福建省莆田第二十五中学2020┄2021学年高二上学期期中试题英语
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 does the woman offer to do for the man？A. Get him some coffee.B. Treat him to lunch.C. Look for his lunch box.2. How much did Henry probably weigh a month ago？A. 50 kg.B. 60 kg.C. 70 kg.3. Where is the man going？A. 5th Avenue.B. 6th Avenue.C. 8th Avenue.4. What is the man’s opinion about soap operas？A. Relaxing.B. Boring.C. Interesting.5. What are the speakers talking about？A. A photographer.B. A vacation.C. A photo.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对活或独白。
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秒钟的作笞时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. What are NOT on the list of the clothes？A. Sweaters.B. Scarves.C. T-shirts.7. What is the woman doing？A. Shopping with the man.B. Packing for a trip.C. Giving advice. 听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。
8. What does the man mainly do in his spare time？A. He learns a language.B. He plays the piano.C. He does some sports.9. Why did the man give up skating？A. He lost interest in it.B. He didn’t have enough time.C. He got injured in his leg. 听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。
10. What is the problem with the woman？A. She is worried about the exams.B. She has gained much weight.C. She doesn’t feel very well.11. What advice does the man give the woman？A. Drink less coffee.B. Eat more meat and fruits.C. Go to bed before 10:00 pm.12. What exercise does the man recommend the woman to take？A. RunningB. Dancing.C. Walking.听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。
13. What does the woman have to do to get scholarships？A. Speak English well.B. Apply by Monday.C. Get the highest grades.14. What is the woman trying to do？A. Make a survey.B. Ask for advice.C. Make a complaint.15. Which subject does the woman like best？A. English.B. Math.C. Art.16. What does the man think of the woman’s dream job？A. Impractical.B. Perfect.C. Dull.听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. What was the survey on？A. Hotel services.B. Hotel rooms.C. Hotel complaints.18. How many hotel staff were surveyed？A. 400.B. 75.C. 39.19. What were most of the unusual complaints about？A. Food.B. Rooms.C. Location.20. Why did the man at a luxury hotel in London complain？A. He didn’t get a discount.B. The guest in the next room snored.C. The room didn’t have a sea view.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）AThe UK has a whole host of things to do for free or at a low price and there are a number of websites devoted to bringing you the best. T ake a look at our guide to some of our favorite UK citiesLondonIf you live in or near London and have access to the Internet, you'll discover many choices of free entertainment. The Londonist is an amusing website that offers-daily-and weeklybreakdowns of the free and cheap events in the city. Categories include art, comedy music, food and drink, theatre. festivals and talks. Head over to Londonist. com for the latest schedule of affordable entertainment. Time Outs website（Timeout. com/London ）also has lots of information about free fun in the lively capital.Find out why the 60s really cemented（巩固）London as counterculture capital of the UK in our shop.ManchesterManchester is probably one of the top creative centers England（if not the UK）. If you need any further convincing evidence, then head over to Creative Tourist, where you can find bags of daytime and nighttime entertainment that's easy on the pocket. While you're there you can also check out Liverpool and SheffieldManchester is a historical city, which has shaped life in Britain. Take a look in our shop.GlasgowIf Manchester is the creative center of England then Glasgow has to be the creative center of Scotland. You can visit Scotland's Center for Design and Architecture at The Lighthouse, or go over to the Gallery of Modern Art, and then there's the wonderful and strange Hunterian Museum For a lowdown on the best free of Glasgow, take a look at VisitScotland.For a look at Glasgow’s picturesque qualities click here.21. Which website can you visit to learn about everyday events in the capital of the UK？A Time Out B. Londonist C Visitscotland D. Creative Tourist.22. What does the underlined phrase "easy on the pocket” mean？A.Available. B Reasonable.C. Affordable.D. Comfortable.23. Where can you probably find the passage？A. On the InternetB. In a geography book.C. In a tourist brochure.D. In a fashion magazine.BIt was nearly dark, the sun was dropping down the mountains far away. Little Tom came back home, with tears in his eyes.“What's the matter, Tom？ How's your trip？” his mother asked with a big smile. “I failed. The mountain is so high and full of big or small stones on the way. I still go ahead. But I was tired and it was so late t hat I had to come back.”Tom cried. “It doesn't matter, you are only 14 years old after all. You will have another chance.” his mother said. “But, standing at the top of the mountain is my dream！”Tom said. His father came over and asked, “Did you see the green trees on your way to the mountain？”“Sure, and there are a lot of beautiful flowers by the side of the road.” Tom replied. “Did you hear the birds singing？” his father asked. “There were many kinds of birds singing in the trees, and the sound was very sweet.” Tom said. “Did you feel the beauty of nature？” his father asked. “Yes, the blue sky, the white clouds, the green trees and the colorful flowers made a nice picture.” Tom answered. “That's enough！” his father smiled and said, “Please remember, son. F or often, achieving what you expect is not the most important thing. Although you didn't reach the top of the mountain, you got a lot on the way.”It is true that not every goal will be achieved, not every job will end up with a success, and not every dream will come true. The most beautiful scenery is on the way.24.Why did Tom feel sad after the trip？