2022—2023学年下期期中高二英语试卷
河南省实验中学2022——2023学年下期期中试卷高二英语命题人：闫军玲审题人：陈莹（时间：120分钟，满分：150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,选出最佳选项。
1.Which class did the man enjoy most?A. History.B. Science.C. Music.2. What is the man going to do tomorrow?A. Clean his room.B. Play a game.C. Visit his grandmother.3. What will the speakers take to the hospital for Sarah?A.A book.B. Some chocolates.C. Some flowers.4. What will the speakers do first tonight?A. Go home.B. Eat downtown.C. Enjoy a concert.5. Who is the woman probably?A. A teacher.B.A student.C. A writer.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，选出最佳选项。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6.Why will the woman go to Las Vegas?A. To go on vacation.B. To attend a wedding.C. To visit some relatives.7.When will the woman leave for Las Vegas?A. On Thursday.B. On Friday.C. On Saturday.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. How long have the speakers waited for?A.15 minutes.B.20 minutes.C. 30 minutes.9. What will the speakers probably do at 2:30?A. Buy some food.B. Have a meeting.C. Attend a lecture.10.Where are the speakers probably?A. In a classroom.B. In a restaurant.C. In a hotel.听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
11. What does the man think of the painting?A. It's colourful.B. It’s expensive.C. It's large.12. What does the woman say about the watch?A. It was found in Italy.B. It is forty years old.C. It still works.13. What does the man decide to do in the end?A. Go to another shop.B. Ask his father for advice.C. Come back next week.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. How did the woman know about the classes?A. From a friend.B. From a brochure.C. From a website.15.Why does the woman choose the Sports Centre school?A. It is closer to her work.B. It provides more classes.C. It starts classes earlier.16.How much should the woman pay for the classes in total?A.£45.B. £50.C.£9017.What classes are the speakers probably talking about?A. Swimming classes.B. Cooking classes.C. Dancing classes.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18.Why did Luke decide to build a little house?A. He needed something fun to do.B. He wanted to have his own house.C. His neighbor encouraged him to do it.19.What did Luke's dad do to help him?A. He designed the house for Luke.B. He gave Luke some instructions.C. He lent Luke some money.20. What does Luke want to do next?A. Make another wooden house.B. Build houses for his friends.C. Move out of the family home.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。
ASkills Development Fund (SDF)in Ontario, CanadaOverviewSDF offers funding to organizations for innovative projects that address challenges of hiring or training workers to drive the economic growth of Ontario, Canada.SDF supports:●projects that address the labor shortage and stimulate growth in key sectors（部门，区域）of Ontario's economy;●projects helping people with prior involvement in those with disabilities, newcomers, and others facing barriers to employment;●projects that will increase Ontario’s long-term economic competitive advantage by creating a sustainable and adaptable workforce.Qualified OrganizationsThe following organizations are qualified to apply for SDF as primary applicants:●local trade unions;●local training delivery agencies;●non-profit organizations in Ontario;●employers with a p resence in Ontario;●native professional, industry or employer associations;●District Social Services Administration Boards and hospitals.The following organizations are qualified to apply for SDF as a co-applicant with one or more of the organizations above:●publicly assisted colleges, universities or institutes in Ontario;●private career colleges registered under the Private Career Colleges Act,2005.AttentionProjects will be prioritized (优先考虑) based on the strengths of their applications. Please be aware that funds are limited and therefore the applicants are encouraged to apply and submit their completed application forms as soon as possible.21. What is the main purpose of SDF?A. To treat disabled people.B. To create a temporary workforce.C. To better develop Ontario's economy.D. To train organizations to hire workers.22. Which is qualified to apply for funding?A. A trade union in Ontario.B. A hospital outside Ontario.C. A profitable organization in Ontario.D. A training delivery agency outside Ontario.23. What are the applicants advised to do?A. Reduce funding requests.B. Submit their applications early.C. Apply for a private career college.D. Register the number of their employees.BA song called Lonely Warrior (《孤勇者》) is always ringing in my ears. Six years ago, after hosting an annual ceremony for my school, I found that my left leg was a little swollen, and very soon I could barely walk. In fact, the swollen part became a fist-sized meatball that was so painful that I could barely sleep. Of course, I went to a local hospital, where I was given very bleak (不乐观的) news--osteosarcoma, which means bone cancer.I underwent chemotherapy (化疗) for the next two years, and it was the worst time of my life. Physically, I felt that the side effects of chemotherapy were killing me. I lost all of the hair on my body and I became totally bald. I could barely eat anything, even if felt hungry. I no longer needed an alarm clock to wake up in the morning. Instead, what woke me was my body telling me that I needed to vomit (呕吐).I had no idea where all this treatment would leave me, and the dreams I had once nursed about the future were entirely wiped out. I wanted to feel the world and experience more, so I stuck to the course of treatment. As time went by, however, I became weaker and weaker. The side effects now were far worse than they had been earlier.I eventually suggested that the leg be chopped off, and the doctor said that might be the best thing to do, as long as I could cope with the psychological and social pressures afterward. I made my decision very calmly, because I knew things could not be worse than they were at that moment, and I was determined that this was just one more battle I would win.Now, six years later, I have weathered all these difficulties. I have been so lucky to be able to find the strength to deal with all of this, and what I have to tell anyone still struggling with difficulties is this: have faith in yourself, and do not let bad moments drag you down. Just hang on and you will come through.24. What can we learn about the side effects of chemotherapy?A. They made the author suffer a lot.B. They destroyed the author’s faith.C. They were relieved after treatment.D. They were more obvious in the daytime25. What was the author’s decision to deal with his condition?A. Chopping off his leg.B. Turning down the doctor's advice.C. Giving in to the cancer.D. Seeking psychological assistance.26. What does the underlined word“weathered”in the last paragraph mean?A. resistedB. survivedC. escapedD. produced27. What does the author want to convey in the text?A. A light heart lives long.B. A good medicine tastes bitter.C. Time works wonders.D. One with faith braves any hardship.CZoologists track animals using global-positioning-system(GPS)tags(标签) which then return their data via satellite. Marine(海洋的)biologists have a harder time of it, though, because radio signals can’t pass through seawater. This makes it impossible either to receive GPS signals or to send any data collected back to base.That does not stop people tagging sea creatures. Data collected and stored in a tag can be sent to a satellite in bursts if the species in question is one that comes to the surface from time to time. A tag may also be recovered if the animal carrying it is caught by a fishing boat. Fisherfolk are typically paid a few hundred dollars per tag returned to its home laboratory.None of these methods, though, keeps accurate track of where the animal carrying the tag has been. For these and other reasons, it would therefore be useful to have a marine equivalent of GPS. And one is now being employed. The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, in Massachusetts, hopes to fill the seas with sonic beacons(声波信标) that will play the role of GPS satellites.The sea is divided into distinct layers that have different temperatures. During the Second World War, American scientists showed that some of these layers act as sonic waveguides. They called them “sound fixing and ranging” (sofar) channels. Sound sent out in one of these channels echoes(回响) between the layers above and below, thus staying in the channel. Thus constrained(被约束)，a sound wave can travel hundreds of kilometers before it becomes too weak to detect.The sofar transmitters from Woods Hole are usually at an appropriate depth for the channel concerned. Every 12 hours they broadcast a 32-second-long location signal known as a pong. Pongs are so called because they are simila r to sonar “pings”, but of lower frequency. In typical conditions a pong can be picked up 1,000 km away. By listening to the pongs from several beacons a receiver can calculate its location. Existing receivers for the two sofar transmitters are currently carried on free-floating instrument packs. But the plan is to have two more transmitters this year, and more in future years.28. Which sea creatures can GPS tags be applied to?A. Those feeding on other sea animals.B. Those following fishing boats constantly.C. Those coming out of the sea sometimes.D. Those swimming deep under the water.29.Why do sofar channels function?A. The echoes among them are weak.B. The water has a high temperature over there.C. The layers among them are quite similar.D. The sound remains there and