高二英语下学期期中试题(含答案)
陕西省宝鸡市岐山县2022-2023学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题(含答案)
岐山县2022-2023学年度第二学期期中考试高二英语试题(满分150分, 考试时间120分钟)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。
1. What’s wrong with MarkA. He got a headache.B. He got a toothache.C. He got a backache.2. What may the weather be like nowA. Rainy.B. Sunny.C. Cloudy.3. What is the man going to doA. Visit his friends.B. Fetch his luggage.C. Pick up the woman.4. How much is the postage for the man’s parcel in totalA. $50.B. $90.C. $105.5. Where does the conversation probably take placeA. In a library.B. In a cinema.C. In a restaurant.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。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. Where do the woman’s parents prefer to go in the summer holidayA. London.B. Rome.C. Paris.7. Which attraction impressed the man most in ParisA. The Louvre.B. The Seine.C. The Eiffel Tower.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
四川省成都七中万达学校2023-2024学年高二下学期5月期中英语试题(含答案)
成都七中万达学校高2022级高二（下）半期考试英语试卷满分：150分考试时间：120分钟第Ⅰ卷（选择题，共110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。
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．Who likes reading alone?A．Jim. B．Mary. C．Sarah.（）2．What time does the woman get off work?A．Before 6:30 p. m. B．At 7:00 p. m. C．After 7:30 p. m.（）3．What will the boy do next?A．Clean up the table. B．Do his homework. C．Buy some pencils.（）4．How does the woman feel about the man’s magic trick?A．She loves it. B．She’s quite surprised. C．She thinks it’s too easy.（）5．What is the relationship between the speakers?A．Classmates. B．Mother and child. C．Teacher and student.第二节（共15小题）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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
（）6．What do Eva and her classmates want to do?A．Go back to school. B．See an art exhibition. C．Celebrate their graduation.（）7．What do we know about the restaurant?A．It sells works of art. B．People can paint there. C．Guests must dress up there.听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。
河南省洛阳市2023-2024学年高二下学期4月期中英语试题(含答案)
2023——2024学年第二学期期中考试高二英语试卷注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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. How much should the man payA. $8.B. $12.C. $24.2. How is the woman's new roommateA. Noisy.B. Annoying.C. Caring.3. What's the woman going to doA. Get her car washed.B. Go downtown.C. Go for a ride.4. Why was the woman lateA. Because of the weather.B. Because she got up late.C. Because of the traffic jam.5. What did the speakers do before the dialogueA. They saw a movie.B. They watched a match.C. They attended a meeting.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。
天津市部分区2022~2023学年高二下学期期中练习英语试题(含答案)
天津市部分区2022～2023学年度第二学期期中练习高二英语本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分，共120分，考试用时100分钟。
第I卷（选择题，共85分）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出一个最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，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. When did the woman meet AnnaA. At 7:55.B. At 7:58.C. At 8:02.（）2. Which place is the woman looking forA. The store.B. The movie theater.C. The railway station.（）3. What are the speakers mainly talking aboutA. A dress.B. A book.C. Their favorite.（）4. Why is the speakers’ mother unhappyA. She was asked to put off her vacation.B. She can't go abroad as planned.C. She doesn't have a vacation.（）5. How far is the nearest supermarketA. Five kilometers.B. Three kilometers.C. One kilometer.第二节（共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分）听下面几段材料。
每段材料后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出一个最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段材料前，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。
山西省太原市2023-2024学年高二下学期4月期中考试 英语含答案
2023~ 2024学年第二学期高二年级期中学业诊断英语试卷（答案在最后）(考试时间:下午2:30~4:00)说明:本试卷为闭卷笔答,答题时间90分钟,满分100分。
请将第I卷试题答案填在第II卷卷首的相应位置。
第I卷(共60分)第一部分听力(共两节,满分15分]第一节(共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B.C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
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。
答案写在答题卡上。
1. What will the woman work as?A.A teacher.B.A volunteer.C.A journalist.2. What will the man do this weekendA. Go sailingB. Visit friends.C. Take a walk.3. What is the man worried about?A. The difficult courses.B. The upcoming exam.C. The high tuition fees.4. What does the man suggest?A. Reading travel brochures.B. Contacting a travel agency.C. Going to the Orange Island.5. Why does the man come to Beijing?A. To sign a contract. B.To run a storeC. To work in a factory.第二节(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)听下面3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。
湖南省长沙市长郡中学2023-2024学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题(含答案)
长郡中学2023-2024学年高二下学期期中考试英语时量：120分钟满分：150分第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）略第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
