重庆市巴蜀中学2020┄2021学年高二上学期期末考试 英语试题
第一部分：听力（共20题，满分30分）做题时，先将答案划在试卷上，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. What will the man probably do？A. Go to the playB. Stay at homeC. Playcomputer games2. What program does the man generally listen to？A. NewsB. Education programsC. T alk shows3. Where is the conversation taking place？A. In a parkB. In a museumC. In a pet store4. How does Mike feel？A. PuzzledB. WorriedC. Satisfied5. What does the woman mean？A. She doesn’t understand the manB. She gave the change to someone elseC. She’s unable to help the man第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题。
从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间，每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题6．Why is the woman talking to the man？A. Because of the poor quality of the goods she boughtB. Because of not getting the promised discountC. Because of the impolite attitude of the salesgirl7. What will the man give to the woman？A. Some moneyB. A letter of apologyC. A new product听第7段材料，回到第8-10题8．Which place would the man like to go？A. An exciting modern cityB. A popular place full of touristsC. A quiet and far-away place9. What does the woman worry about？A. The weatherB. The food and waterC. The language10. What does the woman plan to do now？A. Travel with the manB. Do some gardeningC. Go to the travel agency听第8段材料，回答第11-13题11. How often does the man contact his aunt？A. Once a monthB. Once a weekC. Seldom12. Why didn’t his aunt chat with him online？A. Her kids keep her busy all the timeB. She does not have a computer in her houseC. She’s not interested in using the computer13. What will he do next？A. Ask his cousins for helpB. Teach his aunt himselfC. Ask his uncle for help听第9段材料，回答第14-17题14. Who is the woman？A. A police officerB. An immigration officialC. An air hostess15. Which line is for the residents？A. The line on the man’s rightB. The line on the woman’s leftC. The line on the woman’s right16. How long will the man study in the UK？A. For a few monthsB. For a yearC. For two years17. How will the man pay for living costs and tuition fees？A. His father has paid for that in advanceB. He has won a scholarshipC. He will take a part-time job to pay for that听第10段材料，回答第18-20题18.What is the talk mainly about？A.How to keep youngB.How to improve memoryC.Howto open our mind19.What is the key to achieving this goal？A.Going back to schoolB.Playing no attention to ageing the mind as much as possible20.What did the man who entered school at 70 become later？A.An active lawyerB. A successful doctorC. A highly paid artist第二部分：单项填空题（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）请从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项的标号涂黑。
21. Putting these theories in _____ practice will make ____ big difference.A. /; /B. the; aC. /; aD. a; the22. Every Chinese should _____ the law of China and love our country.A. followB. hearC. respectD. catch23. Is it ____ that the earth will be destroyed in the future？A. possiblyB. perhapsC. likelyD. probably24. If the new technology can be ______ the producing process, we can make a big profit.A. applied forB. applied toC. applied fromD. applied on25. There will be many difficulties in the way you will have _____ this problem.A. to solveB. solvingC. solvedD. solve26. What may be done at ____ time will be done at no time.A. someB. everyC. anyD. each27. A lot of evident signs suggested the Flight QZ8501of Air Asia ___down into theocean.A. crashB. had crashedC. should crashD. crashing28. --He speaks French because he lived in France.-- Really？ How long __ there？A. does he liveB. is he livingC. has he livedD. did he live29. Since I won the big prize, my telephone hasn’t stopped ringing. People __to ask how I am going to spend the money.A. phoneB. will phoneC. were phoningD. are phoning30. The other two areas ____ American English and British English differ are speaking and pronunciation.A. whatB. in whichC. on whichD. from which31. There are hundreds of different words, ______ are well-known---Americans drive automobiles down freeways and fill up with gas; the British drive cars along motorways and fill up with petrol.A. some of whomB. some of themC. some of whichD. some of that32. I ____ you a better present, but I was short of money.A. could have boughtB. must have boughtC. could boughtD. might have bought33. How _____you play the cell phone in the class room while Mr. Hu was excitedly and carefully explaining the important grammar？A. couldB. wouldC. shouldD. must34. The China dream claims every Chinese people to make contribution, _______ another great development will happen.A. having indicatedB. indicatingC. indicatedD. to indicate35. There are many _____ creatures and scenes, making the movie “Alien” so _____.A. frightening; frightenedB. frightening; frighteningC. frightened; frightenedD. frightened; frightening36. _____ seems practical is _____ we take the air plane there instead of the train.A.It; thatB. What; whichC. What; thatD. It; how37. It couldn’t be long ____the police catch the killer because they have found useful evidence（证据）.A. afterB. sinceC. beforeD. until38. Can you tell me ____ is the best choice for this job？A. whom you thinkB. who do you thinkC. who you thinkD. whom do you think39. --Would you mind me opening the window？--_____, but she caught a cold.A. Please notB. Not a bitC. With pleasureD. Not a little40．--What on earth makes you hurt her feelings？ She is so frustrated now.-- _______, but she made me upset first.A. God knowsB. I don’t a greeC. It’s a shameD. I’m sorry 第三部分：完型填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）请阅读下面两篇短文，掌握大意，然后从各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项的标号涂黑。
2021-2022学年重庆市高二(上)期末英语试卷(附详解)
2021-2022学年重庆市高二（上）期末英语试卷一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共37.5分）AStill AliceIn this film,we can catch a glimpse of a family's relationships,fears,concerns and struggles.Alice,the film's main character,deals bravely with Alzheimer's disease：she's the perfect example of an iron-willed woman.Julianne Moore's amazing performance adds extra charm to this character.Not surprisingly,Julianne Moore won the 2015 Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role. ElizabethThis is a wonderful film about Elizabeth Ⅰ，who was faced with the difficult task of becoming a wise and strong monarch（君主）.Cate Blanchett is amazing in the role of the queen-majestic,powerful,and strong-willed-who opens a "golden age" in the history of England.Suspense,passion,betrayal,adventure-all these things are combined in this thrilling and epic（史诗的）movie with perfect scenes and wonderful performances by the actors.Thelma & LouiseLouise is working in a diner as a waitress and has some problems with her boyfriend Jimmy,who,as a musician,is always on the road.Thelma is married to Darry who likes his wife to stay quiet in the kitchen so that he can watch football on TV.One day they decide to break out of their normal life and jump in the car and hit the road.Their journey,however,turns into a flight when Louise kills a man who threatens to harm Thelma.Erin BrockovichThe film is about Erin Brockovich,a strong woman.She may not be a genius,but her persistence （坚持）and concern for the fate of others allow her to achieve the impossible：a victory over a powerful and major corporation that is poisoning people on purpose.When you are about to give up on something,simply watch this movie for motivation.The Devil Wears PradaAs assistant to impossibly demanding New York fashion magazine editor MirandaPriestly,young and smart Andy Sachs has landed a job that "a million girls would diefor".Unfortunately,her heaven-sent appointment as Miranda's personal girl just might be the death of her!1.Which movie shows the struggle against an evil company？______A. Thelma&Louise.B. Erin Brockovich.C. Still Alice.D. The Devil Wears Prada.2.What do we know about Elizabeth？______A. Julianne Moore is the leading actress in the film.B. The main character,Alice,is the perfect example of an iron-willed woman.C. It's a true story about family's relationships,fears,concerns and struggles.D. The film is full of fantastic scenes and amazing performances.3.What do these movies have in common？