吉林东北师范大学附属中学2025-2026学年高二年级下学期期中英语试卷

2025-2026学年下学期 东北师大附中 (英语)科试卷 高二年级期中考试 注意事项： 1.答题前，考生需将自己的姓名、班级、考场/座位号填写在答题卡指定位置上，并粘贴条形 码。 2、回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需 改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。 3.回答非选择题时，请使用0.5毫米黑色字迹签字笔将答案写在答题卡各题目的答题区域内， 超出答题区域或在草稿纸、本试题卷上书写的答案无效。 4.保持卡面清洁，不要折叠、不要弄皱、弄破，不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。 第I卷选择题（共75分） 第一部分听力（共两节，满分20分) 第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分) 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选 项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两 遍。 1.Where does the conversation take place? A.At a cafe. B.At home C.At a school. 2.What will the man do next? A.Have a get-together. B.Visit a company. C.Attend a meeting. 3.What is the relationship between the speakers? A.Father and daughter. B.Mother and son. C.Brother and sister. 4.How does the man feel about the woman's reply? A.Bored. B.Surprised. C.Annoyed. 5.What are the speakers talking about? A.Shopping lists. B.Eating habits. C.Cooking methods. 第二节（共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分) 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选 项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟：听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的 作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。 听下面的录音，回答第6、7题。 6.What is the man's concern about the apartment? A.Narrow space. B.Remote location. C.Pet restriction. 1 7.What does the woman suggest doing next? A.Making a call for more information. B.Looking for somewhere better. C.Putting in an offer right away. 听下面的录音，回答第8、9题。 8.Why does Jason hesitate to take part in the competition? A.He is over the age limit.B.He is not sure of himself.C.He is tired of video games. 9.What does the woman advise Jason to do? A.Check the competition rules. B.Print the competition rules. C.Have a talk with the designers. 听下面的录音，回答第10至12题。 10.How much did the man weigh two months ago? A.About 150 pounds. B.About 160 pounds. C.About 170 pounds. 11.How did the woman know how to lose weight? A.From a book. B.From a friend. C.From a cook. 12.What does the man plan to do? A.Change his diet. B.Learn about an author. C.Exercise regularly. 听下面的录音，回答第13至16题。 13.What did the woman like best about the movie? A.The story. B.The scenery. C.The performance. 14.Why didn't the man like this movie? A.The plot was too simple.B.The actors acted poorly.C.The pacing was too slow. 15.What kind of movie did the speakers watch? A.A romantic movie. B.An action movie. C.A comedy movie. 16.What did the man probably think of the movie? A.Too.sad. B.Very romantic. C.Quite boring. 听下面的录音，回答第17至20题。 17.When did the speaker's family start their traveling? A.On May 1st. B.On May 5th. C.On May 6th. 18.How did the speaker's family go to Shillong from Guwahati? A.By car. B.By taxi. C.By train. 19.What do we know about Shillong? A.The climate wasn't good. B.The transport wasn't convenient. C.There weren't many tourist attractions. 20.What did the speaker's family do at the end of their vacation? A.They admired the sunrise.B.They visited tea gardens.C.They explored thick forests. 第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分) 第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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 British Museum to experience cultures across the globe from the dawn of history to the present. In the company of friends(23 Sep 2025-25 Jan 2026) This display highlights recent acquisitions of rare 17th-century drawings by Samuel Cooper and Richard Gibson.Cooper's work memorializes his cousin's infant son,while Gibson's portrait presents a picture of a young gentleman.These are contrasted with informal sketches of daily life by other artists,offering a rare glimpse into the personal and artistic circles of 17th-century London. Making poetry with solid objects(10 Sep 2025-20 May 2026) Discover Edward Allington(1951~2017),a leading voice of the 1980s"New British Sculpture". Although he was known for sculpture,drawing was central to his practice.This collection of drawings reveals the wit,curiosity,and intellect behind his work,highlighting his significant contribution to British art. Nordic noir (09 Oct 2025-22 Mar 2026) Featuring over 150 works from the Nordic countries,the exhibition opens with Edvard Munch's prints and traces the evolution of graphic arts afterwards.It spans the charming prints of the 1940s Norwegian woodcuts and the 1970s screen prints.The dominant theme for contemporary artists is nature and the urgency to preserve the valleys,mountains and forests unique to the region. Hawaii,a kingdom crossing oceans(15 Jan-25 Mar 2026) In 1824,King Liholiho voyaged from the North Pacific to seek an alliance (with the British Crown,a turning point for his kingdom.This exhibition explores Hawaii's history through its complicated relationship with Britain,celebrating Hawaiian artistic heritage from feathered chiefly coats to bold contemporary works. 