江苏省2019-2020学年高二下学期期中考试英语试卷含答案 (2)
高二英语注意事项：1.本试卷分为第一卷（选择题）和第二卷（非选择题）。
考试结束后，将答题卡和答题纸一并交回。
考试时间120分钟。
2.请考生务必将自己的姓名和考试证号用黑色笔和2B铅笔涂在答题卡上。
3.第一卷答案必须用2B铅笔填涂在答题卡上，在其他位置作答一律无效。
第一卷（选择题共85分）第一部分：听力（共20小题，每题1分，满分20分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the woman want to do?A. Watch TV.B. Go for a walk.C. Access the Internet.2. Why would the woman like to have a Chinese name?A. She is taking a Chinese class.B. She will be working in China.C. She has made some Chinese friends.3. What are the speakers talking about?A. A travel plan.B. An exam result.C. A sports game.4. What has the man been doing?A. Writing something.B. Repairing his pen.C. Shopping.5. What does John suggest the woman do?A. Meet his friend.B. Ask Harry for help.C. Go to the airport with him.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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5秒钟阅读各个小题；听完后，每个小题将给出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. Where are the speakers?A. In a bank.B. In a hotel.C. In a restaurant.7. How much does the man need to pay?A. $68.B. $136.C. $204.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Whose birthday is it?A. Sarah’s.B. Michael’s.C. Reb ecca’s.9. When will the birthday party begin?A. At 6:15.B. At 6:30.C. At 7:00.10. What does the man want to know?A. What to buy.B. Who to call.C. Where to park.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Why was Julia absent from the class?A. She was ill.B. She got up late.C. She went to a party.12. What has Robert got for Julia?A. Textbooks.B. Oil paintings.C. Lecture notes.13. Where will the speakers meet on Saturday?A. At Robert’s home.B. At a bar.C. At a shop.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What is the woman doing?A. Attending a seminar.B. Giving some advice.C. Doing an interview.15. How often does the man travel by bus?A. Twice a day.B. Every other day.C. Once a week.16. How does the man feel about the bus service?A. It’s good.B. It’s fair.C. It’s poor.17. What improvement should the bus company make?A. Buses should be more punctual.B. Drivers should be more polite.C. Seats should be more comfortable.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Who is Pierre?A. A doctor from Senegal.B. A university researcher.C. A United Nations official.19. What does Pierre mainly talk about?A. Food supplies in the world.B. The role that the UN plays.C. The purpose of his study.20. What is the expected outcome of Pierre’s work?A. A new medicine.B. A new type of rice.C. A new farming method.第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分35分）第一节：单项选择（共15题，每题1分，满分15分）21.Some members of the board said that they had some ___________and for the timebeing could not support the proposal.A. assumptionsB. distinctionsC. instructionsD.reservations22.It may be necessary to stop ___________ in the learning process and go back tothe difficult points in the lessons regularly.A. at randomB. at easeC. at intervalsD. at length23.There are three main classes of drugs, ___________has a different effect on thebody.A. all of whichB. and all of themC. each of themD. of whicheach24.___________, the old man even had no money to buy a bus ticket.A. As his wallet stolenB. His wallet being stolenC. His wallet stolenD. Stealing his wallet25.The written record of our conversation doesn’t ___________ what was actuallysaid. There are a lot of mistakes.A. correspond withB. relate toC. look intoD. compare with26.“Dying to Survive”becomes a great hit in China, enabling people to see howsociety changes by focusing on one small act of humanity and brings with___________ great sympathy and reflection.A. itB. oneC. themD. that27.Varieties of magazines and research papers are ___________ with the aim of feedingreaders’ appetite for specific knowledge.A. put outB. made outC. laid outD. taken out28.We always create new virtual communication platforms for ourselves, intentionallyor unintentionally, ___________ we tend to forget our true identity in the real world.A. whichB. whatC. whereD. as29.Strangely, Li Ping, also ___________ to the new policy, made no remark in thediscussion.A. opposingB. opposesC. opposedD. having opposed30.—I didn’t expect John missed last night’s match.—As far as I know, he ___________ his grandparents on Saturday nights.A. goes to visitB. went to visitC has gone to visit D. was visiting31.___________ to finding ways to make music accessible to all children is Ms Thompsonwith a touring companying of professional musicians.A.DevotingB. DevotedC. Being devotedD. Having been devotedst December China ___________ 100 Chinese and 10 foreigners for theiroutstanding contributions to the country’ s reform and opening-up.A. distinguishedB. sponsoredC. acknowledgedD.evaluated33.Difficult as rumors on micro blog or Weibo are ___________, the authorities willstep up supervision so that people will not be easily misled.A. to preventB. to be preventedC. preventedD. preventing34.If the pilot ___________ appropriate measures in time, there would have been acrash between the two planes.A. hasn’ t takenB. didn’ t takeC. hadn’ t takenD.doesn’ t take35.—Join us, Mike. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.—Thanks for inviting. ___________. To achieve great things, in addition to the dream, I must act now.A. Little by little, the bird builds its nestB. Big ships sail farC. One false move may lose the gameD. Easier said than done第二节：完型填空（共20题，每小题1分，满分20分）阅读下面短文，掌握大意，然后从36—55个题中所给出的四个选项中选出最佳答案，并涂在答题卡上。
江苏省2019-2020学年下学期4-5月高二英语试卷精选汇编：完形填空专题
完形填空专题南通市期中全真模拟考试第三部分完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从41~60各小题所给的四个选项A、B、C和D中，选出一个最佳答案。