stays strong for a while.30. What makes pings different from pongs?A. Pings are of higher frequency.B. Pings can travel faster than pongs.C. Pings can be received 1,000 km away.D. Pings are broadcasted every 32 seconds.31. What would be the best title for the text?A. Tags for sea creaturesB. “GPS” for the oceansC. Strange deep sea creaturesD. Data from distant satellitesDMany public museums have complex climate control systems to preserve the works in their care. Those technologies, including climate monitors and air conditioning, normally work unnoticed 24 hours a day. But now, as the rising prices of gas and electricity in Europe pose an immediate danger to museum finances, and with a growing awareness of their impact on the climate, some of the world’s biggest museums are beginning to act.Over the past year, major museums have relaxed their standards and allowed a wider range of temperatures and humidity levels in some galleries, saving them thousands of dollars a month. They have conducted months of trials to prove the changes don't endanger the items.Yet in the rooms where borrowed items are on show, the old strict standards still apply. Loan agreements with other museums and private collectors mean those galleries must remain tightly climate-controlled, hampering institutions’ effort to lower energy bills and emissions.The idea that art must be displayed in a climate-controlled environment is relatively new, said Southwick at the Vatican Museums. Masterpieces used to hang in unheated churches or palaces, she said. Some of the first museums to adopt climate-control technologies were in the U.S., with the Yale University Art Gallery fixing a steam-powered heating system in 1874.Temperature and humidity controls became commonplace after World War II, especially after conservators at the British Museum and the National Gallery, in London, published a series of influential books prescribing（规定）the conditions to protect masterpieces in that chilly, damp city. Soon those ideas were applied everywhere, eventually becoming the standard for museum loans.In December, the British government cancelled minimum temperature requirements for works covered by its art insurance program, to help museums save money during a cold winter.It’s hopeful that museums will change their tight climate standards for the sake of the planet as well as themselves.32.What action do the world's biggest museums begin to adopt?A. Seeking active cooperation with other museums.B. Turning to more energy-efficient reserving means.C. Loosening their standards for keeping the works.D. Lending their works to other museums for display.33.What prevents public museums from lowering energy bills and emissions?A. The borrowed items.B. Private museums.C. Climate-controlled technologies.D. Loan agreements.34. When did climate-control technologies become popular?A. When the first museums came into being.B. When the standard was published in London.C. When Britain cancelled the standard for loans.D. When Yale University Art Gallery fixed a heating system.35. Which of the following statements best expresses the main idea of the passage?A. Museums are taking action to cut costs.B. Loose conditions preserve works better.C. Museums are designed to save energy.D. Old rules come to life for protection.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。
2022-2023学年山东省济宁市高二(下)期中英语试卷及答案解析
2022-2023学年山东省济宁市高二（下）期中英语试卷ADiscover the best things to do in Beijing with our round-up of art and exhibitions，performances and popular activities.Jazz With JLCO and Wynton MarsalisJazz at Lincon Centre Orchesra and trumpet master Wynton Marsalis will join hands to tour three Chinese cities：Shenzhen，Beijing and Tianjin in April，bringing the most popular jazz music from the US.Their Beijing stop will be on March 20，at the Forbidden City Concert Hall.If you go：7：30 p.m.April 24.Ticket：180-1，080 yuanChen Sa Piano RecitalChinese pianist Chen Sa has appeared at many music festivals，including the Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival and the Purl Piano Festival.The performance at the National Centre for the Performing Arts features the melodies of French composer Debussy.If you go：7：30 p.m.December 20.Ticket：80-500 yuanAfrican Wood CarvingsAfrican art motivated artists such as Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse in the early 20th century.But besides art，the continent has a long and rich heritage of wood carving.Tree of Life，an exhibition at the National Art Museum of China，features African wood carvings from countries such as Tanzania，Mozambique and Benin.If you go：9 a.m.-5 p.m.January 21.Ticket：FreeAnother Way of TellingThis exhibition，staged at the Three Shadows Photography Art Centre，shows almost 100 works of Anna Fox and Karen Knorr，two leading documentary photographers in the UK.It features different series of works，such as photographs discussing problems of social classes，working environments，andself-awareness.If you go：10 a.m.-5 p.m.January 6.Ticket：60 yuan1. When can we enjoy music composed by Debussy？______A. At 3 p.m.January 6.B. At 10 a.m.January 21.C. At 7：30 p.m.April 24.D. At 7：30 p.m.December 20.2. What can we do at the Tree of Life exhibition______A. Enjoy classical music.B. Appreciate Pablo Picasso's works.C. Learn basic skills of wood carving.D. Get to know a special art form from Tanzania.3. Where will Karen Knorr's works be exhibited？______A. At the Forbidden City Concert Hall.B. At the National Art Museum of China.C. At the National Centre for the Performing Arts.D. At the Three Shadows Photography Art Centre.BFrom the top of Mount Qomolangma to the bottom of the Mariana Trench，plastic continues to pollute the environment，and it creates a significant threat to all life forms on Earth.Despite knowing the effects of plastic pollution，we have not been able to ban the use of plastic products.Now，thanks to the invention of a 17-year-old girl，Arora，we finally have a better choice.This plastic-like material is made from prawn （大虾）shells，and it breaks down 1.5 million times faster than most of the commercial plastic products we use today.The Australian teen first became aware of the impact of plastic waste on the environment when shopping with her mother.She wondered why her mother had to pay for the plastic bags.When asked，the cashier informed her how plastic hurts the planet and that the additional charge was there to encourage people not to use it.This inspired Arora to create a kind of plastic that would break down faster than the conventional one.But the journey of inventing "eco-friendly plastic" was not easy.She experimented with a number of organic materials such as cornflour and banana peels，both of which had to be ruled out because of theirsolubility （溶解性）.One night，while having dinner，she noticed that the shells of prawns look plasticky.She immediately went to the lab to ter，she would describe that dinner as her "Eureka" moment.She extracted the material called "chitin" from the shells and then mixed it with an insoluble protein called "fibroin"，which is found in silk ing the combination of these two organic materials，Arora created a plastic-like material that breaks down completely within just 33 days.Moreover，this plastic releases nitrogen when breaking down，which is why it can be used as plant fertilizer.Arora's invention has caused a stir，and she has won a number of awards.As an inspiring young woman，Arora wants to make a difference in the world，and she wants to encourage other young people to follow their passion and make a positive difference however they can.4. What inspired Arora to create a kind of special plastic？______A. A cashier's words about paid plastic bags.B. Her determination to protect the prawns.C. A class about plastic's impact on the planet.D. Her plan to save money on plastic products.5. What could be a "Eureka" moment？______A. A moment of needing reflection.B. A moment of finding the truth.C. A moment of having sudden inspiration.D. A moment of enjoying the celebration.6. What can be known about the new plastic in paragraph 4？______A. It is made from non-organic materials.B. It can break down totally in a month.C. It can be used to help plants to grow.D. It is extracted from an insoluble protein.7. Which of the following can best describe Arora？______A. Brave and clever.B. Creative and inspiring.C. Active and considerate.D. Humorous and friendly.CParenting styles have changed over the years in response to the rapid changes in the world.Whether it is tapping technology or applying the best parenting practices to meet a parenting need，parents nowadays generally invest more time in finding out how best to raise their children.Modern parents often look to the Internet and social media for parenting advice.A parent can post questions from how to manage the constant cries of an infant to how to talk to a moody teenager，and chances are，the parent will be flooded instantly with advice and relevant articles.The availability of resources has helped modern parents engage more in their children's development，both academically and emotionally.A modern parenting style that has emerged is helicopter parenting，where parents are much too focused on their children.They help children with tasks they're capable of doing on their own，like selecting activities and friends for them.Such a parenting style can hold back the development of the children's ability to handle responsibilities independently.Children might be ill-equipped with life skills such as doing laundry （洗衣），clearing their plates or coping with their schoolwork.Always protecting children from failures may also prevent them developing adaptability and acquiring skills like problem-solving.On the other hand，parents in the past tended to monitor less.Children weren't given more control over how to manage their schoolwork and choose their friends.They were often expected to shoulder the responsibilities of caring for younger brothers and sisters and managing housework.Living in thepre-internet age，parents were less informed about different parenting methods，and personalities. There is no one right way to raise a child.Each child is unique and should be raised differently by parents who are present but not wandering，who are supportive but not controlling，and who protect but not care too much.8. What does the author explain by mentioning"an infant"and"a moody teenager"in paragraph 2？