广东省清远市2023-2024学年高二年级下册7月期末考试英语试题（含解析）.pdf

清远市2023 2024学年第二学期高中期末教学质量检测高二英语注意事项：1.本试卷满分120分，考试时间120分钟2.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号等填写在答题卡的相应位置3.全部答案在答题卡上完成，答在本试题卷上无效4.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用 2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号5.考试结束后，将本试题卷和答题卡一并交回第二部分阅读（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AIn contrast to rushing past overcrowded tourist landmarks,the new trend of city walk has emerged as a popularalternative to exploring bustling markets,ancient streets,and charming alleys at a leisurely pace.Here are some good recommendations for city walk in China.ShanghaiShanghai has undertaken extensive renovations（修复）in many historic and cultural neighborhoods.For instance,the Wukang Building,which was built in 1924,underwent two conservation renovations in 2009 and 2019.In 2020,it also underwent a“micro-update”.GuangzhouYongqingfang,a historical complex in Guangzhou,is situated on Enning Road and is considered the core areaof old Guangzhou,as well as the citys most beautiful arcade.Starting in 2009,a series of micro-transformationsbegan in Yongqingfang and have continued to the present day.Today,the revitalized Yongqingfang has emerged as anew cultural landmark,where traditional and modern cultures mix harmoniously in the old city.FuzhouCurrently,Fuzhou has a total length of 131 kilometers of mountain trails,connecting with 501.7 kilometers ofwaterfront greenways and over 200 traditional streets and alleys.The Fuzhou urban forest trail,which winds throughnumerous parks,facilitates a close connection between mountains,water,people,and the city.NanjingYou can experience history and modernity in Nanjing.Walk and taste from Pingshi Street to Shengzhou Road,get a roast duck takeout and two liang(100 grams)of beef potstickers before you sit down for a bowl of soup noodlestopped with pork rinds and ribs.Treat yourself to some rich traditional foods.1.How many times has the Wukang Building been renovated in the past 20 years?A.2.B.3.C.4.D.5.2.Which city suits a nature lover according to the text?A.Shanghai.B.Guangzhou.C.Fuzhou.D.Nanjing.3.What do Guangzhou and Nanjing have in common?A.They have a history of renovations.B.They have many world-famous buildings.C.They offer waterfront greenways for tourists.D.They combine traditional and modern cultures.BCandace Leslie Cima is a 75-year-old fashion and lifestyle influencer working to change the attitudes regardingaging for both her generation and the ones following hers.Candaces video,sharing a comment on her style that says Youre 60.You shouldnt wear that”,got 7.4 millionviews on social media.She is answering comments about her sleeveless shirt style choices with I am 75,actually.9,In her mind,there is no stiema attached to being aging.“I remember being on the checkout line at a supermarket and looking at the headlines on those magazines.Theywould always have headlines like How to look your best at 20,30,and40.Never did they mention 50,60,and 70,“she recalls in a video.In addition to her videos,Candace also has a blog where she speaks at length about aging andfashion.Candace explains that she wears a lot of sleeveless tops,and there is always someone who writes to her thatwomen over 60 should not bare their arms.She has a whole article on her blog devoted to this sleeveless shirt styleelement,which is called Woman s Right to Bare Arms.So.you have some loose skin on your arms or some veins on your legs or age spots on your hand.Why isthat a bad thing?”She makes a point,saying that it is we who decide whether it is a bad thing and whether we areashamed of our natural aging process and let others make us feel less than we are.After all,everyone ages,so we all as a society should normalize these changes and learn to see them positively.For her,age is not just a number.Its a badge of honor to wear proudly.ctThe only way to change that view isthat we,as older women,show them that aging is a gift,something to be embraced,valued and shared,she writes.4.What does the underlined word“stigma“in paragraph 2 mean?A.Trouble.B.Worry.C.Shame.D.Difficulty.5.How does Candace respond to comments about her age?A.She uses the opportunity to promote positive aging.B.She ignores them and does not address them publicly.C.She gets upset and defends herself in an aggressive manner.D.She avoids wearing clothes that might draw attention to her age.6.Which words can best describe Candace?A.Caring and generous.B.Concerned and helpful.C.Confident and brave.D.Strange and fashionable.7.What message does Candace want to convey?A.Aging should be feared and hidden.B.Aging is a natural process to be celebrated.C.Fashion trends are more important than personal style.D.Age should define a persons lifestyle and appearance.CThe summer of 2023 was the hottest ever recorded on Earth.Carbon dioxide(CO2)emissions from burningfossil fuels are the main causes behind climate change,and scientists say they must be controlled.But there?s anothergreenhouse gas to deal with:methane.Tackling it may be the best bet for putting the brakes on。