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高二上学期期中考试（英语）（考试总分：150 分）一、听力（本题共计1小题，总分30分）1.（30分）第一节听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What is the man doing?A. Sending a fax.B. Sending a letter.C. Sending a box.2. How does the man get the information?A. From a computer game.B. From an E-mail from his classmate.C. From the Internet.3. Why does the man want to use the computer?A. Because it is the easiest way to get two copies.B. Because he likes to use the computer.C. Because he is good at computers.4. What does the woman really want to do?A. To copy the picture into the computer.B. To learn how to scan the picture into the computer.C. To talk to the man and ask him to teach her.5. What’s wrong with the computer?A. It doesn’t work.B. It was damaged by virus.C. There is nothing wrong with it.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。

高二上学期期中考试(英语)试题含答案

高二上学期期中考试（英语）（考试总分：120 分）一、单选题（本题共计10小题，总分10分）1.（1分）That beggar seems ____ anything yesterday.A. not to have eatenB. not to eatC. didn't eat D to not have eaten2.（1分）Most of the artists to the party were from South Africa.A. invitedB. to inviteC. being invitedD. had been invited3.（1分）The visiting Minister expressed his satisfaction with the talks, that he had enjoyed his stay here.A. having addedB. to addC. addingD. added4.（1分）It heavily, the outing had to be put off.A. being rainedB. being rainingC. rainingD. rains5.（1分），I couldn't lift the box.A. As I might tryB.Try as I mightC. As try I mightD. Though try I might6.（1分）Only when he had done it that he had made a mistake.A. he then realizedB.did he realizeC. before he realizeD. he realized7.（1分）—What happened to her new car?—No sooner it than someone ran into her.A .had she bought B. did she bought C. she bought D. she had bought8.（1分）—you picked up the pen yesterday?—On the playground.A. Where was it thatB. What was it thatC. How was it whenD. Where was it when9.（1分）my foot hurt, I would have taken part in the sports meet.A. Had I not gotB. If I did not getC. If I have not gotD.Had not I got10.（1分）, I slid into the bed and soon fell asleep.A.ExhaustingB. Being exhaustedC. ExhaustedD.Exhaustedly二、阅读理解（本题共计3小题，总分20分）11.（6分）Welcome to your handy pricing guideThis leaflet gives you the prices for Royal Mails UK and International services and Parcelforce Worldwide UK services — whether your item is to the UK or abroad, urgent or you simply want a standard service. To obey national and international regulations governing the carriage of mail, and ensure that mail in transport does not present a danger to the general public, we restrict or ban certain items from our network.If you want to find out more about our parcel and letter services, please take a look at the ‘our services’ booklet for more detailed information. Alternatively, you can find out more by visiting or by calling Customer Services on 03457740740. If you are deaf or hearing impaired, we offer a Textphone service on 03456000606.(1)According to the leaflet, what kind of service can be offered?A.Sending items home and abroad.B.Getting some discount.C.Sending items without limits.D.Sending parcels only.(2)If your parcel is 45cm in length, 36cm in width, 20cm in depth and weighs 10kg, you need to pay ______.A.£23B.£43C.£68D.£90(3)Which of the following is specially intended for the deaf?A.The Textphone service on 03456000606.B.The Customer Services on 03457740740.C.The website .D.The ‘Our services’ booklet12.（8分）People have different ways of dealing with a common cold. Some take over-the- counter (非非非非) medicines such as aspirin while others try popular home remedies (非非) like herbal tea or chicken soup. Yet here is the tough truth about the common cold: nothing really cures it.So why do people sometimes believe that their remedies work? According to James Taylor, professor at the University of Washington, colds usually go away on their own in about a week, improving a little each day after symptoms peak, so it’s easy to believe it’s medicine rather than time that deserves the credit, USA Today reported.It still seems hard to believe that we can deal with more serious diseases yet are powerless against something so common as a cold. Recently, scientists came closer to figuring out why. To understand it, you first need to know how antiviral (非非非非) drugs work. They attack the virus by attaching to and changing the surface structures of the virus. To do that, the drug must fit and lock into the virus like the right piece of a jigsaw (非非), which means scientists have to identify the virus and build a 3-D model to study its surface before they can design an antiviral drug that is effective enough.The two cold viruses that scientists had long known about were rhinovirus (非非非) A and B. But they didn’t find out about the existence of a third virus, rhinovirus C, until 2006. All three of them contribute to the common cold, but drugs that work well against rhinovirus A and B have little effect when used against C.“This explains most of the previous failures of drug trials against rhinovirus,” study leader Professor Ann Palmenberg at University of Wisconsin-Madison, US, told Science Daily.Now, more than 10 years after the discovery of rhinovirus C, scientists have finally built a highly-detailed 3-D model of the virus, showing that the surface of the virus is, as expected, different from that of other cold viruses.With the model in hand, hopefully a real cure for a common cold is on its way. Soon, we may no longer have to waste our money on medicines that don’t really work.(1)What does the author think of popular remedies for a common cold?A.They are quite effective.B.They are slightly helpful.C.They still need to be improved.D.They actually have no effect.(2)How do antiviral drugs work?A.By breaking up cold viruses directly.B.By changing the surface structures of the cold viruses.C.By preventing colds from developing into serious diseases.D.By absorbing different kinds of cold viruses at the same time.(3)What can we infer from the passage?A.The surface of cold viruses looks quite similar.B.Scientists have already found a cure for the common cold.C.Scientists were not aware of the existence of rhinovirus C until recently.D.Knowing the structure of cold viruses is the key to developing an effective cure.(4)What is the best title for this passage?A.Drugs against cold virusesB.Helpful home remediesC.No current cure for common coldD.Research on cold viruses13.（6分）Wood has many great characteristics that make it the perfect building material.It is cheap，durable，easily available，and most importantly，environmentally sustainable.The one thing it is not，is transparent! Now thanks to a team of scientists at Stockholm’s KTH Royal Institute of Technology the material may even be able to add that feature to its already impressive list.Lead researcher rs Berglund said he was inspired to create the transparent wood after learning how Japanese researchers had developed a see-through paper for use in flexible display screens for electronic devices.The team began by pulling out the wood’s lignin(木质素).The lignin-free wood was then dipped into a polymer(聚合物)and baked at a temperature of 158°F for four hours.The result was a hybrid product that was not only stronger and lighter than the original wood but also，almost transparent.The researchers were able to adjust the level of transparency by varying the amount of the polymer injected and also by changing the thickness of the wood.While scientists have previously created a see-through wood for small-scale applications like computer chips，the transparent wood is the first one being considered for large scale applications.The researchers，who revealed their findings in Biomacromolecules on April 11，picture using the transparent wood in buildings to allow for more natural light，or to create windows that let in the desired amount of light withoutsacrificing privacy.Wood that allows light to pass through could lead to a brighter future for homes and buildings. Berglund also thinks the wood could play a significant role in the design of solar panels.The semitransparent material would be able to keep light longer and give it more time to interact with the conductor，thus resulting in better solar efficiency.Additionally，substituting the currently used glass with this new product would help solar energy manufacturers improve their carbon footprint and lower the cost.They are now experimenting with ways to scale up the manufacturing process so that the transparent material is cost-effective to make and easy to use.1.What does the underlined part“that feature”in Paragraph 1 refer to?A.Cheap.B.Durable.C.Sustainable.D.Transparent.2.Which of the following is true according to the text?A.Berglund got the idea of transparent wood while making paper.B.Varying the amount of the polymer changes the wood’s hardness.C.The transparent wood would be used only for homes and buildings.D.The cost of making the transparent wood still needs to be cut down.3.What is the last paragraph mainly about?A.The bright future of the transparent wood.B.The wood’s role in the design of solar panels.C.The disadvantages of the currently used glass.D.Solar energy manufacturers’ carbon footprint.三、阅读七选五（本题共计1小题，总分10分）14.（10分）When big news breaks,it's easy to get caught up in following the story online.The Internet can be a place to find useful information. 1 Helping kids understand the news and how to separate fact from fiction is an important job for parents and educators.Here’s some advice that parents can offer kids to help them be quicker to judge as they consume news online.2 In the rush to cover stories,reporters make mistakes,officials don't always have correct information and tidbits(八卦新闻）that sound reasonable often get passed around before anyone has checked them for accuracy.Use social media wisely.Some say Twitter is a great source of news in the first few minutes of a tragedy. 3 On the other hand,Facebook can be a great way to connect with friends affected by events in the news and to spread personal news within a more limited circle.Be skeptical. 4 After the Boston Marathon bombing,NBC Sports reported that some runners kept running all the way to the hospital to donate blood for the victims.Not true.There are plenty of websites devoted to exposing false news stories.The Washington Post also has a Fact Checker column that delivers claims made by public officials and politicians.Visit them to find out if a story is true.Keep it age-appropriate.Kids aren’t always ready to digest big tragic news--especially if the news is about kids,such as school shootings or abuses.The constant repetition of information can be confusing for younger kids,and at the beginning of a news event,parents might not be able to offer any correct answers. 5A.Remember,breaking news is often wrong.B.It also can be the source of misinformation.C.If something sounds too good to be true,it probably is.D.The government should take measures to prevent false news.E.However,after that it just becomes messy and largely inaccurate.F.With social media at your fingertips,it's convenient to express your opinion.G.Kids who are eager to learn more about certain events can check kid-guided news sources.四、完形填空（本题共计1小题，总分20分）15.（20分）In the summer before I entered middle school, I read the book They Cage the Animals at Night. It’s a story about Jennings, a boy living in various orphanages（孤儿院）with only his stuffed animal（毛绒玩具）, Doggie, for companionship. It’s a fascinating book, but little did I know how it would__1___my life and the lives of others.One day, as I looked across my room at the pile of stuffed animals, a(n)___2____came to me. I would____3__stuffed animals for children like Jennings.____4____, I contacted agencies that support those children and they said the stuffed animals would certainly__5___children’s spirits.I named my project “Cuddle Buddies”. I wrote articles for the localand school newspapers,___6___donations of the“buddies”— stuffed animals. My phone___7__ringing; schools, families, and toy factories all wanted to help. Much to my___8__, by the second week my living room looked like a zoo. Whenever Mom and I___9__the “buddies” to the agencies, the kids would be waiting there with their eyes down, too___10__to look but shaking with excitement.Six years after its launch, Cuddle Buddies continues to__11__. Now over 25,000 stuffed animals have been__12__to agencies worldwide. Simon, a seven-year-old boy in an African Children’s Home, couldn’t sleep at night after he lost his parents. When asked to choose his “buddies”, Simon_ 13___ a panda and soon after was sleeping through the night. I never dreamed Cuddle Buddies would____14___this way.Upon graduating from high school, I designed a website,, to____15___the project. The response was____16____. More and more people joined me and two dozen Cuddle Buddies___17___were established across the nation.This has been a great experience. I’ve learned how to follow through on an idea and how to____18__impact a life.I will go to college with these___19___in mind and continue my work with Cuddle Buddies, even when I__20__ a whole new set of exciting academic and nonacademic pursuits.1.A.touch B.risk C.lead D.save2.A.chance B.idea C.explanation D.word3.A.display B.repair C.purchase D.collect4.A.Previously B.Occasionally C.Immediately D.Gradually5.A.capture B.reflect C.lift D.record6.A.putting aside B.turning down C.asking for D.getting back7.A.delayed B.kept C.stopped D.meant8.A.knowledge B.taste C.regret D.delight9.A.delivered B.applied C.rented D.returned10.A.shy B.content C.weak D.eager11.A.reform B.expand C.dominate D.divide12.A.produced B.adopted C.sold D.donated13.A.picked out B.came across C.showed off D.brought up14.A.decline B.work C.increase D.react15.A.promote B.start C.evaluate D.examine16.A.confusing B.amusing C.automatic D.enthusiasticpanies mittees C.branches D.institutes18.A.financially B.positively C.socially D.physically19.A.plans B.images C.lessons D.motives20.A.work out B.keep off C.rely on D.engage in五、语法填空（本题共计1小题，总分15分）16.（15分）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。

