2021学年高二英语下学期期中试题(含答案)
A. He listens to it when cooking.
B. It is good for his brain.
C. It can help reduce stress.
12. What does the woman tell the man in the end?
A. He can find some recordings on the Internet.
B. He failed his final test.
C. He was late
for school.
7. How is the man’s feeling to the woman?
A. Frightened.
B. Grateful.
C. Disappointed.
请听第 7 段材料，回答第 8—9 题。
C. Have hair cut.
3. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. At a hospital.
B. At a shop.
C. At a post office.
4. What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers?
15. What can we know about the woman’s mother?
A. She is seriously sick. B. She had an accident.
C. She died of
stomach cancer.
16. What is the man’s attitude to the woman in the end?
并标在试卷的相应位置。
1. Which sport does the woman like best?
A. Baseball.
B. Badminton.
C. Volleyball.
2. What are the two speakers going to do?
A. Go shopping.
B. See a film.
C. Buy a birthday present.
请听第 8 段材料, 回答第 10—12 题。
10. What kind of music does the woman prefer?
A. Classical music.
B. Pop music.
C. Country music.
11. What does the man say about classical music？
B. He can buy some new CDs online.
C. He can listen to Mozart’s music.
请听第 9 段材料, 回答第 13—16 题。
13. Where are the two speakers probably?
A. At the woman’s house. B. At the hospital.
19. When will the coffee break start?
A. At 9:30.
B. At 10:00.
C. At 10:30.
20. Where will the discussion be held?
项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每
小题 5 秒钟；听完后, 各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
请听第 6 段材料, 回答第 6—7 题。
6. What happened to the man?
A. He lost his job.
A. He is angry.
B. He is sad.
C. He is kind.
请听第 10 段材料, 回答第 17—20 题。
17. What will people do tomorrow morning?
A. Watch a performance.
B. Have a meeting.
C. Go sightseeing.
18. Why does the speaker have to change today’s plan?
A. Diana Decker wants to speak first.
B. The first speaker got food poisoning.
C. He will attend an important meeting.
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2021 学年高二英语下学期期中试题
时间：120 分钟 分值：150 分 第Ⅰ卷（三部分，共 115 分）
I.听力理解（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分）
听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A.B.C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，
A. Colleagues.
B. Friends.
C. Couple.
5. What does the woman probably do?
A. A reporter.
B. A student.
C. A tour guide.
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
C. In an office.
14. Why does the man meet the woman?
A. To find out why the woman’s recent work was poor.
B. To ask about the woman’s mother.
C. To discuss future plans.
8. Where will the woman take the boys to?
A. School.
B. Park.
C. Hospital.
9. What is the man planning to do?
A. Open a savings account.
B. Bake a birthday cake.
2020-2021学年黑龙江省齐齐哈尔八中高二下学期期中考试英语试题 Word版含答案(无听力部分)
2020-2021学年度下学期期中考试高二英语试题第一部分阅读理解（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，从每题所给四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AChristmas is on the way: 4 gift ideas from Stanford’s bookshop.Shipping Areas Tea Towel, £9.99 (enjoying a 10% discount)We are a nation of sailors who rely on weather forecasts to keep safe. This book will help you understand the shipping forecast, with the 30 shipping areas mentioned in the National Weather Service. So, the next time you turn on the radio and hear about high winds in Cromarty, Forth and Tyne, you’ll know that they mean strong winds in these areas. You’ll be wiser to make some preparations.The Writer’s Map, £30 (enjoying a 5% discount)The Writer’s Map combines maps and literature. Many writers use maps to plan out their stories. This book collects maps that appear in fiction and non-fiction. JRR Tolkien, a fantasy novel writer, said, “The fact that many books choose to contain one map is evidence to the importance of maps. I wisely started with a map, and made the story fit.”Brutalist London Map, £8 (enjoying a 5% discount)You either love it or you hate it. Said to have been coined (创造) in the late 1950s from the French raw concrete, brutalism (野兽派艺术) was a big influence on the 1960s London’s finest examples of brutalism. Brutalism maps of other cities, including Paris, Washington and Sydney, are also available.The Ordnance Survey Puzzle Book, £14.99 (enjoying a 10% discount)The national mapping agency, Ordnance Survey, has been mapping the Great Britain for many years. The Ordnance Survey Puzzle Book includes word puzzles and various mathematical challenges. It includes maps containing rare geographical characteristics or places of special cultural interest. It will make you look more closely at every map and test your map-reading knowledge.1. Shipping Areas Tea Towel can help sailors ___________.A. know world-famous shipping areasB. prepare for bad weather in advanceC. have the ability to predict weatherD. judge the quality of various ships2. What do Brutalist London Map and The Ordnance Survey Puzzle Book have in common?A. They are both brought out by the same publisher.B. They both aim to test readers’ map-reading skill.C. They can both reflect the history of Britain.D. They both include challenging puzzles.3. What’s the writer’s purpose of writing the text?A. To advertise four books.B. To compare four books.C. To appeal to people to read.D. To show different maps.BNorth Americans value independence, and Europeans value togetherness. I never fully understood that stereotype until two months ago, when I left Canada for a4-month period in a lab in France. On my first day, Pierre, a Ph.D. student, tapped me on my shoulder and asked, “Coffee?” I nodded and followed him to the common room, where other grad students were filing in. I sat there, cautiously sipping the bitter liquid and trying hard not to reveal my uncultured tastes, while lab chatter filled the air.Coffee breaks are a ceremonial part of lab culture here. The chatter sometimes turns to serious scientific topics. But mostly, the meet-ups offer a chance to wind down, to share stories about life inside and outside the lab and to sympathize with people who und erstand what you’re going through.The