A. It was too late and nearly dark.B. He was too tired to continue his trip.C. He failed to reach the top of the mountain.D. There are too many big or small stones on the way.25. What was NOT mentioned by Tom about his sightseeing？A. Wild animals.B. Green trees.C. Colorful flowers.D. Singing birds.26. What does father's words mean？A. Achieving something is not important.B. We are not always able to get what we expect.C. We don't have to reach the top of the mountain.D. It is more important to learn something on the way of climbing.27．What is the best title of the passage？A. Cheer up the Sad SonB. Enjoy the Scenery on the WayC. Fail to Reach the TopD. Make Every Dream Come TrueCMonkeys seem to have a way with numbers.A team of researchers trained three Rhesus monkeys to associate 26 clearly different symbols consisting of numbers and selective letters with 0-25 drops of water or juice as a reward. The researchers then tested how the monkeys combined—or added—the symbols toget the reward.Here's how Harvard Medical School scientist Margaret Livingstone, who led the team, described the experiment：In their cages the monkeys were provided with touch screens. On one part of the screen, a symbol would appear, and on the other side two symbols inside a circle were shown. For example, the number 7 would flash on one side of the screen and the other end would have 9 and 8. If the monkeys touched the left side of the screen they would be rewarded with seven drops of water or juice; if they went for the circle, they would be rewarded with the sum of the numbers—17 in this example.When the team examined the results of the experiment more closely, they noticed that the monkeys tended to underestimate（低估）a sum compared with a single symbol when the two were close in value—sometimes choosing, for example, a 13 over the sum of 8 and 6. The underestimation was systematic：When adding two numbers, the monkeys always paid attention to the larger of the two, and then added only a fraction（小部分）of the smaller number to it."This indicates that there is a certain way quantity is represented in their brains, "Dr. Livingstone says. “But in this experiment what they're doing is paying more attention to the big number than the little one.”28.What did the researchers do to the monkeys before testing them？A. They fed them.B. They named them.C. They trained them.D. They measured them.29. How did the monkeys get their reward in the experiment？A. By drawing a circle.B. By touching a screen.C. By watching videos.D. By mixing two drinks.30. What did Livingstone's team find about the monkeys？A. They could perform basic addition.B. They could understand simple words.C. They could memorize numbers easily.D. They could hold their attention for long.31. In which section of a newspaper may this text appear？A. Entertainment.B. Health.C. Education.D. Science.DWhat will man be like in the future---in 5, 000 or even 50 000 years from now？ We can only make guesses, of course, but we can be sure that he will be different from what he is today, for man is slowly changing all the time.Let us take an obvious example. Man, even five hundred years ago, was shorter than he is today. Now, on average, men are about three inches taller. Five hundred years is relatively a short period of time, so we may assume that man will continue to grow taller. Again, in the modern world we use our brains a great deal. Even so, we still make use of only about 20% of the brain's capacity. As time goes on, however, we shall have to use our brains more and more, and eventually we shall need larger ones! This is likely to bring about a physical change to the head, in particular, the forehead will grow larger.Nowadays our eyes are in use constantly. In fact, we use them so much that very often they become weaker and we have to wear glasses. But over a very long period of time it is likely that man' s eyes will grow stronger.On the other hand. we tend to make less use of our arms and legs. These, as a result, are likely to grow weaker. At the same time. however, our fingers will grow more sensitive because they are used a great deal in modern life.But what about hair？ This will probably disappear from the body altogether in the course of time because it does not serve a useful purpose any longer. In the future, then, both sexes are likely to be bald.Perhaps all these give the impression that in the future man will not be a very attractive creature to look at! This may well be true. All the same, In spite of all these changes, future man will still have a lot in common with us. He will still be a human being, with thoughts and emotions similar to our own.32. What does the passage mainly talk about？A Man’s life will be different in the future.B Future man will look quite different from us.C. Man is growing taller and uglier as time passes.D. Man's organs, functions will be useless in the future.33. What serves as the evidence that man is changing？A Man has got stronger eyes now than he ever had.B Man’s hair is getting thinner and thinner.C. Man's arms and legs have become lighter and weaker.D. Man has been growing taller over the past 500 years.34. Which of the following is TRUE about a human being in the future？A. He is hairless because hair is no longer useful.B. He has smaller eyes and wears better glasses.C. He thinks and feels in quite different ways from us.D His fingers grow weaker becaus e he doesn’t have to use them.35. What can we infer from the passage？A Human beings will become less attractive in the future.B Less use of a bodily organ may lead to its degeneration（退化）C. Human beings all hope for a change in the future life.D. We are certain about our future life and appearance.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。
