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2022~2023学年度第一学期和田地区第二中学第三次质量检测
高二英语试题
注意事项
考生在答题前请认真阅读本注意事项及各题答题要求
1. 本试卷满分为120分,考试时间为90分钟。考试结束后,请将答题卡交回。
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第一部分阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30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答案。
A
Marie Curie and Her Daughters
by Imogen Greenberg
Illustrated (插图) by Isabel Greenberg
You’ve probably heard of scientist Marie Curie and her discoveries, but how about her daughters, Irene and Eve? This beautiful illustrated book follows the adventures of the family as they save lives during wars, travel around the world, and change the history of science.
Swordswoman!
by Devika Rangachari
Discover the amazing true story of Queen Lakshmibai of Jhansi — an Indian queen who could read and write. Find out how she trained other women to fight next to her and became a symbol of resistance to British rule in India in 1857.
Queens: 3,000 Years of the Most Incredible Women in History
by Victoria Crossman
Celebrating queens from all over the world and through history, this book describes Cleopatra of Egypt, Queen Nanny of Jamaica, Catherine the Great of Russia, Empress Jingu of Japan, Boudicca in Britain and Queen Elizabeth II, among others. It’s full of illustrations and details.
The Girl with Her Head in the Clouds
by Karen McCombie
Illustrated by Anneli Bray
London, 1904. When a couple of showmen need help with a stunt, 16-year-old Dolly volunteers. Soon, she’s busy with working as a parachutist (跳伞者). This story is based on the real life of parachute performer Dolly Shepherd.
1. Which of the following books is science-related?
A. Queens: 3,000 Years of the Most Incredible Women in History.
B. The Girl with Her Head in the Clouds.
C. Marie Curie and Her Daughters.
D. Swordswoman!
2. Whose book is based on a performer’s personal experience?
A. Imogen Greenberg’s. B. Devika Rangachari’s.
C. Victoria Crossman’s. D. Karen McCombie’s.
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