精品解析：广东省湛江市雷州市第二中学2023-2024学年高一下学期4月期中英语试题

2023-2024学年度第二学期高一英语期中考试题 一、阅读理解 (每小题2.5分，共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 Welcome to the world-famous house where William Shakespeare was born in l564 and where he grew up. The property (房产) remained in the ownership of Shakespeare’s family until 1806. The House has welcomed visitors traveling from all over the world for over 250 years. ◆Enter through the Visitors’ Centre and see the highly-praised exhibition Shakespeare’s World, a lively and full introduction to the life and work of Shakespeare. ◆Stand in the rooms where Shakespeare grew up. ◆Discover examples of furniture and needlework from Shakespeare’s period. ◆Enjoy the traditional English garden, planted with trees and flowers mentioned in the poet’s works. OPENING TIMES 20 Mar to 19 Oct Mon to Sat: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Sun: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm 20 Oct to 19 Mar Mon to Sat: 9:30 am to 4:00 pm Sun: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm The Birthplace is within easy walking distance of all the car parks shown on the map; nearest is Windsor Street (3 minutes’ walk). The House may present difficulties but the Visitors’ Centre, its exhibition, and the garden are accessible to wheelchair users. The Shakespeare Coffee House (opposite the Birthplace). ADMISSION: Adult: ￡4.90 Child: ￡2.20 Family: ￡12.00 (2 adults + up to 3 children) 1. When does the House start to receive visitors on Sunday in December? A. 8:30 am. B. 9:00 am. C. 10:00 am. D. 4:00 pm. 2. Where is the nearest parking place to Shakespeare’s Birthplace? A. At Windsor Street. B. Near the Coffee House. C. Behind the exhibition hall. D. Opposite the Visitors’ Centre. 3. How much is the admission for a family of two grown-ups and two children? A. ￡9.80. B. ￡12.00. C. ￡13.20. D. ￡16.90. B My husband Robert and I had volunteered to help build an irrigation (灌溉) system for bananas in Zambia. The Heart of Africa Mission is run by local Zambians, with a focus on community development. We were there to share our agricultural (农业的) experience and knowledge with