21.Which can people see if they visit the British Museum in April 2026? A.In the company of friends. B.Making poetry with solid objects. C.Nordic noir. D.Hawaii,a kingdom crossing oceans. 22.What is the main focus of today's artists in Nordic noir? A.Urban development. B.Social welfare systems. C.Ecological conservation. D.Historical Nordic culture 23.What is the main purpose of the exhibition "Hawaii,a kingdom crossing oceans"? A.To introduce the life of King Liholiho. B.To promote contemporary Hawaiian art. C.To display the traditional Hawaiian feathered chiefly coats. D.To present Hawaii's history based on its complex ties with Britain. 2 B Forty years ago,Yin Yuzhen arrived at her new home in a vast desert in northern China.Her new house lay half buried under sand dunes.Strong winds howled,and terrible heat made life extremely difficult.While many people would have fled,Yuzhen chose to stay."I would rather die planting trees than live buried by the desert,"she said,beginning a lifeiong battle against the tough environment. Yuzhen and her husband worked tirelessly to afford young trees.She slept only a few hours each night,her hands and arms covered in wounds from her hard work.After many trials,she finally found a successful method.She first planted shrubs and grasses to hold the soil.Then,she planted taller trees like poplars and pines to protect the fruit trees inside.Slowly,her efforts paid off.The barren ( land transformed into a green oasis.Over four decades,she has turned over 70,000 acres of desert into woodland,becoming a symbol of China's large-scale tree-planting project. Yuzhen's story also inspired an American teacher,Donald Jones.In 2015,he traveled to meet her and joined her team.He learned to plant trees,working hard under difficult conditions.He planted over 2,000 trees and formed a deep bond with Yuzhen,calling her his "sister".Their friendship showed that environmental protection is a shared mission that connects people across borders. Yuzhen's personal effort is part of a much larger picture.China is making significant progress in protecting the environment.In the past 20 years,a quarter of the world's newly added green areas have come from China.The country has met its 2030 goals for forest growth and solar and wind power capacity years ahead of schedule.These achievements show China's leading role and consistent commitment to a sustainable future. The message from Yuzhen's story is profound:whether it is planting trees or developing clean energy,every effort shares the same vision.Green development is not just China's choice,but its contribution to the entire planet.Challenges like sandstorms know no borders.By working together, humanity can create not only oases in the desert but also a greener,cleaner world for all. 24.Why did Yin Yuzhen stay in the desert? A.Her husband's support. B.Her fight against desertification C.Hope to plant trees for a living. D.Attraction of living in sand. 25.Which of the following best describes Yin Yuzhen's tree-planting method? A.Relying on green oases for irrigation water. B.Planting tall trees first to block strong winds. C.Focusing on fruit trees to improve economic benefits. D.Using a layered approach to stabilize and green the land. 26.Why is Donald Jones mentioned in the passage? A.To show Yin's global influence. B.To prove cross-border friendship. C.To explain international cooperation. D.To introduce US tree-planting skills. 27.What is the best title of the text? A.Green Mission Across Borders B.A 40-Year Desert Battle C.China's Green Hope for the World D.The Seed of a Green Life C For decades,science fiction has dreamed of humans colonizing (other planets.From Star Trek to The Martian,stories of living on Mars,the Moon,or other distant worlds have fascinated people around the world.Today,with rapid advances in space technology,this sci-fi dream is becoming closer to reality-but it still faces huge challenges. One of the most promising targets for space colonization is Mars.The Red Planet has many similarities to Earth:it has a day length of about 24.6 hours,similar to Earth's,and it has seasons due to its tilt().Scientists believe that with the right technology,we could make Mars habitable.For example,we could use greenhouses to grow food,extract (water from the Martian soil,and create a breathable atmosphere by releasing greenhouse