lighthearted atmosphere and sense of community is a welcome contrast to my life in Canada, where I spent most of my workdays in isolation. I went into the lab each morning with set goals for my day. At lunch, I’d kee p my eyes glued to my computer while I fed forkfuls of salad into my mouth, trying to power through my to-do list. For 9 months, I struggled to figure out why I couldn’t exactly copy the results of another study. I didn’t want to trouble my advisor too much. I was also hesitant to ask my labmates for help.How much we were missing! Researchers need community because good ideas don’t just come from reading literature and thinking deep thoughts. It’s helpful to bounce ideas off others, and, to have a venue to share the day-to-day ups and downs of life.Would coffee breaks have solved all my problems? Probably not. But I think sharing ideas with my peers would have helped solve my research dilemma. My time in France has taught me that it’s important to create space for organic conversations about lab life. A scientist’s life can feel isolating, but it’s not necessarily so when you’re connected to a supportive community.4. How did the author feel when he drank coffee for the first time in France?A. A little nervous.B. Very happy.C. Somewhat excited.D. Quite curious.5. What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about?A. Cultural ceremonies in France.B. Various topics of the chatter.C. The benefits of coffee breaks.D. Lab culture in French style.6. Wh at was the author’s life like back in Canada?A. Comfortable and fulfilled.B. Busy and lonely.C.Tense but satisfactory.D. Boring but healthy.7. Why does the author write this passage?A. To introduce the coffee break in Europe.B. To explain the difference between cultures.C. To recall his personal experience in France.D. To convey the importance of a supportive circle.CWhile the arts can’t stop the COVID-19 virus or the social unrest we see in the world today, they can give us insight into the choices we make when moving through crises(危机) and chaos. The arts invite everyone to think in new ways.We often experience works of art as something that is pleasing to our senses without a full understanding of the creative effort. Great art often shows us contradictions and crises, and we can learn a great deal from their resolutions(解决). Through our understanding of art, we can gain a deeper understanding of how we might overcome our own challenges. In understanding extremes of contrast, we can see the beauty in art with themes that are not simply pleasing for their magnificent features or qualities.Beethoven offers a wonderful example of moving artfully through crises and chaos. He composed his Symphony No. 9 as his hearing loss became more and more pronounced. The opening of the symphony seems to come out of nowhere, from near silence in the opening to a full expression of what many consider to be the joy of freedom and universal brotherhood with Schiller’s Ode to Joy. Beethoven appears to have created a work of art that not only freed him from his personal struggles, but one that also speaks to the joy of living together in peace and harmony.Have a dialogue between the two opposing parts and you will find that they always start out fighting each other until we come to an appreciation of difference—a oneness of the two opposing forces. The arts offer many lessons that can help us gain the knowledge we need to move more confidently in today’s competitive and uncertain environment. An openness to arts-based solutions will give you more control over your future.8.What value does art have beyond pleasing people’s senses?A. It brings people inner peace.B. It contributes to problem-solving.C. It reduces the possibility of crises.D. It deepens understanding of music.9. What can we learn about Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9?A. It celebrates freedom and unity.B. It aims to show crises and chaos.C. It opens with Schiller’s Ode to Joy.D. It is unfinished due to his hearing loss.10. What is the author’s suggestion on dealing with conflicting forces?A. Leaving things as they are.B. Making a choice between them.C. Separating them from each other.D. Engaging them in a conversation.11.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. How COVID-19 changes artB. Essentials of Symphony No. 9C. Moving artfully through crisesD. Joy in the eyes of BeethovenDDisease-carrying mosquitoes can spread diseases without affecting themselves. Nearly 700 million people get a mosquito-borne illness each year, which results in over one million deaths. Humans experience continuous pressures from disease-carrying mosquitoes in many parts of the world, so we have to find ways to fight against those insects because they keep getting scarier.Even though DEET remains the most commonly usedand most powerfulmosquito repellent (防护剂) ever developed, scientists are actively pursuing effective products based entirely on plant oils. While DEET is an effective contact repellent, many people dislike the oily feel and smell on their skin, and sometimes some people are sensitive to it. Consumers are always interested in alternatives to DEET and other synthetic (合成的) repellents, so there are numerous natural repellents on the market.In my lab at Iowa State University, my team and I have been conducting research on natural products as possible insect repellents for the past 20 years. In the past few years, three of my Ph.D. students havecontributed greatly to our research by designing, synthesizing, purifying, characterizing and testing more than 300 closely related chemicals coming from the best of natural repellents like citronellol, menthol and thymol.These students have successfully tested these repellents against three species of dangerous mosquitoes. The first group of the new repellents act through the air. These chemicals have a vapor action that provides protection. These are potentially most useful in backyards, parks, houses, barracks and horse barns. The other group of the new repellents are the classic