上海市上海中学2024-2025学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题

上海市上海中学2024-2025学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题一、单项选择1．________ have this report finished despite the huge amount of data I still need to analyze.A．At no time will I B．In no time will I C．At no time I will D．In no time I will 2．Seldom ________ the opportunity to travel together as a family, so we cherish each moment spent exploring new places.A．had we B．we have C．will we have D．do we have3．________, he still managed to stand up and present his ideas confidently in front of the whole class.A．A timid little boy although he is B．Timid little boy as he isC．Little timid boy though he is D．As a little timid boy is he4．________ she grew older, she began to appreciate the value of hard work and the importance of making thoughtful decisions.A．As B．Though C．While D．After5．Present at the meeting ________ crucial decisions about the curriculum are being discussed is the professor as well as his students.A．that B．where C．whose D．when6．It is only when we face our fears ________ truly grow and discover our strengths.A．that we can B．can we C．that can we D．we can7．________ the small changes she made to the speech when she delivered it with enthusiasm.A．Hardly did anyone notice B．Hardly had anyone noticedC．Hardly anyone noticed D．Hardly nobody had noticed8．________ interest in the workshop that the organizers had to cancel it last minute.A．So few people showed B．Such few people did showC．So few people did show D．Such few people showed9．________ here for a long time ________, eagerly waiting for the ceremony to begin.A．Seating; are the guests B．Seated; the guests areC．Seated; are the guests D．Seating; the guests are10．Until the rain started pouring down, ________ happily in the park consisting of colorful swings and a towering slide.A．did the children play B．were the children playingC．played the children D．the children played11．On the hill ________ a row of oak trees, and hikers often stopped there to admire the view of the valley below.A．stood B．were standing C．stand D．was stood12．In a castle ________, grand balls were held frequently, and the air was filled with music and laughter.A．lived a royal family B．where a royal family livedC．that lived a royal family D．a royal family lived13．If ________ in time, the meal could lose its appeal and flavor, leaving guests disappointed.A．not being served B．not to be served C．not served D．not serving14．________ she stepped into the room, all conversations stopped, and everyone turned to look at her.A．At the moment B．The moment when C．The moment D．The moment that 15．More than 30 million people, ________ Apple CEO Tim Cook and podcast host Joe Rogan, are now expanding their horizons with Blinkist.A．among them are B．of whom are C．of them areD．among whom are16．He spends not so much time studying for his exams as he ________ video games on weekends.A．does to play B．plays C．is playing D．does playing 17．The team was feeling discouraged after the loss, but the coach’s motivational speech helped ________ their spirits.A．attend B．raise C．bind D．capture 18．There is a long history of ________ to understand and control behavior deemed abnormal, and there is often cultural variation in the approach taken.A．temptations B．campaigns C．attention D．attempts19．After hearing the unexpected news, she took a moment to ________ herself before responding calmly.A．conduct B．compose C．examine D．regulate 20．When the team leader stepped down, it was her turn to ________ responsibilities and guide the project to completion.A．assume B．announce C．assign D．abandon21．The committee decided to ________ the minor complaints and focus on the core issue at hand.A．set back B．pile up C．set aside D．break up二、选词填空Directions: Fill in the blank with a proper word chosen from the box: Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.Learning is not unique to humans. Scientists have observed many different animals teaching their young skills like how to find food and keep themselves safe.Among humans, educational practices can be traced back 22 as far as human life goes. Evidence of teaching and learning has been found from remnants of human life 23 back thousands of years BCE — and that’s just where we’ve found written evidence. Oral and practical education (for example, early humans 24 teaching their children to hunt for food) likely go back even further.Learning has continued all over the world throughout the history of human life, in more ways than we have time to write about here. However, the Fourth Industrial Revolution, which refers to the rapid rise of new technologies, will have a massive impact on how we as a global society will 25 education in the future. Life in this new technological landscape demands that we change our 26 to education in a number of ways.To face a future of constant technological change, we’ll need to 27 to continuous learning as a new norm. In his book Future Shock, US writer and businessperson Alvin Tofflerwrote that “the illiterate of the 21st Century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn and relearn.”The future of education 28 in integrating continuous learning into our everyday personal and professional lives even more than we already do. This might be why the Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra has proposed that compulsory, publicly funded education 29 not just elementary school — as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights puts forward — but continuous learning, too.Sitra cites US American biologist E. O. Wilson, who said “We are 30 in information, but we long for wisdom. Therefore, the world will be led by those who are able to collect the correct information at precisely the right moment while thinking 31 and making important decisions wisely.”三、完形填空“Say the magic word!” As children, we’re taught that the polite thing to do is always to say “please.” In fact, it’s one of the top 32 we learn growing up. Today’s babies who cannot talk yet are even taught it using sign language. But how often do you really say “please” in everyday conversation? Whatever your 33 , it’s likely too high — way too high.New research published in Social Psychology Quarterly found that people use the word “please” when making a request a (n) 34 7% of the time. Using conversation analysis, the study investigated when and where people use “please” in everyday requests. Not only do people use “please” less than 10% of the time when making requests, but they also tend to use it most when a “no” response is 35 .More interestingly, research has found that requests phrased with “please” are no more likely to work than other polite requests — and sometimes they even have 36 effects. Why? Because the word “please” is being used as a way to convince or even 37 the other person into agreeing with a request they might not otherwise be inclined to do. This common small talk mistake can leave the person being asked feeling a little 38 .39 , research shows similarly low numbers of using “please” going all the way back to the1970s. “And if your first reaction to hearing this was ‘OK, so other people might not sayplease, but I say it all the time,’ it turns out that people have pretty terrible 40 of what exactly they’ve said,” Stivers says. “What people are really trying to say by 41 that they say ‘please’ often is that they are polite people,” she says. “And you probably are. Just because you’re not saying ‘please,’ it doesn’t mean you’re not being polite. There are so many other 42 we use when making requests that show politeness.”“I think it’s so interesting that we teach children to do this thing that we as adults don’t do and will 43 them out of it as they get older,” Stivers says. But teaching kids to say please isn’t bad — teaching children politeness is always a(n) 44 . Just make sure you’re including other polite phrases as well.And this should go without saying, but you should never tell another 45 to say “please.” I run into this often with a family member who demands I use the word “please” when I ask for something, even if I already phrased it in a polite way. Instead of making me more 46 , it makes me want to punch them.32．A．abilities B．priorities C．manners D．skills 33．A．imagination B．estimation C．attitude D．achievement 34．A．disappointing B．exceptional C．optimistic D．persistent 35．A．accepted B．anticipated C．answered D．refused 36．A．counter B．side C．beneficial D．immediate 37．A．trick B．encourage C．frighten D．force 38．A．astonished B．ashamed C．threatened D．uncomfortable 39．A．However B．Moreover C．Therefore D．For example 40．A．understanding B．explanations C．memories D．beliefs 41．A．assuming B．confirming C．insisting D．ignoring 42．A．phrases B．solutions C．commands D．instructions 43．A．carry B．convince C．socialize D．save 44．A．challenge B．aim C．burden D．virtue 45．A．family B．adult C．friend D．child 46．A．patient B．composed C．annoyed D．obedient四、阅读理解Moving can be terrifying — whether it’s to a new city or an entirely new country. The good news? V olunteering can be a great way to settle into a new community, meet people, and learn valuable skills. That’s why we’re spotlighting Kajal Patil, a volunteer who recently moved and found volunteer opportunities on V olunteerMatch to make an impact in her new community.Kajal moved to the United States from India in February 2017. Having previously volunteered for two years as an assistant yoga teacher in her home country, Kajal was enthusiastic about volunteering and began looking for volunteer opportunities that match her interests on V olunteerMatch. “I enjoy volunteering and it’s great to have such meaningful experiences in life,” says Kajal.Kajal was drawn to a volunteer opportunity with the Meridian International Center to review applications on behalf of the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI). Kajal had previous experience working with the markets candidates were applying from, and the position also afforded her the opportunity to work remotely.After connecting with the opportunity on V olunteerMatch and successfully completing the application process, Kajal got to work. Her role involved reviewing 44 in-depth applications from potential candidates across Latin America and the Caribbean for a four-week fellowship in the U. S. She was responsible for describing the business ideas presented by these candidates, assessing the social impact of their businesses, and determining the strength of candidates to carry out their plans. With almost 4, 000 applicants in 2017, Meridian International Center considers volunteers like Kajal to be integral members of the team. With help from volunteers, 250 candidates have now been selected to take part in the program and will travel to the U. S. this fall.Kajal says that this volunteer opportunity super-charged her existing skills, while helping her build new ones such as time management, business analysis, decision-making, planning, and presenting. She is now looking for her next volunteer opportunity and reflects positively on her experience with Meridian International Center, “A new country brings in a lot of new experiences and volunteering helped me to settle into a new environment,” adds Kajal. “By helping others, I felt needed in society. Not only did it boost my self-esteem, other people benefited too. V olunteering is a great opportunity to improve yourself, others, and the whole society”.Whether you recently moved to a new place or are looking to make an impact in your current community, find a volunteer opportunity to empower yourself — and others — on V olunteerMatch.47．According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a benefit of volunteering in a new community?A．V olunteering helps newcomers adapt to a new community.B．Volunteering offers opportunities to polish existing skillsC．Volunteering enables people to acquire valuable professional skills.D．V olunteering allows people to make friends all over the world.48．One of the reasons why Kajal chose to work with the Meridian International Center was that _________.A．she had experience working with candidatesB．she was allowed to work wherever she wantedC．the working time of the job was quite flexibleD．she was good at summarizing business ideas49．What can be inferred from paragraphs 3 and 4?A．Kajal considered this volunteer role to be both challenging and rewarding.B．Volunteers like Kajal played an important part in the success of the program.C．Kajal felt that helping others was more important than self-improvement.D．The Meridian International Center relied entirely on volunteers to manage applications. 50．The main purpose of this passage is to _________.A．advertise for the volunteer platform that provides volunteer opportunitiesB．encourage U. S. immigrates to volunteer to adapt to a new environmentC．share Kajal’s story to inspire other young people who wish to volunteerD．illustrate the benefits of volunteering for immigrants’ professional developmentClean with Ease To get cleaning, all you need to do is add water and solution-Platinum SmartWash does the rest. FlexForce brushers deliver powerful cleaning force to shift spills and lift stains, for a deep clean that’s just as easy as vacuuming, but 7 times more effective. When you’re done, simply life out the dirty water tank and pour away. Thebrushers are also easily removed, meaning maintenance is simple and SmartWash is keptperforming at its best.manoeuvre throughout the home. Including astretch hose, SpinScrub hand tool and 2-in-1antimicrobial wash tool, the Platinum SmartWashcan be used to deep clean and tackle stains onstairs, upholstery, pet beds and even the car.51．Which of the following statements about the Vax Platinum SmartWash is true?A．It is the first carpet washer invented in the U. K.B．It must be used together with the steamer.C．It cleans much more effectively than vacuum cleaners.D．It is completely automatic and simple to use.52．When it comes to cleaning, the Vax Platinum SmartWash can _________.A．deep clean stains throughout the house B．clean and dry carpets in one hourC．automatically pour away dirty water D．kill over 99% bacteria with just water added 53．If you order the Vax Platinum SmartWash today, you can get all of the following EXCEPT _________.A．free solutions B．£100 offC．a free steamer D．free deliveryThis unfolding health crisis has implications for the government, the NHS and society at large, but perhaps the people most affected are those dealing with aging parents and young children or teenagers — the “sandwich generation”. The term was first popularized by US sociologists Dorothy Miller and Elaine Brody in 1981. Miller wrote of “adult children” who were exposed to “a unique set of unshared stresses in which giving of resources and service far outweighs receiving them.”The declining health of older generations has coincided with more parental demands such as the spread of attention-rich “gentle parenting”, the rise in anxiety and depression among teenagers, and the delayed departures from the family home of children in their 20s.David Goodhart, the head of demography(人口统计学) , immigration and integration at the conservative thinktank Policy Exchange, has just written a book entitled Care Dilemma: Caring Enough in the Age of Sex Equality. His thesis is that family obligations have been disproportionately borne by women, but that greater equality has led to a shortage of care, and an ever-increasing and more costly role for the state. He argues that the solution is not “to push back against equality but to raise the status of care, a realm that has traditionally been female”.Goodhart accepts that total equality has yet to arrive, though he points out that the share of domestic labor has shifted from 70: 30 25 years ago to 60: 40 today. But he maintains that his argument is really about reordering of society’s priorities to liberate women and men to play more active and beneficial roles as carers.The whole issue of care is one that within the family context is filled with guilt and shame, which by their nature are private and often well-guarded emotions. Rare is the parent who isn’t severely tested by the job of rearing children, but the large majority are in it for the long run. Perhaps the one point that all interested parties can agree upon is that all forms of care — for young and elderly people — have been neglected by us as a society, pushed to the margins or back into private settings, where all the accompanying pain and frustration have been left to grow.Whether or not one agrees with Goodhart’s social perspective, it’s hard to dispute that our attitudes and practices relating to care are due for a radical change. We have to rethink the needs and dignity of people at all stages of life, to humanize these most human of situations. No one should be the meat in a demographic sandwich that is long past its sell-by date.54．Which of the following is NOT a stressor for the “sandwich generation”?A．The rising trend of “gentle parenting” that demands great attentionB．The burden of caring for both children and aging parentsC．The low availability of mental health resources for teenagersD．The delayed independence of young adults living at home55．According to Goodhart, the solution to the care dilemma is _________.A．to recognize and improve the value of caregiving rolesB．to return to traditional roles for men and women in caregivingC．to provide more government funding for caregiving servicesD．to promote total equality between genders in terms of caring56．It can be learned from paragraph 5 that _________.A．society has placed a high priority on supporting family caregiversB．guilt and shame involved in caregiving are well guarded in societyC．most parents do not experience much difficulty when raising childrenD．the neglect of care has resulted in negative emotions within the family57．The underlined sentence in the last paragraph implies that _________.A．the sandwich generation should give up caregiving because the need for it has expired B．the current system of care is old-fashioned and in need of a radical reformC．caregiving responsibilities should be shifted from the sandwich generation to societyD．the demographic challenges of caring for family members are out of dateThe Role of Adventure in Personal GrowthIn a world that often confines us within the boundaries of routine and familiarity, inviting in adventure can boost growth and well-being. The very essence of adventure—stepping beyond comfort zones, facing new challenges, and embracing uncertainty—is a gateway accessible to most to personal transformation.It propels us into experiences that are not only thrilling but also deeply enriching. 58 Instead, it provides a unique landscape for cultivating resilience, enhancing self-awareness, and rediscovering the joy of learning through experience. Whether navigating the rapids of a river, exploring a new culture, or undertaking a creative endeavor, each adventure carries the potential toreshape our perspectives, improve our mental strength and add a vibrant layer to the carpet of our lives.The true value of adventure lies not just in the excitement of the moment but in the lasting impact it has on our journey towards a resilient self. The COVID-19 pandemic, a period of great global challenge, provided a testing ground for highlighting the intrinsic value of adventure-based activities. When the world faced lockdowns, individuals who regularly engaged in adventure activities demonstrated a unique resilience compared to those who lacked adventure. Those engaged in adventure applied the mental frameworks developed through their experiences (e.g., adaptability, problem-solving under pressure, and emotional regulation) to deal with the uncertainties of the pandemic. 59Moreover, venturing into unexplored territories is not merely an escape from the ordinary; science suggests it’s a vital exercise for our brains. Engaging in adventures stimulates our ability to be adaptative and to solve problems. Yes, we make amazing memories and have wonderful stories to tell, but research suggests we are also fostering neuroplasticity (神经可塑性). 60 Every new adventure, therefore, contributes to making our minds more agile.61 When we nurture our awareness that we alone can overcome challenges, this earned internal strength isn’t limited to simply overcoming physical barriers. This skill extends to embracing almost any new role or experience that challenges us mentally and emotionally. Whether solving a complex problem, embarking on a new career path, or engaging in a new social setting, the confidence gained from adventures spills over into various aspects of our lives, too. Simply put, adventure is instrumental in shaping a more robust and confident self.A．By taking adventures, we uncover hidden strengths and develop valuable skills. B．Additionally, the role of adventure in building self-confidence is well-studied. C．Adventure, in its many forms, offers more than mere escapism.D．Adventure can challenge us, push our boundaries, and foster a sense of achievement.E．By creating new neural junctions and strengthening existing ones, we enhance our brain’s health and capacity.F．Accordingly, it’s clear that adventure’s benefits extend well beyond leisure of the moment.五、语法填空Directions: After reading the sentences below, fill in the blanks to make the sentence coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word.Throughout the pandemic, we 62 (bury) in bad news, just dragging ourselves through the days. If we took a risk, it was often so ordinary: going to the grocery store, socializing with another human being in person. We spent so much cognitive energy trying to stay safe and keep up with events 63 we had little left to pursue the types of big, frightening-yet-exciting adventures that expand our lives.Now, it’s about time that we pushed ourselves outside of our comfort zone. Adventures expand our world by allowing us to engage with our self and others in a new way. Research shows that novelty activates our dopamine (多巴胺) system, which enhances our mood and positive outlook. New situations, especially ones that seem dangerous, also force us to confront our fear. This can boost our mood by making us feel 64 (stressed).You don’t have to free solo Yosemite’s El Capitan to reap benefits. Any adventure 65 you stretch yourself and learn something new counts. For some, it may be jumping out of a plane or scuba diving in Iceland. For others, trying a different workout or going out to dinner at a new place might do the trick. Ready for your adventure? Here’s some advice.Start small. The risks you’re up for now 66 look different from the ones you took before the pandemic. That’s OK. 67 manageable activity you choose to do this weekend will break your laziness, build your confidence, and help you pursue bigger adventures.Shift 68 you view anxiety.Research from Harvard University shows that people who interpreted their nervousness about activities such as karaoke singing and public speaking 69 excitement enjoyed the experiences more and performed better than 70 who tried to suppress their anxiety. This changed their threat mindset into an opportunity mindset.Tap into regret. It can be very motivating. Think about whether you’ll feel disappointed if you miss out on this interesting, expansive experience or glad you stayed home. “We tend 71 (regret) actions we don’t take rather than ones we do,” says Boardman, a psychologist. “So the fear of missing out can help you.”六、翻译72．菜刚上桌，仪式就结束了，宾客们都惊愕不已。