AFrom December 1st, 2023 to November 30th, 2024, visitors can stay in China for up to 15 days without a visa. Below are several easy steps for planning a first China tour.Decide How Many Days to StayWe suggest you take at least a week for your first trip to see the highlights in the top three cities: Beijing (3–4 days), Xi’an (2 days), and Shanghai (1–2 days).To discover more of China, like charming Guilin and lovely Chengdu pandas, you would need a few more days.Consider When to Travel to ChinaThings to do in Beijing, Xi’an, and Shanghai are seldom affected by the seasons.Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October) are generally the most comfortable and recommended times for a China tour. They are neither too hot nor too cold, but fall is generally drier and warmer than spring.A more ideal travel time for you could be March and early April or September when there are smaller crowds, favorable prices, and still good weather.China is a good summer holiday destination too.Consider Your BudgetThe biggest cost could be international airfares. The cost of airfares from the US or Europe to China varies a lot depending on when you fly and which airline you use, from around US$1,200 to US$3,000 for an economy round trip.The biggest price difference between the off and peak seasons is in the price of hotels and airfares. Prices in peak seasons can go up by 50 to 100%.For a private tour, the average cost per day is about US$220–350 per person, including flights/trains within China, 4- or 5-star hotels, lunches, attractions, guides, and private transport.We Believe Private and Tailor-Made Tours Are BestWith our private tours, you would have much more personal choice in how your tour goes. You could have more hand-picked and interactive experiences, like visiting a local family with your own local guide.With private guiding and transport, we would make full use of your time. You could focus on the sightseeing you want to do, skipping what’s not of interest and the long queues in the most crowded attractions.21. If you have a tour in China in winter, which places are suitable for you?A. Beijing and Guilin.B. Xi’an and Chengdu.C. Shanghai and Chengdu.D. Beijing and Xi’an.22. What can we know from the text?A. A visa is needed for a 12-day tour.B. The highest expense is the accommodation fee.C. Travelling in March can save tourists money.D. Prices in peak seasons usually go up by 150%.23. Which of the following is NOT the reason why a tailor-made tour is recommended?A. You have more choices about your route.B. Your time will be maximized.C. You are likely to interact with locals in person.D. You will spend less on the tour.BThree years into my postdoc(博士后), I started to wonder whether I needed a new career plan. After applying for more than two dozen teaching jobs, I hadn’t landed a single interview.I had once considered going to art school but had put that idea to the side when I decided to pursue chemistry as an undergraduate. In the years that followed, I kept up my interest in art by taking painting classes at night. My family was bursting with mathematicians, computer programmers, and engineers, so it felt natural to have my daily life center around science.But in the spring after my failed job search, that started to change after a friend excitedly showed me proofs of a review article. She was astonished by what the journal’s scientific illustrator had done with her fundamental sketches(速写). “That would be such a fun job.” I thought.I decided to test out a new career direction by volunteering to create similar illustrations for my institute’s newsletters. I spent my nights and weekends reading scientific papers and thinking about how to illustrate the results. It was a fun task. I felt I was perhaps on the right path. But could I make a full-time career?Searching online, I tracked down people who had that kind of job. I found many had training through scientific illustration master’s degree programs. After living on graduate student and postdoctoral salaries for years, I didn’t have enough money saved up for the programs, so I decided to get a certificate in digital design.I now work as a visual designer at a biomedical research institute where I spend my days working with research to communicate their work visually. I love the fact that I get to combine my scientific and artistic sides.24. Why did the author attend classes at night?A. To please her family.B. To pass her undergraduate tests.C. To pursue her hobby.D. To complete optional courses in art.25. What effect did the proofs have on the author?A. They shook her belief in science.B. They tested out what she learned in class.C. They gave her inspiration for her scientific paper.D. They motivated her to find a new career direction.26. What prevented the author seeking a scientific illustration master’s degree?A. Her busy schedule.B. Her financial difficulties.C. Her new interest