______A. When people are to give up on something,simply look for women for help.B. Women are strong,independent,wise,talented and brave,and can teach us a lot.C. It is extremely difficult for young women to work and get promoted in a fashionindustry.D. It is quite normal for women to help each other when they are in need.BWhen Spring cleaning season arrived this year I decided that it was time to get rid of more than just a Winter's worth of dust and dirt.It was the time to get rid of years worth of accumulated （累积的）stuff as well.This stuff was lining my walls,filling my shelves,and crowding my closets.This stuff was filling my home and my mind and not bringing me one bit of happiness.I couldn't even remember how I got some of it,but I knew I wanted it gone.It turned out to be an even bigger job than I thought. Twenty-year-old bills and receipts were thrown in the trash.Piles of papers were no longer necessary or needed.Broken bowls,dented pans,and cracked knickknacks were finally thrown away.Unworn clothes were taken out of the closet and packed to be given away to the local charity.Old books were boxed up to be passed on for others to read and enjoy.It took several days to get it all done,but in the end I was able to walk through a home that seemed a little less messed.My heart was a lot lighter too.It felt so good to be able to get rid of all the junk and to just focus on the essential stuff in life again.What is the essential stuff？What is the stuff that bring meaning to our day？A loving heart isessential.A joyful spirit is essential.A soul full of goodness and God is essential.And a life full of sharing all of these things is absolutely essential.The essential stuff can't be bought,sold,or stored.It can only be chosen,created,and given away.The essential stuff is the stuff we all really want.It is the stuff we all really need.4.Which word can describe the author's feeling towards accumulated stuff？______A. Satisfied.B. Curious.C. Bored.D. Disappointed.5.What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 2 imply？______A. It is a pity that I should store so much stuff.B. I really don't want to throw away such stuff.C. The essential stuff is actually everywhere.D. There is more unnecessary stuff than I think.6.In which section of a magazine can we read this text？______A. Lifestyle.B. Technology.C. Health.D. Education.7.What is the best title of the text？______A. It's Time To Move OnB. What Matters MostC. How To Get Rid Of JunkD. What Is JunkCArtificial intelligence becoming self-ware and ending the human race is a common theme in science fiction.The levels of high intelligence that AI could reach is a real concern among some scientists.But with more talk of AI and smart devices in the home,what are the merits of bringing these things into your life？Hans Rosling,a professor of international health,once spoke about the impact and changes that the washing machine made.The once tough task of cleaning clothes by hand was taken on by a machine and freed up more time for other activities.There are so many smart devices that you can fill your home with.Imagine waking up to find a hot,freshly brewed cup of coffee,spotless floors that have been recently cleaned and the house set to the perfect temperature.With smart devices,these things can happen while you sleep.The potential to pre-program and automate （自动化）parts of your life means that you can focus on other tasks in your life.But there is a difference between smart devices and AI.Smart devices are the things that get on with the tasks,while AI can "think" or interact,and can be used to control the smart devices.There are many voice-activated AI systems which can control the smart devices around your home.You can ask these devices to start making coffee,dim the lights when they're toobright or even make sure the house is secure.You can inquire as to the weather outside,ask them to play music or search the internet for you when you have a burning question about history or the latest cooking recipes.Some of these devices even have a sense of humor,and upon asking them certain questions,they will answer.In short,in some ways,they can act as company.But how far will it go？Well,we already have self-driving cars and sentient（智能的）tech that can automatically order the delivery of certain products to restock our fridge when we're running low,but often in films and games we see robots taking over all of the domestic duties.It seems for now,that those things only live in our imaginations,but we could be seeing them sooner than we think.8.What does the underlined "merits" word in paragraph 1 mean？______A. Dangers.B. Positives.C. Tasks.D. Troubles.9.What is the advantage of having smart devices according to Hans Rosling？______A. People can write more science fictions about them.B. People take total control of these devices.C. People have more time to do other tasks.D. People can interact with smart devices.10.How is paragraph 3 mainly developed？______A. By listing figures.B. By presenting causes.C. By providing examples.D. By following time order.11.What is the author's prediction about AI？______A. It will kill all human beings in the future.B. Our world will be kept under control by AI.C. Human beings do not need AI in the near future.D. Our life will become totally automatically convenient with AI.DTraditional wisdom says that if you want to be richer,a useful thing to do is get married.Life is cheaper when only one mortgage（贷款）to pay and someone else can do certain tasks-cooking or car repair more efficiently than you.The research by Ohio State University's Zagorsky shows the married increase their wealth an average 16% a year,while those who are single increase their net worth at half that rate.Yet the economic benefit of marriage isn't what it used to be.In a book,ChangingPoverty,Changing Policies,a social scientist show that the marriage premium（附加值）hasfallen.Cancian,a professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison,set out to study how the changing make-up of American families has affected the number of people below the poverty line.Considering how the rate of marriage has fallen and the rate of divorce has risen,the researcher expected the number of people with their born younger generation living below the poverty line to grow by 2.6%.But when he looked at the data,poverty had increased by less than half that amount.Why？Because single women,even those with kids,have an easier time supporting themselves outside of marriage than they used to.More women are working,increasingly for wages that are competitive with those of men.Women are having children later in life,and fewer ofthem.Besides,a growing percentage of women who have children but aren't married don't live on their own.In 1970，62% of single mothers were the only adult in their household,but by 2019，just 55% are living without another means of support-thanks to more women living together with a male partner or grandparent.That's not to say marriage doesn't coincide with（与一致）economic benefits.A child in a single-parent family,for instance,is five times as likely to live below the poverty line.What Cancian tries to illustrate,though,is that marriage wouldn't necessarily produce morewealth.Marrying someone who is unemployed for a long time might very well not be an economic increase.12.According to paragraph 1，what's the benefit of getting married？______A. The wealth of the married people increased more.B. One could leave the housework to the other.C. The couple could own more than one house.D. The couple would become the rich people.13.Paragraph 3 is centered on ______ .A. women do not want to have children or just fewer of them.B. more women are working and can make more money than men.C. single women meet fewer challenges to feed themselves than before.D. single mothers now enjoy living with a male partner or grandparents.14.According to Cancian,what produces more wealth in marriage？______A. One of the marriage partners must have strong economic background.B. The couples are not trapped in unemployment for a long time.C. The men who support the families have a good salary.D. The women can earn much more than their partners.15.What is the purpose of the text？______A. To give information about marriage and wealth.B. To suggest a new method of building more wealth.C. To compare married persons with single ones.D. To persuade people to get married.二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共12.5分）How to get energetic after working hoursAfter a long workday,all you want to do is go home,sit on the couch and turn on the TV.So you've planned to go to the gym after work？"I'll go tomorrow,I promise." (1) .Here are some tips for getting yourself to hit the gym after a tiresome workday,offered by Women's Health magazine：(2) .Why not change the "Ker-calm and carry on" poster to some inspirational shape messages around' your workplace？If you think "No pains,no gains" is too ordinary,how about "And though she may be but little,she is fierce."？When your colleagues ask about it,tell them the quote is from Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.Eat breakfast.Even though it's hours before your trip to the gym,having a balanced breakfast will keep you energized throughout the rest of the day. (3) .Eat a little lunch.No matter what you're eating,if you have too much of it,your blood sugar is going to rise rapidly and then drop back down. (4) .Try to avoid foods with refined carbohydrates or lots of sugar.Keeping your blood sugar steady will stabilize your energy,help you get more done,and feel awake enough to make it to the gym.Set the goal really low.