高二期末考试英语
山东省德州市2023-2024学年高二上学期期末考试英语试卷(含答案)
山东省德州市2023-2024学年高二上学期期末考试英语试卷学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解A family cruise (乘船游览) offers a convenient and cost-effective alternative winter vacation. Here are appealing at-sea vacation ideas to consider this winter.Tour Australia with Princess CruisesFor a faraway family vacation, consider exploring Australia aboard the Princess. Leaving on Dec. 17, the Princess will take passengers to the Whitsunday Archipelago and the Great Barrier Reef. And on the ship, little ones can enjoy a wide range of onboard activities, from dance classes to volleyball classes. In the evening, parents and their kids can enjoy kid-friendly movies.Explore Asian Metropolises with Regent Seven SeasRegent Seven Seas’ ships take visitors to world-class destinations across Asia. Departing on Dec. 17, this 12-day cruise offers plenty of outdoor activities. Kids will enjoy the waterfalls of Miyazaki and the legendary street food scene in Hong Kong. As for onboard food, families can choose from a variety of dining options, from fast food to an Italian eatery. Discover Patagonia with SeabournThe amazing journey to Antarctica and Patagonia aboard the Seabourn Quest departs on Nov, 29, and includes a jam-packed agenda. Animal lovers can admire penguins, seals and other fascinating wildlife up close via daily Zodiac boat trips. Back onboard the ship, kids can take baths, watch shows, play board games and curl up with a book at the library. Cruise to the Caribbean with DisneyDisney Cruise Line’s four ships offer plenty of bells and whistles for kids. Besides, there are plenty of family-friendly stateroom category options that cater to budget-conscious families. Depart from Port Canaveral, on a four-night cruise aboard the Disney Dream for a fun adventure through the Bahamas, with stops in Disney’s privately owned island. 1．What can kids do on the Princess?A. Learn dance skills.B. Perform in a drama.C. Read books in a library.D. Join in a sports meeting.2．What makes Seabourn special?A. Offering family-friendly trips.B. Serving varieties of onboard food.C. Providing close wildlife encounters.D. Covering seven continents of the world.3．Which cruise best suits the family who desires to save money?A. Princess.B. Regent Seven Seas.C. Seabourn.D. Disney.Johannes Fritz, an Austrian biologist, needed to come up with a plan again if he was going to prevent his rare and beloved birds from going extinct.To survive the European winter, the northern bald ibis needs to migrate south for the winter over the Alps. But shifting climate patterns have delayed when the birds begin to migrate and they are now reaching the mountains too late to make it over the peaks, locking them in an icy death trap. Determined to save them, he decided to teach the birds a new, safer migration route by guiding them himself in a tiny aircraft. He was confident that he could succeed in this daring, unconventional plan.the last in the wild, causing the birds to disappear entirely from the wild. When Mr. Fritz was born 56 years ago, the northern bald ibis could be found in Europe only in captivity (圈养) .Mr.Fritz has spent his career reintroducing the birds into the wild. Through years of trial and error, he learned to fly like a bird. He modified (改装) a lightweight aircraft so it would fly at speeds slow enough for the birds to keep up. In 2004, he led the first flock from Austria to Italy, and has since led more migrations. But the route he originally taught the ibises does not work successfully. With climate change warming the area where the birds summer, they now start their migration at the end of October instead of the end of September. The trip is expected to take about six weeks, “Still, we’re optimistic that it’ll work,” said Mr. Fritz.His family and colleagues witnessed the risks he was taking. “But the unavoidable risks are necessary,” Mr. Fritz said. “It’s not so much a job, but my life’s purpose.”4．What was Johannes Fritz’s plan?A. To shorten bald ibises’ migration route.B. To lead bald ibises to migrate on a new route.C. To better the climate patterns for bald ibises.D. To find out a safer destination for bald ibises.5．What does the underlined word “devoured” in paragra ph 3 mean?A. Destroyed.B. Abused.C. Released.D. Raised.6．Why was Mr. Fritz’s initial route for the birds ineffective?A. Owing to the long time it consumes.B. For the slow speed of his modified aircraft.C. Because of the toughness along the first route.D. Due to higher temperatures in the summer habitat.7．Which of the following can best describe Mr. Fritz?A. Honest.B. Innovative.C. Straightforward.D. Demanding.As you’re drafting your New Year’s resolutions, you may think that it takes 21 days of repeating an action for that action to become a habit. So, you set out to go to the gym for 21 days, thinking that by day 22 heading to the gym will feel automatic—maybe even fun.However, that 21-day estimate isn’t true. A habit expert Wendy Wood found that this falsehood came from a self-help book in the 1960s and actually described how long it takes to get used to your new appearance after plastic surgery. It’s important to note t hat getting used to something is not the same thing as forming a habit, and perhaps the two concepts got confused along the way, giving rise to the term today.To figure out how long it actually takes to form a habit, Phillippa Lally, and her team did a series of research.They recruited 96 people and asked each person to choose one new habit and report each day on whether or not they did the behavior and how automatic the behavior felt. Some people chose simple habits like “drinking a bottle of water with lunch.” Others chose m ore difficult tasks like “running for 15 minutes before dinner.” At the end of 12 weeks, the researchers analyzed the data to determine how long it took each person to go from starting a new behavior to automatically doing it.The study found that it takes more than 2 months before a new behavior becomes automatic—66 days to be exact. And if you want to set your expectations appropriately, the truth is that it will probably take you anywhere from two months to eight months to build a new behavior into your life. Interestingly, the researchers also found that “m issing one opportunity to perform the behavior did not affect the habit formation process.” That is to say, it doesn’t matter if you mess up every now and then. Building better habits is not an all-or-nothing process.So, for those who wish to form certain habits, persistence is king. To form a good habit, we need to pay more energy and effort.8．What does “21days” actually mean according to Wendy Wood?A. The time one drafts a book.B. The time one develops a new habit.C. The time one gets used to something.D. The time one recovers from a surgery. 9．How did the researchers do the research?A. By doing questionnaires.B. By tracking people’s behaviors.C. By making predictions.D. By analyzing data of previous studies. 10．