gases. However,colonizing Mars is not easy.First,the journey to Mars takes about 6-9 months.During this time,astronauts will be exposed to high levels of radiation,which can cause serious health problems,such as cancer.Second,Mars has a very thin atmosphere,which provides little protection from solar radiation and meteorites ()Third,the Martian surface is extremely cold,with temperatures ranging from -153C to 20C.This makes it difficult for humans to survive without special equipment. Another challenge is the cost.Sending a single astronaut to Mars costs billions of dollars. Building a permanent (colony would require even more investment.Governments and private companies around the world are working together to reduce the cost,but it will still be a long time before space colonization is affordable for most people. Despite these challenges,space colonization represents a potential solution to the mounting pressures on Earth.As population expands and resources gradually become scarce,settling on other planets might serve as an alternative for the long-term development of human beings.It also provides a new direction for deeper research into the universe. In the end,space colonization will surely be a long and tough journey,taking decades or even centuries to complete.It calls for lasting efforts,major technological breakthroughs and joint work across nations.Though human settlement on other planets sounds ambitious and far away,it remains an optional path worth exploring,as our home planet is faced with increasingly severe pressure in the long run. 28.What can we learn about Mars from the text? A.It provides enough food for early settlers. B.Its atmosphere is thicker than Earth's. C.It is already fit for humans to live on. D.It has some conditions similar to Earth's 29.What is one of the challenges of colonizing Mars? A.Astronauts face high radiation. B.Its surface is too hot to survive. C.The journey is too short to adapt. D.Getting water from Martian soik 3 30.What can we infer from Paragraph 4? A.The cost has already been reduced to a very low level. B.Governments are unwilling to invest in space colonization. C.Its high cost may prevent it from being accessible to most people. D.Private companies have covered the cost of building Mars colonies. 31.What is the author's attitude towards space colonization? A.Objective but unenthusiastic. B.Optimistic but cautious. C.Skeptical about its future. D.Critical of its high cost. D Every year,millions of people around the world get hurt in daily life,accidents,or medical procedures.Slow healing may lead to serious infections or scars.Now,scientists at a leading university in Sweden have developed an innovative "smart"bandage that might completely change how we treat wounds.The bandage,named "HealQuick",is equipped with tiny sensors and built-in medicines,which work intelligently together to accelerate the healing process. The secret to HealOuick's effectiveness lies in its advanced yet user-friendly design.It features a soft,stretchy outer layer that adapts to various types of wounds,from small cuts to minor burns.Inside, sensors continuously track two vital factors:the precise temperature of the wound and its moisture level.When the wound becomes overly dry or overheated,the sensors instantly send signals to a lightweight computer chip within the bandage.The chip then releases a pre-stored medicinal mixture. This mixture contains two key elements:one fights harmful bacteria,and the other promotes faster cell reproduction.For instance,if the wound is dry,the bandage will release a special liquid to maintain proper wetness;if too hot,it will send a cooling spray to lower the temperature. Initial animal tests indicated that wounds treated with HealQuick healed 30%faster than those with ordinary bandages.Moreover,the smart bandage stayed cleaner for longer periods and didn't need to be changed frequently.Most significantly;it is made of safe,biodegradable materials,so it will not remain in the body long after recovery. Researchers believe HealQuick could soon come into wide use in hospitals,clinics,homes,and even emergency situations such as natural disasters or outdoor accidents."This marks only the beginning of intelligent wound care,"commented Dr.Anna Lindgren,a leading member of the research team."We hope to make the bandage smaller,more affordable,and easier to take along in the future,so it can help more people in need." 32.What is the main function of the medicinal mixture in HealQuick? A.To ensure the bandage fits wounds well. B.To control the wetness of the wound area C.To kill bacteria and speed up cell growth. D.To monitor the wound in real time. 33.What result did the initial animal tests show about HealQuick? A.It made wounds heal 30%faster. B.It helped reduce patients'pain. C.It required more frequent changes. D.It worked best when used in natural disasters. 