______A. Devotion to kids.B. Tricky parenting problems.C. Effective parenting.D. Easy access to guidance.9. What is a distinctive characteristic of helicopter parenting？______A. Flexible.B. Efficient.C. Over involved.D. Conventional.10. What do we know about parents in the past？______A. They educated kids in a rigid way.B. They afforded kids more space for self-growth.C. They overestimated their kids' independence.D. They tended to stay away from social activities.11. What's the author's attitude towards the two parenting modes mentioned in the passage？______A. Subjective.B. Opposed.C. Favorable.D. Objective.DThere is a profound relationship between science fiction and science.It is often said that stories change the world，what is less often heard is that stories change science，and therefore the future.The use of science fiction to explore our world is similar to scenario （剧情）planning in Futures Studies，which shapes our ideas about the future，and goes beyond predicting artifacts that once seemed impossible to us like Verne's submarine or the satellites of 2001 Space Odyssey.In the words of Dutch researcher Sofia Kaloterakis，"Science fiction narratives structure our imaginative models about technoscientific projects such as robotics or space exploration".Have you ever wondered how science fiction novels have impacted the idea we have about Artificial Intelligence or how Snow Crash，Neal Stephenson's novel，has impacted what we now call the Metaverse （元宇宙）？Science fiction helps us define possible futures.It provides us with an understanding of the rules underlying fictional worlds.It also allows us to put technological prototypes （原型）in the context of their use by humans.But most importantly，it determines the way we structure scientific thought and intervene （干预）in the future.Alex McDowell，Creator of the Minority Report worldbuilding in 2002，and Peter von Stackelberg explain what fictional narratives can bring to the table：The richness of "storyworlds" — the "universes" within which stories take place — provides us with detailed rules of the context in which a larger reality unfolds that extends beyond a single story，and has the potential to provide us with deeper learning about the underlying systems that regulate those worlds. Lastly，the relationship of futures narratives to theories such as Social Constructivism has been highlighted by several scholars.A central idea of this sociological theory is that whenever we use words or other symbols to refer to objects in our world we are constructing them.And，therefore，prediction is also a social construction.In narrating we intervene in the world.In narrating the world，we construct it.In writing science fiction we intervene in the science of the future.12. What is the text mainly about？______A. The storyworlds created by science fictions.B. Artifacts and technologies in science fictions.C. Science fiction narratives affecting future studies.D. The relation between science and science fictions.13. What is the most important role of science fiction______A. It provides us with technologies and tools.B. It allows us to establish reasonable future.C. It decides our thinking and affects the future.D. It helps us learn the rules of fictional world.14. What do we know about "storyworlds"？______A. There are general rules for a single story.B. They are the "universes" where stories happen.C. There are no regulations or guiding systems.D. They have a potential context within a story.15. What can be inferred from the last paragraph？______A. Science fiction narratives can construct future worlds.B. The science of future intervenes in today's science.C. Objects can't be constructed by words or symbols.D. Scholars care little about narratives about future.Efficient ways to improve your speechFind it difficult to make a wonderful speech in public（1）______Use more facial expressionsOne psychologist feels that our facial expression is responsible more than anything else for the impression others have of us.A smile in which the eyes participate is extremely communicative.（2）______ People tend to mirror your expression，so try to show how you feel about a topic or an idea through your facial expression.Get rid of your inner fear（3）______ The way to handle it is to put it to work for you，get into action，as Shakespeare observed，action cures fear.The first is to admit it.Do the thing you fear and it will be the death of fear itself.Anothersimple aid at the last minute before you begin，is to take a few deep breaths.This will help get the butterflies in formation and also keep your voice under control.Polish your voiceOur voice is the main instrument we possess for communicating with people.So invest in a tape recorder，practice your speech by speaking it into the microphone and then listen to it.You can even have others join in the evaluation of your strong points and your weaknesses or faults as well.Simply reading a newspaper，a magazine or stories to your children out loud can help.（4）______Strengthen your memoryPsychologists tell us that most individuals don't use above ten percent of their inherent capacity for memory.How to enhance the power of memory？First，have a burning desire to remember.It's difficult to recall anything without wanting to do so.（5）______ Our success depends greatly on our ability to concentrate.The next principle is repetition，we learned many things in school by repetition.16. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. EF. FG. G17. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. EF. FG. G18. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. EF. FG. G19. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. EF. FG. G20. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. EF. FG. GMy high school life was a very fulfilling one.Apart from studying in class，I got a part-time job at a local （1）______ shop.I hoped it would be easy，and for the most part，（2）______ .I imagined myself pouring coffee and becoming close friends with my customers.But what I hadn't （3）______ was the people with so many orders and the moments when I couldn't seem to （4）______ anyone.There was always too much sugar，too little ice，or not enough skim milk. （5）______ ，I kept at it.One day，one of my customers dropped in，（6）______ .Before he left，I handed him a bag along with his iced coffee.He looked at me （7）______ because he had ordered nothing but the coffee.He opened the bag and saw his favorite doughnut （甜甜圈）I had （8）______ him.He smiled and thanked me before （9）______ out into the rain.The next evening，he came.Instead of （10）______ something，he handed me a single pink rose and a note. "Thanks for being so sweet and （11）______ yesterday.It is so nice to meet someone who is warm.Please don't （12）______ your ways because I truly believe that you will do better.Have a great day!"As time went on，I did （13）______ some customers really particular.But whenever I felt cast down，that man and his kindness would occur to me.Then I would （14）______ ，hold my head up high，clear my throat and ask politely，"How can I （15）______ you？"21. A. fashion B. coffee C. bakery D. furniture22. A. flexible B. romantic C. back-breaking D. stress-free23. A. expected B. detected C. grasped D. managed24. A. recognize B. reach C. please D. convince25. A. Moreover B. However C. Instead D. Hence26. A. excited B. rigid C. dynamic D. depressed27. A. questioningly B. curiously C. gratefully D. angrily28. A. assigned B. awarded C. given D. served29. A. coming B. heading C. storming D. sliding30. A. ordering B. whispering C. reporting D. obtaining31. A. outgoing B. straightforwardC. thoughtfulD. tolerant32. A. continue B. keep C. improve D. change33. A. inquire about B. come across C. knock into D. hear of34. A. smile B. pray C. weep D. sigh35. A. treat B. thank C. contact D. help36. I don't have much ______ （同情）for her —I think she's brought her troubles on herself.37. She wanted to work for a bigger and more ______ （有影响力的）newspaper.38. There's a growing ______ （认可）that our city is becoming more and more beautiful.39. We ought to hire several public relationship ______ （顾问）to help improve our image.40. Cheating on exams can be no longer ______ （容忍）again.41. When you finish your essay，you'd better turn to your teacher to p ______ it，which makes it more readable.42. According to the report s ______ by researchers，about 23 percent of all annual carbon dioxide emissions are caused by the destruction of tropical forests.43. On Wednesday，a polar wind brought b ______ cold to the Midwest.44. The company will r ______ him for his years of service with a grand farewell party and several presents.45. I'm sorry to d ______ you so late，but my car's broken down and I don't have my phone with me.46. I was walking around the woods when I found a poor dog ______ （abandon）there.47. ______ （fortune），many documents，masterpieces，and personal papers with regard to these questions are preserved in time.48. Since the time humankind started gardening，we ______ （try）to make our environment more beautiful.49. Previously，water quality in the Li River had suffered greatly from an increasing volume of tourists，many of ______ frequently threw garbage into the river.50. The purpose of education is______（develop）a fine personality in children.51. 假如你是李华，4月22日，第54个"世界地球日"即将来临，主题为"众生的地球（Earth for All）"。