My husband and I changed our front yard with something eatable, adding apples, bananas, oranges, and pomegranates(石榴).Every crop brought us___41___ to neighbors and strangers. The food was a(an) ___42___to communicate. Kids in the neighborhood (including our son) learned ___43___ and gentle timing. When we had extra, we would ___44___it. Then, we received a powerful lesson: a gift hidden as a ___45___. Our first-ever crop of pomegranates had ripened(成熟).___46___ , at harvest, they all disappeared in the middle of the night. We were ___47___ , sad and angry. Friends had fun suggestions. One ___48___ suggested we post a sign to curse (诅咒) those who ___49___ our fruits.And suddenly, the ____50____ was clear. We did need a sign. But our sign would encourage sharing and community. Last autumn, we had a larger crop of pomegranates. We put____51____a sign that read, "If you'd like one, please knock and ____52____ yourself, and we would be ____53____ to cut one off the bush for you. Cutting saves the branches and is good for future growth, so we can ____54____ to share pomegranates with___55____friends like you. Thanks, the Green Family. "Out of eight fruits, one pomegranate was taken. and most of others were____56____to new friends. This year, we won the Kindness Contest award, ____57____we planted three trees-a peach, a pear, and a plum. Before they fruit, I'll ____58____ a big sign to the yard to encourage sharing. Today. I'm happy to be a role model of ____59____ for my young sons and to have the opportunity to____60____ an eatable front yard for others.41. A. richer B. stronger C. closer D. healthier42. A. method B. explanation C. evidence D. excuse43. A. patience B. kindness C. confidence D. responsibility44. A. take B. share C. select D. store45. A. result B. challenge C. loss D. surprise46. A. Besides B. However C. Moreover D. Otherwise47. A. embarrassed B. interested C. ashamed D. shocked48. A. still B. yet C. just D. even49. A. stole B. destroyed C. bought D. hid50. A. attitude B. suggestion C. lesson D. need51. A. away B. down C. up D. on52. A. enjoy B. impress C. help D. introduce53. A. happy B. afraid C. proud D. worried54. A. pretend B. continue C. agree D. happen55. A. true B. close C. polite D. new56. A. gifted B. sold C. donated D. devoted57. A. unless B. since C. so D. or58. A. connect B. add C. turn D. keep59. A. generosity B. encouragement C. enjoyment D. creativity60. A. change B. provide C. prepare D. choose41. C 42. D 43. A 44. B 45. C 46. B 47. D 48. D 49. A50. C 51. C 52. D 53. A 54. B 55. D 56. A 57. C58. B 59. A 60. B启东市2019-2020学年高二下学期阶段调研测试阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
江苏省各地2019-2020学年高二上学期11月英语试卷精选汇编：短文填空
短文填空江苏省镇江市2019-2020学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
It's difficult to be an (71) (energy) athlete, especially when you don't even have arms. But Tim Bannon, 14, (72) student at Proviso West High School in Chicago, US, is trying his best.Bannon (73) (gain) popularity online over the past two months thanks to a workout video that shows him overcoming his disability while (74) (exercise). He is set to take part in the Chicago Triathlon(三项全全能)Competition, in (75) he plans to run about 2 km, swim 200 meters and bike 7 km.He knows the physical difficulties of the triathlon. What (76) he falls and isn，t able to get up? He uses a special three-wheeled bike to float and by kicking his legs and then moving his body from his shoulders to his hips, he's able to roll back down flat onto his stomach and move(77) (he) forward.(78) the triathlon, Bannon also plans to try out for the Panthers football team as a kicker. Many people doubt he'll be able to do it, but he wants to try anyway. “I'm not worried. I don't care if I get (79) (admit). I just want to be a kicker," he said.For Bannon, it's a simple goal: Just live normally and be like one of the (80)(guy).短文填空energetic a has gained exercising which if himself Besides unadmitted guys南京市2019~2020学年度第一学期期中调研测试第三节(共10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分15 分)阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（ 1 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
2020-2021学年江苏省部分市县期中英语高二下学期试题精选汇编 读后续写
2020-2021年年年年年年年年年年年年年年年年年年年年年年年-年年年年江苏扬州市2020-2021学年高二下学期期中考试英语试卷第二节读后续写（满分25分）阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Bales left the pavement of Base Road and stepped onto snow-covered Jewell Trail. She planned a six-hour hike through New Hampshire's Mount Washington State Park. She had packed for almost every emergency and intended to walk alone.She'd checked the weather forecast posted by the Mount Washington Observatory before she left. Based on her experience, Bales knew that her hike was realistic. Besides, she had two emergency plans and extra layers of clothing to better adjust her body temperature as conditions changed.The hike up the lower part of Jewell Trail was pleasant. Bales felt excited as she walked up into snowy paths. The sun shone through the trees and cast a shadow over her smiling face. Less than an hour later, loads of dark clouds had replaced the sunshine, and snow covered the surrounding trees.She still smiled. However, the weather was showing its teeth. Bales added even more layers to shelter herself from the cold winds and thick fog. She made her way across the snow-covered ridge (山脊) toward Mount Washington and began to think about calling it a day. Suddenly, she noticed something: a single set of footprints in the snow ahead of her, which had been made by a pair of sneakers一typically not the type for hiking.Meanwhile, Bales was getting colder, even though she was moving fast and generating some body heat. With strong gusts of wind screaming and attacking her back and left side, she decided to abandon her plan. The only thing that, however, kept her on the trail was the sneaker tracks in the snow.Paragraph 1:Bales faced a dilemma(进退两难的窘境) about whether to follow the tracks or not.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Paragraph 2:Her searching now turned into rescuing the man.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _【答案】Paragraph 1：Bales faced a dilemma (窘境) about whether to follow the tracks or not. If she chose to follow the tracks, it would add time and risk to her hiking, compromising her safety. But the tracks ahead suggested someone might be in danger, and s he couldn’t let this go. Spinning around, she called out into the frozen fog, “Hello! Is anybody out there?”Cautiously, she then walked in the direction of the tracks. Hardly had she rounded a corner than she spotted a man sitting motionlessly.Paragraph 2：Her searching now turned into rescuing the man. She approached him instantly and found he was suffering from frostbite on his feet. Without any hesitation, she wrapped his body with warm clothes, and then poured him some sugary drink. The wind roared over and they would die soon if they didn’t get out of there. She supported the man and inched along the trail. With great efforts, Bales managed to save the man’s life. Exhausted, she felt that it was all worth it.江苏省常熟市2020-2021学年高二下学期期中英语试题第二节读后续写（满分20分）57. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
人教版高二下学期英语期中考试(含答案)
高二年级英语学科考试试题考试时间：120分钟试卷总分：150分注意：1、答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名和考号填写或填涂在答题卷指定的位置。
2、选择题答案用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；不能答在试题卷上。