ones thatstop insects from standing on a treated surface, such as human skin, clothing or tents; some researchers have conducted testing on some humans to confirm the effectiveness and identify the very best ones.The new repellents were designed and made from the natural materials in plant essential oils. They maintain many of the advantages of the natural repellents: They are fully biodegradable (可生物降解的), with no ecological concerns or environmental wastes, and generally considered safe like the thousands of types of plant essential oils used in the flavor and perfume industries. However, thorough testing will be conducted to determine if they are truly non-poisonous because there is still no enough evidence.12. What does the author mainly want to show in Paragraph 1?A. The way mosquitoes spread disease.B. The high death rate of mosquito-borne illness.C. The difficulty of fighting disease-carrying mosquitoes.D. The urgency of finding tools to fight against mosquitoes.13. What is a disadvantage of DEET?A. It causes discomfort to the users.B. It greatly harms people’s health.C. It can’t be applied universally.D. It won’t be effective for long.14. What can we learn about the second group of the new repellents?A. They can kill mosquitoes indirectly.B. They are mainly used in the open air.C. They are more effective on human skin.D. They can prevent mosquitoes from contacting users.15. What’s the author’s attitude to the new repellents?A. DisapprovingB. NegativeC. ObjectiveD. Subjective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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
山东省潍坊市2020-2021学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题 含答案
高二英语2021. 5 注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where probably are the speakers?A. In a library.B. In a bookstore.C. In an office.2. What does the woman remind the man to do?A. Meet Prof. Lee.B. Revise the report.C. Hand in the report.3. What time does the woman's watch show?A. 7: 20.B. 7: 30.C. 7: 50.4. How much does an adult ticket cost?A. Two dollars.B. Four dollars.C. Six dollars.5. Why does Bruce refuse the woman's request?A. He is in a hurry to work.B. His car is being repaired.C. The airport is too far away.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。
甘肃省兰州第一中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期期中试题(含解析)
甘肃省兰州第一中学20212021学年高二英语下学期期中试题（含解析）英语说明：本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分，满分120分。
考试时刻100分钟。
答案写在答题卡上，交卷时只交答题卡。
第I卷选择题（共60分）第一节 (共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中, 选出最佳选项。
AShanghai Disneyland ParkTickets for Shanghai Disneyland Park will be on sale from March 28, 2021. Visitors can book tickets on the official website of the park or by calling400-180-0000 or 86-21-31580000.Shanghai Disneyland Park, located in Chuansha New Town of Pudong New Area,is officially confirmed to open on June 16th, 2021. As the sixth in the world and the second in China (after Hong Kong Disneyland), Shanghai Disneyland creates many records among the existing Disney parks.It has the tallest theme Castle – magical Storybook Castle, the first garden-designed zone, and the first pirate-themed garden. It also combines movie figures with Chinese culture, like the Chinese Zodiac Murals in the Gardens of Imagination. Visitors can also enjoy classical musicals and stage plays, like Tarzan: Call of the Jungle, Frozen: A Sing-along Celebration, and the Lion King. Mickey's Storybook Express cruises through the six parks during the day. With inspiring music, the movie figures put on interesting performances on the street and give guests an unforgettable great time.Admission FeeNote:Children below 3.3 feet (1 meter) can enter for free when accompanied by an adult.Children between 3.3 and 4.6 feet ( 1 - 1.4 meters) and seniors above 65 years old can enjoy a 25% discount.1. When will Shanghai Disneyland Park open officially?A. On June 16th, 2021.B. On March 28th, 2021.C. On June 30th, 2021.D. On March 29th, 2021.2. What can we know about Shanghai Disneyland Park?A. You can book your tickets on all websites.B. It has the 2nd tallest theme Castle in China.C. You can enjoy classical films like Tarzan.D. It creates something different from the others.3. If the Browns with their son (4 feet) want to visit the park on Oct.1 and 2 , how much should they pay?A. About CNY 2500B. About CNY 2600C. About CNY 2700D. About CNY 3000【答案】1. A 2. D 3. B【解析】本文对上海迪士尼乐园的园区设施和门票价格进行了介绍。
2021-2022年高二下学期期中联考英语试题 含答案
2021年高二下学期期中联考英语试题含答案本试卷分第一卷（选择题）、第二卷（非选择题）两部分，共150分，考试时间120分钟。
第I卷选择题（共110分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分15分）第一节:（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）听下面五段对话。
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，并标在试题的相应位置。
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. Why does the man refuse the woman?A. He doesn’t have a bike.B. He’ll use his bike.C. He had lent his bike to others.2. What is Peter’s attitude towards his late arrival?A. Unconcerned.B. Apologetic.C. Angry.3. What day is today?A. Sunday.B. Tuesday.C. Wednesday.4. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a hospital.B. In a school.C. Outside a house.5. What are the speakers talking about?A. Christmas dinner.B. Christmas.C. Christmas gifts.第二节:（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）听下面三段材料。
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，你将有时间阅读每个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段材料读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6至第8小题。
黑龙江省齐齐哈尔市八校2020-2021学年高二下学期期中考试 英语 Word版含答案
2020-2021学年度下学期八校期中联考高二英语试题第一部分阅读理解(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，从每题中所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