2022-2023学年全国高中高二下英语人教版期中试卷(含解析)
2022-2023学年全国高二下英语期中试卷考试总分：45 分考试时间： 120 分钟学校：__________ 班级：__________ 姓名：__________ 考号：__________注意事项：1．答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息;2．请将答案正确填写在答题卡上;卷II（非选择题）一、完形填空（本题共计 1 小题，共计5分）1.(5分)Menninger took the hard way to climb Everest—the world's tallest peak.（1）________ hike it up, he decided to climb as a non-native Everest porter（挑夫）, which meant（2）________ packs weighing up to 220 pounds along rough, high altitude trails（小路）.Menninger came up with such a（n）（3）________ after spending a season as a guide in Nepal, and becoming（4）________ with life of these porters. "My goal was to have the same experience," he explains.The physical and emotional（5）________ of the job is laid（6）________ as Menninger is filmed struggling with a pack consisting of multiple bags tied together（7）________ trying to sleep at night in crowded freezing porter houses.A typical day（8）________ waking up at around 7:30 am and going to the client's hotelto（9）________ their bags and beginning to trek（长途跋涉）. Porters have to（10）________ for their own accommodation during treks. Some even regularly go without（11）________ to keep costs down. As they aren't（12）________ until the last day, they have no idea whether the trek has been economically worthwhile until they've（13）________ it.Life is never（14）________ for them. Last year was one of Everest's deadliest climbing seasons, largely（15）________ difficult weather conditions, and lack of experience.（16）________ the problems is a lack of communication between the porters and their mostly wealthy clients.With his film shot during this tough trek, Menninger wishes more were（17）________ of how much porters rely on their low salaries, and how much they contribute to the overall Everest experience. "（18）________, my film could encourage those porters by（19） ________ what they're ableto（20）________ and how hard they work."（1）A.Other thanB.SimplyC.Rather thanD.Directly（2）C.mailingD.wrapping（3）A.approachB.conclusionC.suggestionD.idea（4）A.pleasedB.boredC.fascinatedD.disappointed（5）A.paymentB.priceC.enjoymentD.courage（6）A.uncoveredB.messyC.untouchedD.understandableA.butB.orC.while（8）C.indicatesD.requires（9）A.searchB.collectC.deliverD.repair（10）A.fightB.askC.workD.pay（11）A.mealsB.permissionC.moneyD.limit（12）A.dismissedB.praisedC.tippedD.satisfiedA.climbedB.experiencedC.reached（14）B.challengingC.encouragingD.tough（15）A.focusing onB.owing toC.depending onD.leading to（16）A.Responding toB.Bringing aboutC.Getting rid ofD.Adding to（17）A.awarermedC.warnedD.sure（18）A.JoyfullyB.UnfortunatelyC.GenerallyD.HopefullyA.examiningB.claimingC.showing（20）A.understandB.bearplainD.imagine二、阅读理解（本题共计 4 小题，每题 5 分，共计20分）2.4 BEST READ-ALOUD BOOKS FOR KIDS OF ALL AGESThe Little Pear books, by Eleanor Frances LattimoreI love the simplicity of the Little Pear books, based on Lattimore's experience growing up in Shanghai in the early 1900's. Little Pear is a 5-year-old naughty boy living in a Chinese village, and each short chapter brings a new adventure in his family's life. The series offers children a window into a different world, described in language perfectly fit for a young child's sense of curiosity, excitement, and danger.We're Going on a Bear Hunt（Classic Board Books）, by Michael Rosen and Helen OxenburyNow young readers can join in the fun with this Classic Board Book edition of We're Going on a Bear Hunt. Full of delightful comedy, this tale of a brave family's joyous journey is sure to win new fans.The Wayside School series, by Louis SacharThe Wayside School series attracted me a lot when I read Mrs. Gorf turned all the children into apples. These books might be my all-time favorites to read aloud. Are they inspiring stories or morality tales（道德故事）or just comments on the educational system? Thanks to the gift of Louis Sachar, they're all three. The fact that he based the characters on actual students he taught at a California public school makes children love reading these stories more.The Tashi series, by Anna FienbergWho is Tashi? Is he the imaginary friend of a boy named Jack, or a real boy who's lived an unbelievable life? The Tashi series has been Australian bestsellers. I once recommended Tashi to a friend, who brought it along on a camping trip with her family. She told me that her son was so attracted by Tashi's adventures that he never wanted to leave the tent.（1）What do we know about the Little Pear?A.It tells a little boy's travel to a different world.B.It introduces Lattimore's family history.C.It adopts language suitable for children.D.It brings children a new hero.（2）What makes the Wayside School series more attractive?A.That they are full of educational meanings.B.That they include a series of funny stories.（3）Which of the following books will make kids laugh a lot?A.Little Pear.B.We're Going on a Bear Hunt.C.Wayside School.D.Tashi.3.Albert Einstein has a great effect on science and history. An American university president once said that Einstein had made a new outlook—a new view of the universe. It may be some time before the average mind understands fully the identity of time and space and so on, but even ordinary men now understand that the universe is something larger than ever thought before.By 1914 young Einstein had been world-famous. He accepted the offer to become a professor at the Prussian Academy of Science in Berlin. He had few duties, little teaching and unlimited chances for study, but soon his peace and quiet life were broken by World War Ⅰ.Einstein hated fighting and killing. The great suffering of the war affected him deeply, and he sat unhappily in his office doing little. He lost interest in his research. Only when peace came in 1918 was he able to get back to work. In the years following World War Ⅰ, honours were increasingly put on him. He became head of the Kaiser Whihem Institute of Theoretical Physics. But he himself refused the effort to put him in a position far above other people. He was well known for his humble（谦逊的）manners. He often said that his success would certainly have been achieved by others if he had never lived. In 1921 he won the Nobel Prize, and he was honoured in Germany until the rise of Nazism when he was driven from Germany because he was a Jew.（1）The main idea of the first paragraph is ________.A.the difficulty of Einstein's thought to othersB.the feeling of an American university president towards EinsteinC.the difference between science and historyD.the change in human thought produced by Einstein（2）From the second paragraph, we know Albert Einstein ________.A.enjoyed world popularityB.became head of a schoolC.was popular with his studentsD.enjoyed studying wars（3）Which of the following statements about Einstein is TRUE?A.He achieved more than other scientists in history.B.Our ideas about the universe differ from one another because of him.C.He kept working until peace came in 1918.A.Einstein's theory was soon accepted even by ordinary peopleB.more and more honours went to EinsteinC.Einstein almost had no chances for his researchD.Einstein was not honoured in Germany until the rise of NazismD.The delivery of the printer cost much time.（4）What does Ascione think of the new printed house?A.It is much cheaper than a brick house.B.It benefits a lot from the C3PO project.C.It is well received in construction industry.D.It is an inspiration for the construction industry.D.Suspect.（3）We can conclude from Paragraph 6 that pet cafes may ________.A.change our views of animalsB.teach us how to look after pets betterC.show us the importance of having petsD.remind us to value our family and friends（4）Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A.Cafes Enjoy Great PopularityB.Ideal Shelters for Lovely AnimalsC.Animals Turn into CompanionsD.Animal Lovers from Different Cities三、书面表达（本题共计 1 小题，共计5分）6. （5分）第一节假定你是李华，你校上周六在南山社区进行了义务劳动。
2022-2023学年陕西省西安市联考高二(下)期中英语试卷(含答案)
