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1、成都东部新区养马高级中学高二年级半期考试成都东部新区养马高级中学高二年级半期考试英英 语语（考试时间：（考试时间：120120 分钟分钟满分：满分：150150 分）分）注意事项：注意事项：1.1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的考号、姓名、班级填写在答题卡上。答卷前，考生务必将自己的考号、姓名、班级填写在答题卡上。2.2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用 2B2B 铅笔把答题卡上相应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干铅笔把答题卡上相应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。净后，

2、再选涂其它答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。第一部分第一部分听力听力（共两节，满分（共两节，满分 3030 分）分）第一节（共第一节（共 5 5 小题，每小题小题，每小题 1.1.5 5 分，满分分，满分 7.7.5 5 分分）听下面听下面 5 5 段对话段对话，每段对话后有一个小题每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的从题中所给的 A A、B B、C C 三个选项中选出最佳三个选项中选出最佳 选项选项，并标在试卷并标在试卷的相应位置的相应位置，听完每段对话后听完每段对话后，你都有你都有 1010 秒钟时间来回答有关小题和阅读秒钟时间来回答有关小题和阅读 下一小题下一

3、小题。每段对话仅读一遍每段对话仅读一遍。1.What does the woman suggest the man do?A.Take a break.B.Study hard.C.Change his methods.2.What will the man do at 1 pm?A.Have lunch.B.Prepare a video.C.Attend a meeting.3.Which one is the right answer to the question?A.Li He.B.Li Bai.C.Li Shangyin.4.What does the man say about

4、paper cutting?A.It is amazing.B.It may be lost.C.It is out of date.5.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A.Their favorite matches.B.Their favorite sports.C.Their favorite schools.第二节第二节（共（共 1515 小题小题,每小题每小题 1.1.5 5 分，满分分，满分 22.22.5 5 分）分）听下面听下面 5 5 段对话或独白，每段对话或独白后面有几个小题，从题中所给的段对话或独白，每段对话或独白后面

5、有几个小题，从题中所给的 A A、B B、C C 三个选项中选出最佳选三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各小项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各小-题，每小题题，每小题 5 5 秒钟；听完后，秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出各小题将给出 5 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第听第 6 6 段材料，回答第段材料，回答第 6 6、7 7 题。题。6.Which will be the name of the band?A.Boy Girl Go.B.Fighting!Young.C.

6、Rock Out Forever.7.What is the man going to do in the band?A:Sing the song.B.Write the music.C.Play the guitar.听第听第 7 7 段材料，回答第段材料，回答第 8 8、9 9 题。题。8.How is the weather today?A.Rainy.B.Windy.C.Sunny9.What season does the woman like best?A.Spring.B.Summer.C.Winter.听第听第 8 8 段材料，回答第段材料，回答第 1 10 0 至至 1 1

7、2 2 题。题。10.What does the woman probably do?A.Shes a nurse.B.Shes a doctor.C.Shes a reporter.11.How long has the man worked in the center?A.For 6 years.B.For 15 years.C.For 16 years.12.What do the volunteers help do every three days?A.Clean up the rooms.B.Take old peoples temperatures.C.Report the pa

8、tients health conditions to doctors.听第听第 9 9 段材料，回答第段材料，回答第 1 13 3 至至 1 16 6 题。题。13.How will the man go to school?A.By car.B.By bike.C.By bus.14.Where is the woman going?A.An office.B.A gallery.C.A school.15.What will the man do first after getting to school?A.Go to math class.B.Meet the school advi

9、sor.C.Choose his courses.16.What is the possible relationship between the speakers?A.Classmates.B.Mother and son.C.Teacher and student.听第听第 1010 段材料，回答第段材料，回答第 1 17 7 至至 2020 题。题。17.Which is the most popular activity in the park among children?A.Attending musical festivals.B.Taking part in classic p

10、rojects.C.Interacting with Disney characters.18.Which tour is the cheapest?A.Private Tour.B.VIP Tour.C.VIP Insider Tour.19.What does the speaker suggest tourists do to get more information?A.Read the booklet.B.Search the Internet.C.Call the speaker.20.What do tourists think of the park?A.Its famous.

11、B.Its magicalC.Its expensive.第二部分阅读理解第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分共两节，满分 40 分）分）第一节（共第一节（共 15 小题，每小题小题，每小题 2 分，满分分，满分 30 分）分）ASpanish language schools in Puerto RicoFittingly known as theIsland of Enchantment,Puerto Rico isstraight out of a Caribbean daydream.Amongendless beaches,travelersare offered an unmatched

12、 chance to learn Spanish while bathed in thebeautifulsunshine!Course typesUniversity coursesUniversity-based language courses offer travelers the moststructured linguistics program,combining(结 合）classroom instructionand group tours with homestay experiences.Though an intermediate(中 等 的)level ofSpani

13、sh is often required,travelers are afforded theopportunity to gain academic credit and work alongside theirpeers.Group programsIndependent language schools,though often more expensive thanuniversity-based courses,afford students acrossall linguistic levels theopportunity to take part in a study abro