What can we infer from paragraph 5?A. Habits cannot be noticed easily.B. The amount of time a habit takes varies.C. One should perform a behavior constantly.D. It takes exactly 66 days to form a new habit.11．What is the best title of the passage?A. Habit—good or not?B. Better habit, better life?C. 21days to form a habit?D. Hit or miss with habits?The house had been cleaned and decorated elegantly. The air smelt fresh. Little labels on all we saw around the house displayed important details: date of purchase and the current selling price. We were at a garage sale. There was no talking or bargaining. Buyers could pick up at the listed price.All efforts that release cash that is locked into stuff touch me deeply. If they break conventional ideas, I will like them even more. It is my view that people love to follow suit and end up with emotions they ought to feel, rather than being true to themselves. To say that one does not care for one’s grandmother’s necklace is considered rude, so one would simply keep it in the locker and pass it on to the next generation.No longer so, I am guessing.It’s not always about money, but perhaps about considering one’s choices. My argument always is to use stuff, if you like it so much. Wear those pieces of jewellery; use those pieces of furnitures; take home those piles of old-time bedsheets. But if none of them fit into your current home, allow someone else to take them home. Turn those properties over instead of leaving them unused.Hoarding (囤积) is not a virtue. It is a waste of the money that is locked into the property you are hoarding. I may use it sometime in the future, say some. Give that a time frame. If you are holding something you haven’t used even once in five years, ask yourself if someone else may need it. Don’t sell if you don’t care for money; but do give it away.All else needs to earn their place for their value and usefulness for you. Celebrate the liberation from hoarding and let there be light!12．What do people often do at the garage sale?A. Purchase a garage.B. Label their belongings.C. Talk about decoration.D. Trade their unused stuff.13．Why does the author mention “neeklace” in par agraph 2?A. To call for respect towards the elderly.B. To advocate holding onto the family tradition.C. To show the financial condition of an average family.D. To prove people tend to follow suit against their wills.14．What does the author believe according to paragraph 4?A. It is a good idea to save money.B. A good taste counts in purchase.C. Unused items deserve a new owner.D. The outdated should be thrown away.15．What is the author’s purpose of writing the passage?A. To call on people to get rid of hoarding.B. To show his worry about wasting resources.C. To draw attention to conserving the traditions.D. To inspire people to spend more on meaningful things.二、七选五16．In our ever-evolving world, where both personal and professional areas are loaded with challenges, problem solving skills are increasingly valuable in the workplace. ①Here’s how to enhance your strategy.Clear and brief communication is the key to effective problem-solving, acting as the bridge that connects diverse perspectives toward a common goal. ② It involves choosing the right words, structuring information logically, and being mindful of the audience to ensure that your message is both impressive and comprehensible. Active listening, on the other hand, is the skill of receiving information. It includes not just hearing words but understanding the underlying messages.③ To foster creativity, individuals must engage in activities that stimulate their imagination and encourage new perspectives. Have free-flowing brainstorming sessions that allow for the exploration of diverse ideas without immediate judgment. Additionally, exposing yourself to different fields promotes creative solution.Mistakes are not failures but valuable stepping stones on the path to mastery. ④Analyse what went wrong, identify areas for improvement and use this knowledge to inform your future problem-solving efforts. Creating a culture that opens the eyes of mistakes within a team or organization encourages an environment where individuals feel comfortable admitting errors.The journey to becoming a skilled problem solver is an ongoing process of growth and improvement. ⑤ __ Remain curious and open to acquiring new knowledge and skills that are directly applicable to your problem-solving attempt. That ensures you stay ahead of evolving challenges and acquire the skills needed to navigate an ever-changing landscape.Furthermore, participating in industry events, joining professional associations and connecting with mentors can offer insights that enrich your problem-solving skills.A. Seek continuous learning opportunities.B. Therefore, comprehension is a vital skill to develop.C. Effective conversation begins with the art of expression.D. Problem-solving at its best requires the out-of-the-box thinking.E. And they could help you achieve more in your personal life too.F. Each misstep provides an opportunity for reflection and learning.G. Each individual brings unique information to overcome challenges.三、完形填空（15空）Filkin’s Drift, a band of two in UK, have been highlighting sustainability (可持续性) inworking to spotlight sustainability and the environment in their work.17．A. completed B. planned C. canceled D. delayed18．A. failed B. ended C. slowed D. closed19．A. scheduled B. interrupted C. appreciated D. relocated20．A. picked out B. taken up C. caught up D. set aside21．A. security B. relaxation C. reputation D. environment22．A. researchers B. followers C. musicians D. professors23．A. instruments B. documents C. envelopes D. photographs24．A. compete B. perform C. advertise D. conclude25．A. crucial B. profitable C. practical D. colorful26．A. evaluate B. clear C. outline D. further27．A. constantly B. secretly C. randomly D. differently28．A. inform B. request C. inspire D. permit29．A. possible B. flexible C. typical D. private30．A. limit B. creation C. upgrade D. need31．A. examines B. joins C. employs D. declines四、短文填空32．Flowers, birds, figures and landscapes seem to jump out of the pictures on the walls of craftsman Hao Ruxiang’s workshop. From a ① (distant), these pictures appear to be fine paintings. Yet, up close, they resemble sculptural art, with a three-dimensional feel.It is buhu painting, ② was named a national cultural heritage by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism in 2014. It originated ③ the traditional folk art of the Manchu ethnic people, who would use needle and thread to create patterns as ④ approach to mending boots, hats and clothing for ⑤ (practice) and artistic purposes.Through decades of efforts, Hao and his family have helped buhu painting to evolve, ⑥(combine) the essence of numerous traditional crafts. “We got an inspiration from cloisonne (景秦蓝瓷器) , glued gold threads along the edges of flowers, ⑦ created a better visual effect.” Hao explains, adding that many techniques ⑧ __ (apply) in the art are all coming from practice.To date, Hao ⑨ (explore) many innovative techniques of her own, and managed todeliver beautiful examples of the art. However, her focus has been on broadening this art form to ensure better development, because she believes machinery cannot ⑩ (full) replace manual work.五、书面表达33．假如你是李华，上周日你们班去敬老院(nursing house) 慰问老人，请给校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：1.活动时间；2.活动内容；3.活动感想。