3、主观题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔在答题卷上作答，答案必须写在答题卷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。
一、阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）ABefore traveling around the world, take some time and find out what sightseeing destinations are. Some of those spots that most guides mention are the following thrilling attractions.Victoria FallsVictoria Falls has always been considered to be an incredible place worth taking pictures of. There are a lot of spots that tourists love. Some of them are very dangerous for people. Yet the brave are ready to overcome their fear for a shot of lifetime.Arctic Cliff FaceA cliff does not make the most comfortable place for camping. Camping on the ground is far safer anyway. Despite all the inconvenience, the new trend is rapidly gaining popularity among climbing enthusiasts and outdoor addicts.Auckland’s Sky TowerAuckland’s Sky Tower is popular with bungee jumpers. Some celebrities, such as Beyonce, have already tried it, which proves that the place is not only safe but popular as well. The tower is 630 feet tall. At the top of the structure there is an observation deck. Trust us, most of those reading this article would prefer to stay on the ground rather than climb up this scary structure.North Yungas RoadThe Road of Death is the right name given to a road in Bolivia. Hundreds of people die here every year. The major cause of all those accidents is the road. The problem is that it is too narrow and badly maintained while here the traffic is heavier than anywhere else. Nevertheless, it seems like tourists will continue visiting this strange road despite its scary nickname.1. What is Victoria Falls famous for?A. Its narrow and badly maintained roadB. Its dangerous but attractive spots for taking picturesC. Its scary structureD. Its thrilling camping2. North Yungas Road is called “the Road of Death” because ________. .A. the traffic is the heaviestB. it is built on the edge of the rockC. each year many people lose their lives thereD. there is no necessary protection equipment3. If you like bungee jumping, you can go to ________. .A. Victoria FallsB. Arctic Cliff FaceC. Auckland’s Sky TowerD. North Yungas Road4. What do the four places have in common?A. They are a bit life-threatening.B. They all have beautiful scenery.C. They are popular with climbers.D. They have been visited by celebrities.BHow do young children learn to have good values? How can parents teach their children about the importance of kindness and patience? At a time more and more parents worry about the violent images (暴力形象) their children see on TV and on the Internet. So many parents are turning to fairy tales. They want to teach their children how to behave in society by this way.It is believed that fairy tales have a great influence on children because they describe the two sides of good and evil (邪恶) very clearly. When children hear the tales, they learn to care about others’ feelings. In each tale, they can see that there are many different kinds of people in the world and that we all have a choice about what kind of person we want to be. We can choose to do good actions, rather than bad ones, in our lives.What kind of values can children learn from fairy tales? In The Princess and the Pea (《豌豆公主》), a poorly dressed girl says she is a princess. Few people believe her, so she is given a difficult test. When she passes the test, we learn that her dream comes true because she stays true to herself. In the Little Mermaid (《小美人鱼》), the mermaid, who lives under the sea, wishes to be with the humans on land. Through her experiences, we learn about the importance of living with and accepting other cultures.Teaching values is probably the main reason for encouraging children to read fairy tales. These tales can teach children lessons about human relationships that have been accepted around the world for many centuries. This might be the reason why they have been around for so long and will not disappear any time soon.5. Why do fairy tales have a great influence on children?A. Because fairy tales can teach them how to make a choice.B. Because fairy tales can help them get higher scores at school.C. Because they can learn how to avoid most difficulties in their lives.D. Because good and evil are shown in a way they can easily understand.6.The Little Mermaid may be helpful when children ________.A. are given a difficult testB. make friends with foreignersC. wish to be a princess or princeD. are going to lie to their parents7.The author writes the text mainly to ________.A. introduce some fairy talesB. talk about the history of fairy tales.C. discuss how to improve human relationshipsD. show how fairy tales help children shape valuesCMetro Pocket GuideMetrorail (地铁)Each passenger needs a farecard to enter and go out. Up to two children under age five may travel free with a paying customer .Farecard machines are in every station. Bring small bills because there are no change machines in the stations and farecard machines only provide up to $5 in change.Get one day of unlimited Metrorail rides with a One Day Pass. Buy it from a farecard machine in Metro stations. Use it after 9:30 a.m. until closing on weekdays, and all day on weekends and holidays .Hours of serviceOpen: 5a.m. Monday--- Friday 7 a.m. Saturday --- SundayClose: midnight Sunday --- Thursday 3 a.m. Friday --- Saturday nightsLast train times vary. To avoid missing the last train, please check the last train times posted in stations.MetrobusWhen paying with exact change, the fare is $1.35. When paying with a SmarTripⓇcard, the fare is $1.25.Fares for senior/disabled customersSenior citizens 65 and older and disabled customers may ride for half the regular fare. On Metrorail and Metrobus, use a senior/disabled farecard or SmarTripⓇcard. For more information about buying senior/disabled farecards, SmarTripⓇcards and passes, please visit MetroOpensDoors. com or call 202-637-7000 and 202-637-8000.Senior citizens and disabled customers can get free guide on how to use proper Metrobus and Metrorall services by calling 202-962-1100.Travel tipsAvoid riding during weekday rush periods --- before 9:30 a.m. and between 4 and 6 p.m.If you lose something on a bus or train or in a station, please call Lost & Found at 202-962-1195.8.What should you know about farecard machines?A. They start selling tickets at 9:30 a.m.B. They are connected to change machines.C. They make change for no more than $5.D. They offer special service to the elderly.9. At what time does Metrorail stop