in digital design.D. Her lack of confidence.27. How does the author feel about her current job?A. Pressured.B. Desperate.C. Curious.D. Satisfied.CAdministrators of the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, Gansu province, are striving to harmonize tourists’ exploration of the site with the need to safeguard murals and artifacts, through innovative measures such as digital presentations.Sandstorms, rainfall and tourist visits constitute the most severe threats to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, said Wang Xiaowei, director of the Dunhuang Grottoes Monitoring Center at the Dunhuang Academy.Since the Mogao Caves opened to the public in 1979, the number of visitors has been growing at an average annual rate of around 20 percent, reaching 2.15 million in 2019 before the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Thisyear, the site is expected to receive a record 3 million visitors.“If you enter the caves during the peak tourism months of July, August and September, you’ll find it hard to breathe,” Wang said. The carbon dioxide and moisture exhaled by visitors accumulate inside the caves and cause damage to the murals, Wang said.To preserve the caves, the duration of visits is limited and sometimes stopped during rain or dust storms. To try and ensure visitors aren’t disappointed when restrictions are in place, the center provides a digital exhibition, he said.Currently, the center is being expanded to cater for an additional 3,000 visitors on top of the existing capacity of 6,000.The Dunhuang Academy began digitally recording and storing images of murals and painted sculptures over 30 years ago. The digitization project has successfully covered over 200 caves, with a dedicated team of 110 experts currently undertaking the work.The Mogao Caves are immovable, and transporting them is impossible, according to Su Bomin, head of the Dunhuang Academy. And he added, “However, with digitization, we can perfectly replicate Dunhuang art and showcase it worldwide, introducing Eastern culture to the world.”In 2016, the Digital Dunhuang repository went live, sharing high-definition images and panoramic tours of the most exquisite 30 caves globally. Currently, visitors from 78 countries have accessed the repository, totaling over 16.8 million visits.Su said Dunhuang can provide diverse cultural exchanges through its cultural relics. “By digitizing these relics, we enable people worldwide to understand Dunhuang’s culture, thereby gaining a deeper appreciation for China’s historical commitment to diverse cultural exchanges — that is, an ethos of inclusivity, mutual learning and a shared future,” he said.28. Which of the following is NOT the reason for providing a digital exhibition?A. The factors related to COVID-19 put the caves in grave danger.B. The increasing number of tourists visiting Dunhuang might harm the caves.C. The authority is aimed to balance tourism and relics conservation.D. The duration of visits is limited and sometimes stopped during rain or dust storms.29. What does the underlined word “replicate” probably mean?A. Copy.B. Safeguard.C. Access.D. Transport.30. What does Su Bomin think of digitization?A. It records and stores images of murals and painted sculptures.B. It shares high definition and panoramic tours of the most exquisite caves.C. It allows for an international exchange of cultures through the relics.D. It enables people to appreciate the lasting beauty of the murals.31. What can be the best title for the text?A. The Significance of the Mural PaintingsB. The Restoration in Mogao CavesC. The Innovation on Mogao Caves’ PreservationD. The Dunhuang Spirit in Chinese CultureDThe road to Mars is long and fraught with peril. One challenge is getting humans to the red planet; another is ensuring that once they’ve arrived, they’ll be able to manage life there.To prepare astronauts for an extended stay on Mars, NASA’s latest simulated mission, CHAPEA — Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog — will isolate four people inside a mock-Mars base in Texas for 378 days — roughly the time a manned mission to Mars would spend on the surface.Once inside they will adopt a pre-planned schedule taking part in simulated activities and science work, eating like astronauts, and dealing with maintenance and equipment failures, while undergoing strenuous psychological and physiological testing.The first simulation will begin in June, and will be followed by two more, each with a different crew in identical conditions, with the last simulation starting in 2026.