广东省广州市越秀区2024-2025学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题

2024学年第一学期学业水平调研测试

高二年级英语试卷

本试卷共11页，满分120分。建议考试用时120分钟。

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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

The Four Best Whale Watching Tours Near Seattle

The water off the northwestern coast of Washington affords plenty of opportunities to see a wide range of whales. The following tours will take you to the ideal viewing locations.

Western Prince Whale & Wildlife Tours

The San Juan Islands afford opportunities to see a variety of whale species, including orcas, humpbacks and minkes. A unique characteristic of this tour boat is that it’s powered by low-sound water jets. Tickets are $149 for adults and $139 for kids aged 7 to 12. This tour is not recommended for kids younger than 6, or those with back or neck injuries.

Crystal Seas Kayaking

Rather than using motorized boats, this tour has whale watchers take kayaks in person. Past participants describe these lightweight boats as entertaining. No prior boating experience is necessary. Tickets start at $125 for three-hour and sunset tours and $219 for full-day tours lasting seven hours. The price includes use of all kayaking equipment,

as well as round-trip transportation.

Maya’s Legacy Whale Watching

Maya’s Legacy Whale Watching is ideal for nature lovers, as the company takes a “whole ecosystem approach” to its outings. Tours vary in length and are priced accordingly, starting at $149 for three-hour tours. $199 for four-hour tours and $299 for full-day trips. The tour specializes in small-group outings; the number of participants may range from 6 to 16.

Puget Sound Express

Departing from Edmonds, these boat rides take passengers to the San Juan Islands to see the whales and other sea creatures. The boats feature indoor seating and outdoor viewing decks, as well as a cafe that sells snacks. These trips are suitable for all ages; tickets start at $145 for adults and $105 for children aged 2 to 10 (babies free of charge).

1. Which of the following tours offers visitors a chance to row the boat by themselves?

A. Puget Sound Express. B. Crystal Seas Kayaking.

C. Maya’s Legacy Whale Watching. D. Western Prince Whale & Wildlife Tours.

2. How much should a couple with a kid aged 5 and a baby pay for Puget Sound Express?

A. $250. B. $355. C. $395. D. $500.

3. Where is the text most probably taken from?

A. A guide book. B. A travel journal.

C. A textbook. D. A reference book.

B

The Chinese old saying “good medicine tastes bitter” may no longer hold in the country where it was born and believed.

Xi Linjie, a 20-year-old college student, sought help for tiredness at a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) hospital in Chongqing and was pleasantly surprised by a cup of sweet milk tea. “The milk tea is filled with TCM ingredients, yet it tastes delightful. It’s less sweet than regular milk tea and has a slight herbal fragrance (香味),” she says. “Most importantly, it’s beneficial to health.”

This new milk tea is invented by the nutrition department of Chongqing Jiangbei Hospital of TCM. Since 2023 the hospital has mixed TCM processing techniques with contemporary food production to attract younger generation. “Milk tea is a favorite among young people. We hope it can act as a bridge for them to gain more knowledge about TCM and gradually accept it,” says Liao Changying, director of the hospital’s nutrition

department. She notes that almost everyone who tried the milk tea shared the special experience with their family and friends.

The hospital has employed various modern technologies to maximize (最大化) the effect of TCM while improving the taste. “Behind the TCM milk tea are numerous experiments and improvements. It represents the integration of TCM, modern medicine, nutrition and more. Our goal is to help people prevent and manage diseases while enjoying delicious food and drinks,” Liao explains. The TCM milk tea proves how traditional medicine is appealing to the younger generation in an approachable manner.

Liao is pleased to see many young visitors seeking professional health advice on physical conditioning. “Over half of the visitors are young people interested in health consultations (咨询)  for body conditioning, which indicates that the younger generation has confidence in TCM,” Liao says. She also suggested that more efforts should be made to integrate TCM with other fields that interest young people, adding, “TCM is becoming a new trend among the youth”.

4. According to Xi Linjie, what makes the new milk tea so special?

A. Its bitter taste. B. Its strong fragrance.

C Its special milk. D. Its health effect.

5. From Liao Changying’s angle, what does she expect the new milk tea to function?

A. To attract the younger generation to study TCM.

B. To provide a special drinking experience with TCM.

C. To improve modern production techniques of TCM.

D. To help the young gain a deeper insight into TCM.

6. What does Liao want to stress in Paragraph 4?

A. The efforts of making the new milk tea. B. The significance of the new milk tea.

C. The process or making the new milk tea. D. The prospects of the new milk tea.

7. What can be a suitable title for the passage?

A. TCM Gains Growing Popularity. B. TCM Meets Modern Milk Tea.

C. New Milk Tea Saves the Young. D. Modern Milk Tea Promotes Health.

C

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