2022-2023学年陕西省西安市联考高二（下）期中英语试卷一、阅读理解（本大题共16小题，共30.0分）AWhat would you think if someone suggested knocking down St Paul's Cathedral to widen the road？Or pulling down Big Ben to make way for a car park？It would be ridiculous，right？But when it comes to devastation of the natural world，we aren't so easily shocked.But we should be…or we'll be in a lot of trouble.Nature is shrinking by the day.Ancient forests are destroyed.Wetlands are becoming dry.Woodland is disappearing，and all in the name of progress.This is bad in itself，but it's devastating for biodiversity.Biodiversity refers to the variety of plants，animals and other living things that are all interconnected.The ecological services provided by biodiversity are vital to everyday life.The air we breathe is a product of photosynthesis by green plants.Insects，worms and bacteria break down waste and make soils rich.And tiny organisms clean the water in rivers and sea.In fact，all life on the earth exists thanks to the benefits of biodiversity.More than 90 percent of the calories consumed by people worldwide are produced from 80 plant species.And 30 percent of medicines are developed from plants and animals.Maintaining a wide diversity of species in each ecosystem is necessary to preserve all living things.The loss of biodiversity could be devastating. "It is wrong to think that biodiversity can be reduced indefinitely without threatening humans，" said Harvard University biologist Edward O.Wilson，known as the "father of biodiversity".He warned，"We are about to reach a critical point beyond which biodiversity loss will become irreversible."But what can we do？The present problem is that the concept of biodiversity is so vague.People might care about giant pandas，but it is much harder to excite them about the fate of tiny sea creatures which are being boiled to death in the cooling systems of power stations along coastlines.The Guardian newspaper is trying to help.It has launched the Biodiversity 100 campaign to try to convince governments around the world to take action to deal with the widespread concerns about biodiversity.This includes persuading the UK government to create a series of marine reserves to reserve the decrease in the sea-life caused by industrial fishing，stopping fishing sharks by the Japanese fishermen and banning the killing of dingoes in Australia，among many other things.There is a lot to do.And we'd better act quickly if we don't want to end up with a planet that can't sustain life!1. The underlined sentence " Nature is shrinking by the day." means that ______ .A. nature is badly polluted by humansB. species are becoming fewer and fewer day by dayC. rainforests are being cut down every dayD. nature is full of mysteries2. Edward O.Wilson thinks that ______ .A. it doesn't matter to reduce biodiversityB. people have done enough to preserve biodiversityC. the situation of biodiversity is very seriousD. biodiversity loss has become irreversible3. When it comes to biodiversity，the present problem is that ______ .A. people might not clearly know what is biodiversity and what should be protectedB. people are not aware that giant pandas are endangeredC. people don't realize that biodiversity is vital to everyday lifeD. people hunt sea creatures for foodBDespite being used by 1.34 billion people each year，traveling on the Tube in London can actually be quite lonely.An unwritten rule encouraging silence，mixed with classic British reserve，means that even though you're packed into an enclosed space with hundreds of other people，the morning commute （上下班的路程）can leave you feeling somewhat disconnected.An American living in London，however，is trying to change this. "You get on the Tube here and it's completely silent and it feels a bit strange，" says Jonathan Dunne，42，who has started a worldwide dialogue after giving out badges （证章；徽章）with the words "Tube chat？" last month，encouraging commuters in London to get talking to one another."I handed out 500 badges during rush hours in a city of 8 million，expecting most of them to be thrown away，but after about 24 hours it completely snowballed，" he says.Dunne and his "Tube chat" campaign have been covered by media across the world since then，seeing TV interviews in Sweden，Brail and the UK，as well as a lot of website，newspaper and magazine appearances.Although Dunne says he's received mostly positive feedback，not everyone agrees with his opinion.Londoner Brian Wilson started a campaign of his own，handing out 500 badges with the words "Don't even think about it" on them. "I can't stand the idea of having to talk to strangers on the Tube on my way to work，" he told the BBC.Michael Robinson，24，a student from London，agrees. "Being on the Tube is the only place and quietness some people get on their journeys to and from work.Personally，I don't want to be troubled by people coming up and chatting to you，" he says.While London does not appear to be social，not everywhere lacks a sense of community.In Melbourne，Australia，commuters have set up a private Facebook group used to warn one another when ticket inspectors （售票员）board the city's trams （有轨电车）.Most Western cities' tram stops have no barriers，which makes it possible for some travelers to ride them without buying tickets.Though the group comes with a disclaimer （免费申明），its purpose is actually to warn fare paying members that tickets inspectors are on so that they can ready their smiles and most importantly，their tickets.Does Dunne hope that some of this community spirit will be mirrored in the UK following his campaign？"People believed that I just walk up and talk to strangers，which I don't，but it's been a great way to meet people you would never have normally spoken to，" he says. "On Monday，the curator （馆长）of the London Transport Museum had me over for tea." So if you ever end up using public transportin the West，why not say hello to the person next to you？Just make sure to check for a badge first.4. What is the purpose of the first paragraph？______A. To blame the loneliness on London Tube.B. To show the selfishness of Londoners.C. To express the upset of the Tube riders.D. To introduce the background of the campaign.5. Which of the following is TRUE about Dunne's campaign？______A. It encourages people to avoid chatting on the Tube.B. It doesn't win everyone's support in London.C. It's known only to a small number of Londoners.D. It gives out badges with "Don't even think about it."6. What can be inferred from the underlined sentences？______A. They prefer drinking tea to chatting on the Tube.B. Dunne didn't expected to meet the curator on the Tube.C. Dunne never walks up and talks to strangers on the Tube.D. It is possible to make friends with a stranger on the Tube.7. What is the author's attitude towards Dunne's campaign？______A. DoubtfulB. WorriedC. SupportiveD. AmazedCNot only does the use of plastic water bottles hurt your wallet，but it also causes pollution，wastes energy，and surprisingly wastes water.Only 23% of the plastic in America ends up in recycling bins，meaning over ﹩1 billion worth of plastic is treated as rubbish a year.Recently，Skipping Rocks Lab has invented a kind of water bottle called Ooho.It's a kind of convenient，clear water bottle that can either be drunk or eaten.To drink it，you can either get rid of the membrane（膜）or tear a hole in the membrane with your teeth to pour the water into your mouth.To eat it，you simply put the whole bottle in your mouth.It's completely tasteless so you needn't worry about any taste.It aims for large outdoor events where tons of plastic bottles are used and frequently left behind as litter.Too much plastic is sure to do harm to the environment，which could account for the purpose of such a new invention.The team has been working for the past two years to develop the technology and materials that are needed to produce Ooho.The price for an only bubble（泡状物）or a unit of bubbles hasn't been decided yet，but it costs about two cents to create a unit，which is cheaper than plastic bottles.The team has also been selling Ooho water bottles in London for the past six months.Ooho is catching many people's attention and has raised over ﹩1 million in only three days.It's mostly being sold at events at the moment to interest the buyers while the production machine is getting up and running.It's quickly making a rise，so keep an eye out for these bottles of the future.8. How is most plastic in America dealt with？______A. It is thrown away as litter.B. It is reused as new energy.C. It is buried under the ground.D. It is applied to new technology.9. What can we know about the Ooho？______A. It plans to be sold at a very low price.B. It has some advantages over plastic bottles.C. It has taken the place of plastic bottles in London.D. Proper materials of making Ooho are hard to find.10. What's the author's attitude towards Ooho's future？______A. Doubtful.B. Uninterested.C. Positive.D. Worried.11. Who might be target readers？______A. Scientists.B. Experts.C. Environmentalists.D. The public.DAs prices drop and their functionality expands，you can expect to see humanoid（类人的）robots in more places，including schools，airports，and hospitals.Will they influence human behavior？In a study published recently，scientists found that mean robots can help people concentrate.The experiment，published in Science Robotics，was based on something called the Stroop Task，which is widely used in psychology and described as the "gold standard" of attentional tests.It challenges participants to name the colors of words and ignore their meanings while calculating reaction time.The researchers put a modern twist on the task，though-this time，there was a robot in the room.The goal was to see if the presence of a robot would affect cognition（认知），and the researchers found it did，but only when the robot was mean.How do you make a robot mean？In this case，a meter-tall toy robot called a Meccanoid G15 KS was made to respond to seven questions.The good robots told jokes，spoke about friendship，and described test subjects as nice.The bad robots replied to questions with passive aggressive comebacks，such as "I enjoy doing analysis programs but you would not understand" and statements like "I do notvalue friendship." Then the participants rated the robots."The more participants thought the robot made them uncomfortable，the greater the improvement of their Stroop performance was，" the researchers wrote."Not surprisingly，the bad robot was rated as less warm，friendly and pleasant than the good robot."The study authors argue that robots are crossing the line in some situations from machines to social agents.That will change how humans interact with（与…相互作用）and behave around them."Similar to a human's presence，the presence of a robot might not be neutral（无倾向性的）in situations like school or in the office when you are working." Nicolas Spatola，one of the study authors said in an email，"So before your boss decides to introduce a robot in your office，it could be a good idea to evaluate how you feel about it and how it can positively or negatively impact your work，how comfortable you may feel with it or if you feel it to be a threat."Just 58 students from University Clermont Auvergne in France participated in the experiment but the researchers found an increase in the speed of correct answers among those in the presence of a mean robot when compared to those who werewith a nice robot or alone.In the future，robots will almost certainly become more and more common in nursing homes，hotel check-in desks，behind the wheel，and elsewhere."If we want to improve the use of robots in our daily life，there seems to be a need to first understand how Human Robot Interaction can impact human psychology，" Spatola said.12. What was the finding of the new study？