2025-2026学年广东省肇庆市第六中学高二上学期期中考试英语试题（含答案）

2025-2026学年广东省肇庆市第六中学高二上学期期中考试英语试题 第一部分 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） 阅读短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。 A Green Future Expo in Los Angeles Do you care about the future of our planet The Green Future Expo will take place in Los Angeles on October 12-13, 2024. It is one of the largest environmental events in the US and a perfect chance to explore new ideas about protecting the Earth. EVENT DETAILS Time: 9:30 a.m. — 6:00 p.m., October 12 — 13, 2024 Address: Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S Figueroa St, LA WHAT TO EXPECT The two-day event will gather more than 100 companies, schools, and non-profit organizations. Visitors can discover the newest inventions, such as solar-powered cars, home recycling machines, and eco-friendly fashion. There will also be speeches from leading scientists, interactive workshops for students, and an “Eco Market” where you can buy green products ranging from reusable cups to organic food. SPECIALACTIVITIES ★ Student Innovation Challenge — High school and college students will present their creative projects about energy saving and waste reduction The winners will receive scholarships and media attention. ★ Recycling Competition — Families can join and see who can recycle the most plastic bottles within 10 minutes. This activity aims to raise awareness of the importance of recycling in daily life. ★ Future Talk — Famous scientists will discuss how climate change is influencing our cities, our health, and even the food we eat. TICKETS Adult: US$25/day Student: US$15/day (with valid ID) Children under 10: Free NOTICE Please bring your own water bottles; free refilling stations are available. If you want to join the Student Innovation Challenge, please register online before October 1. Visitors are encouraged to use public transport to reduce traffic and pollution. 1. What can visitors do at the Eco Market A. Listen to scientists’ speeches. B. Buy green everyday products. C. Join the recycling competition. D. See student innovation projects. 2. What will winners of the Student Innovation Challenge receive A. Recycle bottles with families. B. Money and public recognition. C. Free tickets for next year’s Expo. D. A chance to discuss with famous scientists. 3. If a family with two adults, one student and one 8-year-old child visit for one day, how much should they pay A. US$65. B. US$70. C. US$75. D. US$80. B Disneyland’s opening day, July 17, 1955, was a nightmare. Rides broke down. Restaurants ran out of food and drink. Long lines formed at bathrooms. All in front of a national audience of 90 million, Disney’s opening day would be known in Disney history as Black Sunday. But Disneyland’s story actually twenty years earlier with what Walt Disney called “Daddy’s Day”. On Saturdays in the 1930s and 1940s, Disney would take his two daughters to ride the Griffith Park merry-go-round. Disney s ... ...