山西省朔州市怀仁市第九中学高中部2023-2024学年高二上学期11月期中英语试题.docx

1、山西省朔州市怀仁市第九中学高中部2023-2024学年高二上学期11月期中英语试题学校:_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、阅读理解A new electronic bandage (绷带) uses flashes of light to kill bacteria. No antibiotics (抗生素) needed. The bandage has small LED bulbs that produce a type of high-energy light called ultraviolet-C (UVC) when it is put into use. UVC light is

2、often used by doctors and dentists to sterilize (消毒) medical equipment. However, using UVC to sterilize wounds has been a challenge because it requires a source of energy. Typically, these bandages needed heavy batteries, but the new bandage is powered by wireless technology, without the need for he

3、avy batteries. This allows the bandage to be more comfortable and flexible to wear and results in fewer used batteries in the trash.The electricity for the bandage comes from a “powering coil (线圈),” which is a piece of fabric with copper wires in it. It is similar t how electric toothbrushes get the

4、ir energy when placed in their charging cradles, according to Stephen Beeby, who led the team that created the bandage.While the team didnt invent wireless power or light-emitting bandages, they are the first to combine these technologies to create a UV antibacterial system that operates entirely wi

5、relessly, as explained by Mahmoud Wagih, a co-worker of Beeby. The bandage may not look novel from the outside, but inside it contains a flexible strip with tiny LED lights that emit the UV light. When applied, the bandage periodically flashes UV light onto the wounds surface to effectively remove h

6、idden bacteria.Amirhossein Hajiaghajani, a wireless power researcher, sees potential in this bandage but notes some challenge for its widespread use. The bandage needs to be within a certain range of its wireless energy source, the powering coil, which is currently about 20 to 30 centimeters. Hajiag

7、hajani believes that this range is limited and suggests that expanding it will be a key focus for future development.1What does the new electronic bandage do to sterilize wounds?AGive off heat.BApply antibiotics.CProduce UVC light.DRely on heavy batteries.2How is the working principle of the bandage

8、 explained in paragraph 3?ABy giving an example.BBy drawing a comparison.CBy providing an argument.DBy describing a process.3What is a unique achievement of Beeby and his team?AInventing wireless power.BCreating light-emitting bandages.CMaking a bandage novel both inside and out.DPioneering a wirele

9、ss antibacterial bandage.4What does Hajianghajani say about the widespread use of the bandage?AIt faces a challenge.BIt proves beneficial.CIt is highly unlikely.DIt raises deep concerns.Spearmint the seal has an addiction. Being too overly friendly to humans around Plymouth, England, shes been sent

10、to kick her human habits.Spearmint was first seen in Caws and Bay, Cornwall, almost seven months ago, and was found hanging out with tourists and swimmers, as well as paddlers. She was even known to have visited a local outdoor pub.The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) p

11、ut the North Atlantic gray seal into a treatment program, where rescuers were “working around the clock to get her fit and healthy” enough to be released.After rehab, the organization hopes to release her into a remote area of Scotland where she wont be so tempted by people. The Rame Wildlife Rescue

12、 Network has also provided assistance, raising more than $6,500 for the seals relocation.Jessica Collins, a medical worker at British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR), initiated the rescue. She says Spearmint is an endangered seal that has become used to human contact.“Despite receiving treatment a

13、t a young age, to change her human-related behavior is far from easy. Spearmints interest in humans grew once released as she was fed regularly by tourists,” Collin s explained. “After multiple relocations we found Cawsand Bay, where we were able to control the situation better and keep people away.

14、”The RSPCA plans to either reintroduce Spearmint to the wild or place her in permanent care in a shelter intended for seals. “Give wild animals space and avoid feeding them. We hope the message carries through beyond Spearmints story,” the RSPCA said in a statement.5What is Spearmints addiction acco

15、rding to the passage?AVisiting local pubs.BSwimming in Cawsand Bay.CHanging out with swimmers.DEnjoying being with humans.6What does “rehab” in paragraph 4 probably refer to?ARelocating the seal.BChanging the seals personality.CTreating the seals human habits.DHelping the seal grow stronger.7What do

16、es Jessica Collins think is a major challenge to BDLMRs work?ATourists constant feeding.BThe seals need for medical attention.CAbsence of early treatment for the seal.DSpearmints constant moving when released.8What does RSPCA encourage people to do according to the last paragraph?ABuild shelters for