______A. The use of robots is rising.B. Humanoid robots can be mean.C. Unkind robots can sharpen our focus.D. Robots are becoming more functional.13. According to the passage，how did the participants judge the robots？______A. By their words.B. By their actions.C. By their appearance.D. By the Stroop Task.14. Which of the following might Nicolas Spatola agree with？______A. Be careful about using robots.B. Leave the robot if it presents a threat.C. Robots will have a good impact on offices.D. Robots may replace humans in the workplace.15. What was the drawback of the study？______A. The participants were too young.B. The study method wasn't scientific.C. There was a slight difference in speed.D. The number of the participants was too small.16. What can we infer from the last paragraph？______A. Scientists have already developed humanoid robots.B. Humanoid robots have already found its way into our daily life.C. Humanoid robots will certainly come into our daily life sooner or later.D. There is no difficulty we'll meet with before humanoid robots are widely used.二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共10.0分）When it comes to helping students learn and mature,there are several ways to increase their well-being.Although your children may be succeeding in the classroom,there are a few things that you still can do.Encouraging physical activity is the first thing you can do.More and more children do not participate in sports after school.It's important for you to encourage mobility with sports that are played after class.You should find sporting equipment,basketball courts and play areas where kids can increase their well-being. (1)Secondly,you can provide proper nutrition for your children.It's important for your children to receive proper nutrition both inside and outside of the home. (2) You'd better make it a point to provide enough nutrition for their proper development and growth.(3) Many parents fail to stop children from using smart phones and computers.There are some institutions that even encourage too much screen time as a way to teach children or keep them entertained.You should help the children remain excitedwithout sitting in front of a screen throughout the day.Last but not the least,monitoring bullying（欺凌）is also an essential part.Bullying continues to remain a common problem in some schools,making it important that the environment that your children grow in holds a high standard. (4)It's important to examine the school life as a whole to determine what factors are missing. (5) You may determine how well they adjust to the world around them and succeed in life.A.You should provide kids with fresh food.B.Besides,you'd better limit their screen time.C.It will encourage children to focus on their study.D.In addition,try your best to give them more freedom.E.This will reduce the risk of health conditions that include obesity.F.You can advise teachers to keep a practice of looking for bullying.G.Parents play a significant role in children's growth and well-being.17. 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. G21. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G三、完形填空（本大题共20小题，共30.0分）Within a minute's walk of my house there was a wild stretch of unspoiled woodland，where there were blackberry plants，squirrels and their young.I （1）______ walked in this park with Rex --- a friendly，harmless little dog；and （2）______ we rarely met anyone in the park，I took Rex along without a leash（狗绳）.One day we met a mounted policeman in the park，a policeman eager to show his （3）______ ."What do you mean by letting that dog run （4）______ in the park without a leash and a muzzle（口套）？" he shouted at me angrily. "Don't you know it's against the law？""Yes，I know it is，" I replied softly，"but I didn't think he would do any（5）______ out here."You didn't think!You didn't think!The law doesn't know about what you think.That dog（6）______ kill a squirrel or bite a child.Now，I'm going to （7）______ this time；but if I catch this dog out here again without a leash，you'll have to tell it to the （8）______ ."I humbly （9）______ to obey.And I did obey --- for a few times.But Rex didn't like the muzzle，and neither did I；so we decided to take a （10）______ .Everything was lovely for a while，and then we got into （11）______ .Rex and I raced over the hill one afternoon and there，suddenly --- to my （12）______ --- I saw the majesty of the law，riding on a horse.Rex was out in a front，heading straight for the officer.I was in for it.I knew it.So I didn't （13）______ until the policeman started talking，I beat him to it.I said：" Officer，you've caught me （14）______ .I'm guilty.I have no alibis，no excuses.You （15）______ me last week that if I brought the dog outhere again without a muzzle you would fine me.""Well，now，" the policeman responded in a soft tone，"I know it's a （16）______ to let a little dog like that have a run out here when nobody is around.""Sure it is，" I replied，" （17）______ it is against the law.""Well，a little dog like that isn't going to harm anybody，" the policeman protested. "No，but he may kill （18）______ ，" I said."Well now，I think you are taking this a bit too seriously，" he told me."I'll tell you what you do.You just let him run over the hill there where I can't see him --- and we'll forget all about it."That policeman，being human，wanted a feeling of （19）______ ；so when I began to condemn myself，the only way he could nourish his self-esteem was to take the kind and generous attitude showing （20）______ .22. A. seldom B. sometimes C. frequently D. never23. A. when B. since C. if D. while24. A. authority B. force C. magic D. dignity25. A. loose B. freely C. wildly D. quickly26. A. wrong B. damage C. good D. harm27. A. can B. might C. will D. must28. A. give you up B. let you off C. give in to you D. put up with you29. A. owner B. policeman C. judge D. children30. A. listened B. promised C. agreed D. kept31. A. change B. chance C. charge D. cheat32. A. trap B. difficulty C. trouble D. shape33. A. disappointment B. surprise C. joy D. regret34. A. wait B. move C. say D. walk35. A. on the scene B. blue-blooded C. in spot D. red-handed36. A. warned B. told C. informed D. taught37. A. appeal B. temptation C. urge D. crime38. A. and B. so C. but D. because39. A. blackberry B. birds C. children D. squirrels40. A. importance B. achievement C. happiness D. respect41. A. sympathy B. regret C. mercy D. optimism四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）42. As a young man of both passion and endurance，Perce Blackhorow had long been dreaming of decent adventure.So he didn't give up when Sir Ernest Shackleton turned down his request to join the expedition.Perce （1）______ （secret）hid himself in a cupboard，only（2）______ （find）three days after they set off.He felt fortunate and happy when he （3）______ （assign）as a steward instead of being sent back home.It turned （4）______ to be a tough journey.The ship got （5）______ （stick）in the ice as they approached Antarctica and they had to abandon the ship.（6）______ the guidance of Sir Ernest，they （7）______ （throw）away nearly everything except necessities and a banjo，（8）______ kept their spirits up during the journey.Survival was not easy and things went from bad to worse.Finally SirErnest left for South Georgia Island in order to find help.The desperate situation made young Perce Blackborow feel down and become bad-tempered.It was the genuine（9）______ （encourage）and concern from Bless Frank Wild that cheered him up.Frank and Ernest's resolve and perseverance filled him with hope.Realizing that he shouldn't become selfish just because of （10）______ adversity they were faced with，he learned to be optimistic and determined.(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)五、短文改错（本大题共1小题，共10.0分）43. 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的一下作文。
山西省太原市2022-2023学年高二下学期期中考试英语试卷(解析版)
山西省太原市2022-2023学年高二下学期期中考试英语试卷第一部分阅读(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共10小题;每小题2分，满分20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。
〖答案〗写在答题卡上。
注意：C篇分A、B两种题型，A题型为客观题，B题型为主观题。
AWriting CompetitionsDo you have a desire to express your unique thoughts? Are you dreaming of seeing your works published? Here is a list of ongoing writing competitions for your choice. Please bear in mind that contests with smaller prizes attract fewer entries and are therefore easier to win. Best of luck in the competitions!1. Which competition is easier for a contestant to win a prize?A. Hour of Writing Competition.B. Writers of the Future Competition.C. The 6th Annual Poetry Competition.D. Canterbury Poet of the Year Competition.2. What’s the purpose of holding The 6th Annual Poetry Competition?A. To advertise a drink.B. To raise money for a reserve.C. To improve conditions in Kent.D. To appeal to government for support.3. What do the four competitions have in common?A. They charge entry fees.B. They stress originality.C. They are held annually.D. They have specific themes.〖答案〗1. A 2. B 3. B【导语】这是一篇应用文。
