重庆市为明中学2024-2025学年高二下学期半期考试英语试题

重庆市为明学校高2026届高二下半期考试卷

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第一部分  听力(共两节，满分30分)

第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)

听下面5段对话。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。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. When will the woman probably go to the mall?

A. This Friday.    B. This Saturday.    C. This Sunday.

2. What impressed the man about last night’s concert?

A. The light show.    B. The guitar performance.    C. The lead singer’s voice.

3. Why is the woman happy?

A. She passed her driving test.

B. She made a wonderful dinner.

C. She completed a presentation.

4. What is probably the man?

A. A coach.    B. A doctor.    C. An athlete.

5. What are the speakers mainly discussing?

A. Things they are good at.

B. Interests they want to develop.

C. Ways to help them stay active.

第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)

听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6. What was the man’s first stop during his trip?

A. Suzhou.    B. Huzhou.    C. Zhangjiajie.

7. What interests the woman about Anji white tea?

A. Its health benefits.    B. Its color change.    C. Its flavor.

听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。

8. Where is the man?

A. In the kitchen.    B. In the bathroom.    C. In the bedroom.

9. What did the woman do first after getting home?

A. She did the laundry.    B. She took a shower.    C. She made a call.

10. How does the woman feel in the end?

A. Disappointed.    B. Relieved.    C. Confused.

听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。

11. Who did the woman usually watch Friends with?

A. Her roommates.    B. Her mother.    C. Her sister.

12. Which aspect of The Crown does the woman find appealing?

A The insights into royal life.    B. The complex characters.    C. The awkward humor.

13. What does the man think of The Office?

A. Touching.    B. Entertaining.    C. Boring.

听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。

14. What does Tina say about students starting their own businesses?

A. It ensures that they learn more valuable skills.

B. It promotes the economic development of the country.

C. It develops their character and encourages their creativity.

15. How did Jessica support her argument?

A. By introducing successful college entrepreneurs.

B. By highlighting the high failure rate of startups.

C. By listing the advantages of having a stable job.

16. Who talked about the financial burden of starting a business?

A. Ethan.    B. Dylan.    C. Tom.

听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

17. At what age did Tillman take her first college class?

A. 10.    B. 17.    C. 18.

18. What did Tillman study in the College of Lake County?

A. Math.    B. Engineering.    C. Psychology.

19. Where did Tillman earn her Master of Science degree?

A. In Arizona.    B. In Maine.    C. In New York State.

20. What is Tillman’s next plan?

A. Pursuing another doctorate.

B. Getting a job at a school.

C. Expanding her organization.

第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)

第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

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Essential Tips for Renting a Car in Germany

Planning to rent a car and fly down the German motorway? Gather top tips here and find the best rental car for your trip through Germany.

Quick Tips

Search for rental cars before you fly to Germany, and book your car in advance. You will get better rates than booking upon arrival. German cars usually come with a manual transmission (手动挡). If you prefer an automatic transmission, ask the rental company and most can accommodate you. Rental cars are available at all airports and most major rail stations as well as locations in major cities.

Driver’s Requirements

To rent a car in Germany, you need a valid (有效) driver’s license from your home state or province. Visitors may also consider getting an International Driving Permit as a companion document. However, it is not required for Germany. If you would like to continue to drive after six months to one year in Germany, you must obtain a German license. The legal driving age in Germany is 18, but usually, drivers have to be over 21 to rent a car.

Charges

Base rates vary wildly depending on the length of time of rental, the age of driver, destination, and location of rental. Shop around to find the best price. Note that charges usually don’t include the 16% Value Added Tax(VAT), registration fee, or any airport fees. These additional fees may equal up to 25% of the daily rental.

1. Why is it advised to book a car before arriving in Germany?

A. To keep the car available in major cities.

B. To get a relatively low price of car rental.

C. To enjoy a high standard of rental service.

D. To rent a car with an automatic transmission.

2. What is necessarily required to rent a car in Germany?

A. Obtaining a valid German license.

B. Having one-year driving experience.

C. Being at least twenty-one years old.

D. Getting an International Driving Permit.

3. Which factor may influence the base rental charges?

A. VAT. B. Parking fee.

C. Registration fee. D. Rental duration.

B

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