(5) .And once you're at the gym,you might think："Well,I could probably stay just a little longer." Also remember,some HIIT（high-intensity interval training）workouts are short but very effective.Just search for HIIT workouts online and you can find loads to teach yourself.A.Take advantage of tech.B.This will leave you sleepy and unproductive.C.But of course,tomorrow will be exactly the same.D.This will guarantee that you won't "forget" to go to workout.E.Decorate your office space with motivational photos or slogans.F.Try to include eggs,fruits and whole grain bread in your breakfast.G.If you make your goal really easy,you won't feel too reluctant（勉强的）to achieve it.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. G三、完形填空（本大题共15小题，共15.0分）I worked as a waitress at a bar inside a health-food grocery store.Most of our(21) were well-off retirees and 30-something recently divorced men hoping to get a date with someone coming in after a yoga class.They were generally rich but (22).Forgetting to bring salt to some might be a huge offense（冒犯），but automatically bringing it causes others to give a(23) about sodium （钠）intake.It was a（n）(24) balancing act.It was St.Patrick's Day and we were short-staffed.Needless to say,it was a crazy evening with me(25) around serving everything,and making sure no one was becoming(26).The bar supervisor always liked to have food specials(27) for people to see.It generally just caused us to get mean looks when we told people they probably shouldn't(28) it,as it was a sample（样品）and had been sitting out for hours.As the night was beginning to slow down,I had an older couple sit at the only open seat-next to our food displays.I was(29)tables and leaned over to let them know I'd be right back,and(30) a plate I was carrying,dropped right into the food display.The sauce of the food flew up,andthen(31) right into the man's lap.I was(32) and apologizing in a panic 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(33) in my face-and he said,"I don't have to fart（放屁）anymore because you (34) it out of me." It was the laugh I needed that night,and he wouldn't even let me give him a free beer as a（n）(35).21. A. bosses B. customers C. colleagues D. neighbors22. A. old B. embarrassed C. tense D. delighted23. A. debate B. argument C. meeting D. lecture24. A. easy B. quick C. boring D. difficult25. A. rushing B. staying C. competing D. spitting26. A. determined B. annoyed C. frightened D. pleased27. A. on display B. in demand C. in need D. under repair28. A. see B. cook C. eat D. sell29. A. washing B. booking C. clearing D. beating30. A. slowly B. effectively C. usually D. suddenly31. A. jumped B. dropped C. rose D. crashed32. A. horrified B. relaxed C. excited D. confused33. A. run B. spit C. flash D. speak34. A. took B. used C. scared D. pulled35. A. task B. gift C. allowance D. apology四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）36.Founded in 2012 in Jiangmen,HEYTEA (1) （take）China's younger generation by stormrecently.HEYTEA's naigai cha (2) （perfect）meets the changing taste of China's young people,offering (3) "cooler" and fresher alternative to traditional tea,which is oftenassociated with complicated drinking rituals（礼仪习惯）that people are losing interest st year,HEYTEA began offering coffee,which also comes with cheese toppings,at selected stores.Unlike the street-side stores,HEYTEA stores (4) （locate）insideluxurious shopping malls.They are (5) （appeal）and tastefully-decorated, (6) （call）the Starbucks to mind.At HEYTEA，consumers can watch their teas beingprepared,experience tastings,or wander through an exhibition (7) various tea cups aredisplayed.Fierce (8) （compete）is seen between HEYTEA and Starbucks. (9) pricing each cup of tea between ＄3.7 to ＄4.5，HEYTEA is going after the same type of young and rich consumers who will buy Starbucks' ＄5 coffee in China.However,HEYTEA says they will spend more time developing new products,attempting (10) （find）ingredients that can be combined with traditional tea for a fresh taste.(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)五、书面表达（本大题共2小题，共40.0分）37.10月16日是世界粮食日（World Food Day），中国日报社（China Daily）将举办全球青少年"节约粮食"在线论坛。
2020-2021学年高二上学期期末考试英语试卷-含答案
英语试卷参考答案第一部分听力1. B2. C3. A4. B5. C6. B7. C8. A9. A 10. C11.B 12. A 13. A 14. B 15. C 16. A 17. B 18. A 19. B 20. C第二部分阅读21. B 22. B 23. D 24. A 25. C 26. D 27. C 28. C 29. D 30. A31. B 32. A 33. B 34. C 35. D 36. G 37. B 38. D 39. E 40. A第三部分语言运用41. A 42. D 43. B 44. C 45. B 46. A 47. C 48. C 49. B 50. D51. A 52. A 53. C 54. B 55. D第三部分第二节56. another 57. successful 58. who/that 59. disappointing 60. lower61. changes 62. to keep 63. earns 64. truth 65. soB卷第一部分听力1. B2. C3. B4. A5. C6. B7. C8. C9. A 10. A11. C 12. A 13. A 14. B 15. B 16. B 17. A 18. A 19. B 20. C第二部分阅读21. C 22. B 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. C 27. C 28. D 29. D 30. A31. B 32. B 33. A 34. C 35. D 36. G 37. B 38. D 39. E 40. A第三部分语言运用41. D 42. A 43. B 44. C 45. B 46. C 47. C 48. A 49. B 50. D51. A 52. C 53. A 54. B 55. D第三部分第二节56. another 57. successful 58. who/that 59. disappointing 60. lower61. changes 62. to keep 63. earns 64. truth 65. so第四部分：写作第一节应用文写作（满分15分）One possible versionNew Fashion in Our SchoolWith the national call to practice strict economy and combat waste, it has become a fashion to put an end to waste in our school.We were required to start with small actions, such as turning off the tap immediately after using water and writing on both sides of the paper if we could. We also went to public places to promote the idea that saving today is saving the generation tomorrow.From the activity, we have greatly raised our awareness of saving.第二节：读后续写（满分25分）评分原则1. 本题总分为25分，按5个档次给分。
重庆市巴蜀中学校2023-2024学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题
重庆市巴蜀中学校2023-2024学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解1. Avocado Oodie2. Stanley Quencher4. Snailax Foot Warmer1．The gifts listed above are intended for ______.A．Seniors.B．Teenagers.C．Adults.D．Females. 2．Which of the following offers the biggest discount percentage?A．Avocado Oodie.B．Stanley Quencher.C．Snailax Foot Warmer.D．BEATS Solo 3 Headphones. 3．Where is the text most probably taken from?A．A travel brochure.B．A technology magazine.C．Aconsumer column.D．A user guide.The children in my class quietly worked on their projects. “Nah, nah, nah...” The noise got louder. I knew before I looked up which child was causing the trouble. Stephen had been displaying attention-seeking behavior since he joined our class after his family had moved to town. I’d had enough.“Stephen, I can’t have these constant interruptions. Please go sit in the hall until you think you can be quiet in my classroom.” His hurt look made me regret my words. I knew how hard it was to start over in a new place. I should have been showing sympathy (同情), not punishing the child.How can I encourage this unhappy little boy? An idea popped into my head. I put the plan into action the very next morning. When Stephen took his seat, I placed five nickels (硬币) in front of him. “The nickels are yours to keep—but each time you disturb the class, I’ll have to take one nickel back,” I said.When Stephen acted out halfway through class, I dropped one of his nickels into my pocket. He lost three nickels that day The next day, only two. His behavior continued to improve. I could see he was adjusting to his new life, making friends and happier for it.Then one day, Stephen surprised me. “Teacher, you don’t have to give me nickels anymore,” he said. Someone in my class had learned an important lesson—and it wasn’t only Stephen.4．What can we learn from the first two paragraphs?A．Stephen had a mental problem for long.B．The students didn’t care about each other.C．The teacher regretted having punished Stephen.D．The class content was not interesting for Stephen.5．Why did Stephen make noises in the class?A．He got distracted by his classmates.B．He felt confused when making noises.C．He had trouble collecting his memories.D．He expected a sense of belonging in class.6．What helped solve the noise making problem?A．Stephen’s determination.B．Parents’ engagement.C．The teacher’s commitment.D．Classmates’ encouragement.7．What can be a suitable title for the story?A．The Sympathy of a Teacher.B．No Punishment on Students.C．Annoying Noises in the Class.D．