2020-2021学年高二英语上学期期中试卷 (I)
2020-2021学年高二英语上学期期中试卷 (I)本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。
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。
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. ￡9.15.C. ￡9.18.答案是B。
1. What will the man do on Sunday?A. See a film.B. Attend a lecture.C. Go to an international meeting.2. Where does the conversation take place?A. At a bakery.B. At a restaurant.C. At a supermarket.3. What does Tom Watts want to do?A. Change the schedule.B. Speak to the man.C. Hand out gifts.4. What was the weather like last weekend?A. WindyB. SunnyC. Rainy.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. How to do a job interview.B. How to mention personal information.C. Whether to talk about college experience.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。
2021-2022学年福建省莆田第二十五中高二上学期期中考试英语试题答案
2021-2022学年高二上学期英语期中考试题答案一、听力(30分，共20题每小题1.5分)1—5 ABABB 6—10 BCCBC 11—15 CCAAC 16—20 AACBA二、阅读理解（50分，共20题每小题2.5分）21-23 BDB 24-27 ADDB 28-31 CDAA 32-35 CABD 36-40 BEFGD三、语言运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节：完形填空（15分，共15题每小题1分）41-45 DBCAB 46-50 CBDCA 51-55 CBDAA第二节：语法填空（15分，共10题每小题1.5分）56. published 57. was sailing 58.which 59.to seek 60.a61.while/but 62.argument 63.with 64.opening 65.Finally四、书面表达（40分）第一节：应用文写作（15分）略第二节：读后续写（共25分）One possible version:As for the students in the school, it was difficult for her to get along with them. On the first day, when Shirley arrived at the school, she negatively thought those kids didn’t like her, feeling that she was just an outsider. She wore a sad expression. As a result, they didn’t know how to get along with her. So nobody offered to talk with her, which in turn made her feel upset and isolated. Later, Shirley gradually realized that making friends with them did not come easy. She wanted to break the ice, but she just didn’t know how to make it.Paragraph 2:One day, she met a girl in the gallery. She stopped and was not sure whether she should go up and say “Hello”. It was just then that the girl approached her slowly. When there was about one meter left between them, the girl politely said, “W elcome! My name is Jane. And what’s yours?” She replied excitedly. The girl’s kindness made her feel relieved. Suddenly, she had courage to start her new life.听力材料Text 1M: What are you doing with that phone book?W: I would like to fly to Atlanta for a few days. My boss told me to make the arrangements, and he’ll pay me back. I’m looking for a travel agent.M: Honestly, travel websites all offer much more competitive prices.Text 2M: Oh, man. This is awful! It’s raining outside. We were supposed to take the dogs to the park. W: Don’t worry about it. We can do that another day. Maybe today, we can just stay home and do some yoga.Text 3M: You’re late. Was the school bus delayed again?W: No, I didn’t take it. My dad’s car was still in the garage. I kept my bike behind his car and I couldn’t get it out till he left.Text 4M: Mary, a recent study on job interviews says the best meeting time is between 9:00 and 11:00 in the morning, and the worst is after 3:00 in the afternoon.W: Good news indeed. Mine is at 10:00 am.M: Oh, you are lucky.Text 5W: Hi, Mike. I stopped by to see if you were still looking for a roommate to share your house. My brother wants to move out.M: Yep, I sure am. Ever since I cut back on my work hours to go to school, I’ve been really low on cash.Text 6M: You played tennis fairly well.W: Thanks. So did you.M: Do you often come here to play?W: Not very often. I often play with other teachers in our school playground. What about you? M: I come here twice a week. I used to play with my brother in a stadium near my home. But he went abroad last month, so I have to find a new partner. I’m lucky enough to have such a good player like you in the club.W: Thanks again. So much for the break and another round?M: OK. It’s your turn to serve the ball.Text 7M: Hi Maria, it’s James. I hear the school barbecue’s not on Wednesday now?W: Yeah, that’s right. Everyone’s busy on that day, so it’ll be on Thursday.M: Good. When does it start?W: Well, that’s changed too. Instead of 7:15 it’ll be 6:30, because there’s a band booked for 7:45. M: What kind of music? They had a rock band at the last barbecue.W: This band will be even better. They do hip hop and their singer is from South Africa. He also plays jazz but he’s not doing that at the barbecue.M: Great! Where is the barbecue going to be?W: You’ll never guess — next to the swimming pool! The school secretary only agreed because we can’t use the garden this year, and there’s a match on the sports field.M: Excellent! See you there.W: Bye!Text 8M: What prompted you to pursue a career as a TV host?W: Well, I had no idea I was going to be a TV host. I was actually thinking of going to work in film production or for a talent agency. After college, I first worked for a publishing firm for two years.But I never looked for this job, it found me.M: You said you were shy growing up. Is it still hard for you to be in front of the camera?W: Since I was very shy, my mom put me in acting classes to help me get over my shyness. I tried it and then realized that I have no talent for acting. Well, I say I am still shy. I don’t tend to go up and introduce myself to others. But at work I’m not shy at all, b ecause I know everyone there. M: What do you like doing when you are free?W: I like watching sports games. Actually, I am a great sportswoman. I do a lot of skiing and skating during the winter and I play baseball in spring. I also play table tennis. But I think swimming is my favorite sport.Text 9W: Hey, could you help me get something from the top shelf, please?M: Sure, what do you need?W: I need some paper for the printer. I’m not sure why it’s all the way up there. It’s usually on the bottom shelf.M: No problem. Here