山东省聊城市2022-2023学年高二下学期期中考试 英语含答案
2022-2023学年度第二学期期中教学质量检测高二英语试题（答案在最后）本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。
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第一部分听力（共20小题，每题1.5分，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 man want to do with his money？A.Book a holiday.B.Take a course.C.Buy a car.2．What will the man do first？A.Do his work.B.Have a walk.C.Watch the weather report.3．What are the speakers planning to do？A.Buy a bookshelf.B.Decorate their daughter’s room.C.Change another dinning table.4．What’s the relationship between the speakers？A.Mother and son.B.Teacher and student.C.Bus driver and passenger.5．How does Eric usually get to work？A．By bus.B．By train．C．By car．第二节听下面5段对话或独白。
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。
2022-2023学年天津市部分区高二下学期期中练习英语试题(原卷版+ 解析版)
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 speaker s’ 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。
四川省遂宁中学校2022-2023学年高二下学期期中考试英语试卷(含答案)
四川省遂宁中学校2022-2023学年高二下学期期中考试英语试卷学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解This is the classic Red Center tour. Take your time to spend three days exploring the highlights of the area—Uluru, Kata, Tjuta, and Kings Canyon.Day 1: Alice Springs to Uluru(Ayers Rock)Starting in Alice Springs, set off to experience a working camel farm, perhaps even enjoying a ride. In the afternoon we set out for Kata Tjuta and take a guided walk through the impressive Domes of Kata Tju ta. We then head to Australia’s most iconic landmark(标志性地标)—Uluru(Ayres Rock).Accommodation: Permanent tented camp (with shared facilities) (1 night)Fees included:Uluru—Kata Tjuta National Park admissionUluru sunset drinksMeals included: Lunch and DinnerDay 2: Uluru SunriseAn early start this morning is rewarded with the Uluru sunrise. While the morning is fresh, enjoy a walk around the base of the rock, gaining insights into the land and the local Mala Aboriginal people. After lunch, perhaps we will purchase some local arts and crafts at the Uluru Cultural Center. We will eat and spend the night at Watarrka National Park (Kings Canyon).Accommodation: Permanent tented camp (with shared facilities) (1 night)Activities included:Mala cultural interpretative walkUluru Cultural CenterWatarrka National Park(Fees not included)Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and DinnerDay 3: Kings Canyon Rim (边缘) WalkAfter breakfast, get your hiking shoes on and head out to explore the Kings Canyon. You’ll be left breathless by the great beauty of the canyon as you walk through the Lost City and the North and South Walls. After lunch, we will go back to Alice Springs.Activities included: Kings Canyon Rim walkMeals included: Breakfast and LunchSpecial information:$600 for one person, 10% discount for two people together.Flight must be booked to depart from Alice Springs the day after the trip finishes.1、What do Day1 and Day 2 have in common?A. The living condition.B. The starting time.C. The guided activities.D. The meal arrangements.2、If a couple go on the tour, how much will they pay?A. $540.B. $600.C. $1080D. $12003、What’s the author’s purpose of writing the text?A. To tell the benefits of tour.B. To introduce a touring route.C. To tell people how to organize a three-day tour.D. To show visitors how to enjoy themselves to the full.Age has never been a problem for Thessalonika Arzu-Embry. After all, she’s already got her master’s degree.The North Chicago-area girl started homeschooling at the age of 4. She began having an influence on others soon after. When she was 6 years old, she was an inspirational(鼓舞人心的) speaker at an organization called Tabitha House Community Service, a shelter for people who were forced to leave their homes due to the situations such as earthquakes, flood and other natural disasters.At the age of 11, she graduated from high school and then earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology in 2013. She completed those classes online as she was traveling for leadership meetings.She doesn’t stop there, though. The girl plans to focus on aviation psycho logy(航空心理学) for her further study, a decision inspired by her father who is a pilot. She grew up around airplanes and took flights all the time. Her goal is to use it to determine whether pilots are dealing with problems that could have deadly results once the plane takes off—a topic that has been in the news lately. For her, it’s a mix of two of her interests.In her free time, Thessalonika enjoys playing tennis, swimming and being active in her youth group. She also has three self-published books, which are on her site. Jump the Education Barrier is written to help students finish college, and In the Future aims to help business owners deal with trends. Her third book The Genius Race has a wider appeal. It is designed to help people to be geniuses in various areas of life.4、What can we know about Thessalonika from the passage?A. She majored in science and technology.B. She gained her master’s degree at the age of 11.C. She started homeschooling when she was 6 years old.D. She got her bachelor’s deg ree through online courses.5、What is Thessalonika’s next plan according to the passage?A. Majoring in aviation psychology.B. Being active in her youth group.C. Making inspiring speeches for leadership meetings.D. Writing another book to help people to be geniuses.6、Why does Thessalonika write the book Jump the Education Barrier?A. To help people to be successful.B. To raise concern about psychology.C. To share her own experience with others.D. To give students a hand to complete college.7、Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A. HomeschoolingB. To Be a GeniusC. Three Published BooksD. The Story of ThessalonikaThere’s nothing like having a best friend forever—that person who you can have fun with and talk to. July 30 is the International Day of Friendship. Maybe you can keep an eye out for a new friend to get to know. And while we’re talking about friends, don’t think humans are the only ones who know a thing or two about friendship. Check out these friendly animals in nature who help each other out.An elephant and an olive baboon(东非狒狒) can be friends? It sounds strange, but it’s true. You can find this pair of friends in the grasslands of Africa. This unusual pair helps each other out like any good friends would. The elephant uses its front teeth to make a waterhole in the sand, and it lets the olive baboon have a drink from this “well” when it gets thirsty. In return, the baboon tells the elephant when danger is near. It climbs up to the treetops and calls out so i ts friend knows that it’s time to move on.In the sea world, the goby fish(虾虎鱼) and the shrimp(虾) are well-known for their friendship. While the shrimp provides a home for the goby fish, the goby fish provides a guidance service for the almost blind shrimp. You see, the goby has great eyesight and stays close to the shrimp. As the shrimp moves around, the shrimp is feeling the goby with itsantenna(须) from time to time to make sure it’s still there. If the goby senses danger, she will return to the home and the shrimp will follow.The langur monkey has a very good friendship with the chital deer(花鹿). While the langur monkey eats in a tree, it drops leaves to the ground. This is good for the deer because sometimes there’s not much food. The deer will follow the monkey and eat whatever food is dropped. And in return, when the monkey comes down from the tree, the deer will put its foot down heavily to tell the monkey if it senses danger.8、How can an elephant help an olive baboon?A. By offering a shelter.B. By digging a waterhole.C. By guiding the way.D. By warning it of danger.9、What does a shrimp do when moving around in the sea?A. It never swims far from its home.B. It goes home from time to time.C. It stays close to the goby fish.D. It uses its antenna for directions.10、What do the olive baboon and the chital deer have in common?A. They have good eyesight.B. They have a good sense of smell.C. They warn their friends of danger.D. They live together with their friends.11、What would be the best title for the text?A. Best friends foreverB. The International Day of FriendshipC. Love me, love my dogD. Friendships in the animal worldMusic is not just a set of sounds and rhythms. Its influence on the brain is much deeper than any other human experience. Keep on reading to know all those amazing powers of music.A recent study suggests that preterm(早产的) babies appear to experience less pain and feed more when listening to music. Experts led by Dr. Manoj Kumar of the University of Alberta, Canada, found that music had a beneficial effect on reducing pain for preterm babies experiencing painful medical tests. It also appeared to benefit full-term babies during operations.Many people experiencing brain damage have speech and movement-related problems. Music can help recover from brain injuries. As a different and effective treatment, doctors often advise such patients to listen to good music to improve the parts of the brain responsible for these two functions. When people with neurological(神经的) disorders hear a musical beat, it helps them to regain a balanced walk.Though music cannot make deafness disappear, it really can stave off the loss of hearing.There was an experiment involving 163 people where 74 were musicians. Participants were asked to pass some listening tests. Musicians heard the sounds better than non-musicians, and this difference gets clearer with age. This means that a 70-year-old musician hears better than a 50-year-old non-musician, even in a noisy environment.Besides, music mends a broken heart. It is not about a thrown-away love, but about a heart attack. The matter is that music can help people recover from a heart attack or heart operation by reducing blood pressure, slowing down the heartbeat rate, and reducing anxiety. Listening to the quality music produces positive emotions, improves the movement of blood, and expands blood vessels, thus, promoting quick recovery of the whole cardiovascular(心血管的)system.12、How does music affect preterm babies?A. It helps repair their neurological systems.B. It helps develop their potential in music.C. It helps improve their hearing systems.D. It helps reduce their pain.13、What does the underlined phrase “stave off” in Paragraph 4 mean?A. causeB. increaseC. preventD. cure14、Why can music mend a broken heart?A. It can help people prevent diseases caused by anxiety.B. It has a positive effect on human body systems’ work.C. It helps make a person feel optimistic about life.D. It can help patients recover in a slow way.15、What may be the best title for the text?A. How music affects our mind and body?B. The way to choose quality music.C. The best time to listen to music.D. Who can benefit from music?