2021-2022年高二下学期期末考试(英语)
第一卷（知识运用85分）第一节：单项填空（共l5小题；每小题l分，满分l5分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
1.China’s rapid growth is not___threat to others.On ___contrary,it will bring more opportunities to the world.A /;theB a;/C the;/D a;the2. ----Have you finished your position already?----No.I ____ it in twenty minutes.A have finishedB finishedC will finishD had finished3.Tired of such a long movie,the little boy_____his favourite music.A turn toB turn offC turn upD turn down4.The trouble you have _____us is great.A helpB to helpC helpingD helps5.His plan was such a good one ____we all agreed to accept.A thatB asC soD and6.It’s the present situation in poor areas_____calls for much higherspending on education and training.A whichB whatC whoD that7.In a word, I don’t think what you said____sense at all.A makeB makesC is makingD has made8.Quiet student ____he may be,he talks a lot about his favourite sport afterclass.A ifB asC sinceD when9.Their wages ____by a full third in the past two years.A had gone downB would go downC have gone downD goes down10.---Could you please tell us some good ways to learn English well?---My suggestionis that reading often and writing regularly_____ be neededA wouldB shouldC couldD need11.It is____to trave by air than by water.A much more excitingB a lot excitingC much excitedD a lot more excited12.______has helped to save the drowning child is worth praising.A WhicheverB WhichC WhoeverD Who13.Most children need encouragement ______failure so that they can cheer up again.A in favour ofB in time ofC in honour ofD in need of14.If better use is_____ your spare time,you will make greater progressin that,A spentB used ofC takenD made of15. ——Artistic people can be very difficult sometimes.——Well, you married one. .A You should knowB I’ve got i tC I can’t agree moreD You name it第二节完形填空(共20小题；每小题l.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(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
高二英语试题及答案
高二英语试题及答案高二英语期末考试题（卷）第一部分英语学问运用（共两节，满分55分）第一节单项填空（共25小题；每小题1分满分25分）（）1.---I wish that my parents to watch my basketball matchtomorrow.----But they are always busy.A. will comeB. would comeC. had comeD. came（）2.---The little girl can speak two foreign languages fluently.- ---Really? She have a gift for language.A must B. need C. should D. can（）3. not to be late for the class, Lily set out for school in a hurry.A. RemindingB. RemindedC. To remindD. Having reminded （）4. He insisted on carrying on the experiment all kinds of trouble.A. in spite ofB. instead ofC. in addition toD. due to（）5. The fact that she graduated from Hong Kong University made _____easy for her to get a job. A. her B. this C. that D. it（）6. is suggested that he his homework.A. It; finishedB. It; finishC. That; finishD. That; finished （）7. It was not until the beginning of the meeting _____ he realized _____ I told him was the only possible way to deal with the problem.A. that; whatB. what; thatC. when; whatD. when; that（）8. The population of China is larger than ______ of the United States.A. thisB. thatC. theseD. those（）9.Y ou may send me an e-mail or just give me a call. will do．A．Neither B．Each C．Any D. Either（）10.Christmas is ___special holiday when ____whole family are supposed to get together.A. the, theB. a, aC. the, aD. a, the（）11. The accident was ____ his careless driving.A.due toB. becauseC. because ofD. Both A and C（）12. After living there for one year, theyhave________there.A. accustomed to workingB. accustomed to workC. been accustomed to workingD. been accustomed to work（）13. He lost his way in the forest, but he managed to get through it______.A. completelyB. eventuallyC. quicklyD. automatically（）14. ----I _____to go for a walk.---But I_____ going shopping.A. would like; feel likeB. feel like; feel likeC. feel like; would like D would like; would like（）15. With my money ______, I went back home.A.ran out ofB. ran outC. running out ofD. running out（）16. Tom kept quiet about the accident ________ lose his job.A. so not as toB. so as not toC. so as to notD. not so as to（）17. Along with the letter was his promise _____he would visit me this coming Christmas.A. whichB. whatC. thatD. whether（）18. He’s got himself into a dangerous situation he is likely to be accused of meeting someone.A. whereB. whichC. whileD. why（）19. The students in the class were _____four groups before they started the game.A divided intoB separated intoC divided fromD separated from （）20. Only then ______the importance of my health.A I had realizedB had I realizedC I realizedD did I realize ( ) 21. --What do you want to do next? Wehave half an hour until the basketball game---____. Whatever you want to do is fine with me.A. It just dependsB. It’s up to youC. All rightD. Glad to hear that( ) 22.He is going to hospital ______a medical examination next week．A．to give B．to have givenC．to be given D．to have been given ( ) 23.If you _____the chat room ten minutes ago, you ______what we were talking about.A. have joined ; will knowB. had joined ; would have knownC. should join ; would knowD. would join ; have known ( ) 24.You should be more careful, _____you might meet with some accident.A. meanwhileB. howeverC. althoughD. otherwise ( ) 25.The organizat ion’s _____are to providefood for homeless people and help them find somewhere to live.A. aimsB. rulesC. suggestionsD. profits其次节完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）Switzerland(瑞士) is famous for its watches. However, this country d idn’t 26 the watch. It was the British 27 did it. Here is a story of 28 the watch was 29 to Switzerland.Many years ago, an Englishman was 30 to Italy. 31 his way he stopped in a small town in south Switzerland. This Englishman travelled in a carriage inside 32 there was a carriage watch. This was the 33 kind of watch. A native shop assistant 34 to see the watch. He 35 what it was and asked the Englishman 36 it. “It is a carriage watch. ”said the man. “ This machine 37 the time but now it isn’t working.”At once the shop assistant 38 to try to repair it. So the traveller39 him the watch. The assistant was a very wise man. So it was not 40 that he managed(设法) to repair it. He 41 remembered how it was made. As soon as the traveller had 42 on his journey(旅行), he made a watch of 43 the same type.44 the watch-making was 45 in Switzerland. Today Swiss watches are sold in stores all over the world.