“We’ve built a high-accuracy Mars surface mission scenario,” says Scott M. Smith, co-investigator for CHAPEA. The participants will experience a 22-minute delay in external communications, as astronauts would on Mars. Ambient noise will be played through speakers around the base, ensuring no outside sounds can be heard by participants.Aiming for accuracy has resulted in a habitat that could be feasibly built on Mars, Smith adds. The base, called “Mars Dune Alpha”, is a custom design by Bjarke Ingels Group and 3D-printing company ICON, and resides inside a hangar at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. Printed in a month from ICON’s concrete formula dubbed “Lavacrete”, on Mars, the idea is to build using Martian soil.“NASA has evaluated a tremendous number of options for off-world habitat construction — repurposed rockets and landers, inflatables, assembled buildings, etc.,” explains ICON CEO Jason Ballard. “They’ve come to believe what we believe: that when you evaluate it from a financial, safety and flexibility standpoint, robotic construction using local materials is far and away the best option.”32. What’s the purpose of NASA’s latest simulated mission?A. To get astronauts to Mars.B. To isolate four people inside a base in Mars.C. To help astronauts to do experiments in Mars.D. To prepare astronauts for managing life in Mars.33. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. The last simulation will end in 2026.B. Each stimulation has a different crew in the same conditions.C. The participants can hear outside sounds.D. The participants will do things different from those that astronauts do.34. What’s Smith’s attitude to the simulated mission?A. Indifferent.B. Pessimistic.C. Optimistic.D. Skeptical.35. What is the most commonly used technique in the text?A. Making comparison.B. Giving examples.C. Analyzing causes and effects.D. Listing figures.第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2022-2023学年河南省洛阳市高二(下)期中英语试卷(含答案)
2022-2023学年河南省洛阳市高二（下）期中英语试卷学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________AFour Excellent Museums for Kids to ExploreAn injection of knowledge，LeedsThe Thackray Museum of Medicine in Leeds is giving a huge makeover recently.It features a Victorian street full of real smells and bugs，and presents shows of the impact of some terrible infectious diseases- cholera and smallpox before vaccinations.There are talks，displays，games as well as some information about health heroes over the years.Adults：12；children aged 5-15：10；children under 5：free.Follow that train，Walthamstow，LondonA huge steam engine stands at the entrance to the small，indoor-outdoor Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum.Two 1967 Victoria Line carriages sit side by side with the cabs open to the would-be train drivers.Fireman Frank displays the fire engine featured in TV programs such as London's Burning.Free entrance.Life through a lens，EdinburghThe Camera Obscura and World of Illusions experience in Edinburgh presents a unique view of the city in the past.With over 100 interactive exhibits on five floors，it is completely kid-friendly with no "don't touch" signs.There's a perspective room where younger children can dance with their own shadow，match their face with a monkey's，serve their head on a plate and even lie on a shark.Adults：16；children aged 5 - 15：12；children under 5：free.Go back in time，Chichester，West SussexAnybody who wants to see，touch and even smell what life was like in ancient times should head to the Weald and Downland Living Museum-a museum with rural buildings ranging from early medieval England to the Victorian Age，and a multisensory，living presentation.There are also farm animals to visit，a wood and playground to burn off energy，and traditional games in one big house if it rains. Family tickel：42.1. What is on show in the Thackray Museum of Medicine recently？______A. Information of inventors.B. Some epidemics years ago.C. Streets of the Victorian period.D. Vaccinations used to treat COVID-19.2. How much does it cost a parent with a child of five to experience the perspective room？______A. 76.B. 32.C. 28.D. 16.3. What's the common theme of the four museums？______A. Protecting the rural areas.B. Raising awareness of safety.C. Inspiring children to learn engineering.D. Learning about life in the ancient times.BI worked as a bartender/waitress at a bar inside an upscale health-food grocery store （it's a real thing，I promise）.Most of our customers were well-off retirees.Generally a nice group of customers，but definitely rich uptight people.Forgetting to bring salt to some might be a huge offense but automatically bringing it causes others to give you a lecture about sodium （钠）intake.It was St.Patrick's Day.Needless to say，it was an crazy evening with me rushing around serving corned beef and cabbage pouring Guinness.For some reason，the bar supervisor always liked to have food specials on display for people to see.While I got the concept，it generally just caused us to get mean looks when we told people they probably shouldn't eat it.As the night was beginning to slow down，I had an older couple sit at the only open seats -next to our food displays.I was clearing tables and leaned over to let them know I'd be right with them when a plate slid off the mountain of dishes I was carrying，dropping right into the food display.The 12-hour-old gravy and potatoes somehow still had some fluidity to them and flew up，then dropped -right into the man's lap.I was horrified and apologizing profusely （不停地）while trying to set down the mountain of dishes.The man looked up at me and said "I just have one thing to tell you."He slowly leaned in-at which point I was thinking he was about to spit in my face-and he said "I don't have to hiccup （打嗝）anymore.You scared it away."It was the laugh I needed that night and he wouldn't even let me give him a free beer as an apology.4. What's the purpose of writing Paragraph 2？