2022-2023学年上海复旦附中高二上学期英语期中试卷及答案

复旦大学附属中学2022学年第一学期高二年级英语期中考试试卷I.Listening Comprehension(1*20=20分)Section ADirections:In Section A,you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers.At the end of each conversation,a question will be asked about what was said.The conversations.and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper,and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1.A.A teacher. B.A student. C.A lawyer. D.A friend.2.A.In a post office. B.On a campus. C.In a hotel. D.At the airport.3.A.2,000yuan. B.3,200yuan. C.1,200yuan. D.3,600yuan.4.A.Listening to some loud music. B.Testing the earphone.C.Talking loudly on the phone.D.Preparing for the speech contest.5.A.Pick up his son from school. B.Meet the woman in her office.C.Work on a report.D.Prepare dinner for his son.6.A.The woman will take two more outfits to the reception.B.There are too many guests in the reception.C.The woman is more considerate than the man.D.It is wiser to follow the routine.7.A.She will not take any medicine. B.She hasn’t got a bad cold.C.She will take some medicine in a week.D.She will take some medicine at once.8.A.Trying to draw a map. B.Painting the dining room.C.Discussing a house plan.D.Cleaning the kitchen.9.A.He has an ear problem. B.He never listens.C.He has never missed a meeting.D.He has something important to do.10.A.The man regrets being absent-minded. B.The woman saved the man some trouble.C.The man placed the reading list on a desk.D.The woman emptied the waste paper basket.Section BDirections:In Section B,you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation,and you will be asked three questions on each of the conversation and the passages.The conversation and the passages will be read twice,but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question,read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions11through13are based on the following passage.11.A.Art history class is taught in the lecture hall.B.Mentally disabled children are taught outside the classroom.C.Professors teach through real-world experiences.D.Students appreciate classroom learning.12.A.To praise the professor. B.To support his point of view.C.To praise his friend.D.To advise us to study psychology.13.A.Learning through firsthand experience is important.B.Students learn a lot from textbooks.C.Students develop their creativity through textbooks.D.She get firsthand information from textbooks.Questions14through16are based on the following introduction.14.A.Send alarm if there are drugs inside. B.Show the weight and location.C.Follow the owner everywhere.D.Avoid obstacles in its path.15.A.By using its cameras to report the location.B.By getting connected with GPS devices.C.By following its owner everywhere closely.D.By pairing with its owner’s cell phone via Bluetooth.16.A.Psychologically disabled people. B.People who are old or weak,C.People returning from a journey.D.People going to the supermarket.Questions17through20are based on the following longer conversation.17.A.A biologist. B.A psychologist. C.An artist. D.A reporter.18.A.Talents play a role in children’s overall development.B.Typical parental involvement is not as important as we thought in children’s intellectual development.C.Arts training will improve children’s performance in other subjects.D.Children need to be assigned to different groups according to their ability.19.A.Its subjects are young children.B.It shows what skill is essential to math.C.It illustrates why abstract reasoning is important.D.Its results help explain why parents turn to arts education.20.A.By helping activate children’s brain. B.By helping raise educator’s awareness.C.By helping children learn how to learn.D.By helping scientists find a rich environment.II.Grammar and Vocabulary(1*38=38分)Section ADirections:Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A,B,C and D,choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.1.The groom said his bride-to-be had been_______to tears on several occasions throughout the day and he had tried to comfort her as best as he could.A.reducedB.subjectedC.trackedD.motivated2.She_______the children with her enthusiasm for music.A.chargedB.respondedC.infectedD.subjected3.Before Papa left for Fort Smith he arranged for a colored man named Yarnell Poindexter to feed the stock and _______Mama and us every day.A.keep track ofB.track downC.look in onD.look up to4.There were maybe60or70people there._______,the room was packed.A.At any rateB.On the contraryC.Out of the questionD.Out of the blue5.Obama advisers,_______the continued focus on the matter,denied they were behind the scheme.A.benefited fromB.benefitingC.benefitedD.benefiting from6.One’s mind,once_______by a new idea,never regains its original dimensions.A.stretchedB.advancedC.motivatedD.inserted7.At Saturday’s opening ceremony,many eyes were on Prince Harry,who created the Invictus Games,a sports competition for wounded veterans,but it was the wounded athletes on the field who_______the spotlight.A.trackedB.signaledmandedD.attracted8.How can doctors_______patients for treatment without examining them first?A.operateB.arrangeC.instructD.refer9.Though all the performances were_______and entertaining,the_______‘Phantom of the Opera’proved to be the fan favorite.A.live....attractiveB.lively...interactiveC.live...representativeD.lively...impressive10._______tax reforms were attempted,but until more substantive reforms were implemented between2002and 2004these failed to alter the overall tax structure.A.InnovativeB.TimidC.RevolutionaryD.Reducible11.Like the spelling,the punctuation of the received text belongs to the eighteenth century and often appears heavy to modern_______.A.standardB.measureC.flavourD.taste12.Among the most politically progressive authors,a preoccupation with the dark recesses of life_______this theatre’s disruptive impact.A.reflectedB.triggeredC.sharpenedD.aroused13.We should proceed with a combination of approaches,including prosecution,notices,naming and_______and naming and acclaiming,where appropriate.A.pointingB.shamingC.praisingplaining14.We suspect he means to_______the agreement made three years ago.A.dishonorB.disableC.disapproveD.dispose15.“Dying is easy-it’s living that’s the problem.”“That was very_______of you,Steven.”A.sharpB.humorousC.profoundD.critical16.By numbering the sequence we follow the reader wandering through the picture and see changes of direction,_______cross space,and so on.A.blanksB.leapsC.motionsD.advances17.She easily_______every argument he put up.A.knocked offB.knocked backC.knocked aroundD.knocked down18.Negotiations have_______again,and I’m starting to worry that we’ll never reach an agreement for a new contract.A.died downB.broken downC.turned downD.cut down19.I’d like to buy a present for my father’s birthday,_______at a proper price but of great use.A.the oneB.thatC.whichD.one20.Of the two_______I’d like to choose_______expensive one.A.handkerchiefs...a lessB.handkerchieves...a leastC.handkerchiefs...the lessD.handkerchieves...the least21.The most important thing about cotton in history is_______part that it played in_______Industrial Revolution.A./.../B.the.../C.a...theD.the...the22.Almost all sorts of fruit are sold by_______weight.Eggs are sold by_______dozen.A./...theB./.../C.the.../D.the…the23.At a rough estimate,Nigeria is_______Great Britain.A.three times the size ofB.three times the size asC.three times as the size ofD.three times what the size of24.Quantities of money_______to the children in need.A.have donatedB.have been donatedC.has been donatedD.has donated25.The owner and captain discussed it with_______colleagues.A.itsB.theirC.herD.him26.Not only he but also all his family_______keen on concerts even when Hitler put the world at risk.A.wasB.wereC.isD.are27.Every boy and girl_______great interest in extra curriculum activities.A.is shownB.are shownC.showsD.show28.A Dream of Red Mansions,one of Chinese literature’s most notable works,_______said to be written by multiple authors-not a collaboration,rather a legitimate sequel adding a noteworthy“finishing touch”to the original installment.A.areB.have beenC.has beenD.isSection BDirections:Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box.Each word can be used only once.Note that there is ONE WORD MORE than you need.A.dashB.literallyplexD.locallyE.intangibleF.superiorG.array H.crafted I.modified unched K.personalizedAs pandemic measures persist,vacationing locally remains a main option for holiday“Tailor-made trips",“staycation”and“cultural tours”have become the buzzwords describing the domestic tourism market during the recent National Day holiday,which ran from Oct1through Friday.On an online platform for travel customization,a user can book a___29___itinerary with a click of a button after providing information such as place of departure,destination,travel dates and number of travelers,XinhuaNews Agency reported.“The tour customization specialist who received my order___30___a travel plan for me according to my specifications in terms of food,accommodation,transport and recreational activities,”a tourist from the eastern city of Qingdao told Xinhua.“A dedicated driver and guide were assigned to us,and any details could be___31___at my request.”Dai Xuefeng,director of the division for tourism and leisure at the National Academy of Economic Strategy from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences,told Xinhua:“Bespoke holidays are an inevitable result of the development of the tourism industry and of economic growth.”Vacationing___32___remains a main option as COVID-19precautions continue.In the week leading up to the holiday,on-demand services platform Meituan saw searches for“local tours”and“suburban attractions”surge by440percent week-on-week.Suburban attractions in Beijing,such as Universal Beijing Resort and Beijing Wtown,were among the popular choices for local residents,Xinhua reported.In the Central China province of Hubei,rural tours,fruit and vegetable picking experiences,and camping trips emerged as the top options.They were expected to take in more than60percent of the province’s tourist spending during the holiday week,according to Xinhua.Zhou Qiao,a resident of Hubei’s Yichang city who vacationed at the local Bailihuang scenic area during the holiday,told Xinhua:“We booked tents in advance and took our family here to experience the wonder of watching the sunrise in the morning and counting the stars in the evening.My children loved the experience very much.”The wide___33___of cultural events and destinations in cities drew huge numbers of urban residents during the holiday week.Historical architectural___34___Sanfang Qixiang,which___35___means“three lanes and seven alleys”,in Fuzhou,East China’s Fujian province,entertained tourists with___36___cultural heritage-themed talent shows and Yueju Opera performances,among others.In Shanghai,many museums___37___exhibitions,cultural activities,as well as night tours to add a(n) ___38___of culture to the holiday fun,said China Central Television.Li Xinjian,a professor at Beijing International Studies University’s School of Tourism Sciences,told Xinhua that the integration of culture and tourism highlights the cultural experiences in tourist trips,and tailor-made tours offer in-depth cultural experiences that large group tours are unable to provide.III.Reading Comprehension(1*15+2*15=45分)Section ADirections:For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B,Cand D.Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Peek through the inspection windows of the nearly100three-dimensional(3D)printers quietly making things at RedEye,a company based in Minnesota,and you can catch a glimpse of how factories will work in the future.It is not simply that the machines run day and night___39___by just a handful of technicians.