（）26.A.make B. invent C. produce D. develop （）27.A.which B. who C. where D. they（）28.A.why B. that C. how D. when（）29.A.carried B. sold C. sailed D. brought （）30.A.travelling B. riding C. walking D. running （）31.A.On B. In C. At D. From（）32.A.which B. that C. it D. whom （）33.A.proper B. smallest C. earliest D. biggest （）34.A.wanted B. seemed C. happened D.discovered （）35.A.wondered B. thought C. understood D.discovered （）36.A.on B. about C. of D. with（）37.A.gives B. tells C. strikes D. counts （）38.A.failedB. helpedC. insistedD.offered （）39.A.served B.sharedC.showedD.handed （）40.A.surprise B.surprised C.surprisingD.surprises （）41.A.however B.besides C.but D.even（）42.A.gone B.done e D.spent（）43.A.correctly B.specially C.exactly D.naturally （）44.A.Thus B.So C.Otherwise D.However （）45.A.opened B.startedC.doneD.returned 其次部分：阅读理解（每小题2分，共40分）AHere are a few tips we’ve put together to help you learn English well. Speak，speak，speak!Practise speaking as often as yon can--even speaking to yourself is good practice.Try recording yourself whenever you can. Compare your pronunciation with the master version，see how you can do better and have another go.If yon do this severaltimes，you will find that each version is better than the last. Why not learn with someone else?It helps if you can learn with someone else. If yon can persuade a friend or family member to study with yon，it will make you keep working.Agree times to meet and set goals for the week，and test each other regularly.Don’t get stuck by a word you don’t knowPtactise improvising(即兴的)ways of getting your meaning across when speaking spontaneously(本能地)，even if yon don't know the exact words or phrases.Think of things yon might want to say whenever yon have spare time.A basic example is the rise of tenses.If you don't know the past tense but want to talk about yesterday，use the verb in the present tense and use the word for“yesterday”.Use facial expression，hand movements，anything to get your meaning across.Language learning is also about intuition(直觉)Guesswork is an important strategy in learning a new language.When listening to recorded material，yon aren’t expected to understand everything first time round.If you play the same piece several times，you will most probably understand something new each time.Learn to make maximum use of all the clues yon can pick up.For example，what do the speakers sound like? Happy? Angry? Calm? etc.Build up your vocabularyA wide vocabulary is the key to successful language learning but don't try to le arn too mach at once.It’s best to study frequently，for short periods of time.Take a maximum ofsix or seven items of vocabulary and learn them.Put them into sentences to fix them in your mind，then come back to them later.Much of the vocabulary in the course is presented by topic.And above all，have fun!（）46.Why should one have himself recorded when practising speaking?A. To encourage others to startB. To record his own progress.C. To improve his speaking.D. To compare himself with others. （）47.Which of the following is the most important in learning Eng lish?A.Speaking.B.Pleasure.C.Intuition.D.V ocabulary. （）48.It is implied in the passage that is helpful when you are learning English.A.body languageB.a good memoryC.a good friendD.a proper dictionary（）49.Which of the following proverbs(谚语) seems not to be always true inlearning a language?A.Practice makes perfect.B.A good beginning is half done.C.Rome is not built in a day.D.Don’t run before you can walk.BBy far the most common difficulty in study is simple failure to get down to regular concentrated work. This difficulty is much greater for those who do not work to a plan and have no regular routine of study. Many students muddle along ,doing a bit of this subject or that ,as the mood takes them, or letting their set work pile up until the last possible moment.Few students work to a set timetable .They say that if they did work out a timetable for themselves they would not keep to it ,or would have to change it frequently ,since they can never predict (foresee) from one day to the next what their activities will be .No doubt some students take much more kindly to a regular routine than others .There are many who shy away from aself-controlled weekly timetable ,and dislike being tied down to a fixed programme of work .Many able students state that they work in cycles .When they become interested in a topic they workon it attentively for three or four days at a time .On other days they avoid work completely .It has to be admitted that we do not fully understand the motivation（动机）to work .Most people over 25 years of age have become used to a work routine ,and the majority of really productive workers set aside regular hours for the more important areas of their work .The “tough-mind ed” school of workers doesn’t fully accept the idea that good work can only be done naturally ,under the influence of inspiration（灵感）.Those who believe that they need only work and study as the fit takes them have a mistaken belief either in their own talent or in the value of “freedom” .Freedom from control and discipline（纪律）leads to unhappiness rather than to“sel f-expression” or “personality development” . Our society insists on regular habits ,timekeeping and punctuality （及时），and whether we like it or not ,if we mean to make our way in society ,we have to meet its demands.（）50.The most widespread problem in applying oneself to studyis .A.changing from one subject to anotherB.the failure to keep to a set timetable of workC.the unwillingness to follow a systematic planD.working on a subject only when one feels like it（）51.Which of the following is true?A.Many students are not interested in using aself-controlled timetable.B.Many students don’t like being told to study to a fixed tim etable.C.Most people over 25 years of age don’t work to a set timetable.D.Tough-minded people agree that good work is done naturally.（）52.The underlined part “as the fit takes them” in paragraph 4 means .A. when they have the energyB. when they are in the moodC. when they feel fitD. when they find conditions suitable （）53.A suitable title for the passage might be .A. Attitudes to StudyB.A Study PlanC. The difficulties of StudyingD. Study and Self-disciplineCWhat makes one person more intelligent than another? What makes one person a genius, like the brilliant Albert Einstein, and another person a fool? Are people born intelligent or stupid, or is intelligence the result of where and how you live? These are very old questions and the answers to them are still not clear.We know, however, that just being born with a good mind is not enough. In some ways, the mind is like a leg or an arm muscle.It needs exercise. Mental (done with the mind) exercise is particularly important for young children. Many child psychologists (心理学家) think that parents should play with their children more often and give them problems to think about. The children are then more likely to grow up bright and intelligent. If, on the other hand, children are left alone a great deal with nothing to do, they are more likely to become dull and unintelligent.Parents should also be careful with what they say to young children. According to some psychologists, if parents are always telling a child that he or she is a fool or an idiot, then the child is more likely to keep doing silly and foolish things. So it is probably better for parents to say very positive (helpful) things to their children, such as “That wasa very clever thing you did.” or “You are su ch a smart child.”