______A. To tell senior citizens prefer food low in salt.B. To show the service was a hard balancing act.C. To complain the customers are difficult to deal with.D. To prove the rich retirees are particular about food.5. What can be inferred from Paragraph 3？______A. Customers might want to eat the food on show.B. The author was not working busily on that day.C. The author approved of laying out the food special.D. Waiters and waitresses were often looked down on.6. Why did the author apologize？______A. For her tolerance.B. For her ignorance.C. For her carelessness.D. For her misunderstanding.7. What idea does the author mainly convey by sharing her experience？______A. You should compromise sometimes.B. Conflicts are well-resolved by laugh.C. You should apologize when necessary.D. Forgiveness can bring pleasure in life.CIn the past months，humans have become quite familiar with the term "social distancing".But it turns out that we are not the only ones to avoid contacting our peers when our health may be at risk：Research suggests honeybees do it，too. "It's exciting to see that other animals are doing something analogous"，saidDr.Alessandro Cini，co-author of the research at University College London. Scientists have found that when a hive（蜂箱）of honeybees is under threat from the mite （螨虫）called Varroa destructor，which can cause the collapse of honeybee colonies，the bees will respond by changing the way they interact with one another. By examining videos recorded inside the hives，the researchers found that when hives had mites，foraging（觅食的）bees performed important dances to indicate the direction of food sources and kept themselves away from the centre of the colony where young bees and the queen stayed.This may help to keep the infection at a level that can be controlled，limiting the amount of damage. "Foragers are one of the main entrance routes for the mites，" said Cini.The team then carried out experiments in the laboratory，artificially infecting small groups of about 12 young bees with the mites and comparing them to uninfected groups.This time the team found no increase in social distancing among infected groups-which，says Cini，may reflect that it is more important for foragers and young bees to keep their distance when the mites are present and that bees rely on one another."Probably social distancing is too costly on a small scale，" he said.But there were differences in grooming（梳理）behaviour：Infected bees were groomed more，inspected more，and had food shared with them more than individuals in uninfected groups.Cini said the study showed the power of natural selection in the evolution of social behavior and also dynamic change in the social behaviour to adapt to anever-changing environment.8. What does the underlined word "analogous" in Paragraph 1 probably mean？______A. Similar.B. Adventurous.C. Meaningful.D. Creative.9. Why did foraging bees keep away from the center of the colony？______A. To quickly locate the food.B. To show respect for the queen.C. To minimize the potential risk.D. To shorten the entrance route.10. When do honeybees keep social distancing？______A. When mites appear among them.B. When they're artificially infected.C. When they depend on each other.D. When they're compared with others.11. What does the text mainly talk about？______A. Honeybees are able to communicate.B. Honeybees proved to be more social.C. Honeybees also have strict social rules.D. Honeybees also use social distancing.DMany contemporary amateur athletes would have broken world records if they had taken part in the first Olympic Games.Since then，records have fallen in track and field year after year as athletic performances have continually improved.Some experts predict a ceiling for many events such as 9.5 seconds for the 100 metres.However，past predictions have nearly always been proved wrong.When we talk about breaking records，we come across the issue ofperformance-enhancing drugs.These drugs are originally developed to help people with illnesses，but in the wrong hands，they create supreme athletes making them faster and stronger than is normal for human beings.Taking these drugs is known as "doping".The sports world does not tolerate doping as it is a fundamental form ofcheating.Ben Johnson would still be the 100 metres world record holder if he hadnot been caught taking drugs in the 1988 Olympics.Other records remain doubtful，like Florence Griffith's 100 metres record back in 1988.Did she take drugs？