service on Saturday ?A. At midnight.B. At 5 a.m.C. At 7 a.m.D. At 3 a.m.10. What is good about a SmarTripⓇcard ?A. It saves money for its user.B. It is convenient for old people .C. It is sold on the Internet.D. It can be bought at any time.11. Which number should you call if you lose something on the Metro?A. 202-637-7000B. 202-637-8000C. 202-962-1100D. 202-962-1195DI work with Volunteers for Wildlife, a rescue and education organization at Bailey Arboretum in Locust Valley. Trying to help injured, displaced or sick creatures can be heartbreaking; survival is never certain. However, when it works, it is simply beautiful.I got a rescue call from a woman in Muttontown. She had found a young owl(猫头鹰) on the ground. When I arrived, I saw a 2-to 3-week-old owl. It had already been placed in a carrier for safety.I examined the chick(雏鸟) and it seemed fine. If I could locate the nest, I might have been able to put it back, but no luck. My next work was to construct a nest and anchor(固定) it in a tree.The homeowner was very helpful. A wire basket was found. I put some pine branches into the basket to make this nest safe and comfortable. I placed the chick in the nest, and it quickly calmed down.Now all that was needed were the parents, but they were absent. I gave the homeowner a recording of the hunger screams of owl chicks. These advertise the presence of chicks to adults; they might also encourage our chick to start calling as well. I gave the owner as much information as possible and headed home to see what news the night might bring.A nervous night to be sure,but sometimes the spirits of nature smile on us all! The homeowner called to say that the parents had responded to the recordings. I drove over and saw the chick in the nest looking healthy and active. And it was accompanied in the nest by the greatest sight of all —LUNCH! The parents had done their duty and would probably continue to do so.12.What is unavoidable in the author’s rescue work according to paragraph 1？A. Getting injured in his work.B. Efforts made in vain.C. Creatures forced out of their homes.D. Feeling uncertain about his future.13. Why was the author called to Muttontown？A.To look at a baby owl.B. To cure a young owl.C. To rescue a woman.D. To take care of a woman.14. What made the chick calm down？A. Its parents.B. A recording.C.Some food.D. A new nest.15. How would the author feel about the outcome of the event？A.It’s unexpected.B. It’s humorous.C. It’s beautiful.D. It’s discouraging二、阅读七选五（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。
2019-2020年高二下学期第二阶段考试英语试题 含答案
2019-2020年高二下学期第二阶段考试英语试题含答案第一部分：听力（共两节，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. Where are the two speakers?A. In a cafe.B. On a plane.C. On a ship.2. What do we know about Peter Schmidt?A. He has lost his ticket.B. He is expecting a ticket.C. He went out to buy a ticket.3. What are the speakers probably talking about?A. Buying a house.B. Finding a hotel.C. Buying a car.4. How long did David stay abroad in all?A. 9 days.B. 11 days.C. 16 days.5. Why did the woman get a “C” for her report?A. Because she forgot the deadline for the report.B. Because the man forgot to hand in her report.C. Because she didn’t hand in her report on time.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。
学2019-2020学年高二英语四月月考第二次考试试题(二)
学2019-2020学年高二英语四月月考第二次考试试题（二）(满分150分，考试时间120分钟)第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节听下面的5段对话。
每段对话后都有一个小题，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 are the flowers now?A. In the hall.B. In the kitchen.C. In the bedroom.2. What is the woman talking about?A. A place to park.B. A place to live.C. A place to rent out.3. What will the woman do this afternoon?A. Have her hair cut.B. Watch a film.C. See a dentist.4. What does the woman want to eat?A. A chicken sandwich.B. Chicken pasta.C. Beef noodles.5. When does the man advise the woman to collect her comp uter?A. This Friday.B. Next Monday.C. Next Tuesday.第二节（共15个小题，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. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a supermarket.B. In a restaurant.C. At a station.7. What will the woman do next?A. Do some cleaning.B. Do some shopping.C. Meet a customer.请听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
人教版高二下学期英语期中考试(含答案)
高二年级英语学科考试试题考试时间：120分钟试卷总分：150分注意：1、答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名和考号填写或填涂在答题卷指定的位置。
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3、主观题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔在答题卷上作答，答案必须写在答题卷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。
一、阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）As.1.WhatisVictoriaFallsfamousfor?A.ItsnarrowandbadlymaintainedroadB.ItsdangerousbutattractivespotsfortakingpicturesC.ItsscarystructureD.Itsthrillingcamping2.NorthYungasRoadiscalled“theRoadofDeath”because________..A.thetrafficistheheaviestB.itisbuiltontheedgeoftherockC.eachyearmanypeoplelosetheirlivesthereD.thereisnonecessaryprotectionequipment3.Ifyoulikebungeejumping,youcangoto________..A.VictoriaFallsB.ArcticCliffFaceC.Auckland’sSkyTowerD.NorthYungasRoad4.Whatdothefourplaceshaveincommon?A.Theyareabitlife-threatening.B.Theyallhavebeautifulscenery.C.Theyarepopularwithclimbers.D.Theyhavebeenvisitedbycelebrities.BHowdoyoungchildrenlearntohavegoodvalues?Howcanparentsteachtheirchildrenabouttheimportanceofki ndnessandpatience?Atatimemoreandmoreparentsworryabouttheviolentimages(暴力形象devil(邪恶豆公主》《小美人鱼》6.A.aregivenadifficulttestB.makefriendswithforeignersC.wishtobeaprincessorprinceD.aregoingtolietotheirparents7.Theauthorwritesthetextmainlyto________.A.introducesomefairytalesB.talkaboutthehistoryoffairytales.C.discusshowtoimprovehumanrelationshipsD.showhowfairytaleshelpchildrenshapevaluesCMetroPocketGuideMetrorail(地铁)Eachpassengerneedsafarecardtoenterandgoout.Uptotwochildrenunderagefivemaytravelfreewithapayin gcustomer.Farecardmachinesareineverystation.Bringsmallbillsbecausetherearenochangemachinesinthestations andfarecardmachinesonlyprovideupto$5inchange. eitafter9:30a.m.untilclosingonweekdays,andalldayonweekendsandholidays.HoursofserviceOpen:5a.m.Monday---Friday7a.m.Saturday---Sunday10.WhatisgoodaboutaSmarTrip?card?A.Itsavesmoneyforitsuser.B.Itisconvenientforoldpeople.C.ItissoldontheInternet.D.Itcanbeboughtatanytime.11.WhichnumbershouldyoucallifyoulosesomethingontheMetro?A.202-637-7000B.202-637-8000C.202-962-1100D.202-962-1195DIworkwithVolunteersforWildlife,arescueandeducationorganizationatBaileyArboretuminLocustValley .Tryingtohelpinjured,displacedorsickcreaturescanbeheartbreaking;survivalisnevercertain.However,whenitworks,itissimplybeautiful.IgotarescuecallfromawomaninMuttontown.Shehadfoundayoungowl(猫头鹰)ontheground.WhenIarrived,Isawa2-to3-week-oldowl.Ithadalreadybeenplacedinacarrierforsafety.Iexaminedthechick(雏鸟)anditseemedfine.IfIcouldlocatethenest,Imighthavebeenabletoputitback,butnoluck.Mynextworkwastoc onstructanestandanchor(固定)itinatree.Thehomeownerwasveryhelpful.Awirebasketwasfound.Iputsomepinebranchesintothebaskettomakethisnes tsafeandcomfortable.Iplacedthechickinthenest,anditquicklycalmeddown.Nowallthatwasneededweretheparents,buttheywereabsent.Igavethehomeownerarecordingofthehungerscr—12.A.It’C.It’Everyoneknowsthatfishisgoodforhealth.16Butitseemsthatmanypeopledon eatonlyaboutfifteenpoundsoffishperpersonperyear,butweeattwiceasmuchfishinrestaurantsasathome.Buyi ng,storing,andcookingfishisn’tdifficult.17Thistextisabouthowtobuyandcookfishinaneasyway.18Freshfishshouldsmellsweet:youshouldfeelthatyou’restandingattheocean’sedge.Anyfishyorstron gsmellmeansthefishisn’tfresh.19_Whenyouhaveboughtafishandarrivehome,you’dbetterstorethefishinth erefrigeratorifyoudon’tcookitimmediately,butfreshfishshouldbestoredinyourfridgeforonlyadayortwo. Frozenfishisn’tastastyasthefreshone.Therearemanycommonmethodsusedtocookfish.20First,leanitandseasonitwithyourchoiceofspices(调料).Putthewholefishonaplateandsteamitinasteampotfor8to10minutesifitweighsaboutonepound.(Alargeron ewilltakemoretime.)Then,it’sreadytoserve.A.Thefatsinfisharethoughttohelppreventheartdisease.B.Whenbuyingfish,youshouldfirstsmellit.C.Thefishwillgobadwithinhours.D.Itjustrequiresalittleknowledge.E.Thisishowyoucandoit.F.Theeasiestistosteamit.G.Donotbuyit.三、完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最的）.Butwithsomeworkanddevotion,you’llmakeprogress.Andyou’llbe39by26.A.protect????????????? B.change?????????? C.respect????????? D.provide27.A.control????????????? mand???????? C.guidance??????? D.pressure28.A.busy??????????????? B.happy??????????? C.simple????????? D.normal29.A.courage???????????? B.time????????????? C.energy????????? D.place30.A.theory?????????????? B.business????????? C.routine????????? D.project31.A.somerisks????????? B.alotless????????? C.somenotes???? D.alotmore32.A.old???????????????? B.nervous?????????? C.weak????????? D.tired33.A.closely????????????? B.quickly?????????? C.privately??????? D.quietly34.A.age???????????????? B.speed???????????? C.distance??????? D.school35.A.worry?????????????? B.hesitate?????????? C.think?????????? D.quarrel36.A.singing????????????? B.working?????????? C.bargaining????? D.learning37.A.if?????????????????? B.and????????????? C.but??????????? D.before38.A.tiresome???????????? B.hard????????????? C.interesting????? D.easy39.A.blamed????????????? B.amazed??????????? C.interrupted???? rmed40.A.their??????????????? B.his?????????????? C.our??????????? D,your四、单项选择（共10小题，每题1分，共10分）41.It________megreatlythathemadenoanswerwhenIaskedhimmanytimes.A.interruptedB.disturbedC.annoyedD.troubledA.obliged44.——49.——五、语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式WhenIwasinAustralia,Iaccompaniedafriendonhisdrivingtest.Iwas___51___(amaze)tolearnthatinAustralia,peoplehar dlygotodrivingschools.Instead,manypeoplepracticeontheroadwithalicenseddriversittingnext__52___them.Butthisdoesn’t meanthatgettingadrivinglicenseisapieceofcake.Thiswasthethirdtimethatmyfriend__53___(apply)totakethedrivingtest.Thefirsttime,afterconfidentlydrivingoveranintersection(十字路口),the__54___(examine)askedhimtopulloverandsaidthatheshouldhavestopped__55___carandlookedrightfirstandthenleft tomakesuretherewasnoothercarapproaching.Thesecondtime,acarrushinginfrontcaughthimbysurpriseandhehitthebrakestoohard.Theexaminergot__56___(anger)an daskedhimtogetout.InAustralia,thetestisnotaboutdrivingskills,__57___aboutfollowingeveryrules.Afterfinallypassingthetest,myfrienddrovevery__58___(careful)becauseinthefirstyearofhavingadrivinglicense,runnin gtworedlightsresultsinthelicensebeingsuspended(暂停使用).Butonedayhe__59___(pull)overbyapolicemanwhowarnedhimthathewasdrivingtooslowandblockingthetraffic.Actually ,hewasdrivingataspeedof40km/h,__60___isatotallyacceptablespeedinChina.六、根据提示，完成句子。
常州高级中学2021-2022学年高二下学期期中考试英语试卷(原卷版)
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2022-2023学年江苏省淮安市高中校协作体高二下学期期中考试英语试卷
2022-2023学年江苏省淮安市高中校协作体高二下学期期中考试英语试卷1. May 18th marks the World Museum Day. Have a look at some of the world's strangest museums.Washington Banana MuseumAnn Mitchell Lovell really loves bananas. In fact, she loves them enough to not only run the Washington Banana Museum, which features almost 4,000 items related to the world's best-selling fruit, but to also upload photos of her favorite items from the museum online so those who can' t make it to the physical location can still enjoy the virtual Banana Museum.Roswell UFO MuseumExhibits include information on the Roswell incident of 1947, crop circles, other UFO sightings, Area 51, and abductions (劫持). Regardless of your personal opinion about UFOs, there's no denying that the museum has been quite successful: Since it opened its doors in 1992, it has outgrown two different locations, and now occupies an old movie theater.Shin-Yokohama Ramen MuseumThe Ramen Museum is only an hour away and offers delicious, delicate ramen noodles from some of the top ramen restaurants in Japan. As you might expect, this is one tasty tour, as the museum allows you to taste some of the most famous noodles from throughout the country.Beijing Tap Water MuseumOne of the key ingredients(原料)you need to make ramen is water, so when you're done with strange museums in Japan, maybe you should head to China to learn more about tap water, specifically the history of the first water plant in Beijing. Here you can study over 300 items to better familiarize yourself with the 100 year-old history of tap water in China. The best thing about this museum is that any of its drinking fountains can provide you with a lasting gift of your trip.1. What is special for Washington Banana Museum?A．Tasty food. B．Online exhibition.C．Physical location. D．Convenient transport.2. Which museum best suits people interested in outer space?A．Washington Banana Museum. B．Roswell UFO Museum.C．Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum. D．Beijing Tap Water Museum.3. What can we learn about in Beijing Tap Water Museum?A．The 300 objects displayed in it.B．The drinking fountains of tap water.C．An ingredient to make Japanese ramen.D．