelterC. In her friend’s15.What does the man want to know?A.Whether the woman’s house and furniture were insured.B.How the woman can recover from the disaster.C.Whether the insurance company can solve all the problems.16.When will the man go to see the woman with Mackay?A.At about 2 this afternoon.B.At about 4 this afternoon.C.At about 4 tomorrow afternoon.听第10段材料，回答第17-20题17.How old was John?A.ThreeB. FourC. Five18.Where was Leila when she got burned?A.In the schoolB. In the office.C. In the kitchen19.What did John do when he saw the accident?A.He put out the fire.B.He telephoned his father.C.He ran to the neighbor’s for help.20.Whom will John be like according to the passage?A.His fatherB. His grandfatherC. His brother第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
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黑龙江省实验中学2017-2018学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题第Ⅰ卷（选择题，共90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。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where are the speakers?A. In a museum.B. In a zoo.C. In a movie theater.2. How long has the man been in America?A. For over 12 years.B. For over 11 years.C. For over 10 years.3. How much does the man need to pay?A. £7.5.B. £15.C. £22.5.4. What can be inferred from the conversation?A. Jack probably failed in the exam.B. Jack probably did a good job in the exam.C. Jack has already put the exam behind him.5. When will Mr. Smith see the man tomorrow?A. At 10:30 a.m.B. At 11:00 a.m.C. At 2:10 p.m.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，从题中所给出的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，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6、7题。
6. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Friends.B. Husband and wife.C. Brother and sister.7. How does the man feel about the new theater?A. Excited.B. Bored.C. Worried.听第7段材料，回答8、9题。
8. How does the man usually go to work?A. By car.B. By train.C. By bus.9. What is the problem nowadays according to the man?A. There is no variety in our lives.B. There are too many jobs.C. There are too many television programs.听第8段材料，回答10---12题。
10. What is Li Hua’s telephone number?A. 909 2468.B. 908 2468.C. 909 2467.11. What language would Li Hua like to learn?A. French.B. Italian.C. Spanish.12. What can we learn about Li Hua from the conversation?A. He will come to lessons at 4:00 p.m.B. He will begin his class on August 10.C. He works in Building A.听第9段材料，回答13---16题。
13. What does the girl want to do when she’s older?A. Put out fires.B. Teach math.C. Design buildings.14. What did the girl’s teacher say about her?A. She draws well.B. She needs to take more classes.C. She won’t be able to be an architect.15. What did the girl leave in her desk?A. Her math homework.B. Some house drawings.C. Her dolls.16. Who will go with the boy to work?A. His dog.B. His uncle.C. The girl.听第10段材料，回答17---20题。
17. How did the first man feel when he was invited to the party?A. Excited.B. Worried.C. Confident.18. What advice did his friend give him?A. Don’t drink too much.B. Just follow his example.C. Talk with the professor.19. Why did the first man lose control of himself?A. He had drunk too much.B. He was too pleased with himself.C. He didn’t like t he uncomfortable silence.20. What can we know about the second man?A. He knew a lot about Shakespeare.B. He was as ignorant as the first man.C. He was very humorous.第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，共30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳答案，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AWondering where to watch the fireworks on the fourth Friday of July? Here are some restaurants where you can sit, grab a bite to eat and watch the show.The Roof on Wilshire offers a view of the city, so chances are that you’ll be able to catch a fireworks show while you’re up there. The restaurant will also offer an all-you-can-eat menu for $20 that includes all beef hot dogs and sweet potato chips. The festivities will take place from 2 to 11 pm. Reservations are recommended. 6317 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, (323) 852-6002.Whiskey Red’s is located in Marina Del Rey. Beginning at 5:30 pm, it will include live music from Jack of Hearts. The event is free and open to the public. Guests can make reservations from 5:30 to 10 pm. It costs $59 to reserve a seat on the patio(露台) and $49 for indoor seating. Kids aged 5 to 12 need $25 for a seat outside and $20 for an indoor seat. Kids aged four and below are free. 13813 Fiji Way, Marina Del Rey, (310) 823-4522.High Rooftop lounge(休息室) in Venice at the top of the Hotel Erwin offers views of the Venice coastline. The fireworks show starts at 9 pm. The rooftop lounge offers a full menu of cocktails and a selection of snacks. 1697 Pacific Avenue, Venice Beach, (800) 786-7789.The last one is Carbon Beach Club at the Malibu Inn. Here you can see fireworks from a seat on the restaurant’s oceanfront balcony from 6 to 9:30 pm. Reservations are recommended. 