34.What does the underlined word"biodegradable"in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A.Easy to clean and reuse. B.Able to break down naturally C.Convenient to carry and store. D.Safe to be taken into the body. 35.What can we infer about the future of HealQuick? A.It will be more portable and cheaper. B.It will soon be mass-produced. C.It will be mainly for hospital use D.It will gradually replace traditional bandages. 第二节七选五（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分) 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选 项。 Cultural heritage is the precious wealth left by our ancestors,carrying the history and culture of a nation.Protecting cultural heritage is not only a responsibility to the past but also a-gift to the future. Hewever,much eultural heritage is facing threats such as damage and neglect.36Here are some effective ways to protect our cultural heritage. ● Strengthen public awareness of protection. Many people are not aware of the importance of cultural heritage and even damage it unconsciously.37 We can organize lectures,exhibitions and other activities to let people know the value of cuNtural heritage and arouse their enthusiasm for protection. Improve relevant laws and regulations. Strict laws can provide a strong guarantee for the protection of cultural heritage.38 Those who damage cultural hesitage should be punished according to the law,which can ekfectively prevent me destruction of cultural heritage. ● 一8- Protectian does net mean keeping them untouched.We can combine protection with sensible development.For example,we can develop cultural tourism appropriately,which not only promotes the inheritance of cultural heritage but also brings economic benefits to the local area. Develop international cooperation. Cultural heritage is a common wealth of all mankind.4)By working together,we can share experience and resources,and better protect the common cultural heritage of the world. -A.Advance economic development. B.Make reasonable use of cultural heritage. C.It is everyone's duty to protect cultural heritage. D.Laws serve as an important safeguard for protection, 4 E.Effective measures must be taken before it is too late. F.Countries around the world should join hands in protection. G.It is of great necessity to raise people's awareness of protection. 第三部分完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最 佳选项。 As an enthusiastic rock climber,Sam was accustomed to occasional minor injuries.But the fall he suffered last year was entirely 41.Halfway up a challenging climbing route,he slipped and badly broke his 42.While the operation was successful,it took time to 43.For an athlete like Sam,months forced to stay away from rock climbing were truly 44. The first weeks proved to be the toughest.Sam,stuck at home,couldn't heip wondering whether he would still have the 45 to return to climbing,watching his friends head to the cliffs without him.The recovery process seemed surprisingly 46,which made him feel defeated and question his future. But he pressed on.His foot pain gradually 47 as he exercised daily as instructed,and his range of 48 and strength finally returned.Just eight months after the accident,Sam was 49 by his doctor to climb easy routes.50,he topped a small cliff ()Though the muscles were sore,the 51 of being back on real rock made him forget everything else! His ultimate 52 came six months later,facing the same route where he fell.Fear threatened to 53,but Sam took a deep breath and began.Each move recalled that terrible day,yet this time he managed to stay 54.Reaching the top,he cried in joy.He defeated his self-doubt and reclaimed his 55.The path to healing stretched long and hard,indeed,but perseverance granted him profound rewards. 41.A.different B.distinct C.mild D.avoidable 42.A.wrist B.ankle C.neck D.back 43.A.shine B.adjust C.balance D.recover 44.A.healing B.carefree C.heartbreaking D.rewarding 45.A.time B.chance C.determination D.duty 46.A.predictable B.consistent C.smooth D.slow 47.A.developed B.worsened C.shifted D.eased 48.A.control B.movement C.attention D.flexibility 49.A.warned B.reminded C.cleared D.forced 50.A.Carefully B.Secretly C.Naturally D.Suddenly 51.A.fear B.joy C.guilt D.relief 52.A.test B.intention C.victory D.solution 53.A.slip away B.hoid back C.take over D.fall away 54.A.grateful B.curious C.focused D.modest 55.A.passion B.pride C.reputation D.sympathy 第II卷主观题（共45分） 第四部分基础知识(30分) 第一节单词填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分) 根据汉语提示，用选必三U3-U5,选必四U1-U2单词的正确形式填空。