The development of tap water in China.2. It was the first time I watched him carefully. Before this, Jack had just been the friendly young man assigned by the hotel to help me on trips into the wildlife park nearby. But then he caught my attention by asking me to shut up."It's just a garden spider, don't scream(尖叫)！ " he said, looking at the small thing with more love than I could find in others. I had indeed screamed, but a spider was on my clothes, and we were in the jeep in the middle of the wildlife park.I wanted him to pick the thing up and throw it out of the jeep right at that moment. However, he did something quite else. He gently let the spider onto his own knee and drove on, as if nothing had happened. I sat there staring at the spider for any sudden movement --- if a tiger had walked by then, I would not have even looked at it.I was frightened that the man was completely OK with a spider on his knee. About 15 minutes later, he pushed his knee forward to the dashboard (仪表盘)and the spider immediately climbed off his knee and onto the jeep. "The poor thing had been trying to get off me, " he said. " I only sensed that it was trying to reach the dashboard, so I helped him.I wondered then about this man, who thought about the spider with such kindness. . Where and when did I lose my love towards the unfamiliar? Now, when faced with a row of ants in my way, my first thought is no longer to attack them. I just skip over them and we both carry on. The ants were already wise, but thanks to Jack, I learned to live with the not so beautiful bits of nature.1. What does the underlined word “assigned” in Paragraph 1 mean?A．Fired. B．Sent. C．Praised. D．Interviewed.2. Why did the writer scream?A．She felt sick in the jeep. B．She was afraid of visiting the park.C．She had a spider on her clothes. D．She wanted to catch Jack's attention.3. How did Jack help the writer with the spider?A．Let it move onto his leg. B．Throw it out of their jeep.C．Feed it to the tiger walking by. D．Put it on the jeep's dashboard.4. What is the text mainly about?A．A moving love story.B．A wildlife park adventure.C．A spider living in a nature park.D．A love lesson learned from a young man.3. The shade of a single tree can provide welcome relief from the hot summer sun. But when that single tree is part of a small forest, it creates a considerable cooling effect. According to a study published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, trees play a big role in keeping our cities cool.According to the study, the right amount of tree cover can lower summer daytime temperatures by as much as 10 degrees Fahrenheit. And the effect is quite noticeable from neighborhood to neighborhood, even down to the scale of a single city block. “We knew that cities are warmer than the surrounding countryside, but we found that temperatures vary just as much within cities,” says Monica Turner, a professor in the department of Integrative Biology, Wisconsin-Madison University and a co-author of the study.With climate change making extreme heat events more common each summer, city planners are working on how to prepare. Heat waves drive up energy demands and costs and can have big human health impacts. One potentially powerful tool, the study's authors say, are organisms that have been around long before human civilizations could appreciate their leafy benefits. And those trees may be the secret to keeping the places we live livable.Essentially, says Turner, roads, sidewalks and buildings absorb heat from the sun during the day and slowly release that heat at night. Trees, on the other hand, not only shade those surfaces from the sun's rays, they also release water into the air through their leaves, a process that cools things down.To get the maximum benefit of this cooling service, the study found that tree cover must be more than 40 percent. In other words, an aerial picture of a single city block would need to be nearly half-way covered by a leafy green network of branches and leaves.1. What can we infer from Paragraph 2?A．Temperatures in cities mainly depend on their green coverage.B．People living and working in cities must plant trees in summer.C．Cities are warmer than the countryside because they don't have trees.D．An area with more trees can be cooler than the other parts within a city.2. Which of the following problems is caused by extreme heat events?A．Severe damage of city facilities. B．Serious human health problems.C．Residents' growing demands for plants. D．Unnecessary waste of energy resources. 3. Why are trees crucial to cities?A．They help shade and cool the cities. B．They make urban scenery beautiful.C．They build up city cooling systems. D．They essentially block and release heat. 4. What can city planners conclude from the study?A．They should publish the study in a newspaper.B．They should educate citizens to protect forests.C．They should plant trees on roads and sidewalks.D．They should cover nearly half the city with trees.4. You have everything you think you need for your dream job, but could something else be holding you back? You possess hard skills for the job, but you may lack soft skills. Hard skills are things that are measurable and technical. A master’s degree in business is a hard skill. The ability to speak Spanish is a hard skill. Many specific qualifications for a job are hard skills, such as years of work experience or proficiency (精通) with particular computer programs.On the other hand, soft skills are harder to define. And they can’t be defined. And they can’t be measured. Soft skills covers a wide range of characteristics that you can work on for a lifetime but some of the most common and most necessary for success include being a good listener and speaker, a wise leader, a problem solver, a strong communicator or a team player. It’s also helpful if you can accept feedback, settle conflicts with others, deal with difficult people or be flexible. These soft skills are what many employers desire.Soft skills benefit you in many ways. Being a good listener, for example, is very helpful if you’re a doctor. Being flexible, a team player and a problem solver help you succeed when dealing with deadlines.Soft skills are something extra that help a particular person to succeed. Being able to show you possess them could make a difference in landing a job you’ll love, or being more successful in the job you already have. They make the difference between someone who is just OK at their job and someone who is outstanding, the person you always want on your team. In general, soft skills make you more likable and more competent.Soft skills are what can set people apart from each other on resumés or in job interviews, but soft skills don’t come naturally.1. Which of the following belongs to hard skills?A．