Unfortunately，it is not easy to catch athletes using illegal drugs.It is compulsory for winners to be tested but other participants are only tested at random.However，doping is not the only thing we need to worry about.Unless we are careful，"gene-therapy" will be the next big threat.For medical purposes，scientists have already found ways to build muscle and increase strength by changing people's genes.Gene-therapy is very controversial and many people oppose further research into it.If gene-therapy were used now，it would be almost impossible to find out.In the future，athletes who have their genes changed might be able to do the 100 metres dash in just 8 seconds.However，if a generation of sports stars with enhanced genes were created，it would contradict the whole spirit of sport.The Olympic spirit-the spirit of competition which emphasizes taking part ratherthan winning-has been violated by the desire to succeed at all costs.In today's world，winners are celebrated and treated as heroes，but if doping and gene-therapy continue to affect the outcomes of major sporting events，the word "hero" will have lost all meaning.12. What has happened to track and field since the first Olympics？______A. More supreme athletes have appeared.B. Athletic performances have been recorded.C. More athletes have risked breaking the law.D. Past predictions have always proved wrong.13. What's the author's purpose of mentioning Ben Johnson and Florence Griffith？______A. To explain different forms of cheating at that time.B. To emphasize their roles in the athletic performances.C. To clarify how super athletes influence world records.D. To show how drugs affected world records in the 1980s.14. Why was "gene-therapy" found？______A. For enhanced genes.B. For health purpose.C. For medical research.D. For improving performances.15. What would be a suitable title for the passage？______A. 100 Meters in 8 Seconds？B. To Change Genes Or Not？C. Doping-A Huge Problem？D. Gene-therapy-A New Threat？A study came out just a few days ago that found people who eat healthily about 80 percent of the time have a high protection on brain health. （1）______It doesn't mean that you should just go to crazy 80% of the time.But be more aware that you are more likely to stick to a healthy lifestyle if there's some relaxation here and there.That's all part of living.My name is Mark Mailstein and I'm a brain health researcher and the author of The Age-proof Brain.（2）______For breakfast，I try to eat oatmeal（麦片粥）.Usually it's the quick，the instant，but make sure that it's not the type with any added sugar. （3）______And then lunch and dinner.I pretty much try to keep really simple.I will look at my plate and have some sort of lean meat.I eat a lot of fish and chicken.And I really just try to think of mixed vegetables，like really colorful plates of fruits，vegetables you know. （4）______ There are these interesting studies that show it's the combinations of different types of vegetables，so I try to mix them in. Sometimes I think something that might be surprising is that I might have a smoothie （奶昔）for dinner as a way to get all those vegetables in.My go-to smoothie is that I take broccoli （西兰花）. （5）______ And I throw carrots and all sorts of vegetables in there.A.I really like sweet potatoes.B.They scored really high on memory tests.C.I try to keep it pretty simple in terms of eating.D.Your diet can definitely improve your brain health.E.There's more evidence that you get more brain health benefit.F.People always ask what's the best fruit and vegetable for my brain.G.So，no additive because we know those additives are not beneficial for brain health.16. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G17. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G18. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G19. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G20. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. GWhen 16-year-old Grayden Brunet joined a（1）______ fire department in Sackets Harbor，New York in 2017，he was the youngest.He（2）______ two classmates，Niklas Brazie and Dalton Hardison，to（3）______ ，too.A few years later，all the older firefighters （4）______ because of COVID-19.The three teens became the （5）______ members of the （6）______ department.They had their （7）______ and started to save people's lives.They responded to heart attacks and car accidents.Also，they sped COVID-19（8）______ to hospital.As far as the teens were concerned，they couldn't quit.If they （9）______ ，the community would （10）______ the ambulance.One year later，two more teensjoined them.They were all （11）______ to serve their neighbors. "When our（12）______ call 911，they're