（注意每空一词） 56.Many students (陷入)into anxiety before the examination, 57.We should protect children's (天真)and keep them from rumors.. 58.The police are looking into the cause of the car (爆炸). 59.Many college students take (临时)jobs during summer vacation. 60.Being small in size,the room contains very little. 家具 61.The school holds a cultural festival 《每年)to enrich school life 62.The government recently (发布)a policy to reduce teenagers'pressure, 63.With proper (指导)，most students can improve their learning efficiency.. 64.Our society is making efforts to fight against (种族)prejudice, 65.We are thinking of (赞助)a charity activity next month, 第二节短语填空（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 根据汉语提示，甲递必三U3-5,选必四U1-U2短语的正确形式填空。（注意每空-一词） 66.Life (由.组成)small but beautiful moments. 67.The exam (结果是)much easier than we had expected. 68.Only (少数)teams reached the final round. 69.Don't (his brother;he really needs this opportunity. 70. the Students'Union,I extend our warm welcome. 第三节单句语法填空（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 71. (locate)next to the library,the new stadium is popular with students. 72.The area (declare)a national park for environmental protection last year. 73.This is the only solution can solve the problem effectively. 74.The system」 undergo)updates for the past three months. 75.He said that he fabandon)his plan the week before. 第四节课文背诵（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）（注意每空一词） There is strong and comprehensive evidence that the 76. has led to an increase in extreme weather and natural disasters worldwide,...Climate scientists have warned that if we do not 77. this warming trend will probably continue and there will be a higher price to pay.… There are various reasons why people compose poetry.Some poems tell a story or describe a certain image in the reader's mind.Others try to 78. such as joy and sorrow.... ..After being here for a while,my biggest impression is the complicated 79. that make up the nation.Although the main cultural influence since 1788 has been Western culture,minority cultures have also played a part in shaping the unique Australian culture,with many of the new cultural influences 80. 5 第五部分书面表达(15分) 在我校研究性学习活动中，英语课题小组就高中生英语课外阅读类型开展问卷调查，调查 结果如下图。公众号悦爱学堂假定你是小组组长，请用英文撰写一份调研成果简报，内容包括： 1.介绍调查结果： 2.简要分析成因： 3.给出合理建议。 注意： 1.词数100左右，开头已为你写好（不计入总词数）： 2.可适当增加细节，使行文连贯。 英语课外阅读类型占比图 英语网络读物 8% 英语科普读物 10% 英语教辅用书 英语原版小说 a英语报刊徐志 12% 英语教辅用书。英语原版小说 52% a英语科普读物 海英语网络读物 英语报刊杂志 18% Our English project group has conducted a survey on students'after-school English reading preferences. 高二下期中考试英语学科试题答案 听力：1-5 BCCBB. 6-10-CABAB 11-I5AABCA 16-20.CBACA 阅读理解： 21-23 BCD 24-27 BDAC 28-31 DACB 32-35 CABA 七选五： 36-40 EGDBF 完形填空： 41-45 ABDCB 46-50DDBCA 51-55 BACCA 单词填空： 56.sank 57.innocence 58.explosion 59.temporary 60.furniture 61.annually/yearly 62.released/issued/launched 63.guidance/instructions 64.racial 65.sponsoring 短语填空： 66.is made up of 67.turned out 68.a handful of/a minority of/the minority of 69.turn down 70.On behalf of首字母不大写就不给分 单句语法填空： 71.Located首字母不大写就不给分 72.was declared 73.that 74.has been undergoing/has undergone 75.had abandoned 课文背诵： 76.rise in temperature 77.take appropriate actions 78.convey certain feelings 79.mix of peoples and cultures 80.contributed by immigrants 此部分，每个小题里只要有拼写或时态错误，缺词或多词，此小题不得分 书面表达范文： Our English project group has conducted a survey on students'after-school English reading preferences.The specific findings are presented as follows: It is striking that English teaching reference books account for 52%of students'after-school reading,which reflects the heavy academic pressure on high school students.English newspapers and magazines take up 18%,serving as an important way for students to improve their language skills. Original English novels make up 12%,while English science reading materials comprise 10%.The remaining 8%is occupied by English online reading materials. From my perspective,this unbalanced reading pattern mainly results from exam-oriented study. To improve overall English ability,we should attach more importance to diverse reading.It is advisable to combine exam-related materials with original novels and science magazines,which can broaden our horizons and enrich our cultural insight.Meanwhile,we ought to strike a proper balance between academic needs and long-term language development. 