Having a good command of English. B．Communicating with others efficiently.C．Being good at expressing oneself. D．Being able to solve problems.2. Which of the following is TRUE about soft skills?A．They are measurable and technical. B．They are taught in many universities.C．They are desired by many employers. D．They are specific job qualifications.3. What’s the best title for the passage?A．Hard Skills Differ from Soft Skills B．Soft skills Can Be Learnt at SchoolC．Soft Skills Needed in Workplace D．Soft Skills Matter to Your Success atWork4. What will be probably talked about following the last paragraph?A．Why soft skills are important. B．How soft skills are developed.C．Where soft skills are applied. D．What the key soft skills are.5. What to do in a fireTalking about fires can frightening because no one likes to think about people getting hurt or their things getting burned. 1 So let’s start from talking about escape plans and escape routes.● 2 An escape plan can help you get out of a burning house. The idea is to get outside quickly and safely. Smoke from a fire can make it hard to see where things are, so it’s important to learn and remember the different ways out of your home. How many exits (出口) are there? 3 It’s a good idea to draw a map of the escape plan. It’s possible one way out could be blocked by fire or smoke, so you’ll want to know where other ones are.●Remember the safety steps.If you’re in a room with the door closed when the fire breaks out, you need to take more steps: Check to see if there’s heat or smoke coming in the cracks around the door.If you see smoke coming under the door—don’t open the door! 4 If the door is hot or very warm—don’t open the door! If you don’t see smoke—and the door is not bot—then use cracks around the door. If your fingers to lightly touch the door handle. If the door handle is hot or very warn—don’t open the door!If the door handle feels cool, and you can’t see any smoke around the door, you can open the door very carefully. When you open the door, if you feel heat or smoke pours into the room, quickly shut the door. 56. I am a single father with two young daughters. It had been a(n) ______ year: Being out of work ______ me of a reliable income and thus was always low on money. I hated to ______ my girls. But as New Year approached, with little choice, I was ______ to tell the girls, “It looks like our gift will be the gift of our ______ for each other.” Still, I couldn’t stop feeling ______.Then, unexpectedly, a(n) ______ occurred to me. I ______ $1, 000 in a contest. To give them a______ I kept it a secret and went shopping on my own. Back home I wrapped presents in the basement for my girls, all the time ______, “Boy, how amazed they will be! “The next morni ng, to ______ the gifts, I went to the living room and ______. There were already dozens of presents-all with my name on them. My girls had felt ______ that Dad wouldn’t be getting any gifts, so they’d ______ wrapped their favorite stuffed animals and other toys so that I would have a happy new year.As I stared at the gifts through ______ eyes, I promised myself that this was the best New Year thatI had ever had.1.A．ordinary B．happy C．typical D．rough2.A．reminded B．robbed C．informed D．convinced3.A．disappoint B．warn C．push D．control4.A．asked B．chosen C．expected D．forced5.A．love B．request C．respect D．pity6.A．responsible B．panic C．guilty D．pleased7.A．idea B．miracle C．opportunity D．failure8.A．lost B．collected C．donated D．won9.A．gift B．favor C．surprise D．lesson10.A．wondering B．doubting C．remembering D．thinking11.A．lay out B．set up C．hand over D．get together 12.A．hesitated B．froze C．waited D．rested13.A．thirsty B．cool C．bad D．natural14.A．tightly B．carefully C．slightly D．nervously15.A．burning B．charming C．watery D．picky7. 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。
江苏省涟水中学2019-2020学年高二下学期第一次月考英语试题+PDF版含答案 参考答案
高二阶段检测英语试卷答案第一部分听力（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）1—5ABCBC6—10AACBC11—15CBABB16—20CABCA第二部分阅读第一节阅读理解（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分）21—23BCC24-26ACC27---30CDAC第二节七选五(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)31-35ECBFD第三部分完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)36-40BCACA41-45BDBDB46-50CDACB51-55ADBCA第四部分短文语法填空(共10小题:每小题2分，满分20分）d58.biggest59.preparations60.was doing61.who62the63.ideas64.to make65.trained第五部分单词拼写(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）66.accessible67.circumstances68.beneficial69.subscribe70.assumption71.withdraw72.undertook73.reservations74.resists75.reputation76.condemned77.discriminationmitted80.admission第六部分写作（满分25分）读后续写范文1Suddenly,Mary caught sight of a black box under the chair where Linda put her bag.She went over and then opened the box to find Linda’s tape was just inside.At that time,she was in a dilemma,“This is my chance to defeat her.”But on a second thought,she changed her mind,“If I hide it,I will win the competition but I may lose something.”She placed it on the chair carefully,leaving a note saying“Take it easy,we are the best.”Soon,it’s her turn to come on the stage.Hearing her name called,Mary walked on the stage with her heart beating faster and faster.She kept reminding herself,“I have been practicing for so long,and I will certainly make it.”But the serious pain in her arm came again when she was performing the most difficult spin.She fell down on the stage.At that moment, Linda came back in low spirits.To her surprise and relief she saw the tape and Mary’s note.With Mary’s kindness and encouragement,Linda finished her performance calmly and skillfully.Finally,Mary lost the game but she believed she had won everything.读后续写范文2Suddenly,Mary caught sight of a black box under the chair where Linda put her bag.She bent over to pick it up.“Linda’s music tape!”She cried out in surprise.“It must have rolled out of her bag,while she got changed here.”At this moment,an idea flashed through her mind,which made her rooted to the spot.“Without her music tape,Linda will surely lose;without this real competitor,I will definitely win.”At the thought of this,Mary shivered slightly.She was in a dilemma,wondering what to do next.