14、ad program.From long-stayprograms to certification(iRE)courses,travelers may undertakespecialized classes based on their individual language needs.Private instructionPrivate instruction offers the most flexibility(灵活性)to travelerslooking to combine education with fun,withclasses offered alongsideadd

15、itional studies.Private instruction in Puerto Rico wont break thebank,costing as littleas$15 per hour!Planning your tripRequirementsThere are no passports or visas necessary for United States citizens.However,for citizens of other countries,requirements are the same asthose for entering the U.S.A 90

16、-dayvisitor visa is available,althoughstudentstraveling for cultural exchange purposes,such as universitystudy or temporary work,must apply for specializedvisas.Costs of living in Puerto RicoPuerto Rico is a good place for travelers who are worried aboutspending too much.Generally,you can find a mea

17、lfor$12,take publictransportation for$1.50 one-way,and pay$650 in rent each month for aone-bedroomapartment in the city center.21.How do group programs differ from university courses?A.They are cheaper.B.They are mainly for U.S.citizens.C.They involve homestay experiences.D.They offer classes to peo

18、ple at all levels.22.What can we learn about Puerto Rico?A.It is popular with young job hunters.B.It is famous for its modern buildings.C.It is a great place for learning French.D.It is visa-free for Americans.23.What is the type of the text?A.An advertisement.B.An announcement.C.A lesson plan.D.A t

19、our guide.BA few weeks ago,I was sitting at a picnic table with my wife,Joanne,outside Scottys Bierwerks in Cape Coral.We were having a drink when a car pulled up near the entrance of the brewery(啤酒厂).The doors opened and out came whom I believed to be a family of three a mother,father and daughter.

20、They appeared to be the entertainment for the evening.Quickly,the man and the woman began constructing asinging set in the parking lot.They positioned a guitar and a microphone(麦克风).It was a hot evening,but theman and the woman meticuloussy(一丝不苟地)set up the equipment.Meanwhile,the daughter stood beh

21、ind the SUV.She wasnt helping.She was on her phone and looked to betexting.I thought to myself,Why doesnt she help her parents carry the equipment?I immediately did what Ishould never do:formed an opinion of this girl.She proved me so wrong when I had her in moffice a few days later to talk about he

22、r story:a 9-year-oldplaying a small guitar who later performed with popular singers Scotty McCreery and Scotty Williams,and haswritten over 60 songs.That night at the brewery,16-year-old Ayla Lynn Mayo was not helping her parents set up her equipmentbecause her parents didnt want her to.They have a

23、specific way of doing things and she is not needed.She wason the phone texting people to come to hear her perform.That s how entertainers build an audience.Its not somuch her singing gift that impressed me.Itswho she is as a person.She is grounded and patient.I am holding myself back,she said.I want

24、 to finish schoolfirst.Life in the music business is not easy.It won t be easy for Ayla.But she has plenty of family support,a greatvoice,and the ability to write music.She has a chance and she has already proven me wrong.Dont be tooinfluenced by first impressions.Its the second impression that may

25、delightfully surprise you.24.What did the author find out about the couple after they got out of the car?A.They were good at entertaining.B.They came to be entertained.C.They were very poorly organized.D.They carefully prepared for a performance.25.What impression did the girl most probably leave on

26、 the author at first?A.She was a good helper.B.She was quite lazy and selfish.C.She was an unpopular performer.D.She was skillful at advertising.26.What might the author think of Ayla after talking to her?A.She didnt really understand her parents.B.She didnt have a happy childhood.C.She was a clear-

27、headed singer.D.She was a good money maker.27.What lesson can we learn from the authors story?A.We should leave a good first impression on others.B.We should never judge people by their appearance.C.Our second impression of others can even be wrong.D.Our first impression of someone may not be reliab

28、le.CThere are a number of animals that glow（发光）in some way.But plantsdont glow.Now,scientists areworking to change that.Fireflies and other bioluminescent（生 物 性 发 光 的)creatures light upthanks toluciferins(黄光素）inside their bodies.Luciferins cause a chemicalreaction that gives off light.Plants dont na

29、turallyhave luciferins,so there areno naturally bioluminescent plants.But that.hasnt stopped scientists fromtrying tocreate them.In the past,scientists have also created glowing plants by adding luciferinsto plants.But it s a tricky operationand only works as long as the chemicalslast.Now,researcher

30、s at a Russian company called Planta have come upwith anew method of creating glowing plants which lasts as long as the plant is alive.Though mushrooms（磨菇）and plants grow very differently,the scientistsfocused on an acid（酸）that is found in both plants andmushrooms.By addingcertain parts of the DNA f

31、rom glowing mushrooms to ordinary plants,thescientists were able to create plants thatcould make their own luciferins usingthis acid.The scientists reported that the greenish light was about 10timesbrighter than in earlier glowing plants.The glow was strong enough to beeasily recorded with an ordina

32、rycamera,but it didnt affect the health of theplants.Younger parts of the plants glowed more strongly than older parts.Theflowers glowed especially brightly.Theresearchers sometimes noticed the lightmoving in the plants.They think this may show activity in plants thatnormallycant be seen.The glowing