ACoolest Hotels in the WorldArtau Aragon TowersThe Ariau Amazon Towers hotel lets you sleep in a tree house. Eight towers make up this hotel that offers over 300 rooms. If you really want to get into the spirit, book the Tarzan Suite which is large enough for a big family. You'll be thirty feet up in the air and can travel between the towers through their wooden walkways.Prices: starting at $ 300 one night for each person for a regular room and going all the way up to S3000 for the Tarzan Suite.For more information, visit the website: http: //.The Ice HotelEvery winter in Jukkasjarvi, Sweden, a special kind of hotel called the Ice Hotel is built. Each year, world- famous artists are invited to design and produce works of art from the ice, many of which can be found in the rooms. You'll have your choice between hot or cold rooms but you will be well advised to stay at least one night in a cold room for a true experience.Prices: starting at $318 one night for each person for either a cold room or a warm one.For more information, visit the website: http: //.Propeller IslandPropeller Island City Lodge is a very special hotel that was designed by a German artist Each room provides you with the possibility of living in a work of art. Every single piece of furniture in the thirty rooms of the hotel has been hand-made and each room is completely different. You'll be able to choose a room based on your own personal tastes.Prices: starting at just $91 a night, and an additional (另外) person for only 20 extra dollars. For more information, visit the website: http: //.For information about other cool hotels in the world, visit the website:http: //.For a full list of events, please see our website.1. What is special about the Ariau Amazon Towers hotel?A. Every room has a walkwayB. You can choose any of the towersC. It is designed for big familiesD. You can sleep in the tree house2. Spending a night in one of these hotels, two persons have to pay at least.A. $91B. $162C. $111D. $1823. To find out a hotel under the sea, you can visit.A.B.C.D.BSeveral Chinese companies are temporarily hiring-or ''sharing"-employees from businesses that haven't resumed operations or are only partially operating due to concerns over the novel coronavirus epidemic . The so-called shared employees, known as gongxiangyuangong in Chinese, are being hired by supermarkets, e-commerce platforms' retail stores, and other companies or factories to ease the lack of workforce.According to domestic media outlet National Business Daily, more than 3,000 new employees had joined Hema by Feb 19, while over 4,000 people had signed up for the "talent-sharing" plan under Suning by Feb 21. The American supermarket chain Walmart has also joined in the trend, hiring more than 3,000 temporary workers from other sectors to work at its branches in cities like Beijing, Fuzhou, and Shenzhen.Bike-sharing company Hello bike has opened 8,000 positions nationwide for bicycle maintenance, according to Xinhua News Agency. In Hefei, capital of the eastern Anhui province, Hello bike is seeking 300 temporary workers, while 40 employees from a local hotel have startedworking at an industrial park on one-month contracts.Yao Junchang, a lawyer with Beijing Weiheng Law Firm, told Workers' Daily that companies hiring temporary workers should guarantee detailed provisions (规定，条款) in their agreements, including the time of employment, salary and policy for work-related injury compensation."At the same time, the companies lending the employees should sign a complete secondment arrangement, pay employees in full, and pay social security on time," he said. "Employees should pay more attention to safety measures and require a tripartite (三方) agreement or labor agreement to be signed during the temporary employment period and keep records as evidence."4. During the novel coronavirus epidemic, what’s the reason for sharing employees?A. These employees are free.B. These employees are more capable.C. These employees are badly in need.D. These employees hope to earn more money.5. How does paragraph 2 develop?A. By making comparison.B. By providing examples.C. By following the time order.D. By doing analysis.6. What does the underlined word probably mean in paragraph 4?A. Investment.B. Payment.C. Reward.D. Interest.7. What is the writer's attitude towards the shared employees?A. Objective.B. Subjective.C. Indifferent.D. Opposed.CSomething’s happening at the lowest point on our planet, some 1,388 feet below sea level. The Dead Sea, a salt lake close to Israel, Jordan and the West Bank, is shrinking at an alarming rate-about 3.3 feet per year, according to the environmentalist group EcoPeace Middle East."It’s not just like one country is punishing the Dead Sea; it’s mo re like the whole region," said photographer Moritz Küstner, who visited the area in February to work on his series "The Dying Dead Sea".The Dead Sea needs water from the other natural sources surrounding it, such as the Jordan River basin. But around the 1960s, the courses of some water sources it relied upon were diverted.Israel, for instance, built a pipeline during that time so it could supply water throughout the country.Mineral extraction(提取) industries are another main reason why the water levels are declining, experts say. The Dead Sea's minerals have been popular for their medical power and can often be found in cosmetics(化妆品) and other consumer products.And then, of course, there’s the Middle East’s hot, dry climate, which makes it difficult for the lake to refill itself. Last year, Israel and Jordan signed a $900 million deal in an effort to stabilize the Dead Sea’s water levels. It involves building a canal from the Red Sea to the Dead Sea which would be able to not only supply water to Israel and Jordan but also to pump much needed water-some 300 million cubic meters annually-into the Dead Sea."This is the most important and significant agreement since the peace treaty with Jordan (in 1994)," said Silvan Shalom, Israel’s energy and water resources minister at the time. Whether the canal-estimated to take three years to complete-will work out positively and as planned remains to be seen.For now, Kustner shows us that the Dead Sea remains very much a place of interest, with people from all over the world going there to swim in its salty waters.8. How many reasons for the Dead Sea’s shrinking does the author mention in the passage?A. One.B. Two.C. Three.D. Four.9. What does the underlined word "diverted" in paragraph 3 mean?A. Switch.B. Improve.C. Accomplish.D. Repair.10. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. The Dead Sea is drying out causing water shortage to humans.B. Kustner visited the Dead Sea to shoot TV series a bout people’s life.C. The Dead Sea’s minerals have been used in some products.D. The Dead Sea’s water levels have been stabilized by building a canal.11. What is the passage mainly about?A. How the Dead Sea’s water levels' decline influences human beings.B. How important the Dead Sea is in Israel, Jordan and the West Bank.C. What we should do to save the Dead Sea from being destroyed.D. Why the Dead Sea is dying and the measure taken to save it.DThere is something to be said for being a generalist, even if you are a specialist. Knowing a little about a lot of things that interest you can add to the richness of a whole, well-lived life.Society pushes us to specialize, to become experts. This requires commitment to a particular occupation, branch of study or research. The drawback to being specialists is we often come to know more and more about less and less. There is a great deal of pressure to master one's field. You may pursue training, degrees, or increasing levels of responsibility at work. Then you discover the pressure of having to keep up.Some people seem willing to work around the clock in their narrow specialty. But such commitment can also weaken a sense of freedom. These specialists could work at the office until ten each night, then look back and realize they would have loved to have gone home and enjoyed the sweetness of their family and friends, or traveled to exciting places, meeting interesting people. Mastering one thing to the exclusion of others can hold back your true spirit.Generalists, on the other hand, know a lot about a wide range of subjects and view the whole with all its connections. They are people of ability, talent, and enthusiasm who can bring their broad perspective(视角) into specific fields of expertise(专长) . The doctor who is also a poet and philosopher is a superior doctor, one who can give so much more to his patients than just good medical skills.Things are connected. Let your expertise in one field fuel your passions in all related areas. Some of your interests may not appear to be connected but, once you explore their depths, you discover that they are. My editor Toni, who is also a writer, has edited several history books. She has decided to study Chinese history. Fascinated by the structural beauty of the Forbidden City as a painter, she is equally interested to learn more about Chinese philosophy. "I don't know where it will lead, but I'm excited I'm on this pursuit.These expansions into new worlds help us by giving us new perspectives. We begin to see theinterconnectedness of one thing to another in all aspects of our life, of ourselves and the universe. Develop broad, general knowledge and experience. The universe is all yours to explore and enjoy.12. To become a specialist, one may have to .A. avoid responsibilities at workB. narrow his range of knowledgeC. know more about the societyD. broaden his perspective on life13. According to the author, a superior doctor is one who .A. is fully aware of his talent and abilityB. is a pure specialist in medicineC. brings knowledge of other fields to workD. should love poetry and philosophy14. What does the author intend to show with the example of Toni?A. Seemingly unrelated interests are in a way connected.B. Passion alone does not ensure a person's success.C. In-depth exploration makes discoveries possible.D. Everyone has a chance to succeed in their pursuit.15. What could be the best title for the passage?A. Specialist or Generalist: Hard to DecideB. Turn a Generalist into a SpecialistC. Ways to Become a GeneralistD. Be More a Generalist Than a Specialist第二节(共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分。
2021-2022学年浙江省杭州市重点中学高二下学期期中考试英语试题卷 Word版含答案
2021-2022学年浙江省杭州市重点中学高二下学期期中考试英语试题卷第I卷选择题部分第一部分听力（略）第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
ASeminole was far too accustomed to the business. Everyone sympathized with him depending an long hours minimum wage, and ill-mannered customers. Although struggling to pay his rent he still went all out to make those lucky enough to sit at his tables laugh. The day was going quick.He was exhausted when he arrived to work the next day, but he went about his daily duties, putting on a brave face as customers complained about the food or questioned the bill. Usually as he prepared to close for the night, a couple of customers would sit down and order drinks. Most of the crew had left by closing time, but Seminole stayed to serve. Eventually, the last round was ordered and he gave them the bill. The minimum tip was suggested on the receipt. “Tomorrow will be better,” murmured he.But luck wasn't on his side. Evening approaching, a group of teenagers stepped in. Thankfully, they were polite and respectful. Their cheerful behavior began to rub off on him. As always, he did his best to make their dining experience a pleasant one.Once they finished their dishes, he placed the bill on the table, accompanied with some candies. They placed their notes on the receipt and left smiling. When he returned to clear the table, he was shocked. The teenagers only left a tip of $3, but their total bill was more than $100. He'd gone above and beyond serving the tasty dishes. Ho would they be so rude?Later that week, he struggled to let go of the awkward memories. He arrived at work and expected it to like any other, but there was something left behind the desk for him--a two-page handwritten letter from the teenagers with $18 attached, in which they explained they were unaware of the tipping practice due to it being their first time out alone. Everything suddenly made sense.Seminole was so touched by their gesture that he uploaded a picture of the letter sharing their admirable efforts. Web visitors voiced their opinions, and