___40___it is what they are making that shows how the revolutionary production process is___41___the manufacturing mainstream.3D printers make things by building them up,a layer at a time,from a particular material,rather than ___42___it by cutting,drilling or machining—which is why the process is also called additive manufacturing. There are many ways in which this can be done,and with only a___43___adjustment of software each item can be different,without the need for costly retooling of machines.This has made3D printing a(n)___44___way to make one-off items,especially prototype parts,mock-ups,small mechanical devices and craft items.And that is about all that3D printers are good for,___45___the doubters.Chief among them is Terry Gou, the boss of Foxconn.He thinks3D printing is just“a trick”without any___46___value in the manufacture of real finished goods,and he has vowed to start spelling his name backwards if___47___wrong.Mr.Gou is right about one thing:additive manufacturing is not about to replace mass manufacturing. ____48____the technology is improving,the finish and durability of some printed items can still____49____what producers require.And nor can3D printers produce millions of____50____parts at low cost,as mass-production lines can.____51____,3D printers have their virtues,which is why they are starting to be used by some of the world’s biggest manufacturers,such as Airbus,Boeing,GE,Ford and Siemens.The market for3D printers and____52____is small,but growing st year it was worth$2.2billion worldwide,up29%from2011.As producers become more____53____with the technology,they are moving from prototype to final products.39.A.designed B.attended C.introduced D.maintained40.A.Likewise B.Furthermore C.Therefore D.Instead41.A.entering B.conveying C.transferring D.adjusting42.A.erasing B.removing C.resolving D.eliminating43.A.delicate B.fine C.sophisticated D.surprising44.A.popular B.eminent C.unique D.regular45.A.imply B.predict C.prescribe D.reckon46.A.further mercial C.practical D.scientific47.A.proved B.supposed C.considered D.described48.A.Even though B.Now that C.If only D.Provided that49.A.advance with g behind C.fall short of D.cater for50.A.exact B.identical C.similar D.necessary51.A.Then B.Also C.Otherwise D.Nevertheless52.A.reserves B.promotions C.services D.sales53.A.agreeable B.identical C.understandable D.familiarSection BDirections:Read the following four passages.Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements.For each of them there are four choices marked A,B,C and D.Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)The person who set the course of my life was a school teacher named Marjorie Hurd.When I stepped off a ship in New York Harbor in1949,I was a nine-year-old war refugee,who had lost his mother and was coming to live with the father he did not know.My mother,Eleni Gatzoyiannis,had been imprisoned and shot for sending my sisters and me to freedom.I was thirteen years old when I entered Chandler Junior High.Shortly after I arrived,I was told to select a hobby to pursue during“club hours.”The idea of hobbies and clubs made no sense to my immigrant ears,but I decided to follow the prettiest girl my class.She led me into the presence of Miss Hurd,the school newspaper adviser and English teacher.A tough woman with salt-and-pepper hair and determined eyes,Miss Hurd had no patience with lazy bones. She drilled us in grammar,assigned stories for us to read and discuss,and eventually taught us how to put out a newspaper.Her introduction to the literary wealth of Greece gave me a new perspective on my war-torn homeland, making me proud of my origins.Her efforts inspired me to understand the logic and structure of the English language.Owing to her inspiration,during my next twenty-five years,I became a journalist by profession.Miss Hurd retired at the age of62.By then,she had taught for a total of41years.Even after her retirement, she continually made a project of unwilling students in whom she spied a spark of potential.The students were mainly from the most troubled homes,yet she alternately bullied and charmed them with her own special brand of tough love,until the spark caught fire.Miss Hurd was the one who directed my grief and pain into writing.But for Miss Hurd,I wouldn’t have become a reporter.She was the catalyst that sent me into journalism and indirectly caused all the good things that came after.54.What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph Two most probably mean?A.Hobbies and clubs did not interest the author.B.The author turned a deaf ear to joining clubs.C.Hobbies and clubs were inaccessible to immigrants like the author.D.The author had no idea what hobbies and clubs were all about.55.Which of the following caused the author to think of his homeland differently?A.Stepping on the American soil for the first time.B.Her mother’s miserable death.C.Being exposed to Greek literary works.D.Following the prettiest girl in his class.56.It can be inferred from Paragraph Four that_______.A.Miss Hurd’s contribution was recognized across the nationB.Students from troubled homes preferred Miss Hurd’s teaching styleC.The students Miss Hurd taught were all finally firedD.Miss Hurd employed a unique way to handle these students57.The passage is mainly concerned with_______.A.how the author became a journalistB.the importance of inspiration in one’s lifeC.the 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started in the United States and will soon expand to other countries.The company plans to include the local news outlets of users in its surveys.Like many digital platforms that act as news providers, Facebook had great faith in a belief that programmed electrons in computer servers can discern qualities of thought such as trust,fairness and honesty.Even in respected newsrooms,however,these traits of character require constant upkeep among journalists and feedback from paying customers.Good judgment on news relies on orders of consciousness beyond what a machine can do.Rather than move toward becoming a hands-on gatekeeper of news,Facebook now hopes its“diverse and representative”sampling of users can lead to a ranking of news outlets and that would bring a measure of objectivity in its news feed.The company may be in the news business,but it has chosen to outsource news credibility to the collective wisdom of individuals and their ability to distinguish truth from falsehood.By placing its trust in people as seekers of truth,Facebook could earn greater trust from its users.This is also a lesson for many companies especially digital platforms or those in the media business.According to the latest survey of trust in institutions worldwide by Edelman communications firm,“media has become the least-trusted institution for the first time more so than other businesses or government”.“In particular, the US is enduring an unprecedented crisis of trust among many of.its institutions”,says Richard Edelman, president and CEO of Edelman.“The root cause of this fall is the lack of objective facts and rational discourse”,he adds.Facebook’s shift away from computer-driven news selection is a welcome step toward restoring trust in the overall business of news.This is not a new problem.“Nothing can now be believed which is seen in a newspaper”, wrote Thomas Jefferson in1807.Yet the Digital Age has forced the issue of trust for news providers.By inviting readers to participate in solving this problem,Facebook has itself set a new bar for earning trust.61.According to Paragraph4,Facebook hopes to_______.A.measure the objectivity of news feed on its ownB.improve its ability to tell truth from falsehoodC.shed off the responsibility of a news providerD.entrust news credibility to its massive users62.In the last paragraph,Thomas Jefferson’s words are cited to indicate_______.A.the poor quality of newspapers nowadaysB.the long-standing trust issue in news businessesC.the problems arising from Facebook’s shiftD.the issue of trust in the Digital Age63.The author holds that Facebook’s shift is_______.A.a lesson for news providers on filtering newsB.the cause of the trust crisis across business of newsC.a step toward restoring user’s trust in news businessD.the result of lacking objective facts and rational discourse64.To which of the following would Mark Zuckerberg most probably agree?mon grounds among users are the sources of high-quality news.B.Programmed electrons can make good judgment on news quality.puters cannot replace human beings in news selection.D.Reader feedback is not needed in respected newsrooms.Section CDirections:Complete the following passage by using the sentences given below.Each sentence can be used only once.Note that there are TWO MORE sentences than you need.About2,400years ago in Athens a man was put to death for asking too many questions.There were philosophers before him,but it was with Socrates that the subject really took off.___65___.Snub-nosed,podgy,shabby and a bit strange,Socrates did not fit in.Although physically ugly and often unwashed,he had great charisma and a brilliant mind.Everyone in Athens agreed that there had never been anyone quite like him and probably wouldn’t be again.He was unique.But he was also extremely annoying.He saw himself as one of those horseflies that have a nasty bite—a gadfly.___66___.Not everyone in Athens agreed, though.Some loved him;others thought him a dangerous influence.As a young man he had been a brave soldier fighting in the Peloponnesian War against the Spartans and their allies.In middle age he shuffled around the marketplace,stopping people from time to time and asking them awkward questions.___67___.But the questions he asked were razor-sharp.They seemed straightforward;but they weren’t.An example of this was his conversation with Euthydemus.Socrates asked him whether being deceitful counted as being immoral.Of course it does,Euthydemus replied.He thought that was obvious.But what,Socrates asked,if your friend is feeling very low and might kill himself,and you steal his knife?Isn’t that a deceitful act?Of course it is.But isn’t it moral rather than immoral to do that?It’s a good thing,not a bad one—despite being adeceitful act.Yes,said Euthydemus,who by now is tied in knots.Socrates by using a clever counter-example has shown that Euthydemus’general comment that being deceitful is immoral doesn’t apply in every situation. Euthydemus hadn’t realized this before.Over and over again Socrates demonstrated that the people he met in the marketplace didn’t really know what they thought they knew.A military commander would begin a conversation totally confident that he knew what “courage”meant,but after20minutes in Socrates’company would leave completely confused.The experience must have been disconcerting.Socrates loved to reveal the limits of what people genuinely understood,and to question the assumptions on which they built their lives.___68___.Far better that than to carry on believing that you understood something when you didn’t.A.That was more or less all he did.B.What made Socrates so wise was that he kept asking questions and he was always willing to debate his ideas.C.They are irritating,but don’t do serious harm.D.If philosophy has a patron saint,it is Socrates.E.It meant understanding the true nature of our existence,including the limits of what we can know.F.A conversation that ended in everyone realizing how little they knew was for him a success.IV.Productive Grammar(1*10=10分)Directions:After reading the passage below,fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct.For the blanks with a given word,fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word;for the other blanks,use one word that best fits each blank.A good night’s sleep is more important to your health than you may realize.Megan Jones knew she was tired. Though it had been more than24hours since the25-year-old Vancouverite returned from New Zealand.She ___69___(still recover)from jet lag.Jones had left New Zealand on Thursday at7a.m.,and after a17-hour flight she arrived in Vancouver at7:25—Thursday morning.She forced herself to stay awake all day,hoping to force her body into sleeping through the night.But getting the sleep she needed___70___(not prove)easy,even though she hadn’t slept in nearly36hours.“I barely slept that night,”Jones says.The time change___71___(disrupt)her sleep pattern,and she wasn’t rested when she woke at her usual8a.m.Jones wasn’t aware just how tired she was until two hours later___72___she set off or the grocery store—driving into the lane of oncoming traffic.“Suddenly I knew___73___wasn’t right,”she says.“I wasn’t in New Zealand anymore.I was in Canada—driving on the wrong side of the road.”Luckily she was able to pull back。

