广东省广州中学2022-2023学年高二下学期期中考试英语试卷

广州中学2022学年第二学期期中考试 高二英语试卷 命题人：曾红设复韵 审题人：曾红嘏 试卷分为阅读、语言运用等四部分，共10页，满分150分，考试用时120分钟。 一、阅读（共两节，共20小题，每小题2.5分，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，从每题所给的四个选项A、B、C和D中，选出最佳选项。 A As a volunteer.you will discover the unique opportunity of visiting the real world beyond the tourist window and become immersed in the cultures you visit.For many travelers,this time spent working on meaningful projccts and getting to know the local area and its people is often regarded as their most memorable,enjoyable and fulfilling experience. Who can volunteer? Kaya volunteers are 18-80 years old people with an adventurous spirit.Whether you have time for a 2-week trip or a 6-month break,traveling on your own,with a group or with your family,or you are a student,taking a break from your study or have even retired,they will find a project that can use your help. What types of projects can you do? Kaya's project advisers work with you to decide which project is best for you and what type of work you like to do.You can work in the following fields: *Environmental preservation-From the Ecuadorian rainforest to the jungle of Thailand, repair the damage done to some of the most beautiful and diverse places on earth. *Work with children-They have over 40 projects working with children across the world in orphanages,schools and shelters for the abused,and disabled. *Sports-Through sports their projects can provide opportunities for health education and the development of life skills such as teamwork,communication,discipline and self-confidence. *Education-From English teaching to education programs for special needs and minority groups,give greater opportunity to the disadvantaged through education. All projects include airport pick-ups and drop-offs,accommodation,orientation and 24-hour support.Many of their placements also include all meals and some language classes so that you can get even more involved. 1.What's the author's purpose in writing this passage? A To inspire people to volunteer.