2023-2024學年湖南師大附中、長沙一中高二（上）期中英語試卷

第一節(jié) （共4小題；每小題2.5分，滿分37.5分）閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中選出最佳選項。

• 1．Travel has become increasingly inconvenient and sometimes impossible over the last couple of years.However，museums around the world are digitizing their collections，enabling people to tour the museums from afar.
     The British Museum，London
     The British Museum contains objects from around the world，including the Rosetta Stone，with three versions of a text that helped researchers learn to read ancient Egyptian.The Great Court's ceiling，in the middle of the museum，is composed of 3212 pieces of glass，none of which are alike.The virtual tour of the museum offers a 360-degree view of the room，allowing visitors to look at every piece.
     MASP，S ?o Paulo
     The first modern museum in Brazil，the Museu de Arte de S?o Paulo includes art from the 14th to the 20th centuries.The paintings，which are placed on glass panels，appear to be floating in mid-air.This setup，included in the virtual tour shows，makes the art appear almost magical.
     National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art，Korea
     This Korean museum includes four branches in different cities and features works of art from Korea and around the world.The art includes a variety of media such as print，sculpture and photography.There are also online exhibitions such as "Artists in Their Times" which traces trends in Korean art since the late 1970s.
     The J.Paul Getty Museum，Los Angeles County
     This museum，with locations in two different places，features art going back to The Neolithic Period（新石器時代）.Its virtual tour，accessible through Google Arts & Culture，offers views of more recent works，including some by van Gogh and Renoir.Another platform，Xplorlt，also features views of some of the museum's outdoor spaces.
  （1）What can we learn about The British Museum？

  
  A．It is best known for the Rosetta Stone.
  B．It tells the changes of ancient Egyptian.
  C．It is made up of several pieces of glass.
  D．It houses exhibits from different countries.
  （2）Which museum may suit visitors interested in van Gogh's works？

  
  A．The British Museum.
  B．MASP，S?o Paulo.
  C．National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art.
  D．The J.Paul Getty Museum.
  （3）What do the listed museums have in common？

  
  A．They have several branches.
  B．They display their paintings in mid-air.
  C．They can be visited in your own home.
  D．They are accessible on Google Arts & Culture.
  組卷：18引用：7難度：0.5

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• 2．    My father really dislikes my stepfather，Mike，and is always calling him names，saying what a "good-for-nothing" guy he is.Mike knows about his name-calling because sometimes when my father comes to pick me up，he'll say inconsiderate things right in front of my stepfather like， "Is what's-his-name going to pick you up after the game，or am I supposed to bring you home？"
      Even though it's rude，my stepfather doesn't hold it against my father. "I'll pick up Shawn at 3：30，" he'll answer. Nor does Mike make a big deal out of my father's inconsiderate attitude towards him. He lets the comments go.
      I ask my stepfather if the way my father treats him bothers or upsets him. "Oh，not really，" he says. "You don't always have to be right，as long as you do what's right." My father's taunts（嘲笑） don't bother Mike because he likes himself.My dad's opinion doesn't change the way Mike feels about himself.
      I really admire Mike.He's so good to my mother.And what a good father he is to me!I appreciate all the things he does for me，like teaching me to throw a fastball and helping me with my homework without becoming impatient like my father does.Mike even volunteered at my school's carnival（狂歡節(jié)） this year.No other stepfathers were there.
      Though I would never tell my real father that I think my stepfather is one of the nicest guys I know，he is.I'm happy to make Mike my stepfather.Sometimes，I even call Mike "Dad" because he acts like a dad to me.In my eyes，my stepfather is a really great guy.
  
  （1）Why is the writer's father rude to Mike？

  
  A.Mike is hated by him.
  B.Mike is a good-for-nothing.
  C.Mike treats his ex-wife badly.
  D.Mike likes to call him names.
  （2）What does the underlined sentence mean in Paragraph 2？

  
  A.Mike never deals with the problems that he faces.
  B.Mike never runs a business with the writer's father.
  C.Mike doesn't express his anger on the writer's father.
  D.Mike ignores what the writer's father says and does.
  （3）What can be known from Paragraph 4？

  
  A.The writer is a poor boy and has several stepfathers.
  B.The writer's real father doesn't like sports as much as Mike.
  C.Mike is as good to the writer's mother as the writer's real father.
  D.Mike is more patient with the writer than the writer's real father.
  （4）Which can best describe the writer's attitude to his real father？

  
  A.Rude but patient.
  B.Admiring and respectful.
  C.Caring but disapproving.
  D.Disgusted and unconcerned.
  組卷：3引用：2難度：0.3

