精品解析：广东省汕头市金山中学2023-2024学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题

2022级高二第一学期期末考试 英语试卷 本试卷共8页，满分120分。考试用时120分钟。 第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列四篇短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Thanksgiving is almost here, which means many families are getting ready to enjoy a tradition that goes back hundreds of years: baking and eating delicious pie. Two classic desserts will battle it out at holiday tables. Is pumpkin pie better than apple pie? Yes—pumpkin is perfect Three reasons why pumpkin pie is better than apple pie 1. As one of America’s first crops, pumpkin has become fall’s signature flavor since the early 18th century. Even 300 years ago, Americans knew it was the best pie. 2. With its warm, comforting mix of cinnamon (肉桂), nutmeg (豆蔻), and other spices, delicious pumpkin pie gives you perfect bites that melt in your mouth, which simply can’t be beaten. 3. As a bonus, pumpkins are packed full of vitamins and nutrients that are good for your body. So cut a perfectly shaped slice of pumpkin goodness and dig in. No—apple pie all the way Three reasons why pumpkin pie is not better than apple pie 1. Apple pie is just about as old as our country and even appeared in America’s first cookbook. Have you heard the expression “It’s as American as apple pie”? No one says that about pumpkin pie! 2. There are countless variations on the classic, with different spices and flavorings, dried fruits and nuts, and different crusts (酥皮). Apple pie is the clear winner for people who love the balance of fruit and buttery pie crust. 3. To quote another expression, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” That means apples are nutritious and help keep us healthy. Now that you’ve read a bit more about this issue, click here to vote in our debate. Vote YES if you think pumpkin pie is better than apple pie or NO if you don’t. We’ll publish the results next week. 1. What do pumpkin pie and apple pie have in common? a. They are full of nutrients. b. They have similar flavor. c. They have deep roots in America. A. ab. B. bc. C. ac