Five Nickels Works Wonders.A new report released Tuesday by Pethadoop, a platform specializing in China’s pet industry, said cats accounted for 59.5% of all the pets among the 30,000 respondents surveyed for the research. As of last year, there were some 58 million pet cats in China’s urban households, compared with some 54 million pet dogs.It also shows that China has seen an increase in pet ownership over the years, with people increasingly choosing cats. Globally, though dogs were still more common pets, including the United States and the United Kingdom, cats have emerged as the most popularpet in the European Union lately.Cats have also turned into a social phenomenon in China and elsewhere, becoming the subject of viral memes (模因；迷因) and videos. Many cat lovers online also identify themselves as “cat slaves” and “cat sniffers,” publicly professing their pet preference.Researchers attributed (归因) the fast growth of cat pets to the lifestyle in Chinese cities, with some experts also suggesting the feline’s popularity with the young generation’s pursuit of individuality:Liu Yi, the report’s chief editor, said that many citizens have busy lives and relatively smaller accommodations, thus making cats their ideal companions-it’s easy to raise cats, unlike dogs that require more attention and outdoor activities.“Our research shows that the majority of the pet owners are people born after 1990 and 1995,” he said. “Young people are looking for freedom and spontaneity (自然；随意) in their lives. and the habits of cats are more suited to their needs.”Cai, a 27-year-old who works in Beijing, said she recently adopted a cat named Nanako. She added that cats were the perfect pet for “da gong ren”, which means “laborer” or “hard working people.” “I wanted a dog at first, but since I’m quite busy, I wouldn’t have given them enough time,” she said. “Cats are more independent compared with dogs. Nanako has kept me company through my loneliness, which someone like me who works in a big city faces.”8．What is the current situation of pet industry in China?A．Cats account for 59.5% of the whole pet population.B．The dog population in China is 4 million short of that of cats.C．An increasing number of people turn to keeping cats as their pets.D．There’re about 58 million pet cats in China’s suburban households.9．What characteristic turns cats into the favored pets for young people?A．Loyalty.B．Independence.C．Diligence.D．Playfulness. 10．Which factor contributes to the fast growth of cat pets in China?A．The addiction of the cat slaves.B．The present situation of urban lifestyle.C．The individualism of the Chinese people.D．The independence of the young generation.11．What is the author’s attitude to cats as pets?A．Positive.B．Disapproving.C．Indifferent.D．Neutral.The two Greek words — “philo”, which means love and “Sophia”, which means wisdom, are the beginnings of the word we use today: Philosophy, the love of wisdom.Most people have a philosophy on life. Everybody has an idea of what is right and what is wrong, and why things are the way they are, and who they are and who to trust. A lot of people believe somebody else’s philosophy. That person may be a religious or political leader, or anybody you look up to. Some people have their own philosophy on life which might be a mixture of theories. Others are philosophers: people who want to know the truth about life for themselves and spend their time studying, thinking and asking questions.Today philosophers are still encouraging people to think. Schools in some countries teach philosophy to children. Reading books written by old philosophers can be difficult because the language is from the past. So stories are used to help schoolchildren make their own decisions about what is right and wrong and think about the best way to solve problems.Why do we need philosophy? There are plenty of people who think that killing animals is cruel, but eating animals is fine. If you are one of these people, you should ask yourself why. Why is killing animals cruel? Why is it okay to eat animals? You might find that the answer to each question is very different and you could have an argument by yourself using your own ideas! Go on and argue — you will understand more about what you believe. You will begin to understand the subject more deeply. And this helps you to feel comfortable with it. And you might change something or you might not. When we ask ourselves questions, we start to understand ourselves and our lives, and it’s up to us to make changes or not. If the ideas in your head agree, this means you have integrity. What you say and what you do are the same. Everyone respects someone who has integrity!By thinking and questioning, we can understand more and maybe prevent problems caused by misunderstanding. But philosophy can also cause problems and conflict when people don’t agree. When one group of people choose one philosophy to believe and another group of people choose a different philosophy, when they need to think or make a decision together, they start trying to change each other instead of working together on bigger ideas about life.12．What is the passage mainly about?A．The main conflicts among philosophers.B．The application of philosophical beliefs.C．The definition and function of philosophy.D．The pros and cons of philosophical discussions.13．What’s the meaning of the underlined word “integrity” in paragraph 4?A．Honesty.B．Connection.C．Belief.D．Unity. 14．Why do we need philosophy according to the passage?A．To prove our own ideas.B．To bring about disagreements.C．To reduce cruel deeds in the world.D．To inspire thinking and seek answers.15．What can be inferred according to the last paragraph?A．Misunderstanding helps prevent problems.B．Different choices make different philosophy.C．Philosophy can be both positive and negative.D．Conflicts and disagreement result from philosophy.Compulsive or snobby — What’s your reading style?What books will you be reading over the holiday season? And how will you read them?16 The Atlantic magazine recently published a list:The Book Snob (书呆子)You only read books that are well reviewed by distinguished critics. You wouldn’t care to read something on a best-seller list released by Amazon or a bookstore. 17 .The Steady ReaderYou buy a book and you read it. You buy another and you read it too. 18 . You read it, and then you return it and you get another, which you read. You go through each book methodically until you finish it.19You stick to the authors you like and read them exclusively, whatever they write, good or bad. You loved The Da Vinci Code and wonder when Dan Brown is going to release a new book. (Good news-this summer!)The Compulsive ReaderWherever you go, whatever you do, there’s a book with you. It doesn’t matter what it is,so long as there are pages with words on them.20 . But if, unfortunately, you’re an Anti-Reader (who never reads books besides textbooks) because they’re too long and you’re too busy, we urge you to pick up a book — start from a short one — and open it. We hope the beauty of words can inspire you to change your mind, because a life without books is truly a sad one.A．The Delighted Reader.B．The Hopelessly Devoted.C．What type of a reader are you?D．Or perhaps you borrow a book at the library.E．Whatever kind of reader you are, you’re awesome.F．If a book has won a highly regarded award, you’ll go after it.G．Why not let your eyes rest on the pages for a few quiet moments?二、完形填空In casual conversations, there is a seemingly simple question I can never answer withoutSadly, even with this new discovery, I will still 31 when answering where I am from, and I will always feel a sense of loss in not having a(n) 32 home to “go back to”. 33 in random moments, when a smell 34 me with the memories it brings, I like to believe that the things I feel then are things people feel when they are home. And if these moments can make me smile, even with a sense of 35 , what better home can I ask for?21．A．consumed B．missed C．killed D．spent 22．A．rooted B．built C．employed D．secured 23．A．In other words B．By contrast C．After all D．That is 24．A．themes B．expectations C．values D．doubts 25．A．envious B．shocked C．curious D．annoyed 26．A．theater B．library C．shelter D．playground 27．A．bow to B．see to C．admit to D．object to 28．A．tasting B．noticing C．smelling D．hearing 29．A．water B．narrow C．burn D．widen 30．A．compare B．tie C．replace D．fill 31．A．struggle B．inquire C．apologize D．regret 32．A．identical B．physical C．smart D．enormous 33．A．Yet B．Therefore C．Moreover D．Hence 34．A．favors B．catches C．hurts D．distracts 35．A．purpose B．surprise C．happiness D．loss三、单项选择36．There’s no denying that ________ by teachers will further stimulate students’ learning potential.A．being encouraged B．encouragedC．encouraging D．to be encouraged37．China leads the world in production and sales of new energy vehicles, ________ almost half of the global total.A．comprised B．being comprised ofC．comprising D．comprised of38．A series of policies ________ in the years ahead to attract international students to return home.A．are introduced B．have been introducedC．were introduced D．will be introduced39．They added some hi-tech elements, which was ________ their program was supposed to shine.A．what B．where C．which D．whether 40．Students receiving poor grades, which ________ brings about negative self-recognition, are likely to be on the high-risk list of dropping out.A．in contrast B．in effect C．in turn D．in return 41．—To be frank, with so much work ________ my mind, I almost ________.—Take it easy! Why not go for a walk to refresh yourself before getting down to business?A．occupying; break down B．occupied; break downC．occupying; break up D．having occupied; break up 42．Governments throughout the world act on the assumption ________ the welfare of their people depends on the economic strength and wealth of the community.A．which B．that C．what D．whether 43．A sleep study published in the journal Sleep Health suggests that those who walk________ more will experience better quality and duration of sleep.A．barely B．incredibly C．slightly D．ultimately 44．The professor suggested the problem ________ at once.A．referred to be solved B．referred to solvingC．referred to was solved D．referred to must be solved45．It was ________ I was sorting the reading materials downloaded from some websites________ my computer crashed.A．that; that.B．on which; that C．when; that D．that; for四、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式（1-3词）。