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• 3．    Recently，four professors of neuroscience were awarded the Brain Prize for their life changing contributions to the research on migraines（偏頭痛），a disease previously not understood well.
      Professor Michael Moskowitz from Harvard Medical School，Peter Goadsby from King's College London，Lars Edvinsson from Lund University in Sweden，and Jes Olesen from Rigshospitalet，Denmark，were celebrated as the recipients of the Brain Prize，the world's most distinguished award highlighting achievements in brain research.The Crown Prince of Denmark presented the four professors with a grand prize of roughly 1.5 million dollars on October 25 in Copenhagen，Denmark.
      Migraines remain one of the most serious and common neurological illnesses millions around the world suffer.Studies show that women are three times more likely to experience frequent and intense migraines than men，and symptoms can last up to 24 hours.Typically，these intense head-throbbing pains are also accompanied by vomiting（嘔吐），dizziness and sensitivity to sound，light，and touch.
      After over forty years of research，the four professors pinpointed the major cause — chemicals released within the brain.Previously，the main causes of migraines were thought to be stress，pressure or anxiety.In 1979，Professor Michael Moskowitz discovered that headaches occur when thin nerves are found in our head and face to interact with a highly-sensitive membrane（膜） surrounding our brain，releasing chemicals called neuropeptides.These chemicals can then cause the blood vessels in our head to expand and also send pain signals to the brain.Later，research by Professor Goadsby and Edvinsson revealed that the specific neuropeptide which plays the central role in causing the intense headache is calcitonin gene-related peptide （CGRP）.Then，Professor Olesen's work further confirmed that CGRP is indeed responsible for the pain，rather than a chemical produced in the brain as a result of the migraines.
      The work by these scientists paves the way for developing more effective medicine.While past treatments can only temporarily stop the pain，scientists say that the newly developed drugs not only prevent migraines but also don't cause the harmful side effects patients had to endure.
  
  （1）Who received the grand prize in the country where he works？

  
  A.Jes Olesen.
  B.Peter Goadsby.
  C.Lars Edvinsson.
  D.Michael Moskowitz.
  （2）What do we know about migraines？

  
  A.Migraines are a rare and strange illness.
  B.All the symptoms of intense migraines last 24 hours.
  C.Females' chance of getting migraines is higher than males'.
  D.Vomiting，dizziness and sensitivity lead to migraines.
  （3）What is the major cause of migraines？

  
  A.Stress，pressure or anxiety.
  B.A highly-sensitive membrane.
  C.Chemical called neuropeptides.
  D.Interactions between thin nerves.
  （4）In which section of a newspaper may this text appear？

  
  A.Medicine.
  B.Biology.
  C.Literature.
  D.Psychology.
  組卷：3引用：1難度：0.5

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第一節(jié)（滿分15分）

• 8．    假定你是李華，你得知你的交換生朋友Jim正在學習中文，請給他寫封郵件邀請他來參加你們的唐詩選修課。內(nèi)容包括：
  （1）上課的時間和地點；
  （2）課程的內(nèi)容；
  （3）課前的準備。
  參考詞匯：optional course選修課
  注意：
  （1）寫作詞數(shù)應(yīng)為80左右；
  （2）請按如下格式在答題卡的相應(yīng)位置作答。
  Dear Jim，
  ______
  Yours，Li Hua
  組卷：2引用：1難度：0.5

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第二節(jié)（滿分25分）閱讀下面材料，根據(jù)其內(nèi)容和所給段落開頭語續(xù)寫兩段，使之構(gòu)成一篇完整的短文。

• 9．    Nature，while beautiful，could also be unpredictable and merciless.But most importantly we bear in mind that in the darkest times，there's always a light at the end of the tunnel，just like Mrs.Evans' cabin light.
      One bright summer day，my friend Peter and I decided to take an adventure into the unexplored paths of the Great Smoky Mountains.Blessed with rich biodiversity and fascinating landscapes，the national park seemed a perfect getaway.Little did we know that our casual（隨意的） hike would soon turn into an unexpected personal incident，forever kept in our memories.
      We set off early in the morning，equipped with our backpacks and a map that was supposed to guide us through the winding paths.The sun was up，casting long shadows on the forest floor as we set off on our journey.We trekked（艱難行走），laughed，and wondered at the beauty of nature around us.
      As we trekked through the thick forests，taking in the natural wonders around us，we couldn't help but feel a sense of adventure coursing through our body.The path was rough and rocky，but we persisted（堅持） through the challenging landscape.
      Midway through our exploration，we came upon a breathtaking waterfall，its shining waters pouring down the rocks in a quiet and peaceful melody.We sat down by the water's edge，taking a moment to get lost in the beauty of nature.The cool mist from the waterfall surrounded us，and we felt refreshed and energetic.
      As the day went on，we trekked deeper into the wilderness，eager to explore every corner of this natural paradise.We were so absorbed in the beauty of nature that we just didn't notice our way and it seemed that we could not find the way back to the familiar part of the forest.
      Frightened，we hurried to find our way back but the thick forests and winding paths only served to confuse us further.We tried to remember any possible signs that might lead us back.No sooner had we celebrated our return to the clear paths than something worse happened.
  注意：
  （1）續(xù)寫詞數(shù)應(yīng)為150左右；
  （2）請按如下格式在答題卡的相應(yīng)位置作答。
      Suddenly，the weather took an unexpected turn.______
      Just when we were about to give up，a faint light appeared in the distance.______
  組卷：3引用：1難度：0.5

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