福建省厦门2022-2023学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题含解析

厦门2022-2023学年度第一学期高二年级质量检测英语试题（答案在最后）本试卷分四部分，共12页。

满分150分。

考试用时120分钟。

本试题附有答题卡。

注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。

2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。

如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。

回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。

写在本试卷上无效。

3.考试结束后，将答题卡交回。

第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

AGrand Canyon National ParkLocated entirely in northern Arizona,the park covers277miles of the Colorado River and adjacent uplands. One of the most spectacular examples of erosion anywhere in the world,Grand Canyon is unmatched in the incomparable vistas it offers to visitors on the rim.Grand Canyon National Park is a World Heritage Site.Park Openings and ClosingsThe Village and Desert View on the South Rim are open all year and park entrances remain open24hours a day.North Rim facilities open mid-May and close mid-October.Park entrances remain open24hours a day during this time.Hours for visitor centers and businesses vary throughout the year.Park InformationThe park produces a Pocket Map with a North Rim and South Rim edition that contains a map and information about services,facilities,and park ranger programs.It is available in French,German,Japanese,Italian,Spanish, Korean,and Chinese.A hiking brochure is available for those planning to hike one of the park’s main trails down into Grand Canyon.Obtain publications at entrance stations,visitor centers,or at /136ojl. AccessibilityMany of the facilities at Grand Canyon are historic and built before current accessibility standards were set. The terrain is rugged with narrow,rocky trails and steep cliffs.Visitors using wheelchairs or having visual impairments may need assistance.For more information about accessibility in Grand Canyon National Park,see/1rtxl2.Park Entrance FeesFees collected support projects in the park.Admission to the park is$35per private vehicle;$30per motorcycle;and$20per person entering the park via Grand Canyon Railway,park shuttle bus,private rafting trip, walking,or riding a bicycle.The pass can be used for seven days and includes both rims.Pay fees at park entrance stations or at some businesses outside the park.Every year the National Park Service offers entrance fee free days. For complete fee information,including Annual,Active Military,Senior,and Access passes,visit/y5uu6f.SustainabilityGrand Canyon National Park incorporates sustainability into all aspects of its e your refillable water bottle to fill up on free Grand Canyon spring water at major trailheads,visitor centers and grocery stores. Please recycle–recycling containers are conveniently located and as common as trash bins.Discover what else you can do to protect the environment while traveling here and beyond at /1b2rzt.1.People with physical disabilities can find detailed information on park facilities designed for them by visiting________./y5uu6f/1rtxl2/136ojl/1b2rzt2.What is the admission fee if you and your parents plan to go on a ten-day vacation to Grand Canyon National Park by driving a car?A.$35.B.$60.C.$70.D.$120.3.Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?A.Visitors have year-round access to every corner of the national park.B.Hikers who can only speak Chinese cannot explore the North Rim without an interpreter.C.The Grand Canyon features is one of the world's most visually breathtaking landscapes.D.Visitors are forbidden to leave any trash in the National Park to maintain sustainability.【答案】1.B 2.C 3.C【解析】【分析】这是一篇应用文。

高二上学期期中考试(英语)试题含答案

高二上学期期中考试（英语）（考试总分：135 分）一、听力（本题共计1小题，总分15分）1.（15分）听下面一段对话，回答第1-2题。

1. When does the woman advise the man to watch his show?A. This Sunday evening.B. This Sunday afternoon.C. This Saturday evening.2. What is the man’s father doing?A. Preparing for a meeting.B. Planning a dinner party.C. Looking for the remote control.听下面一段对话，回答第3-5题。

3. Where does the man’s uncle work?A. At a middle school.B. In a museum.C. At a college.4. What ancient culture does the man like best?A. French.B. Chinese.C. Egyptian.5. With whom will the man go on a trip?A. His parents.B. His classmates.C. His elder sister.听下面一段对话，回答第6-8题。

6. What does the speaker say about the weather in autumn?A. It’s still too hot on some days.B. It’s always nice and cool.C. It rains a bit too much.7. Which sport starts the earliest in a year?A. Basketball.B. Baseball.C. Football.8. When was the speaker born?A. In late November.B. In late October.C. In early October.听下面一段对话，回答第9-10题。

高二上学期期中考试英语试题含答案

高二上学期期中考试英语试卷（时间：120分钟满分：150分）第一部分听力（共20个小题，每题1. 5分，满分30分）第一节听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项并标在试卷的相应位置上。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What does the woman do?A. An air conductorB. A train conductorC. A bus conductor2. What does the man mean?A. The child should be punished.B. The child should learn what is right.C. The woman should take responsibility for the child.3. How do Arab men greet each other?A. By kissing on cheeksB. By shaking handsC. By having a hug4. At what time will the speakers get to the station?A. 10:10B. 10:15C. 10:505. What are the speakers talking about?A. A novelB. A writerC. An old man第二节听下面5段对话或独白，每段对话或独白后有2-4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上。

听完后，你都有5秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听下面一段对话，回答第6-7题。

6. What’s the woman’s trouble?A. Her hands are green.B. She lacks professional skills.C. She is inexperienced as a dentist.7. What can the robot do?A. It can cure patients by itself.B. It could work as a dental assistant.C. It can act as a model for young dentists to practice.听下面一段对话，回答第8-10题。

河南省郑州市2023-2024学年高二上学期期中考试英语试卷(含答案)

