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郑州学森实验学校 2023-2024 学年上学期高一第二次月考
英语试题
第一部分 听力(略)
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。
A
1. How much should a couple with a child aged four pay to visit The Beatles Story?
A. £22.95. B. £27.95. C. £31.90. D. £38.90.
2. What is special about Liverpool Museum?
A It’s closed on weekends. B. It’s open to the public for free.
C. It puts on a play every day. D. It was designed and built in 2008.
3 What can people do at Liverpool ONE?
A. Watch a football match. B. Take a boat tour.
C. Find out about The Beatles. D. Enjoy some coffee.
B
On Sept. 2, 2012, the dog Hunter passed away over the Rainbow Bridge at about 15 years old. He was so sweet and gentle. I rescued him from HELP in 2001 when he was about three (after his second visit to HELP). I went to his foster (代养的) home in North Aurora. His foster mom said she just gave him a shower, so he would be presentable. I walked through the door and there were many dogs and toys. I never understood why he came to the shelter twice. He did get two pieces of bread from the table and put them on the floor, but that was my carelessness and I quickly learned that. No more problems.
On the way home that day, I promised him he was home for good and he would never have to worry again—I would love him till the end. That was the best move I had ever made. I just lost my dog Bo two months ago. Now Hunter brought sunshine into my life and saved me. Near the end of his life, I was able to repay him for all he had done for me.
I do not remember his foster mom’s name. I promised to send the latest information to her, but lost her email address. I wish I could tell her what a good dog Hunter turned out to be, but I’m sure she already knew that. If she is still a foster mom, perhaps she will read this.
I should have written this long ago. How time flies! Hunter was the finest dog I had ever raised. We shared thousands of miles on the trail (小径). Everyone who ever met him fell in love with