you are.W: Thanks. Have we met before? I’ve been here for almost three years, and I don’t think I’ve seen you around here before. I’m Betty Applegate, Mr. Wolf’s assistant.M: Nice to meet you, Ms. Applegate. I’m Miles Chaplin. I just started in the accounting department last week.W: Oh, wonderful! So, how are you settling in?M: Everyone is very friendly around here. At my last job, everybody was really competitive. That’s why I left, actually. It’s refreshing (令人耳目一新的) to work in an environment where people actually cooperate.W: I think many people stay here because the atmosphere is so relaxed. I have to confess (承认) that I made more money at my previous job, but I’m so much happier here. Some things are just more important than money, you know?M: I couldn’t agree more.Text 10W: It’s 3 pm. Time for news from The World of M edicine.Does sitting make you sad? Australian researchers found that middle-aged women who sat for over 7 hours a day were 47 percent more likely to show sense of depression than those who sat for 4 hours or fewer. Those who engaged in no physical activity were 26 percent more likely to have symptoms of depression 3 years later than those who exercise regularly. Sitting for long periods has also been linked to heart disease.How can you detect a liar through a text message? Watch for a delayed response. When college students were asked to tell a lie during an interview with a computer, they took 10 percent longer on average to send a message and they did more editing than usual.Can marriage beat cancer? Married people were 20 percent less likely to die from the disease than those who were unmarried, according to a Harvard study of more than 730,000 people. They were also more likely to get the disease detected (发现) at an earlier stage and receive proper treatment. A husband or wife can urge you to seek medical help and support you during tough chemical therapy (治疗), radiation (放射疗法) and other treatments.。
福建省莆田第二十五中学2020┄2021学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题 Word版含答案
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. Why is the woman so happy？A. It’s her birthday today.B. She got a birthday present.C. She has no English tes t tomorrow.2. Where are the speakers？A. On the sixth floor.B. On the fourth floor.C. On the second floor.3. What are the speakers talking about？A. A TV station.B. A game.C. A forecast.4. What do the speakers decide to do？A. Go out for supper.B. Cook together at home.C. Bring some food back for dinner.5. What is the woman doing？A. Drawing a picture.B. Looking for a book.C. Buying a book.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。
请听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. When did the fire break out？A. Yesterday morning.B. Yesterday afternoon.C. Last night.7. Where is Kate now？A. At home.B. In the hospital.C. In her office.请听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
福建省莆田第二十五中学2020-2021学年高二上学期月考一英语试题含答案
莆田第二十五中学2020—2021学年上学期月考（一）试卷高二英语命题人：审题人：高二备课组第一部分听力（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答案。
10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一1. Why does the man need a map?A. To tour Manchester.B. To find a restaurant.C. To learn about China.2. What does the woman want to do for vacation?A. Go to the beach.B. Travel to Colorado.C. Learn to snowboard.3. What will the man probably do?A. Take the job.B. Refuse the offer.C. Change the working hours.4. What does the woman say about John?A. He won't wait for her.B. He won't come home today.C. He won't be on time for dinner.5. What will the speakers probably do next?A. Order some boxes.B. Go home and rest.C. Continue working.第二节(共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. How does the woman usually go to work?A. By car.B. By bus.C. By train.。
2020-2021学年福建莆田高二上英语期中试卷
2020-2021学年福建莆田高二上英语期中试卷一、阅读理解1.These are some ideas that some people came up with about what the life will be like in the year 2500.We will have established a base on the moon. School kids can take field trips to the moon weekly. We will have found cures（疗法）for AIDS and cancer. The war will have ended and peace flows freely through the land. Kids will learn more and be smarter than ever before! History will be the main subject at school. Cafeteria（自助餐厅）food will be delicious! You just walk up to a machine, stick out your tongue, and it will scan your taste buds（味蕾）to see what you want to eat.—KristenHere I am in the wonderful year of 2500 and life is so easy. I work in a pet store and it is so hard! I have to wake up at midnight every day and fly my car to the store. It takes so long to get there. It takes me 20 seconds to get to the store in Mississippi from my home in Florida! At work, I have to push 5 buttons and then I go home. It takes 2 seconds and that is like forever.—MorganIn the year 2500, I think we will have invented cars that run on things we don't need like garbage. Tail gas will smell like whatever you like such as chocolate. I also predict that buildings will be able to go into a different dimension （维）so your car won't hit them. The cars in 2500 don't fly, for we haven't got that technology yet, but they can hover（盘旋）up to seven feet. These cars are made for speed!—CarlyInstead of cars, we may have hovering devices that float around. We could also have electric cars instead of gas-powered cars. Food might be healthier. What I believe is that the environment will change most. The environmental changes will also determine many other changes. If more people try to help the environment, then perhaps in 2500 we will have more forests and wildlife. If people won't help the environment, then we will have no forests and little wildlife left.—Roberta（1）According to Kristen, what will happen in 2500?A.English will be the main subject at school.B.Students can go to the moon every week.C.Cafeteria will replace other restaurants.D.AIDS and cancer will disappear.