重庆市2021-2022学年高二上学期期末联考英语试题含答案
重庆市2021-2022学年高二第一学期期末联考英语试题卷注意事项：1. 考试时间：120分钟，满分：150分。
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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。
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1. What is the woman’s attitude towards the man’s suggestion?A. Uninterested.B. Worried.C. Excited.2. Where is the computer now?A. In the bedroom.B. In the study room.C. In the sitting room3. What is the man doing?A. Giving a suggestion.B. Asking for help.C. Making an introduction.4. How will the woman go to the airport?A. By bus.B. By train.C. By taxi.5. What did the woman almost forget to buy?A. MilkB. Eggs.C. Pancakes.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。
2020-2021学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题-含答案
2020-2021学年度第一学期期末考试试卷高二英语命题人：第I卷第一部分．阅读理解(共两节20小题；每小题2分，共40分)第一节：（共15小题，每小题2分，共30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳答案，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AWondering where to watch the fireworks on the fourth Friday of July? Here are some restaurants where you can sit, grab a bite to eat and watch the show.The Roof on Wilshire offers a view of the city, so chances are that you’ll be able to catch a fireworks show while you’re up there. The restaurant will also offer an all-you-can-eat menu for $20 that includes all beef，hot dogs and sweet potato chips. The festivities will take place from 2 to 11 pm. Reservations are recommended. 6317 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, (323) 852-6002.Whiskey Red’s is located in Marina Del Rey. Beginning at 5:30 pm, it will include live music from Jack of Hearts. The event is free and open to the public. Guests can make reservations from 5:30 to 10 pm. It costs $59 to reserve a seat on the patio(露台) and $49 for indoor seating. Kids aged 5 to 12 need $25 for a seat outside and $20 for an indoor seat. Kids aged four and below are free. 13813 Fiji Way, Marina Del Rey, (310) 823-4522.High Rooftop lounge(休息室) in Venice at the top of the Hotel Erwin offers views of the Venice coastline. The fireworks show starts at 9 pm. The rooftop lounge offers a full menu of cocktails and a selection of snacks. 1697 Pacific Avenue, Venice Beach, (800) 786-7789.The last one is Carbon Beach Club at the Malibu Inn. Here you can see fireworks from a seat on the restaurant’s oceanfront balcony from 6 to 9:30 pm. Reservations are recommended. 22878Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, (310) 456-6444.1. Which restaurant will provide live music during fireworks?A. Carbon Beach Club.B. Whiskey Red’s.C. Wilshire.D. High Rooftop lounge.2. Where can you get an all-you-can-eat menu with $20?A. Wilshire.B. Whiskey Red’s.C. High Rooftop lounge.D. Carbon Beach Club.3. Which telephone number will you dial if you want to reserve a seat on anoceanfront balcony?A. (323) 852-6002.B. (310) 823-4522.C. (800) 786-7789.D. (310) 456-6444.BI went shopping for a dress to wear to my daughter’s high school graduation half a year ago. To my horror, I could only fit into a size 20.Being overweight most of my adult life, I always had very little self-confidence. Wearing a dress I didn’t like to such an important event was enough to make me look for help. Thankfully, a friend of mine was attending Weight Watchers meetings, and I noticed her great progress. Her success inspired me to give it a try. I joined Weight Watchers, attended their meetings and started following their Weight-Loss System.I focused on the plan with determination and never missed a weekly meeting! I discovered that I enjoyed the benefits of having the help and support of others. I also read the weekly online e-newsletter and was inspired by the stories, recipes and information offered there, I also read magazines produced by Weight Watchers, which have great tips and new ideas in each issue.It’s hard for me to even remember the person I was before my amazing change. I didn’t walk anywhere and couldn’t wash my car or walk my dog. Today I do these simple tasks without even thinking about them. But the change didn’t happen overnight. I had to exercise with patience and perseverance (坚持）. I decided to take it one day at a time and stick with if for good.The “new me” is more self-confident and healthier. I love how I feel now.I have more energy and feel like I’m 25 again. So why not give Weight Watchers a try if you have the same overweight problem?4. The underlined word “inspired” in the second paragraph can be replaced byA. excitedB. movedC. encouragedD. forced5. We can learn from the passage that the writer .A. often went shopping before she lost weightB. was overweight when she was a childC. ever wanted to give up losing weightD. now is more confident than before6. This passage is written to .A. tell us how to gain self-confidenceB. show off the great progress that the author has madeC. give us some tips on how to lose weight quicklyD. advise overweight people to give Weight Watchers a try7. Which of the following word will you use to describe the writer?A. Weak.B. Calm.C. Patient.D. Silent.CPeople who often eat nuts appear to live longer, according to the latest study of its kind. The findings, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, suggested the greatest benefit was in those eating them on their daily diet.Eating nuts was linked to a healthier lifestyle including being less likely to smoke or be overweight and more likely to exercise. The British Heart Foundation said more research was needed to prove the link, “While this is an interesting link, we need further research to make sure if it's the nuts that protect heart health, or other sides of people’s lifestyle .”The study followed nearly 120,000 people for 30 years. The more regularly people ate nuts, the less likely they were to die during the study. People eating nuts once a week were 11% less likely to have died during the study than those who never ate nuts. Lead researcher Dr. Charles Fuchs, from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, said, “The most obvious benefit was a decrease of 29%in deaths from heart disease, but we also saw a significant reduction-11%-in the danger of dying from cancer.”They suggest nuts are lowering cholesterol(胆固醇). and insulin resistance(胰岛素抗性). Nuts contain unsaturated fat(不饱和脂肪), protein(蛋白质) and several kinds of vitamins and minerals and they can take the place of snacks like chocolate bars, cakes and biscuits.Victoria Taylor, senior expert at the British Heart Foundation, said, “This study shows close connection between regularly eating a small handful of nuts and a lower risk of death from heart disease.” Choosing plain, unsalted foods rather than sweet, salted, or chocolate-covered will keep your salt and sugar intake down.8. According to the passage, what kind of people benefit most form eating nuts?A. Those who eat most nuts at a time.B. Those who eat most nuts.C. Those who eat nuts on their daily diet.D. Those who eat less nuts.9. Which kind of disease had a most decrease for regular nuts eater?A. CancerB. Heart diseaseC. Stomach diseaseD. Unknown10. The writer developed the article mainly by .A. providing factsB. giving exampleC. listing dataD. comparing the difference11. Which section should the passage be taken from the newspaper?A. Science sectionB. Health sectionC. Entertainment sectionD. Tech sectionDOn the third Sunday in June, Americans take time to recognize and thank a special person in the family -fathers! Father’s Day celebrates the importance of fathers, young and old and the men thought of as father figures.The words "the child is father of the man" come from William Wordsworth’s poem My Heart Leaps Up. "It means people’s personalities form when they are children. They