expecting someone to help them，" says Sophia DeVito，who was 16 when she joined the （13）______The job is tiring.One night，the crew （14）______ two ambulance calls and a fire.They got home at 5：30 am，just two hours before school（15）______ . "For the teens it's （16）______ hard to come back from the（17）______ and take a test，" said Grayden's younger brother Gannon when （18）______ by the local newspaper.But they don't （19）______ the hard work and think the experience is（20）______21. A. bakery B. murder C. volunteer D. frontier22. A. persuaded B. stretched C. qualified D. guaranteed23. A. pull up B. bring up C. sign up D. end up24. A. follow B. submit C. investigate D. quit25. A. random B. main C. bitter D. keen26. A. sale B. clothing C. butcher D. fire27. A. adventures B. licenses C. emotions D. options28. A. patients B. participants C. soldiers D. specialists29. A. deserved B. reacted C. did D. calculated30. A. dive B. infer C. adopt D. lose31. A. buried B. wandered C. polished D. motivated32. A. lawyers B. neighbors C. physicians D. assistances33. A. team B. army C. school D. match34. A. turned to B. occurred to C. responded to D. happened to35. A. appealed B. started C. revealed D. proceeded36. A. definitely B. frequently C. immediately D. annoyingly37. A. places B. ceremonies C. blessings D. calls38. A. interviewed B. recalled C. requested D. complained39. A. justify B. mind C. abuse D. forgive40. A. permanent B. desirable C. priceless D. ashamed41. Pillows have developed gradually over the ages，from wooden and porcelain（瓷的）versions to the most comfortable goose-hair pillows available in modern-day supermarkets.In China，porcelain pillows are among（1）______ best preserved from the records of history.In ancient China，people（2）______ （wear）complicated headwear，and pillows were usually placed under the neck instead （3）______ the head.Hard pillows not only provided a cooling effect but also helped to maintain their hairstyle and prevent it from getting messy.Porcelain pillows gained popularity and were used for more diverse functions during the Tang Dynasty.They were used to cushion patients' wrists when Chinese doctors checked （4）______ （they）pulses（脉搏）before giving diagnoses（诊断），and to support the arms of those（5）______ wrote with brushes to help give them a steadier hand.（6）______ （additional），travelers started carrying small porcelain pillows as sleeping aids.Much to our（7）______ （amaze），white porcelain pillow in the shape of a baby from the Northern Song Dynasty is considered one of the representative （8）______ （work）of that period.It isentirely covered with white glaze（釉），（9）______ （give）it a slightly yellow coloring and a smooth feel.Although porcelain pillows were still being produced in North China during the 1950s and 1960s，they（10）______ （disappear）from people's daily lives in recent decades.(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)42. Parents should involve them in their children's education.单句改错______43. Cleaning women in big cities usually get ______ (pay) by the hour.44. The teacher demanded that the work being finished before 4 o'clock.单句改错______45. Unhappily，the facts do not whole support the theory.单句改错______46. He was disappointed at not getting the job and he got over it very soon.单句改错______47. As no one spoke，the teacher asked a few questions to set the ball on rolling.单句改错______48. She tried to explain that had happened but he kept interrupting her.单句改错______49. We call on the people to build a community with shared future for mankind.单句改错______50. She sent the parcel to them until it can be personally received.单句改错______51. I wonder how he dared saying that to the teacher.单句改错______52. 我们需要彼此倾听，求同存异。
高二下学期期中考试(英语)试题含答案
高二下学期期中考试（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）1. What is the weather like now?A. Rainy.B. Cloudy.C. Sunny.2. Where will the woman meet Sandy?A. At the post office.B. In the park.C. Downtown.3. When will the speakers probably meet again?A. Before the meeting.B. Today.C. Tomorrow.4. Which team is the man’s daughter on?A. The swim team.B. The football team.C. The basketball team.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A history book.B. An evening class.C. The woman’s company.听第6段材料，回答6、7题。
6. Whose birthday is on Saturday?A. Bill’s.B. Anne’s.C. Mary’s.7. Where will the party be?A. At the woman’s house.B. In a restaurant.C. At a big place outdoors.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What does the man think of the woman?A. She is too lazy.B. She has spent too much money recently.C. She does too much window-shopping.9. Who will go shopping with the woman?A. The man.B. Lily.C. Herself alone.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