（）54. The words “intelligent” and “brilliant” in the first paragraph probably mean _______ while “dull” in the second paragraph means ________.A. bright and splendid; slow in thinking and understandingB. pretty and handsome; ordinary-lookingC. great and important; commonD. hopeful and helpful; careless（）55. A person ________ is more likely to become a genius.A. whose parents are cleverB. often thinking about difficult problemsC. often helped by his parents and teachersD. born with a good brain and putting it into active use（）56. It is better for parents ________.A. to praise and encourage their children more oftenB. to be hard on their childrenC. to leave their children alone with nothing to doD. to give their children as much help as possible（）57. Which of the following is NOT true according to the article?A. Parents play an important part in their children’s growth.B. The less you use your mind the duller you may become.C. Intelligence is obviously the result of where and how you live.D. What makes a person bright or stupid is still under discussion.DNo one could have failed to be moved had he watched the live televised volleyball game between the Chinese and Cuban women’s teams. As we sat before the television set, with our eyes fixed on the screen, we experienced every kind of feeling. When the two teams played neck and neck, we were on pins and needles, anxious as to what would come next, and when our team fell behind our hearts were in our mouths. Watching the game between those two teams is not only a matter of great joy. For more than that it provides food for thought. Just see how the Chinese wo men won the game ──by their co──operation (合作), by their excellent skill, their effort and strong will. AChi nese saying goes, “When two competent opponents (竞赛的双方) meet, the strong ──minded one will win. “This is the spirit of the Chinese Wo men’s Volleyball Team. If every Chinese showed some of the spirit, never losing heart in times of difficulty and remaining clear ──minded in times of advantage (优势), then our nation would stand in the vanguard (前列) of the world family of nations, just as the Chinese Women’s Volleyball Team has done, is doing and will do.（）58. While watching the game, we _____.A. had feelings of different kindB. enjoyed a friendly and wonderful gameC. clapped and cheered only for the Chinese Women’s VolleyballTeamD. were eager to know what would happen later on（）59. The wonderful game _____.A. brought us great joyB. provided us with food for our thoughtsC. gave us not only great joy but also food for thoughtsD. give us a valuable amusement（）60. The author believed that _____.A. the Chinese Women’s Volleyball Team was the strongestB. China was sure to become stronger and stronger if only we havethat spirit of the Chinese Wom en’s Volleyball TeamC. The Chinese must remain clear-minded in time of advantageD. The Chinese Women’s Volleyball Team never lost heart in timesof difficulty（）61. The best title of the passage might be _____.A. Watching a Close Volleyball GameB. The Spirit of the Chinese Women’s Volleyball TeamC. Learn from the Members of the Volleyball TeamD. The Strong ──Minded Are the WinnersEIf you wish to become a better reader, here are four important points to remember about rate, or speed, of reading:1. Knowing why you are reading—what you are reading to find out—will often help you to know whether to read rapidly or slowly.2. Some things should be read slowly throughout. Examples are directions for making or doing something, arithmetic problems, science and history books, which are full of important information. You must read such things slowly to remember each important step and understand each important idea.3. Some things should be read rapidly throughout. Examples are simple stories meant for enjoyment, news, and letters from friends, items, or bits of news from local, or hometown, paper, telling what is happening to friends and neighbors.4. In some of your readings, you must change your speed from fast to slow to fast, as you go along. You need to read certain pages rapidly and then slow down and do more careful readingswhen you come to important ideas which must be remembered.（）62. According to the passage, your reading speed depends on ________.A. whether the reading material is easy or difficultB. what you are readingC. what your purpose in reading something isD. both B and C（）63. If one wants to be relaxed by reading, one should take up ________.A. a story bookB. a book on science and technologyC. news, letters from friendsD. some material full of information （）64. Which of the following readings should you read slowly and carefully?A. Fairy tales.B. Aesop’s Fables.C. Directions for use of a machineD. An evening paper.（）65. Which of the following can best express the mainidea of the passage?A. How to decide your reading speed.B. How to raise your reading speed.C. How to improve your reading skills.D. How to choose your reading materials.第三部分（共三节，满分55分）第一节：单词拼写（每小题1分，共10分）66.Rich people wanted to decorate their______(极好的) palaces and greathouses.67.He had a ______（偏爱）for Western paintings.68.We didn’t know how they ______（运送）these stones over 200moleswithout modern machines.69.Please fill in the ______（空格）with your own information.70.He became ______ （成瘾的）to cigarettes last year.71.She felt ______（腼腆的）of her body shape, so she decided to go on a diet.72.He gave a ______（一瞥）at his watch and then left..73.Y ou should cover the burned area with a dry, clean______（绷带）.74.Most people are very ______（积极的）about the economic situation.75.It seemed that the driver is to ______(谴责) for the accident.其次节：短文改错（共10小题，每题1.5分，满分15分）此题要求改正所给短文中的错误。
高二英语参考答案
2022-2023学年第二学期期末考试高二英语参考答案及评分标准第一部分听力（共20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分30 分）1. C2. C3. B4. A5. B6. A7. A8. C9. C 10. A11. C 12. B 13. A 14. C 15. A 16. C 17. B 18. A 19. B 20. B第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）21. B 22. C 23. A 24. A 25. B 26. A 27. D 28. C 29. B 30. D31. A 32. B 33. D 34. D 35. C第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）36. E 37. A 38. F 39. G 40. C第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）41. C 42. B 43. C 44. B 45. A 46. C 47. A 48. D 49. B 50. D51. C 52. D 53. A 54. B 55. A第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）56. who/that 57. but 58. widely 59. is wrapped 60. working第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节（满分15分）How to live greenGood morning, everyone!As is known to us all, living green is very important for everyone. It can ensure our health and sustainable development. For us students, we should create a green school in order to contribute to a comfortable studying environment.Firstly, we should arrange a series of lectures related to environmental protection, thus arousing students’ awareness of establishing a green school and living a low carbon life. Secondly, we are willing to attach great importance to saving water, paper and electricity and planting trees and put them into practice. Thirdly, we must have good habits to keep every corner tidy in our school.Therefore, everyone, let’s take action immediately.Thanks for listening.