the reaction was more than positive.21.Why did Seminole wear a brave face?A.To serve better.B.To relax himself.C.To sell more drinks.D.To gain a reputation.22 What made the teenagers only leave a tip of $3?A.Ignorance of tipping culture.B.Dissatisfaction with the meal.C.Gratitude for Seminole's service.D.Misunderstanding of tipping practice.23.What can we learn from the teenagers in the text?A.One good turn deserves another.B.Actions speak louder than words.C.Honesty can turn into an opportunity.D.It is better to make things right than not.BThe Brazilian scientists were in disbelief after seeing the results.They tested different models to re-check their information. But all returned the same. The country with the most freshwater resources in the world had lost 15 percent of its surface water since 1991.Evaporation(蒸发)is a part of the natural process that can lessen water resources. This is especially true in areas with low water levels like the Pantanal wetlands. But the scientists believe something else is happening.Experts have warned human activity is affecting the world's weather patterns. It is causing extreme events to happen more often, such as severe droughts and floods. The cutting and burning of forest and the building of large hydroelectric factories and dams for watering crops all affect natural patterns.In Brazil's Amazon rainforest, water evaporates then travels on air flows to provide rainfall far away. But some climate experts say if too much forest is destroyed, the Amazon will start an irreparable process of becoming a savannas(大草原).There are more immediate effects for worry, like possible power shortages this year. Hydroelectric reservoirs have had ten years of lower-than-usual rainfall. Reservoirs in the Parana River area have never before been overused.The Parana River and its connected water bodies supply fresh water to some 40 million people. That includes the large city of Sao Paolo and several states.Fishing communities and farmers also depend on these water bodies.Brazil's decreasing water resources may also worsen fires that people set each winter to clear land. The fires then burn out of control. Last year, more than 25 percent of Brazil's Pantanal was on fire. It was the worst yearly damage since officials began keeping records in 2003. In areas without roads, moving on smaller rivers can be a problem because of low water levels, Rabelo said. That means firefighters could soon have trouble reaching some fires. And, even if they can, less water is available to put them out.24.What was the Brazilian scientists' reaction to their findings?A.Satisfied.B.Disappointed.C.Shocked.D.Overjoyed.25.Which of the following belongs to “something else” in the third p aragraph?A.Evaporation.B.Building dams.C.Power shortage.D.Fishing.26.What can we know from the passage?A.Brazil lacks roads for firefighters to reach fires.B.The destruction of the rainforest may affect the rainfall.C.Brazil's people set fires to keep wild animals away in winter.D.Reservoirs in the Parana River area is useless due to water shortage.27.What is the best title of the passage?A.Water Study Raises Fears for DroughtB.Brazil's Forest Is DisappearingC.More Water, More HappinessD.Cherish Water, Extend LifeCInternal communication, also known as IC, refers to a group of processes responsible for effective circulation of message within an organization. These messages are information that is valuable to the organization and are supposed to be kept confidential(机密的). The means of transferring this information is often done through emails, letters, notice boards, and even with the help of social media like Skype, Zoom, and Google Meet, in the current times.Honest internal communication is the healthiest way to keep your organization growing. With honesty around the workplace, it is a safer environment for the employees to voice their opinions which could help in the modification of a certain operation that might have been outdated. Other than changes, not opening up to your colleagues can result in frustration and give rise to “gossip culture” at the workplace. When information is not passed out with lucidity, not only does the quality of work get affected but it also gives rise to questioning the worth of the time spent in the company.An atmosphere of honesty also encourages growth in responsibility, leadership, and self-accountability. If the CEO of a company voices the shortcomings of his team in a respectful manner, it would bring room for each and every employee to take it on a positive note and bring around the change for the one common goal of development of the company that they are working for. This brings a lot of change in the attitude of every individual employee since they start seeing the company that they are working for as an asset that they cherish (珍爱)dearly.In a workplace, things go both wrong and right, so it is important to both appreciate and criticize when such situations occur from the end of both the leadership and the employees. The positives should be celebrated while the negatives should be taken as positive criticisms that could help the company grow into something better. The main goal of unity and development should always be kept in mind.28.Which is considered one main character of IC?A.It comes with the times of social media.B.It exists within the leadership of a company.C.It is often kept secret within an organization.D.It needs a long and difficult process in most cases.29.What does the underline d word “lucidity” in paragraph 2 probably mean?A.Clearness.B.Appreciation.C.Authority.D.Assistance.30.What is the third paragraph mainly about?A.The main responsibilities of the CEO.B.The importance of unity for a company.C.The advantage of a powerful leadership.D.The role of an honest leadership in a company.31.What does the author suggest to us in a workplace in the last paragraph?municating both the positives and the negatives.B.Taking responsibilities bravely for our mistakes.C.Trying all possible means to avoid the negatives.D.Strengthening unity mainly among the employees.DLitterati is an app that people can use to upload information about litter they collect outside, such as its appearance, material, location, and brand. Shared online, this information contributes to building a global database of “litter maps” , which can influence policy and packaging design.