17、 seals.BLeave wild animals on their own.CKeep seals in permanent care.DAvoid taking wild animals land.My 15-year-old boy is a high achiever. He is very bright, pursuing everything he does with devotion and determination. And he is a great kid; honest, kind, faithful and caring.Like a lot of kids who

18、 are high achievers, he is a perfectionist and very easy to fall into anxiety. That is manifested in his study, and other things he does as well. For example, he loves tennis but he is often worried about losing in the game. Now he has to stop competing because the pressure he puts on himself is bec

19、oming unhealthy. He still plays, but playing socially rather than competitively means that its an outlet for him rather than a source of stress.He does not manage stress well. He puts so much pressure on himself to the point of worrying himself sick over just about every assessment. And he gets so n

20、egative about it, everything I say to him is met with negativity, every suggestion with a response that it wont work, and honestly its depressing and tiring.To help my son, I had a patient conversation with him, and he finally followed my advice about physical exercise to ease stress. Whenever he wa

21、s under a lot of pressure, I would run with him for half an bour and do some push-ups to relax the pressure. Gradually, he became less nervous in the later exams and his scores became more and more stable.Pressure from grades and perfectionism can be really hard to manage when it comes to schooling.

22、 As kids, what they need is effective communication and sincere encouragement. So I have always told and shown my son that were proud of him, and that pride doesnt merely depend on top grades.9Which of the following best explains “manifested” underlined in paragraph 2?AExchanged.BExplored.CAchieved.

23、DReflected.10Why does the authors son keep playing tennis?AHe is a high achiever.BHes easy to fall sick.CHe hopes to release stress.DHe wants to win the game.11What does the author mainly tell us about his son in paragraph 3?AHis son fails to handle stress properly.BHis son becomes tired of stress.C

24、His son is good at some sports.DHis son is doing well at school.12What is the authors advice for his son?ATaking up a new hobby.BHanging out with some friends.CDoing some exercise with him.DTalking to friends as much as possible.Enders GameAliens(外星人) have attacked Earth twice and almost destroyed t

25、he human beings. We couldnt lose anymore. Therefore, the world government has started to train military geniuses(军事天才) in the arts of war. Ender Wiggin is taking part in this training. He wins all the games. He knows time is running out but can he save the planet? It is a good science fiction for bo

26、ys.HatchetIt is the story of a boy named Brian. On a trip to the Canadian oilfields to spend the summer with his dad, the pilot of the Cessna he is traveling in suffers a heart attack and dies. Brian must land the plane in the forest. Brian learns to exist in the forest. He faces many dangers includ

27、ing hunger, animal attacks, and even a tornado.Ball Dont LieSticky, 17, is from the streets and has had a tough life so far. But, his hope for his life to be good and get better is basketball. His basketball skills may be his ticket to a better life. This book is inspiring, and raises questions abou

28、t race and the difficulties in getting ahead in life when youve had a bad start.CrackbackMiles Manning likes to please people, his father, his coach, and his friends. He is a starter on a winning football team that is favored to win the conference and have a chance to go to state. However, everybody

29、 is pressing Miles to be bigger, stronger and faster, including his new head coach, his demanding father, and his best friend.SheA college professor and his young student follow instructions on a broken pottery shard (陶瓷碎片) that lead them to a fabled(传说中的) lost city in the jungles of Africa, where t

30、hey encounter She Who Must Be Obeyed, the ruler of the land.13Why does the world government train military geniuses in Enders Game?ATo attack aliens in the future.BTo help people learn more about wars.CTo make sure humans win the next war.DTo destroy the planet aliens are living on.14Which book is s

31、uitable for Johnson who is interested in wilderness self-help?ACrackback.BBall Dont Lie.CShe.DHatchet.15Which two books are related to sports?AEnders Game and Crackback.BBall Dont Lie and Harchet.CShe and Hatchet.DBall Dont Lie and Crackback.16The underlined word encounter in the last paragraph mean

32、s “_”.AexploreBmeetCcreateDmiss二、七选五How to Overcome the Fear of Public Speaking?One of the strongest emotions for you may be fear, especially when you are giving a speech or talking to anyone in a big hall. 17 Here are some tips that may help you overcome it. 18 What is holding you back from giving

