2024-2025学年度第二学期高二英语期中考试卷 考试时间：100分钟； 注意事项： 1．答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息 2．请将答案正确填写在答题卡上 第I卷（选择题） A 一、阅读理解 Total Solar Eclipse 2023 Australia One of nature’s most remarkable event — a total solar eclipse (日蚀) — will take place on the we stem edge of Australia on April 20th, 2023 and we have chosen the perfect way for you to enjoy this event: on a cruise (航游) at sea. There have been only five total solar eclipse in Australia over the past century and this is the first hybrid eclipse in more than 1000 years. Unlike other cruises for this event, ours has the well-known astronomer Abigail Beall to accompany you. You will have the best possible view of the event as well as enjoying lectures and stargazing on land and at sea. Abigail will be on hand throughout, giving lectures on the history and science of eclipses, the black hole at the centre of the galaxy — along with providing many opportunities for guided stargazing. Plus, there will be additional talks from the Astronomical Society of Australia. Click here for detailed arrangements of the tour. Single occupancy Per guest based on two people sharing Interior cabin 2.429 1,699 Oceanview cabin 3,229 2,199 If you wish to add a third adult or child to your room, please ask for a quote. Alongside the cruise, you can also explore some of Australia’s best scientific and natural phenomena with a series of tailored add-on tours covering astronomy on the east coast and v its to Uluru, Sydney, the Great Barrier Reef and much more. On the last day of the tour, we can send you back to the airport for your return journey home, or you can join one of our add-on tours. Click here for full details about ad-on tour. 21．What makes the cruise different from others A．An expert’s guidance. B．A talk with astronomers. C．A chance for stargazing. D．A meeting with astronauts. 22．How much should a couple pay for at our in a Oceanview cabin A． 3,229. B． 2,199. C． 6,458. D． 4,398. 23．What is the purpose of the text A．To celebrate a historic event. B．To advertise a special cruise. C．To introduce a travel agency. D．To explain a natural phenomenon. B On Mondays, two of my children get ready for school in an unusual way. Each packs plenty of food and water, a pair of rubber boots and sometimes a cup of hot chocolate. Then, I drop them off at a nearby park where they spend the entire day outside at a certified forest school. When I first signed them up for forest school program, I loved the idea, but as a mum, I was concerned about a few things: Would they be comfortable outside for that long Would they stay engaged for that many hours Then I asked them if time ever seemed to move slowly, they stared at me in confusion. They didn’t understand my question, which fittingly removed it. In this program, kids direct their own play, climbing tall trees or testing ice on the frozen lake. They are never told their play is too high or too sharp, ... ...
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