第二节（满分25 分）One possible version:There was nobody around but the elderly lady.She h urr ied to him and bent down to check his injury. “God!” she gasped. “Don’t move. I’ll help you, son.” Looking at her kind face, Jack gradually lost consciousness. Having called an ambulance, the lady tended to his wounds carefully. Not until Jack came to and found himself and his belongings in an emergency room did he learn that the lady had contacted his family and quietly left. Overwhelmed by her virtue, Jack was desperate to find her. Fortunately, the rescue scene was wholly recorded by his camera. He posted the video online, requesting clues so that he could say thanks and sorry to her.To Jack’s joy, a net friend sent a message saying where the lady lived. With gifts, Jack headed forthe lady’s home. Answering the door, the lady was surprised but immediately got aware of what wa s going on. She gave Jack a hug, saying smilingly, “So glad to see you well, son.” “Sorry, I came for apologies. I behaved so rudely… and thanks for your help. Otherwise…” Jack choked, ashamed and grateful. “Treat others as you’d like to be treated. Everyt hing will change for the better. I have faith in you,” she comforted the young man affectionately. The incident dramatically transformed Jack, who became helpful, friendly and popular.评分标准：一、评分原则1. 分值及档次：本题总分为25 分，按五个档次进行评分。
高二英语期末试卷(含答案)
高二英语期末试卷（含答案）第一部分：听力 ( 共20小题，满分30分 )第一节听下面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，并标在答题卷的相应位置。
听每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What will the man be doing at 8:00 ?A. Talking on the phone.B. Having dinner.C. Doing his homework.2. Why does the woman can’t use a credit card?A. Because she hasn’t got a card with her.B. Because there is no money in her card.C. Because th book price is too low to use a card.3. What does the man mean?A. There is something wrong with his car.B. Matt will use the car this week..C. The woman can use the car tomorrow.4. Which color does the man advise the woman to choose?A. Blue .B. White.C. Pink.5. Why does the woman come to the man’s office?A. She wants to invite him to lunch.B. She wants to talk to him about her paper.C. She wants to talk to him about his work..第二节听下面5段对话或独白。
高二年级期末考试英语试卷(有答案)
第一学期高二年级期末考试英语试卷（考试时间100分钟, 满分100分）第一部分听力理解（共两节15分）第一节（共10小题；每小题1分, 共10分）听下面6段对话, 从每题A、B、C三个选项中, 选出能回答问题的最佳选项。
每段对话读两遍。
听第1段材料, 回答第1题。
1. Where is the man’s sister now?A. At home.B. In hospital.C. At school.听第2段材料, 回答第2题。
2. What is the man going to do?A. Move over one seat.B. Meet the woman and her friend.C. Sit between the woman and her friend.听第3段材料, 回答第3题。
3. What are the speakers doing?A. Cleaning the kitchen.B. Painting the dining room.C. Discussing a house plan.听第4段材料, 回答第4至5题。
4. Where does this conversation take place?A. At a museum.B. In a record store.C. At a booking office.5. On which day will the Chinese Music Concert be held?A. The 28th.B. The 15th.C. The 30th.听第5段材料, 回答第6至7题。
6. Who is the woman talking to?A. A teacher.B. A student.C. A secretary.7. What does the woman think good students should be like?A. They should ask questions.B. They should be quiet in class.C. They should not be afraid of making mistakes.听第6段材料, 回答第8至10题。
高二上学期期末考试英语试卷及答案word版
高二上学期期末考试英语试卷及答案word版英语第1卷第一部分英语知识运用（共三节，满分50分）第一节语音知识(共5小题,每小题1分，满分5分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，找出其划线部分与所给单词的划线部分读音相同的选项,在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
例：haveA。
gave B. save C. hat D。
made答案是C.1。
stop A。
lose B. woman C. shock D。
rose 2. breathe A. thick B。
southern C. mathematics D。
method 3。
ground A。
house B. country C. group D。
cough 4。
center A。
ocean B. decide C。
cause D. socialist 5. animal A. ache B。
anything C. advance D. anxious 第二节语法和词汇知识（共15小题，每小题1分,满分15分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
6.I lost my ______ and fell off the bike.A。
weight B。
balance C。
way D。
legs7。
______time and labor，cartoonists generally draw the hands of their characters only three fingers and a thumb．A．To save B．Saved C．Saving D．Having saved8.It was ______ great shock to the world that two airplanes crashed into ______ World Trade Center in New York on September 11th.A。
高二上学期期末考试(英语)试卷含答案
高二上学期期末考试（英语）（考试总分：150 分）一、听力（本题共计1小题，总分30分）1.（30分）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 would the woman like to help the man do?A. Rent an apartmentB. Look after the houseC. Find a roommate2. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A filmB. A travelC. A show3. How does the woman sound?A. AngryB. SurprisedC. Pleased4. Why does the man refuse to go skating?A. He can’t skate.B. He has a family get-together.C. He has to clean their house.5. Where are the speakers probably?A. At an airportB. In a schoolC. At a dance party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，个小题将给出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6、7题。
6. What is the man doing?A. Renting a carB. Booking a tripC. Parking a car7. How much should the man pay for a day?A. $80B. $70C. $50听第7段材料，回答第8、9、10题。
高二英语期末考试题及答案
高二英语期末考试题及答案一、听力部分（共20分）A. 对话理解（每题1分，共5分）1. What is the man going to do this weekend?a) Go to the libraryb) Visit his grandparentsc) Attend a concert2. Why does the woman refuse the man's invitation?a) She has to study for an examb) She is not interested in the eventc) She has already made plans3. What is the relationship between the two speakers?a) Teacher and studentb) Friendsc) Colleagues4. What does the man suggest the woman do?a) Take a breakb) Go to the doctorc) Drink more water5. What is the weather like today?a) Sunnyb) Rainyc) WindyB. 短文理解（每题2分，共15分）Passage 1:6. What is the main topic of the passage?a) The history of a famous scientistb) The development of modern technologyc) The impact of climate change7. When did the event mentioned in the passage occur?a) In the 1980sb) In the 1990sc) In the 2000sPassage 2:8. What is the purpose of the passage?a) To inform about a new policyb) To persuade people to take actionc) To describe a personal experience9. What is the author's opinion on the issue discussed?a) Positiveb) Negativec) Neutral二、语法和词汇部分（共30分）A. 选择题（每题1分，共15分）10. The book is ______ interesting that everyone wants to read it.a) sob) veryc) tood) quite11. She ______ the letter as soon as she got home.a) wrote downb) wrote upc) wrote offd) wrote out12. - How about going out for a walk?- _______. It's too cold outside.a) I'd love tob) I'm afraid notc) I don't think sod) I'm not sureB. 填空题（每题2分，共15分）13. The _______ (发现) of the new planet was announced by the scientists.14. He is _______ (幸运的) to have such a good job.15. The _______ (会议) will be held in the conference room.三、阅读理解部分（共30分）A. 阅读理解选择题（每题2分，共20分）Passage 1:16. What is the main idea of the passage?17. According to the passage, what is the author's opinion about the topic?18. What does the author suggest we should do?Passage 2:19. What is the purpose of the passage?20. What is the relationship between the two speakers in the passage?21. What can we infer from the passage?B. 阅读理解简答题（每题5分，共10分）Passage 3:22. What is the main reason for the author to write the passage?23. What are the three key points mentioned in the passage?四、写作部分（共20分）A. 短文改错（5分）Your task is to correct the errors in the following passage.B. 书面表达（15分）Write an essay of 120-150 words on the topic "The Importance of Learning English".答案一、听力部分1. b) Visit his grandparents2. a) She has to study for an exam3. c) Colleagues4. b) Go to the doctor5. a) Sunny6. b) The development of modern technology7. c) In the 2000s8. b) To persuade people to take action9. a) Positive二、语法和词汇部分10. a) so11. d) wrote out12. b) I'm afraid not13. discovery14. fortunate15. meeting三、阅读理解部分16. The passage discusses the impact of technology on society.17. The author believes that technology has both positive and negative effects.18. The author suggests that we should use technology responsibly.19. The passage aims to raise awareness about environmental issues.20. The two speakers are friends.21. We can infer that the speaker is concerned about thefuture of the environment.四、写作部分答案略，考生需根据题目要求自行完成。