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高二英语第二学期期中考试试卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分20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，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What will the woman do today?A. Go on a date.B. Visit a museum.C. Make ice cream.2. Why was the man late?A. He didn’t feel well.B. He set off late.C. He got lost.3. What lecture does the man like most?A. Local history.B. Aging brain issues.C. WWI and WWII events.4. What does the woman probably think of working while in college?A. Useful.B. Difficult.C. Unnecessary.5. What are the speakers talking about?A. A rock.B. A movie.C. A spacecraft.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话, 回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. Why did the man start Problogger?A. To learn photographing.B. To help other bloggers.C. To make some money.7. What benefit can the man get from his current job?A. Getting e-books for free.B. Teaching his children himself.C. Enjoying flexible working places.听下面一段对话, 回答第8至第10三个小题。
8. What gift will Jennifer prepare?A. A handbag.B. Coffee beans.C. A travel package.9. What does the man want to do?A. Surf the Internet.B. Go out for a drive.C. Shop in the downtown.10. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Brother and sister.B. Mother and son.C. Father and daughter.听下面一段对话, 回答第11至第13三个小题。
11. What happened to the men?A. They fell into the sea.B. They were hit by a vehicle.C. They were buried under snow.12. How many of the men died?A. 2.B. 3.C. 4.13. What will the speakers discuss next?A. How to prevent global warming.B. How to drive safely on the ice.C. How to avoid disasters in winter.听下面一段对话, 回答第14至第17四个小题。
14. For what was Google fined $5 billion?A. Breaking competition rules.B. Presenting wrong search results.C. Producing poor-quality products.15. What is the size of the fine like according to the woman?A. Very small.B. Rather large.C. Acceptable.16. When did the EU fine Google $2. 8 billion?A. In 2016.B. In 2017.C. In 2018.17. Where does the conversation most probably take place?A. In a classroom.B. At the office.C. At home.听下面一段独白, 回答第18至第20三个小题。
18. Who is the speaker probably talking to?A. Sports fans.B. News reporters.C. College students.19. Why was the year 2018 special for the speaker?A. She became an Olympic champion.B. She started snowboarding.C. She won her first medal.20. What was the speaker’s father’s attitude towards her training?A. Opposed.B. Supportive.C. Sceptical.二、单项填空（共15题，每小题1分，满分15分）请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
21.With the help of curriculum reform, students enjoy a variety of after-school activities,______ up to half are aimed at strengthening their physical strength and building up their confidence.A. to whichB. of whichC. from whichD. in which22. —When shall we set about doing our work?—______ all the group members are here.A. UntilB. SinceC. UnlessD. Not until23. They ___________with joy when they heard that their class won the first place in the relay race.A. sprang upB. split upC. took upD. picked up24. —What about the two of us going downtown ?— ______. I hate spending time hanging around.A. That suits me fineB. Why notC. It depends on the weatherD. Well, that’s the last thing I will do25. ____, he talks a lot about his favorite singers after class.A. A quiet student as he may beB. Quiet student as he may beC. Be a quiet student as he mayD. Quiet as he may be a student26. I would have attended your wedding anniversary, but one of my former classmates ______ tovisit me, which was out of my expectation.A. had comeB. cameC. was comingD. has come27. Frank insisted that he was not asleep __________ I had great difficulty in waking him up.A. whetherB. althoughC. forD. so28. Little Tom had his eyes fixed on ______ seemed to be a mosquito, not noticing his motherwas standing beside him.A. whatB. whichC. whereD. how29. A person, when he or she is young, can’t read __________many books.A. soB. suchC. tooD. either30. Taking notes is important in class, but it is not necessary to __________every word the teacher says.A. put awayB. put outC. put downD. put together31. Zhang Yimou, a two-time winner in the Venice International Film Festival, has all the right__________to become the Best Director of China.A. desperationB. discriminationC. attractionD. qualification32. In the final of the World Indoor Championships, Su Bingtian locked a personal best of 6.42 seconds, _______ the Asian record of 6.43, which he also set last month in Germany.A. to breakB. brokenC. breakingD. having broken33. —What is your impression of your former colleague Nick?—He’s helpful, and he give us a hand at work.A. mustB. wouldC. mayD. should34. --My goodness, you crossed the double yellow line!--I tried not to, but _______ . The car in front changed lane suddenly.A. in timeB. in case c. in need D. in vain35. Liu opened her mouth as if _______ something to Calaf, hut gave up seeing his passionateeyes locked on Turandot.A. to sayB. wanted to sayC. sayingD. to be saying三、完形填空（共20小题，每小题1分，满分20分）请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。