重庆市育才中学校2026-2027学年高二上学期11月期中英语试题

重庆市育才中学高2028届高二(上)11月半期考试

英语试题

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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段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。

1. What does the woman ask the man to do?

A. Buy some potatoes. B. Prepare for a meal. C. Make a daily menu.

2. Where does the conversation take place?

A. At the train station. B. Over the phone. C. On the train.

3. What does the woman mean?

A. It's too late for the man to say sorry.

B. The man should never argue with friends.

C. People act without thinking when emotional.

4. Why does Alice feel unhappy?

A.  She failed the final exams.

B. Her sister's grades are better than her.

C. She didn't make any progress.

5. Which kind of music do plants like best according to research?

A. Pop music. B. Rock music. C Classical music.

第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)

听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。

听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。

6. What are the speakers mainly talking about?

A. How to handle leftovers properly.

B. Whether to reduce leftovers.

C. Where to keep leftovers.

7. What does the man think of eating leftovers?

A. It is risky. B. It is economical. C. It is unpopular.

听第7段录音，回答第8至10题。

8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?

A. Roommates. B. Schoolmates. C. Brother and sister.

9. What is the woman's nationality?

A. Italian. B. American. C. Portuguese.

10. Who gets the most votes for the greatest explorer?

A. Magellan. B. Amerigo Vespucci. C. Columbus.

听第8段录音，回答第11 至 13题。

11. What does the man do?

A. He's a fitness trainer.

B. He's a radio host.

C. He's a swimming athlete.

12. How long does Silvia train every week?

A.60 hours. B.56 hours. C.48 hours.

13. What does Silvia value most in winning a game?

A. Artistic expression. B. Extraordinary skills. C. Smooth movements.

听第9段录音，回答第14至 16题。

14. What benefits can teenagers get from the program?

A. Professional horse-training skills.

B. Free transport to Philadelphia.

C. Better personal qualities.

15. Where did David get to know the program?

A From the Internet. B. From a friend. C. From his mother.

16. How does David find the volunteer work?

A. It is undemanding. B. It is exhausting. C. It is rewarding.

听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。

17. What do we know about Chantel?

A. She was ambitious and brave.

B. She was creative and unique.

C. She was easy-going and humorous.

18. Where did Chantel start her cooking career?

A. In South Africa. B. In London. C. In northern France.

19 When did Chantel win the World's Best Female Chef?

A. At the age of 26.

B. At the age of 37.

C. At the age of 40.

20. What does Chantel hope to do?

A. Win Michelin stars.

B. Open more restaurants.

C. Promote botanical food.

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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

A

Georgia Aquarium is a non-profit scientific organization with over 11 million gallons of water. It aims to entertain and educate visitors through high-standard exhibits and programs, ultimately saving animal species and creating a balanced environment. As a research leader, it studies sea animals in human care and natural habitats to advance scientific knowledge and apply discoveries to conservation. Visitors can enjoy hands-on activities, close-up animal experiences, and educational programs designed to develop a deeper appreciation for our ocean and the animals that call it home.

Galleries

Coral Diver— Experience over 200 species of the Indo-Pacific Corals

Learn more about the different types of corals, why corals are vital to the ocean, and how we care for them through face-to-face sessions with our aquarium specialists.

Dolphin Coast— Dive into the World of Dolphins

THEATER SEATS: 1,800+

Dolphins are social animals that live in small groups. Through the underwater viewing tunnel, watch playful dolphins and interact with dolphin keepers.

Presentation time: 3:00 p. m./6:00 p. m.

Sea Lion Studio—— Encounter Sea Lions

THEATER SEATS: 500+

Trainers will interact with these incredible creatures while educating guests on the dangers the sea animals face in their natural environment, as well as key environmental factors that impact them. To attend the Dolphin or Sea Lion Presentation, please reserve online. First come, first served. Space is limited.

Presentation time: 9:00 a. m./10:30 a. m.

One-Day Ticket

Reserve & Save General Admission——— Off-peak times	$50
Reserve & Save General Admission——— Weekends & Holidays	$59
Anytime General Admission——— Walk-in	$79

Book off-peak & save

Save on tickets when you book off-peak times like weekdays. An additional 20% discount applies to every ticket for entry after 3:30 p. m.

21. What is the purpose of Georgia Aquarium?

A. To raise awareness for sea plants. B. To take care of natural habitats.

C. To collect funds for animal research. D. To protect undersea biodiversity.

22. What do the three galleries have in common?

A. They provide glass channels for viewing.

B. They offer scheduled presentations online.

C. They allow visitors to engage with professionals.

D. They highlight environmental threats to sea animals.

23. How much should a couple who make reservation and arrive at 4:00 p. m. on Monday pay?