河南省郑州市2023-2024学年高二上学期期中考试英语试卷姓名：__________ 班级：__________考号：__________项。

（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读理解The Four Most Famous Bike Trails in the WorldFor vacation seekers who love to ride their bikes, these are the mostfamous cycling trails in the world.La Route Verte, CanadaRecently completed, this incredible route runs the length of QuebecProvince from east to west and features more than 2,485 miles of bicycle trailsthat have been carefully marked. The ever-changing terrain (地形) makes thisthe best route to cycle from the St. Lawrence River to the mountains of theLaurentides.The Karakoram Highway, China-PakistanEasily the highest international road in the world, the Karakoram is alsoone of the most breathtaking in terms of incredible views of mountainouscountryside. The snow-capped Karakoram Mountains are your constantcompanion as you travel this amazing countryside. There are many villagesalong the way as well, and some of the glaciers (冰川) reach the roadway.Mont Ventoux and Luberon, Provence, FranceWhile the hills of Luberon are a challenge for cyclists, the rewards (回报)of visiting ancient Roman ruins are certainly well worth the trip. The mixtureof sun, pine forests and blue fields of lavender that stretch on for miles is asplendid sight. The legendary Mont Ventoux, the sight of many great runsduring the Tour de France, is the highlight of a trip to this region.The Great Ocean Road, Victoria, AustraliaThe Great Ocean Road is one of the engineering wonders of this country.The 283-kilometer road is windy most of the time, but offers beautiful views ofthe ocean and amazing geographic features such as the famous TwelveApostles. If you don't have time for the full run, the 60-kilometer journeybetween Torquay and Bells Beach can be ridden in a single day.1．What is special about La Route VerteA．It's the newest cycling route among the four trails.B．It has incredible views of mountainous countryside.C．It makes you visit ancient Roman ruins during the trip.D．It's the highest international cycling road in the world.2．Which trail best suits people who enjoy ancient culture?A．La Route Verte.B．Mont Ventoux and Luberon.C．The Great Ocean Road.D．The Karakoram Highway.3．Where can the text be found?A．In a history book.B．In a geography textbook.C．In an art magazine.D．In a travel brochure.阅读理解Compared with physicists such as Marie Curie or Richard Feynman, WuChien-shiung is not a household name in China but she was one of the mostinfluential nuclear physicists of the 20th century, one that "completely"changed human's view of the universe.Wu's father, Wu Zhongyi, founded the first school for girls in Taicang,aiming to break the old idea that it was women's virtue to have no talents,which had the greatest influence on Wu Chien-shiung's life. Working in thescientific world dominated (支配) by men, she never gave up or lowered herstandards even if unequally treated. After graduating from the former NationalCentral University in Nanjing in 1926, Wu registered at the University ofCalifornia, Berkeley at the age of 24 to continue her study in physics.During her 44-year career as a nuclear physicist, Wu's pioneeringachievements won her nicknames such as "Chinese Madame Curie", "queen ofnuclear research" and "first lady of physics". She was the first woman to bepresident of American Physical Society, the first female winner of theComstock Prize in physics given by the US National Academy of Sciences, thefirst person to receive the Wolf Prize in physics, the first honorary doctorateawarded by Princeton University to a woman, and the first female professor ofphysics in the history of Columbia University.To get accurate results from experiments, she worked very hard day andnight at a laboratory and gained a reputation (名声) for accuracy. There was asaying among physicists: If the experiment was done by Wu, it must be correct.She was always very careful in experiments, spending a great deal of timecalibrating (校准) instruments. She didn't start collecting data until she fullyunderstood the instruments. Her experiments overturned many previousexperimental results and theories, said Samuel Chao Chung Ting, Americanphysicist and Nobel Prize winner.On Feb 16, 1997, Wu died in the US. According to her will, she wasburied in her hometown Taicang. She was a distinguished world citizen, andwas forever a Chinese.4．What influenced Wu Chien-shiung when she was young?A．Her life in America.B．Her interest in physics.C．Her family background.D．Marie Curie's achievements.5．What does the author intend to show in paragraph 3?A．Awards are usually gained through great efforts.B．Wu Chien-shiung was "a pioneer" in many ways.C．No scientists were better than Wu Chien-shiung.D．We cannot stress the importance of physics enough.6．Which of the following can best describe Wu Chien-shiung?A．Caring and responsible.B．Courageous and creative.C．Stubborn and sensitive.D．Cautious and hardworking.7．What is the text mainly about?A．An influential woman nuclear physicist.B．An important contribution to physics.C．The influence of modern education.D．Nuclear researches in scientific world.阅读理解I have learned a great many things from playing football. And it haschanged my entire attitude towards life.In my freshman year at high school, I was shy, had low self-confidenceand turned away from seemingly impossible challenges. On the first day offreshman practice, the team warmed up with a game of touchfootball.However, during the game, I didn't run as hard as I could, nor did I try toescape from my defender (防守者) and get open. The fact of the matter wasthat I really didn't want to be the one to make mistakes if I dropped the ball andthe play didn't succeed. I didn't want to take the responsibility of helping theteam because I was too afraid of making a mistake. That aspect of my characterled the first year of my high school life. I avoided asking questions in class,afraid they might be considered too stupid by my classmates.During my second-year season, my position at backup guard(替补后卫)led me to play in the games since another backup guard on my team wasseriously injured. From then on, I made mistakes sometimes and was criticised(批评) by my coaches indeed. However, those criticisms didn't make myteammates look down upon me, but they helped me a lot. At times I made greatplays, for which I was congratulated. Now, I feel like a changed person.Over the years, playing football has taught me what it takes to succeed.From months of tough practices, I have learned to work hard. From my coachesand teammates, I have learned to work well with others in a group. But mostimportantly, I have attained self-confidence. I realize that it is necessary to riskfailure in order to obtain success. Now, I welcome the challenge.8．What sort of boy was the author in his early years of high school?A．Determined.B．Energetic.C．Alarmed.D．Adaptable.9．What do you know about the teammates?A．They were seriously injured during the games.B．They took the author as the best backup guard.C．They are unwilling to perform with the author.D．They are completely warm-hearted and helpful.10．What was the most important thing the author learned from playing footballA．You can not judge a tree by its bark.B．Self-confidence is the key to success.C．The last drop makes the cup run over.D．There is a small choice in rotten apples.11．What's the author's purpose in writing the textA．To share his growth experience.B．To look back upon his school days.C．To express his love for football.D．To thank his coaches and teammates.阅读理解Chinese astronauts have successfully grown rice seedlings (幼苗) aboardthe Tiangong space station and this experiment may offer key insights into howastronauts can grow food to support long-term space missions, experts saidon Monday. This experiment is the first to produce the complete life cycle ofthe plant, which begins with a seed and ends with a mature () plantproducing new seeds.The breakthrough was conducted in the Wentian space laboratory, whichwas launched into orbit on July 28, 2022. Three astronauts were conducting theexperiment smoothly and testing the plants according to the plan."The rice seedlings are growing very wel," said Zheng Huiqiong, aresearcher of the task, adding that the experiment also contained seedlings of asmall flowering plant often used by scientists to study mutations (变异). "Theastronauts will keep monitoring the plants, and if it is successful, they willcollect the newly produced seeds and bring them back to Earth for furtherstudies," she noted.The flowering stage is crucial for plant reproductive development. "Wewant to investigate how micro-gravity can affect the plant flowering time andwhether it is possible to use the micro-gravity environment to control therelated process," she said.Since the 1980s, China has been taking seeds of rice and other crops tospace to help them mutate and produce higher yields once they were planted onEarth. But growing rice in orbit is a different challenge due to the toughconditions of space such as micro-gravity and lack of air.Rice has been a main food for astronauts since the early days of spaceexploration. Freeze-dried chicken and rice was the menu for the Apollo /mission, which carried the first humans to land on the moon in July 1969."But if we want to land on and explore Mars, bringing food from Earth isnot enough to provide for the astronauts' long journey and mission in space.We have to find a food source for long term space explorations, Zheng added. 12．What's the significance of Chinese recent space rice experiment?A．It enables human beings to move to another planet.B．It helps other countries to plant rice out of the globe.C．Human beings is likely to explore further outer space.D．It inspires more countries to join in space explorations.13．What does the underlined word "it" in paragraph 3 refer to?A．The mutation.B．The experiment.C．The transport.D．The exploration.14．Why have crop seeds been brought to space since the last century?A．To figure out how to create an earth-like environment.B．To develop new crop species with strong ability to adapt.C．To examine the impact of micro-gravity on crop-planting.D．To promote conventional crops and increase crop harvest.15．Where is the text most probably taken from?A．A science newspaper.B．A medical magazine.C．A history website.D．A fashion programme.二、第二部分阅读理解，第二节任务型阅读（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

人教版高二上学期期中考试英语试题(含参考答案)

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ANational parks are an excellent way to explore all the beauty that the world has to offer:whether it’s endangered species,erupting volcanoes and snowy mountains,or rainforests and lakes.Of the thousands of national parks that exist in the world,these are the ones that should be on everyone’s bucket list.Yorkshire Dales,United KingdomContrary(相反)to the popular link of national parks with the wilderness,it is filled with winding valleys,hills and villages where over24,000people live and work.Visitors can walk through grassland,visit waterfalls or explore underground caves,but Yorkshire Dales is also home to several food shops,and the park hosts cheese festivals and farmers markets regularly,so it’s best to go hungry.Kakadu National Park,AustraliaIt is a delight for those who like a bit of history mixed with the biodiversity of national parks.While it houses thousands of species of wildlife,there’s more to the national park than that.Guilin and Lijiang River National Park,ChinaIt is surrounded by striking natural beauty and can be explored by land.But the river national park,as the name suggests,is best explored through leisurely boat rides that take visitors through many ancient towns that come along the way of the river.Vatnajökull National Park,IcelandHere’s a surprising fact:The whole of Vatnajökull National Park makes up14%of Iceland’s territory!The park is usually open for hikes around the glaciers;boat rides through glacier lakes,and tours that take visitors through the park’s many ice caves,waterfalls,and icebergs.Vatnajökull is also where two of Iceland’s most active volcanoes are located.21.What is recommended for a trip to Yorkshire Dales?A.Recording local customs.B.Skiing in the snowy mountains.C.Going with an empty stomach.D.Watching the eruption of volcanoes.22.Which park is the best choice for observing diverse wildlife?A.Yorkshire Dales.B.Kakadu National Park.C.Vatnajökull National Park.D.Guilin and Lijiang River National Park.23.What do the last two national parks have in common?A.There are many ancient towns.B.There are various ice caves inside.C.They are aimed at protecting rivers.D.They can be explored through boats.BThe sun was rising as we drove across the Minnesota state line to New York for my new PhD program.The move was good for me professionally,but I worried about my husband and daughters.I also feared that I wouldn’t be able to give my kids the childhood they deserved(应得的).Anne,our first daughter,came into the world when I was a junior majoring in biology in college.It was challenging to balance classes,work schedules,and being a mom.But I got through it,finding moments of joy along the way.On the nights when I was home,I’d read my class notes out loud with my daughter.She’d respond by asking questions,such as“Mom,what are bacteria(细菌)?”It helped us both learn.After I graduated,I knew that I would need a PhD to land the kind of job I wanted.I arrived in New York feeling more than the usual new-graduate-student anxiety.I also suffered from a more personal fear that I was being selfish—that my decision to prioritize my career was going to have long-term bad impacts on my kids.So,I made a rule lo never be visibly upset about my work in front of my children.Over the past year,though,I’ve started to let go of some of this worry.I’ve realized that we have not only adapted to our new situation,but things are getting better.My husband landed a job that lie is happy with.Anne dreams of becoming a biologist.Recently,while driving past the cancer institute I work at,Anne said,“Thinking about people having cancer is so sad,but I feel better knowing that you are researching it to help.”Pursuing academic career as a young mother is hard,but it’s also rewarding.My kids are learning to look at the world through science,and watching their mom succeed inspires them.I look forward to seeing them follow ray footsteps,whatever path they choose.24.How did the author feel about the move for her PhD program at first?A.It was fruitful but boring.B.It was hopeful but challenging..C.It was the last thing she would do.D.It was promising for the whole family.25.What does the underlined word“prioritize”in Paragraph3probably mean?A.CreateB.Change.C.Evaluate.D.Emphasize.26.What could be inferred from Anne’s words in Paragraph4?A.She is proud of her mother.B.She is interested in biology.C.Her mother takes her job seriously.D.She is ready to help patients with cancer.27.What might be the best title of the text?A.Ups and Downs in LifeB.Like Mother Like DaughterC.Double Harvests of Mom’s PursuitD.Generation Gap Narrowed by LoveCMore than ten years after introducing“Google Glass”,Alphabet Inc.has created a new kind of smart eyeglasses. The company says the wearable computer device can translate different languages in real time.A working model of the yet-unnamed device was presented to the public last month during the yearly Google conference.Google did not say when the glasses might go on sale to the public.The previous Google Glass device included a wearable camera that could film what the wearers saw.That caused widespread privacy concerns.The camera element also gave Google Glass a kind of science-fiction look.The latest device looks more similar to traditional glasses.A brief demonstration of the new eyeglasses described its translation ability,but did not provide additional details.The company also did not say whether the new device would be equipped with a camera.A demonstration explained that a person,wearing the glasses and talking with someone who speaks a different language,can see the spoken words in their own language.The description showed translations including English,Mandarin,Spanish and American Sign Language.The new device is one of several products shared at the conference that are currently in development.The company says the products aim to better connect Google services with activities happening in the real world.This includes company offerings for searching and viewing maps,as well as other services using the latest developments in artificial intelligence(AI).Eddie Chung,a director of product management at Google,spoke to developers about the new eyeglasses.“What we’re working on is technology that enables us to break down language barriers,taking years of research in Google Translate and bringing that to glasses,”he said.“Apart from breaking down language barriers,another use of these translating glasses is enabling communication with people who are deaf or hard of hearing.While these glasses might not be a revolutionary product like Google Glass,they could provide a relatively simple solution to a real-world problem.”28.What can we learn about the latest smart eyeglasses?A.They will be equipped with a camera.B.They will appear on the market next year.C.They can help users communicate easily.D.They have a kind of science-fiction look.29.What’s the purpose of this text?A.To share a wearable computer device on sale.B.To introduce a new product in development.C.To advertise the smart eyeglasses for sale.D.To show the development of Google Glass Device.30.Who will use the new smart eyeglasses probably?A.A Japanese who will talk with some Frenchmen.B.Professors who research on native languages.C.Tourists who search and view maps in Germany.D.An American deaf boy who will listen to a speech.31.What’s Eddie Chung’s attitude towards the new eyeglasses.A.Favorable.B.Doubtful.C.Opposed.D.Disappointed.DGardeners who use pesticides(杀虫剂)are contributing to the decreasing population of British songbirds,a study suggests.Researchers have advocated stopping using poisonous chemicals in gardens in order to reduce the loss of birds and adopt wildlife-friendly practices instead.The results of the University of Sussex study,which researchers call the first of its kind,were published in the journal Science of the Total Environment.The study,which examined information on pesticide use and garden management from615garden owners in Britain,found32percent of gardens used pesticides,and the number of house sparrows was25%lower when glyphosate-based herbicides was used regularly.Slug pellets(鼻涕虫杀虫剂)also seemed to have an impact on bird sightings;in gardens where Slug pellets were used,house sparrow numbers were down by almost40%.Prof.Dave Goulson,of the school of life sciences at the University of Sussex,said,“The UK has22million gardens,which collectively could be a fantastic shelter for wildlife,but not if they are overly tidy and sprayed with poisons.We just don’t need pesticides in our gardens.Many towns around the world are now pesticide free.We should simply ban the use of these poisons in cities,following the example of France.”The Royal Horticultural Society,the UK’s leading gardening charity,said the use of pesticides and herbicides should be avoided if possible and they should only be used,if ever,in small and targeted applications.The research also found that those who adopted wildlife-friendly practices such as planting native bushes and flowers,or digging a wildlife pond,saw more birds than those who did not.Cannelle Tassin de Montaigu,a PhD researcher within the school of life sciences and an author of the study,said,“It’s encouraging lo find that simple measures,such as planting native bushes and trees and creating a pond,together with avoiding the use of pesticides, really make a measurable difference lo the number of birds you will see in your garden.”32.Why are the data mentioned in Paragraph2?A To help gardeners choose the proper pesticides.B.To compare the effects of two kinds of pesticides.C To reveal the serious influence of pesticides on birds.D To inform readers of the importance of house sparrows.33.What can be inferred from Prof.Dave Goulson’s words?A.Pesticides should be banned from use all over the UK.B.France has already made city regions pesticide free.C.The ideal places for wildlife in the UK are extremely tidy gardens.D.The gardens in the UK are so tidy that pesticides are not needed.34.What is the last paragraph about?A.Other methods to keep gardens tidy.B.Gardeners’attitudes towards the experiment.C.Other researchers’interest in the experiment.D.Additional ways to increase the number of birds.35.In which section of a newspaper can we probably find this text?A.Environment.B.Health.C.Transport.D.Economics.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。