二、七选五16、 Confidence makes a difference. It could mean the difference in landing a job you have been dreaming of. It could also mean the difference in staying happy with strangers. Having enough confidence may help you achieve what you want in your life. But how exactly do you gain confidence? ①_____.Make lists. ②_____ First make a list of all the things that set you apart from the rest. This will help you focus on the good things you have done instead of the things that have gone wrong. Then look at the things you enjoy doing. Passion will help you work hard. In mostcases, you will have the opportunity to improve.Realize that you are important and appreciated. People usually shy away from praise. It makes them feel that they do not deserve the praise. ③_____ Always remember that you matter. If you have something to say, force yourself to say it clearly and loudly. You can do this without sounding angry. If somebody disagrees with what you say, do not just shy away.④_____⑤_____ This makes you move in the right direction. Having a purpose and a goal is great to feed your confidence. Start with the little things like the stuff you have been putting off for later. The more things you accomplish, the better you feel.A. Focus on little stuff.B. Move towards your goal.C. Here are some ways to make you more confident.D. In order to be confident, you have to look confident.E. Instead, you should be brave to reason with him or her.F. Stay away from that thinking and happily accept the praise.G. This is a two-part process which begins with a look into who you are.三、完形填空（20空）One afternoon I toured an art museum while waiting for my husband to finish a business meeting. I was looking forward to a quiet view of the masterpieces.A young couple 1 the paintings ahead of me chatted 2 between themselves. I watched them for a moment and 3 the lady was doing all the talking. I admired the man’s patience for 4 her constant flood of words. Annoyed by their noise, I moved on.I met them several times as I moved through the various rooms of art. 5 I heard her constant flood of words, I moved away 6 .I was standing at the counter of the museum gift shop making a 7 when the couple approached the exit. Before they left, the man 8 his pocket and pulled out a white object. He extended(展开) it into a long walking stick and then tapped his way into the coatroom to 9 his wife’s jacket.“He’s a 10 man,” the clerk at the counter said. “Most of us would 11 if we were blinded at such a young age. During his recovery, he made a 12 that his life wouldn’t13 . So, as before, he and his wife come in whenever there’s a new art show.”“But what does he get out of the art?” I asked. “He can’t see.”“Can’t see? You’re 14 . He sees a lot. 15 than you or I do,” the clerk said. “Hiswife 16 each painting so he can see it in his head.”I learned something about patience, courage and love that day. I saw the 17 of a young wife describing paintings to a person without 18 and the courage of a husband who would not 19 blindness to change his life. And I saw the love 20 by two people as I watched this couple walk away with their arms intertwined(交缠).17、A. judging B. viewing C. noticing D. measuring18、A. carelessly B. hardly C. secretly D. continuously19、A. found B. required C. blamed D. announced20、A. putting up with B. adding up toC. coming up withD. living up to21、A. Now that B. Each time C. Ever since D. As though22、A. luckily B. frequently C. quickly D. gradually23、A. deal B. difference C. purchase D. fortune24、A. looked into B. broke into C. got into D. reached into25、A. take B. wash C. return D. buy26、A. cold B. brave C. lucky D. clever27、A. give up B. make up C. wake up D. turn up28、A. discovery B. contribution C. complaint D. promise29、A. end B. return C. continue D. change30、A. careless B. wrong C. right D. foolish31、A. Better B. Worse C. More D. Less32、A. touches B. praises C. describes D. draws33、A. courage B. wisdom C. faith D. patience34、A. hearing B. emotion C. sight D. thought35、A. refuse B. allow C. invite D. force36、A. shared B. expected C. received D. imagined四、短文填空37、 When it comes to the Chinese great literature, Journey to the West is certainly on the list. It is one of the most famous fantasy ①_____(story) in China. Wu Cheng’en, a gifted writer in Ming Dynasty, created the fantasy story, ②_____(inspire) by real historical events. In the story, a Buddhist monk named Xuanzang travels more than 10,000 kilometres on hispilgrimage (朝圣之旅) to India ③_____(attain) Buddhist sutra(佛经). At the foot of a mountain shaped like five fingers, Xuanzang frees a monkey named Sun Wukong, ④_____ has great magic power and masters 72 methods of trans formation. Wukong, as Xuanzang’s first disciple(徒弟), is righteous and brave. Unlike conventional heroes, he departs from tradition and fights for ⑤_____(free). His tag is, “Hey, I’m coming!” He helps Xuanzang accomplish the goal with Zhu Bajie, monk Sha Wujing and White Dragon Horse, after ⑥_____(go) through eighty-one adventurous experiences. With virtues and shortcomings, every character shines. In the journey, they come across ⑦_____ large number of difficulties, like battling with wicked monsters, evil humans and even themselves.What the book conveys ⑧_____(include) kindness, trust, bravery, teamwork, tolerance and so on. The story is well known for vivid and attractive plots, appealing ⑨_____ readers of all ages. To our delight, it has been made into TV series and films ⑩_____(success). So if you are tired when reading the book, you can take a break to enjoy the screen.五、短文改错38、假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同学写的以下作文。
山东省临沂市沂水县2022-2023学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题(含答案)
2022-2023学年山东省临沂市沂水县高二（下）期中英语试卷第一节（满分7.5分）1．（1.5分）What does the man dislike about the room？A.The wall.B.The painting.C.The carpet.2．（1.5分）What is the man going to do？A.Go shopping.B.Make cakes.C.Cook lunch.3．（1.5分）Why does the woman refuse to go dancing tonight？A.She doesn't like dancing.B.She plans to get up early tomorrow.C.She wants to visit her grandma then.4．（1.5分）What was the woman's problem？A.She got lost.B.She ran out of oil.C.She spent much on her car repairs.5．（1.5分）What are the speakers mainly talking about？A.A city.B.The weather.C.A forecaster.第二节（满分22.5分）6．（3分）（1）What did the man do last month？A.He attended a sales meeting.B.He travelled around Detroit.C.He went to a night school.（2）Where does the conversation take place？A.In a gym.B.In a classroom.C.In an office.7．（3分）（1）What did the man do before he met the woman？A.He looked for his phone.B.He focused on his work.C.He had a drink.（2）What does the woman think of the man's words？A.Rude.B.Serious.C.Unbelievable.8．（4.5分）（1）What did the man order for his mother's birthday？A.A drink.B.A cake.C.Some chocolate.（2）What could the woman probably be？A.A cook.B.A waitress.C.A manager.（3）What will the man probably do next？A.Have a meal.B.Talk to John.C.See the menu.9．（6分）（1）Where are the speakers？A.In a café.B.In a classroom.C.In a library.（2）What is the woman's opinion on her last class？A.Exciting.B.Boring.eless.（3）What is the man's professor like？A.Talkative.B.Inspiring.C.Thoughtful.（4）What does the woman plan to do？A.Sit in on the man's class.B.Have a talk with her professor.C.Register for World History class.10．（6分）（1）Where is the Photocopy Room？A.Across from the restrooms.B.Near the Reading Room.C.To the east of the Circulation Desk.（2）What can listeners do in the study rooms？A.Do research.B.Check out books.C.Perform interactive activities.（3）When was the library built？A.1 year ago.B.5 years ago.C.20 years ago.（4）What is the speaker going to do next？A.Answer the listeners' questions.B.Show the listeners around.C.Present some books.阅读（共两节，满分50.0分）11．（7.5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。
2022-2023学年江苏省徐州市高二下学期期中考试英语试题(解析版)
江苏省徐州市2022-2023学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题第一部分听力（共两节，总分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 mean?A. Jane doesn't want to go home.B. Jane is looking for a summer job.C. Jane is eager to go home for the summer.2.What are the speakers discussing?A. How to cut business costs.B. When to start the autumn sale.C. Whether to order more products.3.Where does the conversation take place?A. In a cafe.B. In a plane.C. In a car.4.What did the woman order?A. Some milk.B. Some coffee.C. Something to eat.5.What are the speakers talking about?B. The man's brother.C. The woman's hair.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。