广东省揭阳市普宁市华侨中学2024-2025学年高二上学期11月期中英语试题

普宁华侨中学2024-2025学年度第一学期

高二级期中考英语试卷

（试卷共8页，满分：130分，考试时间：120分钟）

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第一部分 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

The Aquarium(水族馆) of the Pacific is Southern California’s largest Aquarium. Beyond its world-class animal exhibits, the Aquarium offers monthly events for people of all ages. Here are the upcoming events for this November.

Photographers Night

On this night only, the Aquarium is accessible to photographers for the purpose of getting their dream photos without having to worry about being disturbed by the general public.

DATE: Saturday NOVEMBER 4, 6:00—10:00 pm

COST: $44.95 per person, $41.95 for members. Ticket sales will be limited.

* Exhibits that will not be lit: Lorikeet Forest & Diving Birds because they will be getting their rest.

Seniors Day

The Aquarium will open its doors for free to people aged fifty and above on Seniors Day. It will feature special presentations, door prizes, and 20% off in the gift store for our senior guests.

DATE: Monday, NOVEMBER 13, 9:00 am—2:00 pm

COST: FREE to ages 50 and over with a valid photo ID. Advance reservations required.

Autism(自闭症) Families Treat

Spend a special evening at the Aquarium only for families with adults or children with autism. On this evening, guests can enjoy the peacefulness of the Aquarium’s exhibits.

DATE: Sunday, NOVEMBER 19, 6:00—9:00 pm

COST: $12 per person, and free for Aquarium members and children under age three. Advance reservations required.

STEAM Fest

Spend the morning surrounded by STEAM science, technology, engineering, art, and math!

This event will feature interactive booths where you can learn about the ocean and the environment, make observations, and ask our animal care staff lots of questions.

DATE: Saturday, NOVEMBER 25, 9:00 am—1:00 pm

COST: $44.95 per adult(ages 12+), $29.95 per child(ages 3—12), and free for Aquarium members and children under age three. Advance reservations required.

1. What can photographers do at Photographers Night?

A. Take photos without disturbance.

B. Buy as many tickets as they want.

C. Get their dream photos of diving birds.

D. Enjoy the event with the general public.

2 When can children with autism enjoy the exhibits peacefully?

A. On November 4. B. On November 19.

C. On November 13. D. On November 25.

3. How much should a couple without membership pay to attend STEAM Fest?

A. $74.9 B. $29.95 C. $89.9 D. $44.95

B

About15 years ago, Andrew McLindon, a business owner and passionate cyclist, was riding his bike in Austin, Texas, when he thought about a friend’s 12-year-old son. The boy had never known the joy of biking because he suffered from a brain condition that often caused balance disturbances.

When he got home, McLindon, now 60, went online and found a three-wheel recumbent (侧卧的) bike with a seat belt, perfect for a child with balance issues. Soon the boy was cycling around the street with his peers, having fun and getting exercise. But there was more, as McLindon learned from his friend’s reaction. “To see his son

interacting with other kids,” McLindon says. “I’ll never forget the smile on his face.”

That smile launched the McLindon Family Foundation. Funded by donations, the group works with pediatric rehab (小儿康复) clinics to find children who can benefit from owning bike and to help craft each bike to the particular needs of the child. A bike may include a headrest, a shoulder band, a seat belt, and a caregiver’s steering and braking system in the back. The bikes are expensive — $3, 000 to $4, 000, and that’s with the foundation’s large discount. For kids lucky enough to get one, they’re a life changer.

“We worked with a 14-year-old who had a back problem,” says McLindon. She spent most days on the couch watching TV. Soon after she got her bike, she was training for special-needs triathlons (铁人三项). In a magazine interview, she said, “I always knew there was an athlete me.”

So far, the foundation has given away 450 bikes, and that’s just a start. “I do a lot of things. I run a lot of companies.” McLindon says. “But getting these kids their bikes most important thing that I do.”

4. What inspired Andrew McLindon to search for a special bike online?

A. His enthusiasm for cycling.

B. His ambition to start a new business.

C. His goal to invent a new type of bike.

D. His desire to help a boy with balance issues.

5. Why was McLindon Family Foundation established?

A. To sponsor special-needs triathlons.

B. To raise money for pediatric rehab clinics.

C. To provide adaptive bikes for disabled children.

D. To offer a social network to children with special needs.

6. What benefit can adaptive bikes bring?

A. They can offer medical treatment.

B. They can provide exercise and fun.

C. They can relieve physical suffering.

D. They can improve academic performance.

7. What does McLindon think of his work with the McLindon Family Foundation?

A. It is a worthwhile effort.

B. It is a temporary solution.

C. It is financially rewarding.