33、a great speech? Is it the fear of making mistakes? Is it the worry whether audience will like it or not? Or do you just have the stage fright? Well, whatever, just be relaxed and devote yourself to the preparations. Besides, if possible, go to the stage where you will be presenting in advance.Practi

34、ce your entire presentation a few times ahead of time. Do it before a few people you know well and ask for their advice. Its also a good idea to practice with a few people youre not familiar with. You can also make a video of your presentation. 19 Dont be afraid of a few moments of stillness (静止). I

35、f you lose track of what youre saying due to nervousness, it may seem as if youve been silent for a lifetime. 20 Even if its longer, your audience is unlikely to mind a pause to take in what youve said. Just take a few deep breaths.Slow things down. 21 If you dont rush through your speech, youll be

36、less likely to fumble (笨嘴揣舌地说话) over your words. And you will end up expressing yourself more freely and logically as you hope.AMake a clear analysis of the root cause.BIts probably only a few seconds actually.CFocus on your content rather than your audience.DTake some measures, even if you dont fee

37、l that way.EWhen people are anxious, they are likely to speak faster.FThus, you can review it and see where you can improve it.GUnluckily, most of you will have to face the pain of anxiety or fear.三、完形填空When I was a child, my mom never forced me to finish my food. Instead, she 22 me to try everythin

38、g three times: first, to taste it; second, to get accustomed to the 23 ; and lastly, to confirm if I truly 24 it. After three tries, she wouldnt make me eat it again.Days ago, I watched my daughters face frown when she 25 took her second and then her third 26 of spinach, her least favorite food. I w

39、as reminded of how this rule had 27 my life. It helped me overcome fears and encouraged me to carry on until I achieved 28 .As I grew older, I carried this 29 with me. When faced with something outside my comfort zone, I reminded myself to try it at least three times before 30 . It motivated me to p

40、ursue my dream to become a 31 .Now, my once-picky eater daughter made me 32 by saying, “Mommy, I actually like the green leaves of the spinach now.” The three-try rule 33 !If I hadnt followed that rule, Id still be 34 in a job I hated. In my thirties, I followed my ambition to become an author. Afte

41、r two unsuccessful 35 with a publishing house, I took a deep breath and tried for a third time, which led me to a life I now 36 . As for my daughter, shes grown into a teenager who finds pleasure in eating spinach.22AhelpedBadvisedChurriedDbothered23AflavorBsmellCtemperatureDsight24AorderedBpreferre

42、dCdislikedDfinished25AunwillinglyBcarelesslyChappilyDshamefully26AdrinkBbiteCpictureDview27AarrangedBconfusedCfixedDshaped28AbalanceBsuccessCunderstandingDgreatness29AbeliefBphenomenonCincidentDmoment30AlosingBdecidingCleavingDplanning31AmotherBchallengerCwriterDwinner32AamusedBthoughtfulCgratefulDs

43、urprised33AmatteredBhappenedCworkedDchanged34AexpertBcautiousCordinaryDstuck35AinterviewsBattemptsCexchangesDadventures36AexperienceBrespectCenjoyDregret四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Scientists exploring the ocean floor in Antarctica have found a larger group of fish nests than ever

44、before. The discovery came 37 a surprise, and it will help scientists develop a more complete idea of the ocean food web in the area.In the south Weddell Sea, not far from Antarcticas Filchner Ice Shelf, scientists were 38 (amaze) to discover a group of about 60 million icefish nests on the ocean fl

45、oor. Before this, the 39 (large) group of icefish nests that had ever been found includes less than 60 nests. Lilian Boehringer, a research student, was the first 40 (discover) the nests. “They were everywhere,” she told The New York Times.The researchers used a special device called OFOBS to make t

46、wo more four-hour “dives” , 41 (try) to discover the limits of the nesting area. The nests scientists found were in the shape of 42 circle. Each nest held about 1,700 eggs. Usually, Weddell seals (海豹) 43 (spot) in the waters above the nesting site. Trackers 44 (fix) on some Weddell seals show that t

47、hey dive all the way to the sea floor.The team placed a camera on the sea floor before leaving, 45 will take a picture of the nests in the area 46 (two) a day for the next two years. They hope the pictures from this camera will help them learn more about the lives of the icefish.五、短文改错47假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。