（2）Who mainly tells the reader of the cars in 2500?A.Kristen.B.Morgan.C.Carly.D.Roberta. （3）Roberta thinks that in 2500 ________.A.the environment will have changed a lotB.there will be more wildlife and forestsC.the environment will be seriously damagedD.cars will run on solar power and electricity2.Two of the saddest words in the English language are "if only". I live my life with the goal of never having to say those words, because they convey regret, lost opportunities, mistakes, and disappointment.My father is famous in our family for saying, "Take the extra minute to do it right." I always try to live by the "extra minute" rule. When my children were young and likely to cause accidents, I always thought about what I could do to avoid an "if only" moment, whether it was something minor like moving a cup full of hot coffee away from the edge of a counter, or something that required a little more work such as taping padding（衬垫）onto the sharp corners of a glass coffee table.I don't only avoid those "if only" moments when it comes to safety. It's equally important to avoid "if only" in our personal relationships. We all know people who lost a loved one and regretted that they had foregone an opportunity to say "I love you" or "I forgive you". When my father announced he was going to the eye doctor across from my office on Good Friday, I told him that it was a holiday for my company and I wouldn't be here. But then I thought about the act that he's 84 years old and I realized that I shouldn't give up an opportunity to see him. I called him and told him I had decided to go to work on my day off after all.I know there will still be occasions when I have to say "if only" about something, but my life is definitely better because of my policy of doing everything possible to avoid that eventuality. And even though it takes an extra minute to do something right, or it occasionally takes an hour or two in my busy schedule to make a personal connection, I know that I'm doing the right thing. I'm buying myself peace of mind and that's the best kind of insurance for my emotional well-being.（1）Which of the following is an example of the "extra minute" rule?A.Start the car the moment everyone is seated.B.Leave the room for a minute with the iron working.C.Wait for an extra minute so that the steak tastes better.D.Move an object out of the way before it trips someone.（2）Why did the author decided to go to her office on Good Friday?A.To keep her appointment with the eye doctor.B.To meet her father who was already an old man.C.To join in the holiday celebration of the company.D.To finish her work before the deadline approached.（3）What can we infer from the passage?A.We should buy insurance to make our life better.B.Avoiding "if only"can make the author comfortable.C.The author must have a good relationship with her children.D.It is the most important thing to avoid "if only" in our daily life.（4）What is the best title for the passage?A.The Emotional Well-beingB.The Two Saddest WordsC.The Most Useful RuleD.The Peace of Mind3.Retail（零售的）stores are having an identity crisis. With foot traffic falling and customers going to online stores like Amazon, many stores are looking for new ways to keep the physical shopping experience valuable. "Physical stores find themselves at a crossroads," says Doug Stephens, retail industry futurist and author of The Retail Revival.If storefronts（临街铺）want to compete with their more convenient（and usually cheaper）online alternatives, they will have to offer unique experiences worth getting off the couch for. "My expectation will be to go to the store to learn about things, to be a participant in things, to co-create, to customize the things I'm buying, and to satisfy my own needs," Stephens says. Here are two predictions of how the retailers of tomorrow will keep us shopping.Stephens predicts that we'll be transported by virtual reality（虚拟现实）. The stores of the future will "be much more visual（看得见的）," he says. "Technologies like virtual reality, which a lot of companies right now are sort of experimenting with, can be used to create immersive（沉浸虚拟现实式的）shopping experiences." Outdoor clothing and equipment maker The North Face recently worked with VR company Jaunt to let shoppers at its flagship stores put on VR headsets and take a virtual tour of Yosemite National Park, or virtually rock climb alongside star athletes. After they've climbed down the mountains, perhaps customers will be more willing to buy some climbing equipment.Stores will also track and identify us, says Stephens. Remember that scene from Minority Report when Tom Cruise walks into a shopping mall and all the advertisements speak directly to him and know his shopping history by scanning（扫描）his eyeballs? That's not so far off. A company called Hoxton Analytics offers a system that can determine a shopper's data. Instead of scanning your eyeballs, this technology works by scanning and identifying your shoes. The goal is to help companies better understand customers and traffic patterns. The company makes sure that the system "does not collect personal information, and it does not store individual photographs, nor can it recognize individuals."（1）What does Stephens want to show by saying the underlined words?A.Many customers still prefer visiting physical stores.B.Physical stores work with online stores like Amazon.C.Physical stores are facing challenges from online stores.D.More and more physical stores are being built at a crossroads.（2）What does Stephens expect physical stores to do?A.Sell much cheaper products.B.Provide personalized services.C.Offer better after-sales service.D.Create nice shopping environments（3）What can we learn from the example of The North Face?A.How physical stores support VR.B.How VR will help physical stores.C.Why people are showing more interest in VR.D.Why immersive shopping experiences are exciting.