22878 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, (310) 456-6444.21. Which restaurant will provide live music during fireworks?A. Carbon Beach Club.B. Whiskey Red’s.C. Wilshire.D. High Rooftop lounge.22. Where can you get an all-you-can-eat menu with $20?A. Wilshire.B. Whiskey Red’s.C. High Rooftop lounge.D. Carbon Beach Club.23. Which telephone number will you dial if you want to reserve a seat on an oceanfrontbalcony?A. (323) 852-6002.B. (310) 823-4522.C. (800) 786-7789.D. (310) 456-6444.BI stand in the playroom holding an empty suitcase. We are moving from Switzerland to Singapore and can only pack a few toys to keep us going until the rest arrive by ship months later.In go the story cubes — imaginative picture dice（骰子）that inspire stories and drawings. Both kids like working with their hands, so in go pom-poms, pipe cleaners and paper punches（纸打孔机）.Next, a kingdom of small animal statues marches two-by-two into the case. They have been my children’s favorites in the past month.But the rest have hardly been touched — and the shelves are still packed with various toys. So why do we have so many toys?Psychologist Oliver James, author of the parenting book Love Bombing says, “Most children need a transition object, for example, their first teddy bear that they take everywhere. But everythin g else is a socially generated want.”Yet, it seems we are keen to generate our children’s wants — the Toy Retailers Association reports that the British alone spend £3billion each year on toys.Those who advocate fewer toys say children will seem to fight less if they have a wide choice of toys, but, at the same time, they may learn to think of nobody but themselves.Joshua Becker, a father of two who writes about how to simplify both home and lifestyle, says, “People co-operate better and share when resou rces are limited, and the same is true for children.” This minimalism（极简主义）affects the whole Becker family, with the kids given a limited space to store their toys, forcing them to adopt a “one in, one out” policy. He sees his kids “filling their time with creativity” — taking their cycles to the park, inviting friends over to play with dolls, and doing art projects. In addition, he says, they can focus for a longer time, take better care of their possessions and grow more resourceful.Now Swiss cold will be replaced by Singaporean rains. The change forces me to consider minimalism about toys. Maybe the kids don’t need them —in fact, we’re not short of ways to play more with less.24. What’s the main reason that the author only brings several toys?A. Sh e can’t carry too many toys with her.B. She decides to give her children fewer toys.C. Her children don’t like the rest of their toys.D. The new playroom is too small for all the toys.25. What’s Oliver James’ attitude towards children having to o many toys?A. He doesn’t believe it.B. He doesn’t support it.C. He is curious about it.D. He is worried about it.26. According to Joshua Becker, what is one of the advantages of minimalism?A. Valuing time.B. Saving money.C. Children fighting more.D. Children co-operating better.27. What does the underlined word “them” in the last paragraph refer to?A. Changes.B. Ways.C. Policies.D. Toys.CIn summer the extreme heat often makes people sweaty and restless. While people are annoyed by it, experts suggest summer is the best season to discharge (排放) your body’s toxins (毒素) and recover your energy.One popular option is hot-stone massage (按摩). Therapists use smooth and heated stones, usually river rocks, to massage certain parts of the body, or place them on key points of the body. The warmth of the hot stones will improve blood circulation and also help relax muscles, while sweating is also belie ved to be good for discharging the body’s toxins.Another popular option is hot-stone baths. The hot-stone bath will help the body discharge toxins and humidity(湿气) that accumulated during the last winter. Summer is the best season to build a good body. Rather than use water or steam to heat and wash the body, people simply wear a coat or something comfortable, and then lie on heated stone tablets made of hot stones, which are warmed to around 45o C. The body will gradually warm up and blood circulation will also be improved. More sweat will come out quickly. The sweat is smooth and fresh, not smelly like that released after sports activities. Such baths bring a number of health benefits, such as anti-aging, improved blood circulation and stress relief. The slimming effect of dieting can even be promoted.Using hot stones for healing dates back to ancient times, but the modern renewal of hot-stone massage is generally credited to Mary Nelson, a native of Tucson, Arizona, America, whose trademark is “LaStone Therapy”.The therapy is gaining wide popularity with many people, especially those who have jobs in cool air-conditioned rooms. The hot-stone therapy can help cure many diseases, including back pain.28. What do people use to release toxins in our body according to the text?A. Swimming in white water.B. Living in cold winter.C. Lying on the warm beds.D. Discharging lots of sweat.29. What can we know from the text?A. People should take advantage of summer to improve their health.B. There are no