【高二】高二英语上学期期中试卷(含答案)[1]

【高二】高二英语上学期期中试卷(含答案)[1]高二英语考试时间100分钟满分 120 分第一节：完形填空Some years ago when I wasin my first year in college, I heard Salome Bey sing for the first time．The moment was exciting．Salome’s 1 filled the room and brought the theater to life．I was so 2 that I decided to write an article about her．I 3 Salome Bey, telling her I was from Essence magazine, and that I wanted to meet her to talk about her career．She 4 and told me to come to her studio next Tuesday．When I 5 , I was scared out of my mind．I 6 I was lying．I was not a writer at alland hadn’t even written a grocery list．I interviewed Salome Bey the next Tuesday．I sat there 7 , taking notes and asking questions that all began with, “Can you tell me…” I soon realized that 8 Salome Bey was one thing, but writing a story for a national magazine was just impossible．The 9 was almost unbearable．I struggled for days 10 draft after draft．Finally I put my manuscript (手稿) into a large envelope and dropped it into a mail box．It didn’t take long．My manuscript 11 ．How stupid of me! I thought．How could I 12 in a world of professional writers? Knowing I couldn’t 13 the rejection letter, I threw the unopened envelope into a drawer．Five years later, I was moving to California．While cleaning my apartment, I 14 the unopened envelope．This time I opened it and read the editor’s letter in 15 .Dear Ms Profit,Your story on Salome Bey is fantastic．Yet we need some 16 materials．Please add those and return the article immediately．We would liketo 17 your story soon．Shocked, it took me a long time to 18 ．Fear ofrejection cost me dearly．I lost at least five hundred dollars and a chance of having my article appear in a major magazine．More importantly, I lost yearsof enjoyable writing．Today, I have become a full ? time writer． 19 my experience, I learned a very im portant lesson: You can’t 20 to doubt yourself．01．A．joy B．speech C．voice D．smile02．A．moved B．active12345678910下一页e C．satisfied D．proud03．A．visited B．emailed C．interviewedD．phoned04．A．refused B．agreed C．hesitated D．paused05．A．hung up B．showed up C．turned up D．put up06．A．replied B．discovered C．knew D．explained07．A．nervously B．patiently C．seriouslyD．quietly08．A．blaming B．inviting C．fooling D．urging09．A．hardship B．pressure C．comment D．failure10．A．by B．with C．on D．in11．A．returnedB．disappeared C．spread D．improved12．A．compare B．struggle C．compete D．survive13．A．face B．deliver C．ignore D．receive14．A．took out B．picked up C．found out D．came across15．A．horror B．anxiety C．disbeliefD．trouble16．A．subjective B．private C．relevant D．reliable17．A．broadcast B．create C．assess D．publish18．A．recover B．prepare C．escape D．concentrate19．A．Looking up to B．Looking down uponC．Looking back on D．Looking into20．A．afford B． attempt C．expect D．pretend第二节:阅读理解AA sick little gift is being kept alive thanks to her best friend--a dog who carries her oxygen tank on his back. Alida’s faithful dog companion Mr. Gibbs has been specially trained to shepherd the three-year-old, who breathes through a tube most of the time. He follows her closely as she plays in her family’s ten-acre land in Louisville, uses the slide or even rides herbike.Alida was diagnosed（诊断）with neuroendocrine hyperplasia of infancy （NEHI）when she was just eight months old. Her rare condition has just eight hundred documented sufferers throughout the world, and causes diseased pieces of the lungs to filter（过滤）oxygen through extra layers（膜）of cells making it hard or almost imposs12345678910下一页ible to breathe.For Alida and her parents, it meant that even a walk in the park was very difficult because oxygen equipment was too heavy for the youngster to be able to carry herself. As parents they wanted to do something to help their daughter survive despite having a tube following her all the time. The couple found out about “service dogs” from a TV program and realized an animal trained to help the blind could be trained to help Alida. They finally found help in the shape of golden doodle―a retriever（寻回犬）crossed with a poodle-dog Mr. Gibbs. Now--thanks to trainer AshleighKinsley―Alida and Mr. Gibbs love nothing more t han playing and running around together with the dog acting as Alida’s life saver.21. What is Mr. Gibbs?A. A trained dog. B. A policeman. C. A doctor. D. A firefighter.22. When did the doctor know Alicia caught the disease?A. At her birth. B. At the age of eight.C. Before she was one year old. D. When she was three years old.23. The underlined part “the couple” in paragraph 3 refers to ________.A. Alida’s classmates B. Alida’s parents C. Alida’s doctors D. Alida’s pets24. How did Alicia keep alive?A. By training her dog. B. By staying with her parents.C. By playing with her fellows. D. By breathing through a tube.BThe Peales were a famous family of American artists. Charles Willson Peale is best rememberedfor his portraits of leading figures of the American Revolution . He painted portraits of Franklin and Jefferson and over a dozen of George Washington. Hislife-size portrait of his sons Raphaelle and Titian was so realistic that George Washington reportedly once tipped his hat to the figures in thepicture.Charles Willson Peale gave up painting in his middle age and devotedhis life to the Peale museum, which he founded in Philadelphia. The world’sfirst popular museum of art and natural science mainly covered paintings by Peale and his family as well as displays of anima12345678910下一页ls in their natural settings. Peale found the animals himself and found a method to make the exhibits more lifelike. The museum’s most popular display was the skeleton (骷髅) of a huge, extinct elephant, which Peale unearthed ona New York farm in 1801.Three of Peale’s seventeen children were also famous artists. Paphaelle Peale often painted still lives of flowers, fruit, and cheese. His brother Rembrandt studied under his father and painted portraitsof many noted people, including one of George Washington. Another brother, Rubens Peale, painted mostly landscapes and portraits.James Peale, the brotherof Charles Willson Peale, specialized in miniatures (小画像). His daughterSarah Miriam Peale was probably the first professional female portrait painterin America.25. The author mentions in Paragraph 1 that Washington tipped hishat to the figures in the painting to show that ________.A. Charles Willson Peale’s painting was very lifelikeB. Washington respected Charles Willso n Peale’s workC. Washington was friendly with Raphaelle and Titian PealeD. the painting of the two brothers was very large26. The underlined word “unearthed” is closest in meaning to“ ______”.A. showed B. dug up C. invented D. lookedov er27. Which of the following is NOT the child of Charles Willson Peale?A. Titian Peale. B. Rubens Peale. C. Raphaelle Peale. D. Sarah Miriam Peale.28.The author’s attitude toward the Peales is in general _______.A. puzzled B. excited C. admiring D. disappointedCHotel Icaria BarcelonaHotel LocationHotel Icaria Barcelona is 330 yards from Barcelona’s Nova Icaria Beach. It islocated in the Olympic Port area, a 10-minute walk from Ciutadella Park and Barcelona Zoo. Ciutadella Metro Station is half a mile away, and is just 2stops from Barcelona Cathedral and the historic Gothic Quarter.Hotel FacilitiesGeneral Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, Non-Smoking Rooms, Rooms / Facilities for Disabled Guests, Family Rooms, Luggage Storage,12345678910下一页Smoking Area.Activities Sauna, Fitness Centre, Wellness Centre, Table Tennis, Hiking, Cycling, Steam Bath, Outdoor Swimming Pool.Services Meeting Facilities, Business Centre, Laundry, Dry Cleaning, VIP Room Facilities,Ironing Service, Fax / Photocopying, Ticket Service.Internet Wi-fi isavailable in the entire hotel and is free of charge.Hotel PoliciesThese are general hotel policies for Hotel Icaria Barcelona. As they may vary per room type, please also check the room description.Check in 14:00 - 00:00 hoursCheck out Until 12:00 hoursCancellation / Prepayment Cancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please ENTER THE DATES OF YOUR STAY and check the conditions of your required room.Children and extra beds One child under 2 years stays free of charge in a baby cot (婴儿床).All children under12 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.One older child or adult is charged ?34 per night and person in an extra bed.Groups When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements mayapply.Terms & ConditionsYour reservation is absolutely secure. All personaldata is encrypted and will only be used to process your booking. For more information, read our PRIVACY STATEMENT. will not charge you any reservation fees for making this booking.29. Hotel Icaria Barcelona allows you easy access to the following EXCEPT ____.A. the stadiums where you can have sportsB. the seaside where you can relax yourselfC. the places where you can take trains or busesD. the building where you can attend a religious service30. The underlined word “encrypted” in the last section probably means“______”.A. analyzed B. stored C. collected D. protected31. It can beinferred from the advertisement that _______.A. smoking is completelyforbidden in the hotelB. every room follows the same hotel policiesC. policies may be in your favor if you book 6 roomsD. an extra bed can be provided foryou free of charge12345678910下一页DWhat’s your dream vacation? Watching wildlife in Kenya? Boating down the Amazon? Sunbathing in Malaysia? New chances are opening up all the time to explore the world. So we visit travel agents, compare packages and prices, and pay our money.We know what our vacation costs us. But do we know what it might cost someone else? It’s true that many poo rer countries now depend on tourism for foreign income. Unfortunately, though, tourism often harms the localpeople more than it helps them.It might cost their homes and lands. In Myanmar, 5,200 people were forced to leave their homes among the pagodas (佛塔) in Bagan so that tourists could visit the pagodas.Tourism might also cost thelocal people their livelihood and dignity. Local workers often find onlymenial (卑微的) jobs in the tourist industry. And most of the profits do not help the local economy. Instead, profits return to the tour operators in wealthier countries, When the Maasai people in Tanzania were driven from theirlands, some moved to city slums. Others now make a little money selling souvenirs or posing for photos.Problems like these were observed more than 20 years ago. But now some non-government organizations, tour operators and local governments are working together to begin correcting them. Tourists, too, are putting on the pressure.The result is responsible tourism, or “ethical tourism.” E thical tourism has people at its heart. New international agreements and codes of conduct can help protect the people’s lands, homes, economies and cultures. The beginnings are small, though, and the problems are complex.But take heart. The good news is that everyone, including us, can play a part to help the local people in the places we visit. Tour operators and companies can help by making sure that local people work in good conditions and earn reasonable wages.They can make it a point to use only locally owned hotel, restaurants and guide services. They can share profits fairly to help the local eco12345678910下一页nomy. And they can involve the local people in planning and managing tourism.What can tourists do? First, we can ask tour companies to provide information about the conditions of local citizens. We can then make our choices and tell them why. And while we’re abroad, we can:Buy local foods and products, not imported ones.Pay a fair price for goods and services and not bargain for th e cheapest price.Avoid flaunting wealth.Ask before taking photographs of people.They are not just part of the landscape!Let’s enjoy our vacation and make sure others do, too.32. What is probably the best title for the article?A. Tourism Causes Bad Effects. B. Tourism Calls for Good Behavior.C. Vacations Bring a Lot of Fun. D. Vacations Cost More Than You Think33. Which of the following is not mentioned?A. Local people were well paid to leave their lands.B. Tourists may stay in hotels opened by local people.C. Local people are mainly provided with low-paying work.D. Tourists could bargain with local people for a reasonable price.34. The underlined phrase "take heart" means" ".A. pay attention B. take care C. cheer up D. calm down35. According to the passage, the writer thinks .A. tourism is not a promising industryB. dream vacations should be spent abroadC. the problems caused by tourism are easy to settleD. tourists should respect local customs and culture七选五根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