听力录音稿 Text 1 M:My friends and I are going to Mary's cafe after school,mom. W:But it closes at five o'clock.You won't have much time there. M:No,it's changed.It's open until seven now.But I'll be back at about six,I think. W:All right.That's fine. Text 2 W:Mike and I are getting together for dinner.Do you want to come with us? M:Yeah,that would be nice.I have a meeting in about ten minutes.I can meet you afterward ifthat's OK. W:That's fine.Who is your meeting with? M:The Boston Insurance Company. Text3 M:Mom saw that I needed a new backpack,so she's going to.take us shopping today! W:I wonder ifI will get some new shoes today. M:Why?You already have so many! W:Those don't fit me anymore. Text 4 M:Hey Mary,I'm tired.Would you mind driving for a while? W:I would like to,but I don't know how to drive. M:Really?Don't you have a license?I thought everyone had a license. Text 5 W:Do you cook vegetables? M:I cook vegetables or I eat vegetables fresh.For example,I'll cut up a.cucumber,and put some salt on it and eat it with my lunch. W:I love to eat vegetable sticks,carrot sticks,cucumber 'sticks. Text 6 W:This apartment is definitely the best one we've viewed so far. M:I agree.It has enough space,the cost is reasonable,and the location is spot on.However,what about Buddy?Many of these buildings have pet restrictions.I'm not willing to consider a place that doesn't allow him. W:Absolutely,we can't leave Buddy out.Do you have the seller's contact number? M:It should be in the email she sent.I'll look it up. W:Let's call her now and clarify.We can't afford to miss out onithis place Ifwe want it;we nieed to make an offer right away. Text 7 W:So Jason,will you have'a go.at the competition for'young video (game designers,then? M:It'd be really cool if I could,but I.don't know ifI'm really up to.it. W:It's for those who are 11 to 16 years old,so it should be your sort of thing,don't you think? M:It's more a question ofwhether I've got what it takes really. W:But you know a lot about video games. M:From the point ofview of a player....yeah,absolutely.but as a designer,that's a really different thing.I'll definitely have a closer look at the.competition.rules though. W:I've printed them off actually.You'd better have a look at them before you isign up for the competition. M:I will.Thanks. Text 8 M:Wow,I'm really getting fat.I've gained 10 pounds in the last two months. W:How much do you weigh? M:About 170 pounds. W:Do you exercise regularly? M:Not recently,because I'm meeting a tight deadline. W:What kind of foods do you eat? M:I usually get take-out or fast food because I don't have enough time to cook. W:I was reading a diet book the other day.It said that if you eat meat and nothing else,you'll lose weight quickly.One ofmy friends told me he tried it and lost 20 pounds. M:That sounds good,but I'm not sure how long I could do that.Well,I think I'm going to try it anyway.Who's the author? W:I can't remember.It's not that popular.When Iget home I'll check and give you a call. Text 9 W:What did you think ofthat movie? M:I.didn't really like it much. W:Really?I thought it was pretty good because the scenery was the most fascinating. M:That's true.They might even win an award for that. W:So,why did you say you didn't like it? M:I thought the story moved along too slowly.I like movies with more action in them. W:Well,it was a romantie movie,not an action film. M:True,but it seemed like nothing happened other than people.talking. W:Well,I enjoyed the talking.I like things either romantic or comic.What about the actors?Did you like them? M:I usually like the guy who starred in the film,but I don't think he did a very good job this time W:Well,I thought he was great.I almost cried in the end. M:I did,too ..I wanted to cry because I paid to watch it! Text 10 The summer vacation in New Delhi begins.on May Ist:every year:Much before it began we started planning how to spend it.I suggested that we should go to:Shillong.But my sister insisted that 2 we see Darjeeling.My father decided that we would go to both places with one month's stay at each place. So,it was decided that we would be going first to Shillong and then to Darjeeling.We left the New Delhi Railway Station four days after the vacation began.It was a very long and tiringjourney. The train reached Guwahati in the evening. The next day,early in the morning we drove to Shillong.We stayed here for nearly a month in the hotel.The climate was no doubt cool and pleasant,but there were very few places ofinterest. We left Shillong on June 4th.On our way to Darjeeling,we traveled by train.We saw thick forests and beautiful tea gardens.We reached Darjeeling at about noon.We took a taxi and went to a hotel where reservations had.been eariier arranged by my father.One day we went to the Tiger Hills by taxi at 4 a.m.to enjoy the famous sunrise.It was a wonderful sight which we had never seen before. And that was the last day ot our vacation.