高二上学期期末考试英语试题(有答案)
高二上学期期末考试英语试题第一部分听力(共两节, 满分30 分)做题时, 先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5 小题;每小题1. 5 分，满分7. 5 分)听下面5 段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A. B. C 三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.Where does this conversation most probably take place?A.At a hairdresser’s.B. At a tailor’s.C. At a phot ographer’s.2.What docs the woman ask John to do?A.Get something to c at.B.Have a discussion with Peter.C.Leave the room for a moment.3.Why did Tom visit Tracy?A.To s ay s orry t o h er.B. T o b orrow s ome m ilk.C. To help cook the meal.4.How does the woman feel when hearing the man’s words?B. S ensitive.C. Surprised.A.Angry.5.What does Anne suggest?A.The shopping should be done first.B.They s hould g o t o t he c oncert f irst.C. They should do shopping after the concert.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。
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考生注意：1.本试卷共150分，考试时间120分钟。
2.请将各题答案填在答题卡上。
3.本试卷主要考试内容：高考全部内容。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A 、B 、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。
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。
例：How much is the shirt?A.£19.15.B.£9.18.C.£9.15. 答案是C 。
1.What is the man?A.A taxi driver.B.A policeman.C.A restaurant waiter. 2.When will the man fly back?A.Next week.B.On Sunday.C.Before this weekend. 3.How does the woman feel?A.Satisfied.B.Discouraged.C.Delighted. 4.How many bank robbers were there altogether? A.One. B.Two. C.Four. 5.What would the man probably do?A.Borrow 300 dollars.B.Buy a new computer.C.Repair the computer. 第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A 、B 、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6.What does the man want to do?A.Have his shoes repaired.B.Buy a pair of new shoes.C.Do shopping in a supermarket. 7.How will the man go to the place? A.By bus. B.On foot. C.By car. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.What's the relationship between the speakers?A.Secretary and boss.B.Teacher and student.C.Doctor and patient. 9.Why was the woman late?A.Her aunt asked her to get up late.B.She missed the bus.C.She got a telephone call. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.What is the woman going to be in Milan? A.A doctor. B.A nurse. C.A teacher. 11.What worries the woman so much? A.The people in Milan are not friendly enough. B.The work in Milan is hard to do. C.She has no friends in Milan.12.How will the woman get in touch with the man? A.By phone. B.By e-mail. C.By letter. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13.What does Jan consider the most important when he judges a restaurant?A.Where the restaurant is.B.Whether the prices are low.C.How well the food is prepared. 14.When did Jan begin to write for a magazine? A.After he came back to Sweden. B.Before he went to the United States. C.As soon as he got his first job in 1982. 15.What may Jan do to find a good restaurant?A.Talk to people in the street.B.Speak to taxi drivers.C.Ask hotel clerks. 16.What do we know about Jan?A.He cooks for a restaurant.B.He travels a lot for his work.C.He prefers American food.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17.What does the speaker do exactly?A.She is a school doctor.B.She is a student consultant.C.She is the headmaster of a school.18.How can students ask for the speaker's advice?A.By visiting her.B.By sending e-mails to her.C.By writing letters to her.19.When does the speaker work in her office during the week?A.In the evenings.B.At weekends.C.Every day.20.Which of the following is the most typical of studentsJ problems?A.Playing computer games.B.Medical problems.C.Difficulty in making friends.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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
AEach year，Time magazine picks the best of the year's inventions that will change how we live9 work，and play。
AiraFor people who are blind，everyday tasks such as walking to school or washing clothes can be tough.What i£ they could "borrow" the eyes of someone who can see? That's the thinking behind Aira.Aira is a ers send live videoes of their surroundings to an agent.This is done with special glasses or a smartphone app.The agents are always available.They can answer questions，describe objects，and guide users through a location.3M Smog-reducing GranulesSmog is a type of air pollution.It comes from car and factory emissions.The company 3M has created a new material > 3M smog-reducing granules （微粒），which can break down smog granules in the air.The broken-down granules are washed away the next time it rains.The granules will help reduce air pollution.The Whill Model CIMore than 3 million Americans use wheelchairs to get around.But most wheelchairs are hard to move on many surfaces.The Whill Model CI is different.It is a new electric wheelchair.It can climb obstacles two inches high and move around in tight spaces.The wheelchair can also be taken apart in minutes.This makes the disabled easy to transport.AllbirdsMany shoe parts are not environmentally friendly.Allbirds is trying to change that.It is testing a new material called Sweet Foam，which is made from parts of the sugarcane （甘蔗）plant that would be thrown away.Allbirds has started using Sweet Foam in a line of flip-flops （人字拖）.It plans to use the material in more of its product lines.21.Who is Aira fit for?A.Factory workers.B.Blind people.C.High school students.D.Service agents.22.What's the purpose of designing the Whill Model CI?A.To drive a car easily.B.To reduce traffic accidents.C.To offer the disabled convenience.D.To overcome obstacles in life.23.Which inventions are environmentally friendly?A.Aira and the Whill Model CI.B.The Whill Model CI and Allbirds.C.Aira and 3M Smog-reducing Granules.D.3M Smog-reducing Granules and Allbirds.BWhen 45-year-old Randy Pausch was diagnosed with pancreatic （胰腺）cancer，he chose to focus on living rather than dying.As a computer science professor at Carnegie Mellon University，Pausch was asked to deliver a “last lecture”.This well-known campus tradition allowed professors to share worldly wisdom with students