will most likely have the same qualities as an adult that they had as a child.Used in everyday speech, one could say, "In his case, the child was father of the man; he loved nature as a child and now works as a botanist(植物学家)".Let’s say you want to tell a child a story about something that happened long before they were born. You could say it happened when they “were just a twinkle in their father's eyes.” This expression has a humorous and dreamy feel. Here, the word “twinkle” suggests the interest your father had in your mother.When a much older man is interested in a much younger woman and supports her with his money, he is called he “sugar daddy.” The money part is very important-that's the sugar.Sometimes fathers are not a good influence or active in the lives of the children. In that case, a person may look for a father figure, a man who is not actually the person's father but who acts like one.The relationship between a man and his son can be complex. But the relationship between a father and daughter is often simpler. The expression “daddy’s little girl” is understood to mean that, in a father’s eyes, his daughter can do no wrong.There is usually not a dry eye at any wedding during the traditional father-and-daughter dance, especially if they are dancing to a song like Michael Buble’s “Daddy's Little Girl.”12. If a boy behaves just like his father, we can say .A. he is just a twinkle in his father’s eyesB. he is his sugar daddyC. like father, like sonD. the child is father of the man13. What do you know about “the child is father of the man”?A. A child is often spoiled by his father.B. People’s characters are formed when young.C. A boy will become a father when growing up.D. A child always shows his true nature.14. According to the passage, the song Daddy’s Little Girl is likely to beA. movingB. SorrowfulC. CrazyD. funny15. The author writes the passage mainly to .A. introduce the origin of Father’s DayB. show a boy should respect his fatherC. explain the importance of fathersD. tell people several expressions about father.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，选项中有两项为多余选项。
2020-2021学年重庆市巴蜀中学高三英语期末试题及参考答案
2020-2021学年重庆市巴蜀中学高三英语期末试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ASpeaking with people on the phone is pretty rare these days. Most people use e-mail or messaging apps when they need to communicate with someone. Sometimes, though, making a call is unavoidable. This simple act can actually be a nightmare for some people. Their hearts race and their hands sweat at the very thought. If this sounds familiar to you, you might be one of the millions of people who suffer from telephobia—the fear of speaking over the phone.Telephobia is a form of social anxiety, although people who feel perfectly comfortable in social situations may also experience telephobia. When speaking face-to-face, we give off lots of facial or bodily cues that help each other follow the conversation. This is not the case over the phone. And the idea of speaking into this void（真空）makes people terrified that they will freeze up, stumble over their words（失言）, or lose control of the conversation and look foolish In fact, telephobia is very similar to thefear people feel before putting on a performance in front of a big audience. However, there are things that one suffering from thin condition can do to reduce this fear and make phone calls at least somewhat bearable.One thing that those with telephobia can do before a call in smile. It may sound silly, but smiling before doing something stressful can help you feel more relaxed. It won't delete the anxiety altogether, but it will take the edge off it.Similarly, imagining how the call will go before you make it can also help things go more smoothly. Running through a positive conversation in your head will make you feel less nervous and may help you predict any possible problems. There's no need to spend hours on this, just a few minutes thinking up a general idea of what you want to say. You can even write down some brief notes to remind yourself of your talking points. This is particularly useful for dealing with the fear of not being able to express yourself naturally.And finally, when faced with receiving a call, you don't always have to pick up. There's nothing wrong with calling the person back later when you feel more comfortable.So the next time your phone starts ringing, remember—speaking on the phone doesn't have to make you sweat. The important thing is to be aware of your fear and take steps to deal with it.1. According to the article, which situation can cause a feeling similar lo telephobia?A.Speaking face-to-face to a good friend.B. Performing in front of a large audience.C. Running in a race without proper shoes.D. Using a messaging app while on the subway.2. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to deal with telephobia?A.Imagining how the call will go before you make it.B. Standing on the edge of a tall building while making a call.C. Calling someone back later instead of answering their phone calls right away.D. Writing down some brief notes to remind yourself of your talking points.3. What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To present ways to ease telephobia.B. To explain the development of telephobiaC. To introduce the influence of telephobia.D. To give the reason why someone suffers from telephobia.BAlex Wong, a junior atMarkKeppelHigh SchoolinAlhambra,California, is working hard on his application to a top college. His resume shows off his nearly straight A’s in difficult classes, experience at a summer program atStanfordUniversity, Eagle Scout project and time on the soccer team as well as the school choir. But his steady progress stopped unexpectedly this year. Aiming to open access to college-level Advanced Placement (大学预科) courses, his schoolbegan using a computer-based lottery to give out spaces. Alex got shut out of all three of the courses he requested.The new system caused anger among families whose children failed to get into AP courses, which many consider important to develop advanced skills, improve grade-point averages and allow students to earn college credit, saving them and their families tuition dollars. Students and parents wrote to administrators to complain, circulated a petition (请愿) and launched a Facebook group for trading classes. “I’M DESPERATE! I’LL GIVE YOU FREE FOOD,” one student, Kirk Hum, posted on the 210-member AP Flea Market Facebook group.AP classes have long been held dear by the most talented and ambitious students.But now they are seen as positive for all students who are willing to push themselves – and schools are increasingly viewing access to them as a basic educational right. But this change has brought challenges.Miracle Vitangcol, a junior atDowntownMagnetsHigh Schoolwith average grades and test scores, is failing herAP US history class. She said she can’t handle the rapid pace and volume of material she needs to remember. But she said she intends to stick it out because the class is teaching her to manage her time, take good notes and work hard. “I’m struggling to adjust,” she said. “But I keep telling myself: ‘It’s OK. You can do it. Just push yourself’.”Some critics worry that the open-access movement is pushing too many unprepared students into AP classes, as shown by higher exam failure rates over the last decade. They also fear that open enrollment (录取) policies are encouraging teachers to weaken courses and give out high grades to students who don’t deserve them. “While expanding access is generally a good thing, we need to make sure we’re not watering down the experience for the high achievers,” said Michael Petrilli, executive vice president of the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, a Washington-based educational policy organization.4. The purpose of the new AP courses system at Alex Wong’s school is to ______.A. make sure all students get access to the AP courses they desire.B. ensure that students have a fair chance to get access to AP courses.C. improve the academic performance of students in AP courses.D. separate high achievers from average students through the new courses.5. According to the article, the AP Flea Market Facebook group is a place where ______.A. students’ parents send their complaints to school administrators.B. students share tips about saving money for college.C. students offer items to trade for the AP courses they need.D. students can find support and guidance on their AP study.6. Which of the following statements would Michael Petrilli agree with?A. Opening AP courses to all students is a bad idea.B. School administrators should maintain high academic standards for AP courses.C. High schools should stop charging students for taking AP courses.D. Access to AP courses is necessary for students applying for top American colleges.7. The author used Miracle Vitangcol’s example to show that ______.A. students need to remember too much in their AP courses.B.AP courses pose a big challenge to unprepared students.C. the secret to success in AP courses is to keep pushing yourself.D. average students don’t deserve their places in AP courses.CThere is no such thing as a “safe" level of drinking, with increased consumption of alcohol associated with poorer brain health, according to a new study.In an observational study, which has not yet been peer-reviewed, researchers from the University of Oxford studied the relationship between the self-reported alcohol intake of some 25,000 people in the UK, and their brain scans. The researchers noted that drinking had an effect on the brain's gray matter-regions in the brain that make up "important bits where information is processed," according to leadauthor Anya Topiwala, a senior clinical researcher at Oxford.