toxins and humidity in the body in summer.C. Using water of about 45o C to wash the body is good for the health.D. Sports have greater effects on the health than hot-stone massage.30. What can be learned about the hot-stone therapy?A. It was invented by Mary Nelson, an American.B. It successfully cured many people of cancer.C. It is popular with people because of its excellent effects.D. It can help people avoid sweating too much in hot summer.31. Which of the following could be the best title for the text?A. The Origin and Development of the Hot-stone TherapyB. A Healthy and Comfortable LifestyleC. How to Live Comfortably in SummerD. The Amazing Functions of the Hot-stone TherapyDAt any discussion of a job offer, money can be a deal breaker. Negotiating an attractive deal, however, can be hard for many job candidates because they lack the necessary skills or simply because they’re too concerned that pushing for a high salary can cost them the job.These factors certainly can be hurdles (障碍), but it doesn’t mean that you give up trying to get the best deal you can get. Needless to say, if money isn’t a big factor in your decision, you still need to make sure that the deal you’re accepting is fair compared to what’s offered in the market. Selling yourself short once can impact your future salaries and set you back financially.Here are common mistakes that many jobseekers commit in negotiating money.Negotiate too early. Timing is of essence in any negotiation, and negotiating a salary too early in the process can cost you dearly. Many employers, in fact, rank this as one of the biggest mistakes job candidates make. The best timing to begin a salary discussion is after you and your future employer are nearly sur e that you’ve been selected for the position.Abandon professionalism. It’s common that people, after going through a long recruitment process, can be shocked that the salary offered is significantly below their expectations. If you find yourself in this s ituation, don’t abandon your professional attitude or throw a fit. This likely will get you nowhere except the door.There’re two options to this situation: the first is that the employer is inflexible (不灵活的) about the budget, and in this case, you may just leave and make a graceful exit from the hiring process.The second option is that there’s some negotiation room for the hiring manager with other decision makers in the organization. If this is the case, you may be surprised that a final push with a positive attitude and a well-delivered presentation about your skills and market price can get you closer to your expected salary. Still, if this is not acceptable, you don’t have to take it.32. What is the most difficult for most jobseekers at the discussion of money according to Para. 1?A. Being too difficult to handle the money.B. Not having got certain skills.C. The first necessary step.D. Lacking a good chance to get a job.33. What does the underlined part “throw a fit” in Para. 5 mean?A. Get excited.B. Get angry.C. Become amused.D. Be delighted.34. What should you do if you are offered an unsatisfactory salary?A. Ask for a higher salary.B. Immediately give up the job.C. Just calm down and figure out the situation.D. Try to prove you are the best candidate for the job.35. What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To offer tips on salary negotiation.B. To tell common mistakes in our daily work.C. To help employees get along well with their employers.D. To help people perform well in job interviews.第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)Some people choose to grasp on to the past and play it over and over like a broken record.36 Those with no regrets let go of the past and live joyfully at present. They also live by the following principles.1. Following your unique path leads to greater fulfillment.We all have passions and inner guidance. If you follow your passions and inner guidance, your life will take on deeper meaning and fulfillment. 372. Let your passions guide you, not societal pressures.We all know the feeling of being passionate about something. 38 But too often we allow societal pressures to control our feeling. To check whether your passions are guiding your life, start doing what you want to.3. 39We often think we will be happy once we get that job, or finish that course. The truth is that happiness comes from within. Everything outside of you is temporary. Once it goes, so will your happiness.4. Don’t think twice about expressing love and appreciation.We support others by our words and actions, while receiving others’ support and love back. Expressing heartfelt feelings allows us to have no regrets for whatever tomorrow may bring.40A. It guides what we are doing.B. Understanding happiness is a choice.C. Don’t settle for less than what you want.D. They, in turn, live with regret, anger, and fear.E. What is right for one person may not be right for another.F. Try living according to what your inner knowing guides you to do.G. It may also be exactly what others need to face their current challenges.第三部分：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。