“Society's failure to solve the litter problem is not from a lack of trying. There have been public service announcements, and coastal cleanups. But I believe two components are missing from the discussion--community and data,” said Jeff Kirschner, the developer of Litterati app.Uploading pictures to an app shows users that they are not the only ones picking up litter from public places and that others are invested in cleaning the planet, too. And the data accumulates rapidly telling a story that helps people understand who picked up what, where, and when. In this way, people are encouraged to do more.In San Francisco, the Litterati app was able to identify and map more than 5,000 pieces of litter in order to determine how much was caused by cigarettes specifically. Using this information, the city successfully challenged a lawsuit by tobacco companies and doubled an existing cigarette sales tax, bringing in US $4 million annual revenue(税收).By joining forces with others using the same platform, individuals are able to take their anti-litter activism to another level. The power of combined data leads to more Extended Producer Responsibility, which is precisely what we want and advocate here-producers are forced to be responsible for dealing with their own products once consumers no longer find them useful and are incentivized to create more environmentally friendly packaging or better policies as a result of that new responsibility.Litterati takes a refreshingly non-judgmental approach. It shows a positive we-can-do-it attitude. Just as Jeff Kirschner said, “Our goal isn't to shame. It's to provide transparency to the problem. We provide access to data and share insights with cities, citizens and businesses, guiding us all to identify the root cause of the problem,and make informed decisions of how to clean the planet.”32.What makes the society fail to solve the litter problem according to Kirschner?A.People's poor environmental awareness.B.The absence of government publicity and support.C.The inaction of the community.D.The lack of shared statistics33.Why are tobacco companies mentioned?A.To show the influence of Litterati.B.To describe the details of the map.C.To warn people of the harm of cigarettes.D.To prove the large consumption of tobacco.34.Which of the following statements is true about the text?A.People can be encouraged to pick up litter only if others are doing so.B.Individuals hardly get involved in picking up litter until the release of Litterati.C.The use of Litterati inspires producers to fulfil further obligations for the society.D.Kirschner developed the app with the aim of appealing to individuals to pick up litter.35.Which of the following is the best title for the text?A.Litter Maps:Make litter-picking a Fun WayB.Litterati:Transparent Data for a Cleaner WorldC.Litterati App:Guide People Where to Collect LitterD.Litterati Campaign:EveryoneCounts in Litter Picking第二节（共5小题：每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。
2021-2022学年北京市昌平区高二下学期期中英语试题(解析版)
2021-2022年高二下学期期中英语试题(满分150分，时间120分钟)第一部分：听力(共两节，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。
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 is the woman probably going to do this evening?A. Go dancing B Go to see a play C Go to see a film2. How will the man go to the station to catch his train?A. With the help of the womanB. In a busC. In his own car3. How did Mrs Wilson feel about the man ‘s words?A. She was understandingB. She was annoyed.C. She was careless4. Who is the man most probably?A. A librarianB. A salesman.C. A bookseller.5.What does the man mean?A. He met an administrator at 10 o’clock.B. He went there to change a class.C. He had his computer class at 10 o’clock.(第二节)听下面5 段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题6. What is the man going to do? vr1oA. Paint the wallB. Plant treesC. Empty the rubbish can7. What can we learn about the man?A. He is talkative. B He is helpful. C. He is confident.听第7段材料,回第8、9题。
山东省潍坊市2021-2022高二英语下学期期中试题(含解析)
山东省潍坊市2021-2022高二英语下学期期中试题（含解析）第I卷第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
ABattered Moons Poetry Competition open now till 30th June 2021Prizes— 1st Prize￡700; 2nd Prize E200: 3rd Prize E100.— Four commendations(奖励) of ￡25 each.Fees￡5 for the first poem and ￡4 each for the rest.Enter the competitionWe accept online entries (参赛作品) only.Guidelines— Open to any person of the UK aged 20 or over.— The closing date is 30th June 2021—Judges Zoë Brigley Thompso n and Cristina Newton will read all the entries and make shortlists (入围名单). Guest judge Zoë Brigley Thompson will choose the seven finalists.— There is no limit(限制) to the number of entries a single entrant can make.— Entries cannot be returned, so please keep a copy.ResultsAll entrants will receive an email notification of results. Check the Battered Moons website for more information from October 2021.Poems—All poems must have a title and must not be more than 40 lines in length (excluding title and line spaces) or 250 words and can be on any subject.—Entries must be written in English.—Entries must not have been published, self-published, published on a website or online public space or used by radio or television before 6th October 2021. Winners—Winners and poets receiving commendations will be notified in September 2021 and invited to the Poetry Swindon Festival on 6th October 2021, where they will read their winning poems.—All winners and commended poets will be asked to provide an introduction about themselves to appear with their winning poem on the Battered Moons website, and a photograph for the website.1. What do we know about the poetry competition?A. It is open to UK teenagers.B. It sets seven kinds of prizes.C. It gives winners money prizes.D. It allows one entrant one poem.2. What is one requirement for the entries?A. They must have a fixed subject.B. They must be handed in online.C. They must be at least 250 words.D. They must be kept in a special form3. What are winners asked to do?A. To provide a self-introduction.B. To make an acceptance speech.C. To attend a national meeting.D. To read their winning poems on TV.【答案】1. C 2. B 3. A【解析】这是一篇应用文。