（4）What is an advantage of Hoxton Analytics's system?A.It makes fitted shoes.B.It respects personal privacy.C.It produces better advertisements.D.It offers customers new information.4.On March 30,1867, the United States signed a treaty（条约）to buy what would later become its largest state. U.S. Secretary of State William Seward agreed to pay $7.2 million to Russia for Alaska.Russia had established permanent settlements in Alaska beginning in the late 1700s.（At the time, the area was already home to tens of thousands of native Alaskans.）But after losing an expensive war with England and France in the 1850s, Russia badly needed money. Its leaders turned to the U.S. to sell the territory（领土）, and Seward was eager to buy. He thought that having a huge territory along the northern Pacific Ocean would make it easier for the U.S. to trade with countries in Asia. Though much of Alaska was unexplored, Seward believed it had abundant resources that could lead to a boom in the fur trade, fishing, and other industries.The Alaska Purchase was approved quickly by the U.S. Senate（参议院）and signed by President Andrew Johnson.Despite the bargain price of roughly two cents an acre, the Alaska Purchase was laughed at in Congress（国会）and in the press as "Seward's folly". Critics believed the land was worthless—nothing more than snow and ice.But any question about Alaska's value was forgotten after several major discoveries of gold during the 1880s and 1890s. As word spread, an estimated 100,000 people flocked there, hoping to strike it rich. It made critics change their tune. Unfortunately, Seward never got to see his decision acknowledged for the great accomplishment it was,as he passed away in 1872, before the gold reserves had been found. Today, "Seward's Day" is celebrated in Alaskaon the last Monday of March each year, in honor of Seward's purchasing the Alaskan territory from Russia.Nowadays, Alaska is still recognized for its wealth of natural resources. Two of its biggest industries are oil and fishing. Alaska has also turned into a tourist destination for people who love the outdoors. Each year, nearly 2 million people visit Alaska to see its scenic national parks and abundant wildlife.（1）Why did Russia sell Alaska?A.The U.S. made a very high bid.B.Because of its preparations for war.C.Because of the history of native Alaskans.D.Russia was suffering from financial（经济的）problems.（2）Which can best replace the underlined word "folly" in Paragraph 4?A.Illegal trade.B.Smart idea.C.Stupid act.D.Fair deal.（3）It was proved that Seward ________.A.was hotheadedB.was far-sightedC.made a huge mistakeD.made a great sacrifice（4）What is the last paragraph mainly about?A.Alaska's culture.B.Alaska's economy.C.Alaska's land ownership.D.Alaska's climate and wildlife.二、七选五根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020-2021学年高二英语上学期期中试题 (V)
2020-2021学年高二英语上学期期中试题 (V)xx、11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)1. What does the man mean?A. They need to work harder.B. Most of the work remains to be done.C. The work is not as much as the woman thinks.2. Where is the man now?A. On the third floor.B. On the second floor.C. On the first floor.3. What do we know about the woman?A. She is drunk.B. She has been speeding.C. She drove through a red light.4. When will the two speakers probably discuss the agenda this evening?A. Before the dinner.B. During the dinner.C. After the dinner.5. What are the two speakers mainly talking about?A. Parks.B. Seasons.C. Kite-flying.第二节 (共 15 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 22.5 分)听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
6. What will the woman do this summer?A. Look for a job.B. Take a course and work.C. Travel around the world.7. When will the man think about his career?A. Before he graduates.B. After he finishes traveling.C. After he takes a business class.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
福建省莆田第二十五中学2020-2021学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题Word版含答案
福建省莆田第二十五中学2020-2021学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题Word版含答案莆田第二十五中学2020—2021学年上学期期末试卷高二英语本试卷分四部分，满分150分，时间120分钟，试卷附有答题卡第一部分：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。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the possible relationship between the two speakers?A. Boss and secretary.B. Guest and receptionist.C. Manager and waitress.2. What are the speakers talking about?A.Kevin’s present occupation.B.Kevin’s good fortune.C. Kevin’s current studies.3. What will the man probably do next?A. Sew the clothes.B. Wash the clothes.C. Dry the clothes.4. How much will the man pay for their train tickets?A. ￡320.B. ￡240.C. ￡160.5. What can be inferred from the conversation?A. Golfing is the man’s favorite hobby.B. The woman plans to play golf every day.C. The woman can’t afford to play golf often.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。
福建省莆田第二十五中学2021-2022高二英语上学期期中试题
莆田第二十五中学2021-2022上学期期中考试卷高二英语第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 does the woman offer to do for the man?A. Get him some coffee.B. Treat him to lunch.C. Look for his lunch box.2. How much did Henry probably weigh a month ago?A. 50 kg.B. 60 kg.C. 70 kg.3. Where is the man going?A. 5th Avenue.B. 6th Avenue.C. 8th Avenue.4. What is the man’s opinion about soap operas?A. Relaxing.B. Boring.C. Interesting.5. What are the speakers talking about?A. A photographer.B. A vacation.C. A photo.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对活或独白。
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秒钟的作笞时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. What are NOT on the list of the clothes?A. Sweaters.B. Scarves.C. T-shirts.7. What is the woman doing?A. Shopping with the man.B. Packing for a trip.C. Giving advice. 听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。