33、 also helps show how plants may be affected bythings around them.Forexample,the plants glowed much more strongly whenaripe(熟的）banana skin was nearby.But the researchers dont think the plants will just be used for science.They think many people may wantglowing plants for their beauty.Thescientists ha

34、ve already shown that several common flowers can be madetoglow.Planta is working with a company called Light Bio to develop glowingplants to sell.28.What is the advantage of Plantas glowing plants?A.They can light up without luciferins.B.They are healthier and brighter than other plants.C.They grow

35、faster than earlier glowing plants.D.They can glow for a long time.29.Why is the banana skin mentioned in the text?A.To introduce a glowing banana.B.To prove light moves in the plants.C.To show some value of glowing plants.D.To explain how to make plants glow strongly.30.What.can we infer from the l

36、ast paragraph?A.Glowing plants will be used in different ways.B.Planta is making an effort to create easy-to-grow flowers.C.Light Bio has made a large amount of money from glowing plants.D.Scientists are uncertain about creating new kinds of flowers.31.What would be the best title for the text?A.Ben

37、efits of glowing flowers.B.Scientists create glowing plants.C.Changes in glowing mushroomslight.D.Researchers find out why plants glow.DOutdoor or nature-based preschools have spread greatly in recent years,from just a handful of programs adecade ago to more than 400 across thecountry today.And they

38、 are coming to Washington.Into the Forest isoneexample.It is an outdoor learning center and preschool in Spokane Valley.Co-owners Megan Benedict andChelsey Converse have both worked intraditional preschool settings for years,but they wanted to trysomethingdifferent.We bring all of our work outside t

39、hat we usually do inside,Converse said.Whatever wecouldve done in there,we just bring it out andhave fun out here.Converse says the kids spend at least 50 percent of their time outdoors asopposed to sitting inside at a desk.The center gives kids the opportunity tolearn through nature hikes,wildernes

40、s training,playtime with naturalobjectsand plenty of outdoor time.Benedict says Into the Forest aims to help kids learn to handle problemsand challenges by giving themreal-worldexperience.Itsaboutwhatchildrenlearnaboutthemselvesfrombeingoutside,Benedictsaid.Itshelping them to think,to find their way

41、 around and figure out their feelingsabout changing situations.Itshelping them to be resilient.Jenna Alfrey says her 4-year-old son Kingston has Down s syndrome（唐氏综合征)and faces challenges in a traditional setting.She says Into the Forestgives him opportunities he might not havesomewhere else.There w

42、as just nodoubt that he would be included in his age group,Alfrey said.Benedict and Converse say Into the Forest has both an indoor and outdoor area,and is licensed(许可)as achildcare center.The pair is also interested in starting centers that are fully outdoors.Into the Forest is part ofWashington s

43、outdoor preschool pilot program,which is working out licensing requirements necessary for all-day,fully outdoor preschools.Right now,such centers can only run for four hours at a time.32.What can we infer from the first paragraph?A.Into the Forest is a traditional school.B.Outdoor programs meet vari

44、ous challenges.C.Into the Forest is illegal in Washington.D.Outdoor preschools are growing in popularity.33.What does the underlined word resilient in paragraph 3 mean?A.Proud.B.Adaptable.C.Careful.D.Intelligent.34.How did Alfrey feel about Into the Forest?A.She regarded it as unexpected.B.She regar

45、ded it as fruitless.C.She was excited about it.D.She was curious about it.35.What can we infer about Benedict and Converse from the last paragraph?A.They will help their school get licensed.B.They will limit Into the Forests outdoor time.C.They are trying to open fully outdoor centers.D.They are ask

46、ing the government to start outdoor programs.第二节：七选五（共第二节：七选五（共 5 5 个小题；每小题个小题；每小题 2 2 分，满分分，满分 1010 分）分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。New animal speciesWe share the Earth with millions of animal species.36 Some are small,like some organisms（微生物）that

47、live in the ocean.However,although theEarth has millions of animal species,many are endangered.Scientistsaretrying to save endangered animals,but surprisingly,they are also finding newspecies.In a South American rainforest,60 new species of animals were found in2012.Scientists say the reason so.many

48、 new kinds of animals were found thereis that this rainforest was almost untouched by humans.Six newspecies offrogs were discovered at this time.37Scientists named one new frog thecocoa frog because ofthe color of its skin.The cocoa frog lives in the tall treesin this rainforest.38A new shark was di

49、scovered in the Atlantic Ocean,off the coast ofSouth Carolina.The new shark,calledthe Carolina hammerhead（锤头鲨),looks like a hammerhead shark,but it has fewer bones.A new kind ofsmallocean creature was also discovered in the Pacific Ocean,off the coast nearCalifornia.The creature looks likea see-thro

50、ugh shrimp(#F),and it is only 3.3millimeters long.In Turkey,scientists have found a new species of wood scorpion(木蝎).39The new scorpion,though,lives in humid(湿热的）environments andhides under rocks.It is small and mostly harmless to humans.When somany animal species are becoming endangered,finding new