湖南省长沙市雅礼中学2023-2024学年高三上学期期中考试英语试题

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2023-2024-1 雅礼中学高三上期中考试

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时量：120 分钟满分：150 分

第一部分听力(共两节，满分 30 分)略

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。

Thailand tourism has always been the top destination for Chinese travelers due to its affordable prices and

excellent services. Therefore, we recommend that you also travel to Thailand after the Gaokao to reward yourself

for ten years of hard work and studying.

Grand Palace, Bangkok

The Grand Palace is a stunning complex of buildings that served as the official residence of the kings of

Thailand from the 18th to the mid-20th century. It features complex architecture, beautiful gardens, and several

impressive temples. The palace is open daily from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, and admission costs 500 baht ( 泰铢) per

person.

Wat Arun, Bangkok

Wat Arun is a stunning Buddhist temple that sits on the banks of the Chao Phraya River. The temple is known

for its great design and impressive top, which are covered in colorful mosaics and seashells. It’s open daily from

8:30 am to 5:30 pm, and admission costs 100 baht per person. Note that visitors are required to dress modestly and

remove their shoes before entering the temple.

Chiang Mai Night Bazaar, Chiang Mai

The Chiang Mai Night Bazaar is a busy market that offers a wide variety of goods, including clothing,

handicrafts, and souvenirs. The market is open every night from around 6:00 pm to midnight. Admission is free, but

be prepared to bargain about prices.

Phuket Old Town, Phuket

Phuket Old Town is a historic district filled with colorful shop houses, cafes, and art galleries. It’s a great place

to wander around and soak up the atmosphere. Some of the most popular attractions in the area include the Thai

Hua Museum and the Phuket Trickeye Museum. Admission prices vary depending on the attraction.

1. Thailand is very popular among Chinese tourists for ______.

A. the stunning architecture and beautiful gardens

B. the wide variety of goods in the night market

C. the outstanding balance between cost and value

D. the impressive Buddhist temple by the river

2. Which attraction has dress requirements for visitors?

A. Grand Palace, Bangkok. B. Wat Arun, Bangkok.

C. Phuket Old Town

Phuket. D. Chiang Mai Night Bazaar, Chiang Mai.

3. Which of the following is TRUE about Chiang Mai Night Bazaar?

A. Only top quality products are sold here. B. All the goods here are handmade.

C. Some products are free. D. There is no charge for entry.

The most valuable thing I ever lost was a pair of diamond earrings I bought many years ago at a charity

auction (拍卖会). Though very beautiful, they were heavy and turned out to be painful to wear. I wrote about the

lost earrings in my new children’s book, The Christmas Pig. When they reach the Land of the Lost, where the hero

must go to rescue his most beloved toy, my earrings are angry that they aren’t treated with the respect they think

they deserve. They soon find out that being made of diamonds counts for very little in the strange world where

human-made objects go when lost, because a thing’s importance there depends on how much it’s truly loved.

The Christmas Pig explores a deep attachment to an old object. It’s about the journey of a boy, Jack, who is a

little lost himself but discovers his bravery and ability to love in a strange world. Of all the books I’ve written, this

is the one that made me cry the most, because I was dealing with emotions that run deep in all of us. Loss and

change are hard for children, and acceptance of these unavoidable parts of life isn’t much easier for adults. The

Christmas Pig shows how human beings-even small, lost ones-are capable of wonderful, heroic acts.

A very strange thing happened on the day I finished editing The Christmas Pig. After emailing the final

version to my editor, I set about clearing out a cupboard. The last object I picked up was a small box. I opened it.

There were my long-lost diamond earrings. I’ve decided to sell them and give the money to a charity. I think it will

be a nice ending for my earrings’ story to have them do some good for children in the Land of the Living.

How many times have I been asked whether I believe in magic? On the day I finished The Christmas Pig, for a

few shining moments, I really did.

4. What’s the author’s purpose of writing the text?

A. To advertise her first children’s book. B. To reveal our attachment to old objects.

C. To tell a story happening in a strange world. D. To introduce her new book and the story behind it.

5. What is The Christmas Pig mainly about?

A. A boy discovered bravery in the real world. B. A boy was weighed down by some earrings.

C. A boy saved his lost toy in the magical world. D. A boy helped the earrings find their own value.

6. Why did the book make the author cry the most?

A. The boy dealt with loss and change bravely.

B. It was based on her own past experiences.

C. She was unable to forgive herself.

D. Many adults could hardly understand the main character.

7. What does the author want to tell us through the story of her earrings?

A. Magic in books can happen in real life. B. Sometimes warm magic can happen in life.

C. We should donate to help those in need. D. Lost things will turn up sooner or later.

Pat Corrales, who managed the Texas Rangers, Cleveland Indians and Philadelphia Phillies before a long stint

(任期) on the Atlanta Braves coaching staff under the Hall of Fame skipper Bobby Cox, died on Sunday at his

home in the north Georgia mountains. The first Major League manager of Mexican descent (血统), he was 82.

The Los Angeles Dodgers confirmed his death. He had worked in the Dodgers front office since 2012, most

recently as a special assistant to the general manager.

A native of Los Angeles, Corrales was a backup catcher with four teams over a largely ordinary career in the

majors, compiling a 216 average with four homers and 54 runs batted in over nine seasons. He made his only

postseason appearance as a player with the Cincinnati Reds in the 1970 World Series.

Corrales was far more notable for his post-playing career. He became the first big- league manager of Mexican

descent when, as a coach with the Rangers, he took over the team for the final game of the 1978 season.

He went on to manage the Rangers for two full seasons, finishing with a record of 160-164. He was hired as

the Phillies’ manager in 1982, going 89-73 in his only full season with the team. He was fired in the middle of the

following season, when the team was in first place in the National League East but had a disappointing record of

43-42.

The Phillies’ general manager Paul Owens, moved to the dugout (教练，球员席) to replace him and guided

the team to the World Series, where they lost to Baltimore in five games.

Corrales was quickly hired by Cleveland, finishing out the 1983 season as manager and continuing in that post

over five seasons. After a 102-loss campaign in 1985 Cleveland bounced back to an 84-78 mark the next year. But

Corrales was fired in 1987 with the team mired at 31-56. His overall mark in Cleveland was 280-355.

Corrales followed with a long coaching stint in Atlanta working on Cox’s staff from 1990 to 2006. That stint

coincided with the Braves’ emergence as a Major League power house which included a record 14 straight division

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