“The more people drank, the less the volume of their gray matter,“ Topiwala said via email. "Brain volume reduces with age and more severely with dementia(痴呆症).Smaller brain volume also predicts worse performance on memory testing,“ she explained. "While alcohol only made a small contribution to this(0. 8%), it was a greater contribution than other "modifiable" risk factors," she said, explaining that modifiable risk factors are “ ones you can do something about, in contrast to aging.”The team also investigated whether certain drinking patterns, beverage types and other health conditions made a difference to the impact of alcohol on brain health. They found that there was no "safe" level of drinking-meaning that consuming any amount of alcohol was worse than not drinking it. They also found no evidence that the type of drink— such as wine, spirits or beer—affected the harm done to the brain. However, certain characteristics, such as high blood pressure, obesity or binge-drinking, could put people at higher risk, researchers added.The risks of alcohol have long been known：Previous studies have found that there's no amount of liquor, wine or beer that is safe for your overall health. Alcohol was the leading risk factor for disease and premature death in men and women between the ages of 15 and 49 worldwide in 2016, accounting for nearly one in 10 deaths, according to a study published in The Lancet in 2018.“It has been known for decades that heavy drinking is bad for brain health," Sadie Boniface, head of research at the UK's Institute of Alcohol Studies, said via email. "We also shouldn't forget alcohol affects all parts of the body and there are multiple health risks. ”8. What is the function of gray matter?A. Control the mount of alcoholB. Process informationC. Scan the brainD. Predict the performance on memory9. Which is NOT true in the following statements according to the study?A. Drinking alcohol is worse than not drinking.B. With people getting older, brain volume reduces.C. Alcohol was the major risk factor for disease and premature death.D. The less people drink alcohol, the more the volume of their gray matter.10. Which is one of the "modifiable" risk factors?A. SmokingB. AgingC. DeathD. Disease11. What is the main idea of the text?A. The mount of alcohol is not related to people's health.B. People drinking alcohol do harm to their brain health.C. People drinking alcohol lead to dementia.D. Theresa great deal of liquor, wine or beer that is safe for health.DThe health benefits of staying active are already well-known. It can help you manage weight, keep blood sugar levels down and reduce risk factors for heart disease.Now, a new study suggests that regularly playing sports, especially badminton or tennis, is not only healthy but also reduces your risk of death, at any age, by approximately 50%. This is a big scale population study to explore the health benefits of sports in terms of death rate. The study evaluated responses from 80, 306 adults aged 30 and above inEnglandandScotland, who were surveyed about their health, lifestyle and exercise patterns.After adjusting factors such as age, sex, weight, smoking habits, alcohol use, education and other forms of exercise besidesthe named sports, the researchers compared the risk of death among people who took part in a sport to those who didn’t. The percentage of reduced risk of death was found to be: 47% for racket（球拍）sports, 28% for swimming and 15% for cycling.In addition to this, the study didn’t find any significant reduction in the risk for sports like running and football. The findings also exposed that over 44% of the participants met the guidelines for the recommended exercise levels to stay fit and healthy, which amounts to 150 minutes of moderate(适度的) physical activity in a week.Does this mean you stop running or playing football and switch to tennis instead? Every kind of sport and physical activity has different physical, social and mental benefits attached to it. The apparent lack of benefits of running and football could result from several variables that were not taken into account.Being active helps you feel happier and live longer. So, the most important step is to take part in any kind of sport that you are likely to enjoy and follow in the long term.12. How is the study conducted?A. By doing comparative experiments.B. By analyzing previous data.C. By evaluating survey information.D. By tracking participants for a long time.13. What does the underlined part “the named sports” refer to?A. Ball sports.B. Racket sports.C. Individual sports.D. Traditional sports.14. What can we infer from paragraph 5?A. Few people will play football.B. Tennis will become more popular.C. The result of this study is wrong.D. The study needs to be further improved.15. What does the author advise people to do?A. Stick to any sport that you like.B. Play badminton and tennis only.C. Stop running and playing football.D. Do any sport according to guidelines.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020—2021 学年度高二上学期期末考试 英语试卷(两套 新高考 全国版) (含答案解析)
2020—2021 学年度高二上学期期末考试英语试卷（两套新高考全国版）（一）注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡上。
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第一部分阅读（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。
AThe Vitality (活力) Big Half MarathonThe Vitality Big Half gets started and will see people deal with various challenges, ranging from a half marathon to a one-mile fun run. It first started last year and saw over 11,000 people take part, with the aim of inspiring more people to get active and take up running.When does the half marathon start?The Vitality Big Half will start from 9 am today by Tower Bridge, as well as The New Balance Big Relay. The 2.3-mile Little Half will start at 12:45 from Southwark Park, while The Vitality Big Mile will start at Greenwich Park from 12:30.What is the route?The Vitality Big Half will start at Tower Bridge and runners will then follow a 13.1-mile route that will take them past Shadwell and Limehouse, before circling around Canary Wharf. The marathon runners will then follow the River Thames back towards Wapping and then go over Tower Bridge and head towards Southwark Park. The route continues along the south side of the River Thames, circling around Rotherhithe before joining up The Little Half runners and travelling through Deptford towards the finish line at the Cutty Sark.How to watch the runners?You can go to various points along the route to watch the runners in person or you can also head straight to Greenwich Park which is right near the finish line at the Cutty Sark. It will also be possible to watch the half marathon at home by using the BBC Red Button on your TV or by watching online.1. Why is The Vitality Big Half held?A. To make the city livelier.B. To build up people’s health.C. To inspire people to compete.D. To encourage people to run.2. Which is the last place for runners to pass before the finish line?A. Wapping.B. Rotherhithe.C. Deptford.D. Greenwich Park.3. What can we know about The Vitality Big Half?A. It lasts about 3 hours.B. It can be watched online.C. It starts at 12:45 at Tower Bridge.D. It is held for the first time.BZhao Yishen bends over, his eyes staring at the woodblock (木刻印版). Holding a chisel (凿子) in his right hand, he guides it forward carefully and exactly across the woodblock using his left hand. To carve the woodblocks, the young craftsman has to hold this position for six hours. He has been carving woodblocks since 2012.