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高二英语上学期期中试题本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分，共120分，考试时间100分钟。

第Ⅰ卷(共85分)Ⅰ.单项选择（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）21.Don’t be afraid of making________mistakes,because they are opportunities for________person to learn something new.A.the;theB./;theC.the;aD. /;a22. in a heavy rain , the climbers had to stop climbing the high mountain.A. To catchB. Having caughtC. CaughtD. Catching23. The teacher divides the class ________ 8 groups. Every group is made up ________ 6 students. A. from; of B. into; of C. by; from D. of; of24. The work is easy for an expert it is difficult for an inexperienced person .A. becauseB. thereforeC. whileD. unless25. The Frenchman couldn’t speak English. It took him quite a long time to make himself __________.A. to understandB. understandC. understandingD. understood26. The reason ________ he didn't come was ________ he had to take care of his sick mother.A. why; thatB. why; whichC. which; whyD. that; for27.You will sooner or later if you keep working like that.A. break upB. break downC. break intoD. break out28. The number of people invited fifty , but a number of them absent for different reasons .A. were ; wasB. was ; wasC. was ; wereD. were ; were29. In my opinion,only in this way______ the problem.A. you can solveB. can you solveC. you do solveD. do you solve30. Your ability has never been in doub t—the question is ___you are prepared to work hard or not.A. thatB. ifC. howD. whether31. The careless driver is ____for the traffic accident that____yesterday.A.to blame;happenedB.to blame; was happenedC. to be blamed;was happenedD. to be blamed;happened32. With the advanced technology, our factory produces __________ cars as we did last year.A. as twice manyB. as many as twiceC. twice as manyD. as twice as many33. The man kept silent in the room unless __________.A.spokenB. speakingC.to speakD. spoken to34. —Do you often visit your grandparents?—Mm m...____,I’m afraid. I usually phone them.A.over and over againB. time and againC. once againD. now and then35.—Do you mind if I smoke in this room ?—.A. I’d rather you didn’t，actuallyB. Of course not. It’s not allowed here .C. Great ! I dislike smoking .D. No , you can’tⅡ.完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）In the sickroom, a dying girl had lain in bed for almost two months. Beside her was her mother who looked 36 .“Mum, I want to take a look at the 37 outside the window!” said the young girl 38 a low voice.With the help of her 39 , she came up to the window and looked out of it, 40 for her lost youth. The wind was blowing 41 . She noticed some 42 falling off a big tree outside the window.“I am 43 ! As soon as the leaves of the big tree all fall down. I will leave the world!” said the young girl. Watching the falling leaves, the young girl couldn’t 44 bursting into tears.From then on, the young girl’s illness got worse and worse and she lost more and more color. In November, the girl’s illness took a turn for the worse and she 45 treatment.The girl’s mother was so worried that she asked her friend, who was a(n) 46 , for help. The artist had 47 on the young girl who was dying and he felt that he must do something to 48 the girl. In order to save the young girl’s 49 , the artist decided to draw many leaves and hang them on the tree branches 50 .The young girl was 51 to see that the tree came into 52 again the next day. She began to feel pretty 53 about her future and began to receive treatment. She made a quick 54 from her illness. Several months later, she was out of 55 .36. A. happy B. comfortable C. pale D. pressed37. A. houses B. passers-by C. cars D. scenery38. A. with B. in C. at D. by39. A. father B. friend C. nurse D. mother40. A. sighing B. enjoying C. paining D. hurrying41. A. gently B. hard C. softly D. lightly42. A. leaves B. branches C. fruits D. birds43. A. awaking B. dying C. living D. killing44. A. stop B. keep C. help D. choose45. A. refused B. accepted C. hoped D. longed for46. A. doctor B. teacher C. artist D. psychologist47. A. relation B. terms C. emotion D. pity48. A. help B. kill C. push D. love49. A. sickness B. sight C. requirement D. life50.A.on purpose B. by force C. with notice D. by stealth51. A. surprised B. disappointed C. pleased D. angry52. A. life B. leaf C. dream D. cure53. A. curious B. anxious C. acceptable D. hopeful54. A. recovery B. struggle C. treat D. agreement55. A. sickroom B. window C. hospital D. clinicⅢ.阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）ACanada is a very large country．It is the second largest country in the world．By contrast it has a very small population．There are only about 29 million people there．Most Canadians are of British or French origin(血统)，and French is an official language of Canada as well as English．About 45% of the people are of British origin，that is，they or their parents or grandparents，etc，come from British．Nearly 30%are of French origin．Most of the French–Canadians live in province of Quebec．Over the years，people have come to live in Canada from many countries in the world．They are from many countries in the world．They are from most European countries and also from China，besides other Asian c ountries．However，Canada was not an empty c ountry when the Europeans began to arrive．Canadian Indians lived along the coast，by the rivers and lakes and in forests．Today，there are only about 350，000 Indians in the whole country，with their own languages．In the far north live the Inuit，there are only 27，000 Canadian-Inuit．Their life is hard in such a difficult climate．56．According to the passage, about ____ live in Quebec．A．350,000 IndiansB．45% of the CanadiansC．29，000，000 people D．8，700，000 French – Canadians57．The official languages of Canada are ____．A．English and Chinese B．French and EnglishC．Indian and French D．Chinese and Inuit58．Which of the following is true according to this passage?A．There are 27，000 Canadian-Indians in Canada．B．More than 13 million people have come from Britain and France recent years．C．There are 30% of the population whose parents or grandparents come from France．D．There are no people when the Europeans began to arrive in Canada．BA man named Smith was sitting on his roof during a flood, and the water was up to his feet. Before long a fellow in a canoe passed and shouted, "Can I give you a lift to higher ground?""No, thanks," said Smith. "I have faith in God and he will save me."Soon the water rose to Smith's waist. At this point a motor boat pulled up and someone called out, "Can I give you a lift to higher ground?""No, thanks, I have faith in God and he will save me."Later a helicopter flew by, and Smith was now standing on the roof with water up to his neck. "Grab the rope, "shouted the pilot. "I'll pull you up.""No, thanks," said Smith. "I have faith in God and he will save me. "But after hours of struggling with water, poor exhausted Smith drowned and went to his reward. As he arrived at the Pearly Gates, Smith met God and complained about this. "Tell me, God, "he said, "I had such faith in you to save me and you let me drown. What happened?"To which God replied, "What do you want from me? I sent you two boats and a helicopter."59．When the pilot asked Smith to grab the rope, ______.A. Smith pulled the pilot upB. Smith did soC. Smith didn't do soD. Smith didn't hear him60．At last, poor exhausted Smith drowned and ______.A. went to his rewardB. passed awayC. went to heavenD. all of the above61．What do we know about Smith? ______.A. He was a lazy manB. He was a lucky man who believed in GodC. He was a poor manD. He was a silly man who believed in God62．The best title of this passage is" ______" .A. What Do You Want from Me?B. How Do You Believe in God?C. How God Loved Smith!D. Smith Obeyed God's OrderCYou can not see any object unless light from that object gets into your eyes. Some of the things you see give off light of their own. The sun, the stars, a lighted lamp are examples that can be seen by their own light. Such things are luminous. Most of the things you see are not giving off light of their own. They are simply reflecting light that falls on them from the sun or some other luminous bodies. The moon, for example, does not give off any light of its own. It is non-luminous. You see it because sunlight falls on it and some of it reflects in our direction. So moon light is only second hand sunlight.When you look at a book, it sends to your eyes some of the light which falls on it, and you see the book. If light could be kept out from where you are so that there would be no light for the book to reflect, then you could not see the book even with your eyes wide open.Light travels so fast that the time in which it travels from the book you are reading to your eyes is so short as if there were no time at all. Light reaches us from the moon, which is about 380 000 kilometers away, in only a little more than a second.63. You can see the book because_______.A. your eyes are close to itB. it reflects some of the sunlightC. it has light of its ownD. your eyesight can get to it64. The underlined word “luminous” means_______.A. visibleB. all colorsC. giving off lightD. sunlight65. ________ have light of their own.A. The sun and the moonB. The stars and the earthC. The sun and the starsD. The moon and the earth66. Which of the following is true?A. All the things you can see give off light.B. Light from the book is much shorter than that from the moon.C. Light travels so fast that there is no time for you to read.D. The moment you open your eyes the light from the book travels to your eyes.DMost of us know about the Nobel Prize, especially the Nobel Peace Prize, but few of us know anything about the man who set them up. His name was Alfred Nobel. He was a great scientist and inventor himself. Besides, he had a big business. His business may surprise you. He made and sold explosives. Isn’t this something that surprises you? The man who made money from weapons should set up the Peace Prize?Though Alfred Nobel had a lot of money from weapons, he hated war. He hoped that there would be no war in the world. He was one of the richest in Europe. When he died in 1896, he left behind him a lot of money and his famous will. According to his will, most of his money was placed in a fund. He wanted the interest from the fund to be used as prizes every year. We know them as the Nobel Prizes. The Nobel Prizes are international. Alfred Nobel wanted the winners to be chosen for their work, not the country they came from.Alfred Nobel had given his whole life to his studies and work and to the benefits of mankind. He made money all by his own efforts, but he left the world share his wealth. His inventions and wealth stay with the world for ever.67. Alfred’s business was _____.A. making and selling explosivesB. not making and selling weaponsC. making explosives and selling weaponsD. making weapons and selling explosives68. Nobel wanted to set up the Nobel Peace Prize because _____.A. he made enough moneyB. he liked to live in a peaceful worldC. he hated warD. he wanted to get more interest from the fund69. Nobel Prizes come from _____.A. all Nobel’s money in the fundB. all Nobel’s money in his companyC. all the interest from the fundD. some of the interest in the fund70. Which statement of the following is Right according to the passage?A. Nobel set up his company to sell clothes.B. Most of Nobel’s money was used for the world Wars.C. Nobel Prizes are only for some people from some special countries.D. Nobel worked hard in his life and saved lots of money for the world to share.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。

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