as if they were dying and had one last lecture to give.The only difference in Pausch's case is that Pausch really was dying，but it only motiva-ted him more.He delivered his last lecture，“Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams”on Sept.18，2007.Pausch began by sharing several of his boyhood dreams，some of which he had achieved and the others he hadn't.He described the importance of having dreams and how anyone can still learn a lot by reaching for those dreams，even if they don't always succeed.He shared the values learned through experience，which he hoped to pass on to others：honesty，character，hard work，laughter and gratitude.Pausch's last lecture received a great deal of praise and attention.It became a crazy You- Tube hit，and in October 2007，he presented an abridged（删节的）version on “The Oprah Winfrey Show”.He turned the lecture into a book by the same name，which quickly became a best-seller.Readers were deeply moved by the book's representation of Pausch's lifelong philosophy and the way it revealed the biggest source of his motivation—his three young children .Pausch passed away on July 25，2008，but his voice lives on in the recorded lecture and his book.He continues to motivate us all by encouraging us to never give up our childhood dreams—a source of inspiration that can never run dry.24.Why was Pausch asked to give his “last lecture”?A.To share wisdom with the students. B .To make him have a better life.C.To cure his cancer.D.To achieve his dream.25.What was Pausch's lecture mainly about?A.His private life in boyhood.B.Having dreams and good values.C.The reason for his success.D.The experience learned from others.26.Which of the following motivated Pausch most?A.His children.B.His dreams.C.His work.D.His students.27.What can be the best title for the text?A.The Meaning of LifeB.Keep on DreamingC.Motivation from LifeD.Give the Last LectureCMaryland is expected to become the first state of the USA to ban foam （泡沫橡胶）food packaging，takeout containers and cups.The new proposed law passed both of the state's legislative bodies （立法机关）this week with enough votes to override a potential rejection signed by rry Hogan，who has not publicly signaled whether he supported the law or not.The law would become the latest in a growing effort worldwide to ban kinds of single-use plastic products，due to their impacts on the environment.With the statewide previous ban effort，Maryland's two counties，Prince George and Montgomery，had already banned foam packaging.Del.Brooke Lierman，who introduced similar legislation last year and in 2017，says changing public opinion helped her third attempt succeed.“I think we have reached a danger point，” she says.“People are seeing how common single-use plastics are，and that they are not recyclable and never going away.People are be－ginning to understand the importance of living more sustainably.”The new law would ban foam food packaging for products packaged in-state，including restaurants，cafes，food trucks，and grocery stores.The final version of the bill includes exceptions，such as meat.The ban would go into force on July 1，2020 and would carry fines of $250.The legislation was opposed by the Maryland Retailers Assocation，which warned that outlawing foam packaging could hurt small businesses by higher costs.Foam packaging remains popular among restaurants and the food industry because it is lightweight，inexpen¬sive，and keeps food and drinks hot.Foam food containers have been banned in cities or counties in 11 states，including Seat-tle，Portland 9 Washington D.C.，San Francisco ，and numerous other cities in California.A ban in New York City took effect at the beginning of this year after a long legal battle ended last summer.28 How did Maryland carry out the ban of foam food packaging?A.By closing some local companies.B.By fining foam packaging producers.C.By passing a new law.D.By teaching people to focus on the environment29.What does the underlined word “override”in paragraph 1 mean?A.Reject.B.Prove.C.Explain.D.Tolerate.30.What helped the third attempt succeed according to Del.Brooke Lierman?A.Learning from other cities.B.Getting medium's support.C.Changing public opinion.D.Hurting small businesses.31.What can we learn from the text?A.Foam food packages will disappear in the world.B.People in Maryland support the law absolutely.C.Foam food packages haven't any advantage at all.D.Meat will be allowed to be sold in foam food packages in America.DTaking at least twenty minutes out of your day to walk or sit in a place that makes you feel in contact with nature will significantly lower your stress hormone （荷尔蒙）levels.That's the finding of a study that has established，for the first time，the most effective amount of an urban nature experience.Healthcare professionals can use this discovery to prescribe （开药）“nature-pills”in the knowledge that they have a real measurable effect.“We know that spending time in nature reduces stress，but until now it was unclear how much is enough，how often to do it，or even what kind of nature experience will benefit us ，”says Dr.Hunter，a lead author of this research.“Our study shows that for the greatest pay-off，in terms of efficiently lowering levels of the stress hormone，you should spend 20 to 30 minutes sitting or walking in a place that provides you with a sense of natur e.”To help healthcare professionals look for evidence-based guidelines on what exactly to dis-tribute，Hunter and her colleagues designed an experiment that would give a realistic estimate of an effective amount.Over an 8-week period，participants were asked to take a nature pill with a duration of 10 minutes or more，at least 3 times a week.Levels of stress hormone，were measured from saliva （唾液）samples taken before and after a nature pill，once every two weeks.The data revealed that just a twenty-minute nature experience was enough to significantly reduce stress levels.“Healthcare professionals can use our results as an evidence-based rule of thumb on what to put in a nature-pill prescriptionsaid,”said Hunter. “It provides the first estimates of how na-ture experiences impact stress levels in the context of normal daily life.It breaks new ground by addressing some of the complexities of measuring an effective nature amount.”32.What's the great significance of the study?A.It finds out a new way to release stress.B.It can help doctors prescribe various pills.C.It finds out the accurate amount of nature experience.D.It makes it clear that exercise can help release stress.33.How did Hunter get the finding?A.By working with some doctors.B.By asking participants questions.C.By comparing the previous data.D.By carrying out an experiment.34.What did Hunter think of the result of the study?A.It has disadvantages.B.It's meaningful.，C.It's worth researching further.D.It needs more discussions.35.What's the main idea of the text?A.Nature has close relationship with stress.B.We should stay in nature to keep healthy.C.We cannot get close to nature frequently.D.Staying in nature for proper time will lower stress level.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。