“It feels good and looks beautiful when a Chinese character slowly appears on the woodblock under your chisel,” says Zhao. Zhao is now the only full-time carver working at the Zhuyu Shanfang studio, a workshop that focuses on creating woodblock-printed books in Beijing. Each carved woodblock has ink applied and goes on to print a text onto hundreds of pieces of paper. Zhao carves around 20 Chinese characters each day, which means it takes him one year or even a longer time to complete a set of woodblocks fit for a whole book.As a teenager he loved to read ancient Chinese books in the library, and the curiosity of how the books were made led him to get a job at the Guangling Guji ancient books woodblock printing studio in Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, in 2011 after graduating as a law major from college.Block printing was listed as a UNESCO World Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2009. Zhao was introduced to one of the technique’s masters, Chen Yishi, in 2012 and started to learn the skill from him.In Zhao’s mind, the inked woodblock is a work of art. After a year of learning from Chen, Zhao found a job at Zhuyu Shanfang in 2013, where he upgraded his carving skills. With his progress, his carved woodblocks have been used for more and more books over the past years.“I have just learned the basic skills, but to master it, I still need years of practice,” says Zhao. “A good craftsman can carve an entire book with every single character lined evenly.”4. What can we know about Zhao Yishen’s work?A. It is a flexible part-time job.B. It involves the printing work.C. It needs much effort and time.D. It includes creating characters.5. What made Zhao Yishen become a carver?A. The family influence.B. His major in college.C. The difficulty of finding a proper job.D. His interest in ancient Chinese books.6. Which can best describe Zhao Yishen as a carver?A. Modest and hard-working.B. Talented and knowledgeable.C. Ambitious and clever.D. Creative and confident.7. What does the text mainly talk about?A. The popularity of woodblocks.B. A traditional block printing studio.C. A craftsman with a traditional skill.D. The development of woodblock-printed books.CIf you were a superhero, what would your super power be? Would you want to fly or be invisible? Or, perhaps, you’d rather have the power to read minds? Wouldn’t that be cool?Reading minds is not as far-fetched as you might think. In fact, researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed a wearable device that can actually express a person’s thoughts and allow them to talk to a computer―without anyone else hearing.The device, called AlterEgo, allows a person to control a computer and ask it questions without ever saying one word. When a person wearing the device thinks of a word or a phrase but does not speak it, AlterEgo picks up the neuromuscular (神经肌肉的) signals in the person’s jaw and face. AlterEgo sends those signals to a computer, which is programmed to associate them with specific words.The device is fairly accurate. In a 10-person trial, AlterEgo had the 92 percent transcription (转录) accuracy. Researchers say that number will increase over time. “Our idea was: Could we have a computing platform that’s more internal, that combines humans and machines in some ways and that feels like an internal extension of our own thought?” Arnav Kapur, a graduate student at the MIT Media Lab said.So what effect could this have on communication? AlterEgo can change the way humans communicate with computers, allowing us to silently connect with AI assistants such as Amazon’s Alexa or Apple’s Siri without anyone knowing. If a person is having a conversation and wants to look up a bit of information, they don’t have to take out their computer or mobile phone;instead they can just think of the question. AlterEgo will answer without breaking in on the conversation. The device can also help people communicate with their voice in noisy situations, such as on a factory floor or on the deck of an aircraft carrier.8. Why are the questions raised in Paragraph 1?A. To ask readers for their opinions.B. To lead into the topic of the text.C. To inspire readers’ imagination.D. To show the author’s curiosity.9. What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 3 refer to?A. Questions.B. Computers.C. Signals.D. Devices.10. What’s the researchers’ attitude toward AlterEgo?A. Positive.B. Worried.C. Respectful.D. Unconcerned.11. What influence will AlterEgo have on people’s communication?A. People can apply AI assistants skillfully.B. People will become a good mind-reader.C. People no longer need mobile phones.D. People can communicate more smoothly.DSay “Sit” to your dog, and he’ll likely sit on the floor. But would he respond correctly if the word were spoken by a stranger, or someone with a thick accent? A new study shows he will, suggesting dogs understand spoken words in a clever and complicated way long thought unique to humans.Holly Root-Gutteridge, a biologist, and her colleagues ran a test. The researchers filmed 42 dogs of different breeds as they sat with their owners near an audio speaker that played noncommand words with similar sounds, such as “had”, “hid”, and “who’d”. The words were spoken—not by the dog’s owner—but by several strangers, men and women of different ages and with different accents.In the video above, the dog Max turns quickly and listens seriously when he hears a woman say “had” for the first time. But as other women with different accents repeat the word, he loses interest, indicating he knows they are all saying the same word. When a speaker says a new word, like “who’d”, Max cheers up again, but his attention flags when a new voice returns to saying “had”. Together, these reactions suggest dogs recognize words regardless of the speaker—and that they don’t need any training to do it, the team reports today in Biology Letters.“It’s wonderful—and novel—to see research looking at dogs’ reactions to words that are not commands or requests,” says Alexandra Horowitz, a researcher at Barnard College in New York City. Because of the nature of the test, however, the scientists cannot show that the dogs “understood” what the words meant, Horowitz points out. “But the work clearly demonstrates that dogs are listening to us,” she says, even when our speech is not about them.12. What can we learn from this study?A. Dogs can hear some simple words.B. Dogs can hear words like humans.C. Dogs cannot understand a stranger.D. Dogs know their owners’ meaning.13. What do the researchers do for the dogs in the study?A. Record their sounds.B. Record their reactions.C. Train their hearing ability.D. Train their learning ability.14. What is the third paragraph mainly about?A. The result of the study.B. A dog filmed in the study.C. An example of the research.D. Different reactions of the dogs.15. What is Horowitz’s attitude towards the study?A. Objective.B. Favorable.C. Opposed.D. Unclear.第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
重庆市巴蜀中学2020┄2021学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题
第I卷（共100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）请听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A，B，C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. How will the two speakers get home？A. By subway.B. By taxi.C. By bus.2. What is the man’s problem？A. Carl will be late for the concert.B. The line for the concert tickets is too busy.C. He hasn’t been able to contact Carl.3. How much money does the man have with him？A. £ 1,000.B. £ 3,000.C. £ 4,0004. Where will the two speakers sit？A. In the car.B. By the river.C. Under the tree.5. What does the woman advise the man do？A. Choose a different color.B. Try on the suit.C. Reconsider the style.第二节（共15小题；每题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话。
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至7题。
重庆市巴蜀2023-2024学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题含解析
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3.Where is the text most probably taken from?
A.A travel brochure.B.A technology magazine.C.A consumer column.D.A user guide.
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A. He got help from rescuers.
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2020-2021学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题含答案
I. 听力(共两节，总分值20分)第一节听力理解(5段共15小题；每题1分，总分值15分)每段播放两遍。
各段后有几个小题，各段播放前每题有5秒钟的阅题时间。
请根据各段播放内容及其相关小题，从题中所给的A、B、C项中，选出最正确选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
听第一段对话，回答第1—3题。
1. Where does the conversation take place?A. At the waiting room.B. At the ticket office.C. At the station entrance.2. When does the bus usually leave?A. At a quarter past two.B. At two o’clock sharp.C. At half past two.3. What does the driver usually do before the bus starts out?A. Check the passengers’ tickets.B. Get the passenger s’ things on the bus.C. Carry the passengers’ suitcases for them.听第二段对话，回答第4—6题。
4.What do we know about the man?A. He has been to New York.B. He has lost his job.C. He’s on business.5. How long haven’t the two speakers seen each other?A. For two days.B. For a week.C. For a month.6. Why was the man eager to see the woman?A. To turn to her.B. To make the suggestion.C. To tellhis story.听第三段对话，回答第7—9题。