2020-2021学年高二年级上学期期中英语试题(含答案)
高二年级上学期期中英语试题第二部分：单项选择(1*25=25)1. The film ______ him ______ what he had seen in China.A. reminded; toB. remembered; ofC. recalled; withD. reminded; of2. I _____ sight of an empty seat at the back of the bus and went directly there.A. lost B caught C. looked D. took3. He asked us to him _____ carrying through their plan.A. assist; withB. help; toC. assist; inD. help; with4. His report was so exciting that it was interrupted by applause（掌声）.A. constantlyB. constantC. seldomD. never5. ______ in a friendly way, their quarrel came to an end.A. Being settledB. SettledC. SettlingD. Having settled6. A driver should______ the road when ______ .A. concentrate on; driveB. concentrate in; drivingC. concentrate to; droveD. concentrate on; driving7. We must work hard to a good knowledge of English.A. takeB. acquireC. catchD. hold8. 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 to9. Not until the early years of the 19th century ______ what heat was.A. man did knowB. did man knewC. didn't man knowD. did man know10. The stone bridge ______last year is very beautiful.A . built B. was built C . being built D .to be built11.The poor man , ______，ran out of the dark cave.A. tiring and frightenedB. tired and frightenedC. tired and frighteningD. tiring and frightening12.Don’t be discouraged._____ things as they are and you will enjoy every day of your life.A. TakingB. To takeC. TakeD. Taken13.These articles are written in simple language, _____ makes it easy to read.A. thatB. thisC. whichD. it14.After the war, a new school building was put up ______there used to be a theatre.A. thatB. whereC. whichD. when15. Tom’s mother kept telling him that he should work harder, but _____ didn’t help.A. heB. whichC. sheD. it16.Along with the letter was his promise____ he would visit me this coming Christmas.A. whichB. thatC. whatD. whether17. Victor apologized for_____ to inform me of the change in the plan.A. his being not ableB. him not to be ableC. his not being ableD. him to be not able18. The thief admitted over 10 motorbikes and now he has been arrestedA. to stealB. to have stolenC. stealingD. having stolen19.---The novel gone with wind is said _____ into several language.A. to translateB. being translatedC. having been translatedD. to have been translated20. _____ is no need .A. It ; complainingB. That; complainingC. There ; to complainD. This; to complain21. Only after you finish your work _____ TV.A. you are allowed to watchB. are you allowed watchingC. are you allowed to watchD. can you be able to watch22.We are kept ____ of what is happening in the world by reading newspapers and watching television.A. to informB. to be informedC. informingD. informed23. The thief broke into the house, ______ by the owner.A. only to be caughtB. only being caughtC. having been caughtD. caught24. We would like to pay you a visit this weekend ________.A. if you are convenientB. if it will be convenient to youC. if it is convenient to youD. whether you are convenient25. The water ______ cool when I joined into the pool for morning exercise.A. was feltB. is feltC. feelsD. felt第三部分：完形填空(1*20=20)Michel is a young girl who works for the police 26 a handwriting expert. She has helped 27 many criminals by using her special talents.When she was fourteen, Michel was already 28 interested in the differences in her friends' 29 that she would spend hours 30 them. After 31 college she went to France for a 32 two-year class in handwriting at the School of Police Science.Michel says that it is 33 for people to hide their handwriting. She can discover 34 of what she needs to know simply 35 looking at the writing with her own eyes, 36 she also has machines 37 help her make 38 different kinds of paper and ink. This knowledge is often 39 great help to the police.Michel believes that handwriting is a good 40 of what kind of person the 41 is. "I wouldn't go out with a fellow 42 I didn't like his handwriting. " She says. But she 43 she fell in love with her future husband, a young policeman 44 she studied his handwriting. It is later proved to be 45 , however.26 A. with B. by C. like D. as27 A. search B. follow C. catch D. judge28 A. so B. too C. quite D. extra29 A. books B. letter C. tongues D. handwriting30 A. writing B. studying C. settling D. uncovering31 A. attending B. finishing C. starting D. stepping into32 A. powerful B. natural C. special D. common33 A. main B. safe C. easy D. impossible34 A. most B. nothing C. little D. sight35 A. with B. by C. of D. about36 A. so B. for C. thus D. but37 A. they B. in which C. that D. those38 A. up B. out C. for D. into39 A. of B. to C. with D. for40 A. test B. sign C. means D. habit41 A. thief B. criminal C. writer D. policeman42 A. whether B. unless C. if D. after43 A. adds B. tells C. repeats D. cries44 A. before B. after C. so D. and45 A. necessary B. all right C. important D. quite easy第四部分：阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分）BSay goodbye to Pavarotti:The Farewell World Tour of the world’s most popular tenor(男高音歌手) Lucaiano Pavarotti will include China and the Beijing concert will be on at the Capital Gymnasium on December 8-10. It will give Chinese audiences a chance to join fans around the world in saying a final goodbye to one of the greatest tenors of all time.Korean artist:World-famous South Korean artist Lee Yong Deok is staging his solo exhibition at the National Art Museum of China in downtown Beijing. Lee, a professor at the college of Fine Arts, Seoul National University, has attracted international attentionOil paintings:A grand exhibition named “Along the Roaring River” is under way at the National Art Museum of China. The exhibition shows about 250 oil masterpieces(代表作) that have been created in the past 30 years by some of the best-known oil artists ofStory lines:Chen Lianfu’s sculpture works are on s how. A graduate of Luxun Fine Arts Institute, Chen depicts（描绘）the mild lines ofthe human body. With casual and easy gesture, each work tells a story of the artist and subject.60. Suppose you are going to attend an activity at 7:30pm on Dec 10, which one can you choose?A. Korean artist.B. Oil paintings.C. Say goodbye to Pavarotti.D. Story lines.61. In how many places can you enjoy sculpture works?A. 1.B. 2.C. 3.D. 4.62. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A. Lee Yong Deok became famous in the late 1990s.B. Chen Lianfu tells his own stories by means of his works.C. At Oil paintings, you will see the oil masterpieces created in the last century.D. China is the only country where Pavarotti holds his farewell performances. 63. A couple and their 8-year-old son will visit Korean artist and Oil paintings. How much money will they spend?A. 150 yuan.B. 100 yuan.C. 165 yuan.D. 120 yuan.CMy house is made out of wood, glass and stone. It is also made out of software.If you come to visit, you’ll probably be surprised when you come in. Someone will give you an electronic PIN（个人身份号码）to wear. This PIN tells the house who and where you are. The house uses this information to give you what you need. When it’s dark outside, the PIN turns on the lights nearest you, and then turns them off as you walk away from them. Music moves with you too. If the house knows your favorite music, it plays it. The music seems to be everywhere, but in fact other people in the house hear different music or no music. If you get a telephone call, only the nearest telephone rings.Of course, you are also able to tell the house if you want something. There is a home control console (控制台), a small machine that turns things on and off around you.The PIN and the console are new ideas, but they are in fact like many things we have today. If you want to go to a movie, you need a ticket. If I give you my car keys, you can use my car. The car works for you because you have the keys. My house works for you because you wear the PIN or hold the console.I believe that ten years from now, most new homes will have the sy stems that I’ve put in my house. The systems will probably be even bigger and better than the ones I’ve put in today.I like to try new ideas. I know that some of my ideas will work better than others. But I hope that one day I will stop thinking of these systems as new, and ask myself instead, “ How will I live without them?”64. What does the passage mainly discuss?A. How to develop a new system.B. The function of the PIN.C. A home for the future.D. Easy life in the future.65. What’s the purpose when the writer wrote the fourth paragraph?A. To let readers know why his ideas are new.B. To let readers know how special his house is.C. To explain the importance of the PIN and the console.D. To explain more easily what the functions of the PIN and the console are.66. The writer’s new house is different from ordinary ones mainly because________.A. it has been controlled by computersB. you can make a telephone call anywhereC. it has your favorite music following youD. the writer is able to change his new idea into practice67. What is the writer most likely to be according to the passage?A. An IT expert.B. A famous doctor.C. An idealistD. An experienced teacher.DCan a person make it rain? Many people believed that Charles Hatfield could. In the early 1900s, Mr. Hatfield traveled through the United States, Canada, and Mexico bringing rain to farms and cities that suffered from drought. For 30 years, people considered him the greatest rainmaker in North America. In order to make it rain, he used a secret mixture of chemicals that he placed high on wooden towers in special trays(盘). As the chemicals evaporated(蒸发), they attracted rain clouds to the area. Over his career, Mr. Hatfield even offered to help clear the fog from London and to water the Sahara Desert.One of Mr. Hatfield’s most amazing rainmaking accomplishments happened in southern California in 1916. Because he knew that the city of San Diego did not have enough water, Mr. Hatfield offered to give the city a hand with its water problem. He planned to create enough rain to fill the lake behind Morena Dam near the city. Since the time the dam was built, the lake had never been more than half full, but the lake could hold 57 billion liters of water if it were full. Filling the lake would help。
福建省莆田第二十五中学2020-2021学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题
莆田第二十五中学2020—2021学年上学期期中试卷高二英语命题人：审题人：高二英语备课组第一部分听力（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5A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳答案。
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1. What is the weather like now?A. Snowy.B. Windy.C. Sunny.2. How many hours did the man spend in the park?A. 3.B. 6.C. 9.3. What is the woman doing?A. Reading magazines.B. Watching a fashion show.C. Doing some shopping.4. What does the woman suggest the man do?A. Buy a new bookshelf.B. Borrow reference materials.C. Ask Marsha for help.5. What does the woman dislike about the movie?A. The acting.B. The plot.C. The music.第二节(共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Interviewer and interviewee.B. Colleagues.C. Teacher and student.。
7. What is the woman worried about?A. The salary.B. The responsibility.C. The working hours.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题8. What program did the man watch on weekend?A. A football game.B. A police drama.C. A film about a train trip.9. What does the woman think of Slow TV?A. Boring.B. Relaxing.C. Exciting.10. What will the man do this weekend?A. Plant an oak tree.B. Film his oak tree.C. Take a walk outside.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。