2021-2022年高二下学期期中英语试题 含答案
2021年高二下学期期中英语试题含答案注意事项：1、答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名和学号填写在答题卡和答卷密封线内相应的位置上，用2B铅笔将自己的学号填涂在答题卡上。
2、选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案；不能答在试卷上。
3、非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔在答卷纸上作答，答案必须写在答卷纸各题目指定区域内的相应位置上，超出指定区域的答案无效；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。
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角色扮演（共8小题；每题2分，满分16分）情景介绍角色：你是学生。
任务：1）在电视节目中向牛津大学的国际部主任提问；2）根据访谈内容回答另一个同学的提问。
生词： Oxford 牛津 independent college 独立学院 scholarship 奖学金对话部分先听下面一段对话，在空白处记录所听到内容的重点信息，以便为下面的五答部分作准备。
该段对话只读一遍。
三问部分下面请你用英语提出3个问题，并记录稍后回答中所给的信息。
每段回答读两遍。
1. 你们拥有多少国际学生呢？____________________________________________________________2. 去牛津学习是不是几乎不可能呢？____________________________________________________________3. 学费是多少呢？____________________________________________________________五答部分请根据所听到的内容回答下面5个问题。
每个问题读两遍。
1. __________________________________________________________2. __________________________________________________________3. __________________________________________________________4. __________________________________________________________5. __________________________________________________________请把答案转填至答卷的相应位置第二部分选择题(共85分)Ⅰ语言知识及应用 (共两节, 满分45分)第一节语法单选 (共15小题; 每小题1分, 满分15分)1. When the sun’s rays hit the earth, a lot of he at is _______ back into space.A. abandonedB. reflectedC. affectedD. abolished2. The hospital _______ well, where many wounded _______ every day.A. is operated; operationB. operates; are operatedC. operates; are operated onD. operates; operates on3.The school should spend some time training students to _______ in anyemergency, especially with all in the buildings.A. help outB. bring outC. make outD. test out4. _______ to such a big party can be a great honor for an ordinary person like me.A. TakenB. Being takenC. Having been takenD. Taking5. It _______ long before we _______ the result of the experiment.A. is; will knowB. is; knowC. will not be; will knowD. will not be; know6.John and I _______ friends for eight years. We first got to know each other at aChristmas party. But we _______ each other a couple of times before that.A. had been; have seenB. have been; have seenC. have been; had seenD. had been; had seen7. I _______ you not to move my dictionary. Now I can’t find it.A. had askedB. askC. was askingD. asked8.A housing bubble is an economic situation _______ occurs when house prices risemuch too fast.A. whereB. whichC. whatD. why9. _______ for many years, the bike needs repairing.A. UsingB. Being usedC. Having usedD. Having been used10. _______ is reported in the newspaper, talks between the two countries aremaking progress.A. ItB. AsC. ThatD. What11._______ is worth doing well.A. Whatever is worth doingB. What is worth to be doneC. What is worth doingD. Whatever is worth doing it12. Being a parent is not always easy, and being the parent of a child with specialneeds often carries with ________ extra stress.A. themB. itC. himD. one13. — Could you tell me the way to ________ Johnsons, please?—Sorry, we don’t have ________ Johnson here in the village.A. the; theB. the; /C. the; aD. /; the14. ________ there, he found a great deal to interest him.A. Having never been beforeB. Never having been beforeC. This being his first time to visitD. This being his first visit15. ________ she had time to realize what was happening, she was hit on the head.A. SinceB. BeforeC. WhenD. Until第二节完形填空 (共15题; 每小题2分, 满分30分)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从16 - 30各题所给的A、B、C和D选项中，选择最佳答案。
浙江省宁波市北仑中学2020_2021学年高二英语下学期期中试题含解析
某某省某某市北仑中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期期中试题（含解析）选择题部分第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题，每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的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. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】Where does the conversation take place？A. At home.B. In a classroom.C. In a supermarket.【答案】C【解析】【原文】M: I need to go to the restroom, but the door is locked.W: Well, the restroom is for customers only. You need to buy something before that.2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】When do the staff begin to check the tickets？A. At 7：15 pm.B. At 7：25pm.C. At 7：30pm.【答案】A【解析】【原文】M: When does the play start?W: Well. the ticket says 7:30. But the staff actually check tickets fifteen minutes earlier. If you’re not seated when the lights go down five minutes before that, they won't let you in.3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】How does the woman feel now？A. Confident.B. Nervous.C. Calm.【答案】B【解析】【原文】M: Hi, Betty. You don't look so good.W: Oh, I'll have a big test tomorrow, and I'm not sure if I can do well inM: T ake it easy. I'm sure you'll make it.4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What do we know about the new clothes shop？A. It’s crowded on Saturday.B. The clothes are cheap.C. There are many changing rooms.【答案】A【解析】【原文】W: The new clothes shop has a variety of styles, but so many people do the shopping on Saturday.M: Yes. There aren't enough changing rooms. And the prices are really high.5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What will the man probably do？A. Have the puter repaired.B. Call Mr. Steven in Washington.C. Get the email sent the next door.【答案】C【解析】【原文】W: Ray, send this email as soon as possible. Mr. Steven is waiting for it in Washington. M: Sorry, Ms Boil, but my puter doesn't work. If it's urgent, I can copy it and ask Tom next door to send it for us.W: OK Thanks!第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5对话或独白。