“Do I really want to win so much?”She hesitated for a second and then hurried out to give the music tape to Linda,who was extremely anxious in the corridor.Linda was so grateful to Mary,and finished her dancing successfully.Hearing her name called,Mary walked on the stage with her heart beating faster and faster.Nervous as she was,she stepped onto the stage with a big smile.She danced skillfully to the music and completed her most difficult spin smoothly.“Good,”she thougt to herself,“my injured arm is awesome today.”As the music ended, thunderous applause filled the stadium.With the final marks announced,Mary knew she achieved her goal and tears began to well up in her eyes.(Possible ending1)As she headed back to the dressing room,Linda came up to her cheerfully and held her hand tightly,“Congratulations!You’ve done an amazing performance!You win!”Mary smiled happily,“I win.”(Possible ending2)As she headed back to the dressing room,she thought about the music tape.“No one will know how close I really came to losing,”Mary said softly to herself.听力材料Text1M:Are those noodles done yet?I’m so hungry,I could eat raw eggs!W:Me,too.But I’m afraid they’re still cooking.It feels like I’ve been waiting for this water to boil all day.M:I think it just seems longer because we’re so hungry.Text2W:What are we doing in P.E.today,John?I hope it’s not track and field again.I’m a terrible runner.M:Not all of track and field is running,you know.Why don’t you try some of the“field”events?There’s the long jump,the high jump…Text3W:I studied a little French when I was younger,and I know that Spanish has some similarities,so it shouldn’t be too difficult.At least,that’s what I was thinking when I signed up for it.M:It looks like we’ll be classmates.Text4W:What happened to this lamp,Steve?It looks like someone used it as a football.M:I know.It fell off my desk last night.Do you think my parents will notice?W:Definitely.You should send a text message and tell them about it before they get home.Text5W:Hey,Max!Do you know about the big game this weekend?M:Uh…yeah,but keep your voice down.We’re supposed to be quiet in here.People are studying all around us. W:What do you mean?It’s not like we’re in class.This is our free time.Text6M:How was your break?Ready for a new term?W:It was fine,but it wasn’t long enough.I could use just one more week.M:I hear you!How’s your new class load?What are you teaching?W:Art History101,the same as usual.But this year,I’m excited because my students are from different parts of the country.M:Awesome.I’ll bet you’ll learn a lot.W:Why are you in the lunch room?Don’t you have papers to grade?M:No,I’m just planning tomorrow’s lesson.I got bored and decided to come see what’s in the fridge.W:Well,there’s nothing in there yet.It’s only the first day of school.Text7W:Where are Jim and Kate?We’ve been waiting here forever.We were all supposed to meet here at noon by the entrance.M:Yeah,they’re in the parking lot.And Dave and his wife Julia are right behind them.What time does the movie start?W:In ten minutes,but since everyone is late,we might have to see another movie.M:There is another showing at1:30,so we can shop here for a while and then head up to the fifth floor.W:OK.You get the tickets,and I’ll wait here for the rest of them.Do you have enough money for the tickets? M:Actually,no.I only have enough for myself and one other person.What about you?W:Dave’s wife is paying for me.So,I guess we’re stuck here.M:I guess it would have been easier to have just gotten a ride with them…Text8M:Look outside,Hannah.It’s only raining now,but the temperature is supposed to drop.The streets will be icy if it gets cold enough.W:I think the rain will turn to snow soon,actually.I wonder if I should put the snow chains on the tires before I leave.M:Let me check the weather report.If it’s going to snow,you may want to think about just staying here.W:I can’t stay in this caféall night,Hank.And you shouldn’t either.M:Well,I only have to walk a few blocks and I’ll be home.What are you going to do?It’s safer for you to take the subway.W:I suppose I should have stayed home.I don’t know why I always feel like I can study better in a coffee shop. It’s a little crazy,isn’t it?M:Not really.Look around you.This place is full of desperate students like us.W:Well,if we ever get to graduation,I’m going to save up my money and buy a coffee shop in a college town. M:That’s a great idea.But first,we have to survive this storm.Text9W:Welcome back to Valley High,Aaron.It’s been two years since you visited us,and you’re almost finished with college.Can you give the students some tips on how to succeed in college?M:Uh,I will try.I think it’s important to take control of your schedule in the first year.Nobody will tell you when to do your homework,so you have to take charge.And of course,you need a good network of friends.It’s important to choose friends who also have good study skills.Otherwise,you’re doomed!W:And what causes most new college students to fail?M:Well,in addition to falling behind on their work and spending too much time on social activities,I think students also get in trouble when they don’t use the university’s resources.W:You mean,like the library?M:Well,yes.I’m also talking about services that can help students succeed.For example,the office for academic success can help you find tutors.Or you can visit the writing center or the math lab if you need help with an assignment.And of course,all professors have office hours.You should take advantage of those when you are confused or get behind.Text10It was midnight,and John was studying for his last test.He had many classes,and getting the highest score was important to him.He knew that doing well in high school was important.He had stayed awake every night during final exams to make sure he could succeed.On Monday night,he had worked on chemistry until8:00the next morning,just in time for his chemistry final. On Tuesday night,he had reviewed Modern Asian History until4:00.On Wednesday night,he worked on his mathematics.He wanted to get the highest score possible on that test,because engineers must know math well. But on Thursday night,when he was studying for his English test,he began to fall asleep.His head was resting on his textbook,and his pen had made a big ink spot on his shirt.He had slept until8:30,and he had only thirty minutes to get to the classroom.He put on his glasses and ran to the school.When he got there,there were no cars in the parking lot.The gates were closed.He looked at his smart phone and saw that all his friends had sent him messages.That was when he realized the terrible truth—he had slept longer than he had thought.It was the weekend,and the English test was over!。