邵阳市第二中学2024-2025学年高二上学期学科竞赛英语试卷（无答案）

邵阳市二中2024年高二英语学科知识竞赛试题 考试时间：100分钟 试卷满分：120分 第一部分 阅读理解（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 Are you looking for your next great read Whether it’s for personal growth, inspiration, or an escape into an imaginative world, these newly released books have something for everyone. The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg Charles Duhigg explores how habits shape our lives. Using real-life examples, he presents how understanding the “habit loop” can help improve health, productivity, and relationships. This book offers practical strategies for making lasting changes that lead to remarkable results. 503 pages, 4.47 out of 5 stars The Book of Joy by Emma Green and John Reynold In this delightful book, Emma Green, a respected life coach, and John Reynold, a renowned psychologist, share insights into finding lasting happiness. Their engaging conversations, filled with wisdom and humor, offer a road map to living a joyful life despite challenges. 291 pages, 4.11 out of 5 stars Educated by Tara Westover Educated is a powerful memoir that tells the story of Tara Westover, who was raised in a poor rural area and had no formal education until the age of 17. Her determination to educate herself and her journey to earning a PhD from Cambridge University are both inspiring and thought-provoking. 464 pages,4.19 out of 5 stars The Midnight Library by Matt Haig Nora Seed finds herself in a magical library where she has the chance to explore different lives she could have lived through each book, learning valuable lessons. This imaginative novel is perfect for readers who enjoy stories about second chances and self-discovery. 368 pages, 4.15 out of 5 stars 1. Which of the following receives the highest rating A. Educated. B. The Book of Joy. C. The Midnight Library. D. The Power of Habit. 2. Whose book appeals to readers in favor of lively discussions A. Matt Haig’s. B. Tara Westover’s. C. Emma Green and John Reynold’s. D. Charles Duhigg’s. 3. What is the writing purpose of this text A. To advertise some classic books. B. To express the author’s preference. C. To recommend some quality books. D. To introduce different writing styles. B As a kid, I dreamed of becoming a marine biologist and I lived out this fantasy by setting up aquariums at home. Then, at 20, I was introduced to photographer David Liittschwager, who hired me to help him with a magazine assignment on marine life. David’s assignment was to document the amazing biodiversity found in the ocean. My role was to collect specimens for him to photograph. Every night, I would cast a floating lamp. Like moths drawn to a flame, mysterious creatures would emerge from the depths in search of this light. I’d then set up aquariums to house them as they waited for David to take their shot. Those evenings made me feel as if I were on another planet. I had never imagined such strange life-f ... ...