2023-2024學(xué)年新疆生產(chǎn)建設(shè)兵團(tuán)第二師八一中學(xué)高二（上）開學(xué)英語(yǔ)試卷

閱讀理解 （每題2.5共計(jì)50分）

• 1．    Xi'an
      It was called Chang'an in ancient times.As the cradle （發(fā)源地） of Chinese civilization，it has a really long history.The city passed through the Zhou Dynasty，the Han Dynasty，the Tang Dynasty and some other dynasties as the capital city.It enjoys the title of the "four major ancient civilization capitals" with ancient Athens，Cairo and Rome.
      Luoyang
      It was the capital city of 13 dynasties，and it was listed as the world's largest city six times in history.Luoyang once was the starting point of the Silk Road in eastern countries.It connected Europe and North Africa with Asia.
      Kaifeng
      As early as the Neolithic Age （新石器時(shí)代），our ancestors lived here.Its history can be traced back to the Xia Dynasty，the Shang Dynasty and the Zhou Dynasty.It was the capital city of the Later Jin Dynasty，the Later Han Dynasty，the Later Zhou Dynasty as well as the Northern Song Dynasty.It achieved great prosperity （繁榮） in the Northern Song Dynasty.
      Yangzhou
      As one of the 24 famous historical and cultural cities listed by the State Council，Yangzhou has a history of about 2，500 years.It reached great prosperity in the Han，Sui，Tang，and Qing Dynasties.It used to be an important business center and a center of transportation.
      Chengdu
      It is an ancient cultural city，with two miracles in Chinese history.One is that its name has been the same for 2，000 years；the other is that it has always been the capital city of Sichuan region.It's a capital with a glorious history.
  
  （1）What is this passage mainly about？

  
  A．Five of the largest cities with a long history in China.
  B．Five famous modern cities with a long history in China.
  C．Five of the most beautiful cities with a long history in China.
  D．Five famous ancient cultural cities with a long history in China.
  （2）Which of the following cities is linked to ancient Athens，Cairo and Rome？

  
  A．Xi'an.
  B．Kaifeng.
  C．Luoyang.
  D．Yangzhou.
  （3）In the Han，Sui，Tang，and Qing Dynasties，Yangzhou was most probably famous for its

  .
  A．history
  B．culture
  C．economy
  D．beauty
  （4）This passage is probably taken from a website on

  .
  A．business
  B．schooling
  C．parenting
  D．traveling
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• 2．When I was a kid，my mom set aside some breakfast food for supper every now and then.I remember one night after a long，hard day at work，my mom placed a plate of eggs，sausage，and a plate of extremely burnt biscuits on the table.I waited to see if my dad would get annoyed.
     All my dad did was to reach for the biscuits，smile at my mom and ask me how my day at school had been.I don't remember what I told him that night but I do remember watching him add butter and jelly on that ugly burnt biscuit and ate every bite of that thing.He never made a face nor uttered a word about it!
     When I rose from the table that evening；I remember hearing my mom apologize to my dad for overcooking the biscuits and I will never forget what he said， "Honey，I love burnt biscuits every now and then."
     Later that night，I went to say good night to my daddy，and I wondered if he really liked his biscuits burnt.He wrapped me up in his arms and said gently. "Your mom put in a hard day at work today and she is really tired.Besides，a little burnt biscuit never hurt anyone!
     As I have grown older，I've thought about that many times.Life is full of imperfect things and imperfect people.Learning to accept each other's faults and choosing to celebrate each other's differences contribute to a healthy，growing，and lasting relationship.We could extend this philosophy to any relationship，such as a husband-wife，parent-child，or friendship.Don't put the key to your happiness in someone else's pocket.Keep it in your own.So，please pass me a biscuit and yes，the burnt one will do just fine.
  
  （1）How did the author's dad react to the burnt biscuit？

  
  A．He set it aside for breakfast.
  B．He ate butter and jelly instead.
  C．He uttered his complaints loudly.
  D．He ate it up as if nothing happened.
  （2）What does the author suggest people do in the last paragraph？

  
  A．Show understanding to imperfect things.
  B．Ask the children to respect their parents.
  C．Enjoy the over-cooked biscuits willingly.
  D．Make important decisions on your own.
  （3）In which section of a magazine may this passage appear？

  
  A．History and culture.
  B．Family and relationship.
  C．Cuisine and health.
  D．Entertainment and sports.
  組卷：2引用：3難度：0.4

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• 3．    Learning doesn't have to end when people age.In fact，today's seniors want to remain socially engaged，intellectually stimulated （激發(fā)），and an active part of their communities according to a university in Lebanon.That's why the university opened The University for Seniors that gives older adults — 50 and up — an opportunity for lifelong learning.
     Founded in 2010，the school has about 500 new students every year，even during the height of the pandemic when classes were virtual.The university includes two three-month semesters and students can take any class they want regardless of their educational level.There are no exams or graduation certificates.This school is all about lifelong learning.The available classes include political science，public health，agriculture，sciences，women's affairs，as well as creative classes in drawing，painting and music.Language classes include English，F(xiàn)rench and Spanish.The classes are taught by volunteers.
     One student，Mariam Koubaissy，85，took drawing classes because it was her childhood dream to learn to draw，but life got in the way.Her dream does not die，though.She said， "Now half a century later，my dream came true and I was proud to have walked through those gates."
     The university provides more than just education.Former banker Youssef Bakri，84，has been a student for over 10 years.He said， "Studying is food for the brain，and among the various lectures，there are psychology lessons that support us very much at our age."
     Studies show that seniors can reap many benefits by continuing to learn new things.Lifelong learning keeps the brain stimulated，challenged and fully engaged.This helps seniors remain mentally alert while they age.With the percentage of over 65s in Lebanon's population growing，The University for Seniors is filling a very important role in the lives of its students.
  
  （1）What can we know about learning in The University for Seniors？

  
  A．It takes twelve months.
  B．Certificates are available.
  C．Classes are various.
  D．Educated students are admitted.
  （2）What can be inferred about the university from students' opinions？

  
  A．It's popular.
  B．It's challenging.
  C．It's limiting.
  D．It's famous.
  （3）What does the underlined word "reap" in Paragraph 5 mean？

  
  A．Seek
  B．Gain
  C．Track
  D．Explore
  （4）What is the best title for the text？

  
  A．The University Gives Seniors a Chance to Keep Learning
  B．The Program of Learning is Accessible to All Seniors
  C．Lifelong Learning Keeps the Brain in Good Function
  D．Seniors Are Eager to Return to the University
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書面表達(dá) （共計(jì)40分）第一部分

• 8．閱讀下面短文，根據(jù)其內(nèi)容寫一篇60詞左右的內(nèi)容概要。
      Adam lived with his parents in one city while his grandparents lived far away in another city.Adam's parents usually took their son to his grandparents' house during summer holiday every year and stayed there for around 20 days.Adam's grandfather loved him very much and spent a lot of time playing with him.His grandmother always cooked delicious food for him.Adam loved his stay there.This continued for years.The boy grew up over time.
      One day Adam said to his parents， "Now，I am old enough to go to grandparents' house alone.So，please let me go by myself."
      His parents didn't agree at first but Adam insisted（堅(jiān)持）.They finally agreed.But they were worried about his safety.So，they taught him everything he needed to know to travel alone.
      The day came when Adam was to leave for his grandparents' house.And his parents came to see him off at the train station.When the boy was comfortably seated on the train，his parents got off and waited for the train to leave.
      While waiting，the father went to the window and kept talking to his son.He handed his son an envelope（信封） from the window and said， "Son，if you feel afraid on the way，open this and read it.It will help you to calm down."
      The boy kept that envelope in his pocket carefully and said goodbye to his parents.When the train was ready to leave，the boy smiled and told his father， "I remember everything.Don't worry."
      At every station where the train stopped，people kept coming and going.The boy started feeling a little lonely.
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  組卷：0引用：3難度：0.5

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第二部分

• 9．假定你是李華，你校計(jì)劃下周舉辦校運(yùn)會(huì)，請(qǐng)你寫一封郵件給外教Chris，邀請(qǐng)他參加教師比賽，內(nèi)容要點(diǎn)如下：
  （1）時(shí)間地點(diǎn)；
  （2）項(xiàng)目及意義。
  注意：
  （1）詞數(shù)80字左右；
  （2）可適當(dāng)增加細(xì)節(jié)，使行文連貫。
  組卷：0引用：3難度：0.5

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