1102360011569700昌吉州教育共同体2020-2021学年第一学期高二年级英语学科期末质量检测 考试时间：120分钟 考试分值：120分 一、阅读理解 1.The Hearst Castle Hearst Castle is a park on the central California coast and a National Historic Landmark. It was designed by Julia Morgan for William Randolph Hearst from 1919 until 1947. In 1957, the owner gave it to the state of California. Since that time it has been a state historic park where its large collection of art and antiques are open for public tours. Despite its location far from any urban center, the site attracts about one million visitors per year. Guided Tours ? Tour One is recommended for first time visitors. It now includes the movie, Hearst Castle Building the Dream. ? Tour Two gives visitors a closer look at the main house's upper floors, Mr. Hearst's private suite, the libraries, and the kitchen. ? Tour Three looks at the Castle's North Wing, guest rooms and guest house Casa Del Monte. ? Tour Four includes the impressive gardens and grounds, the largest guesthouse, the wine basement, and the Hidden Terrace. Ticket Prices Hearst Castle accepts VISA, Master Card, American Express and Discover. Free day use parking is available for automobiles, motorcycles, tour buses and recreational vehicles. Tours Adult Ages 6-17 Tour 1 $24 $12 Tours 2, 3 or 4 $24 $12 Evening tour $30 $15 *Children under 6 are free when accompanied by a paying adult. Reservation (预订）Information 1. Who does the Hearst Castle belong to at present? A. William Randolph Hearst. B. Julia Morgan. C. The Hearst Corporation. D. The state of California. 2. If you are quite interested in wine, which tour will you choose? A. Tour One. B. Tour Two. C. Tour Three. D. Tour Four. 3. If a couple take Tour One with their 5-year-old son, how much will they pay for the tickets? A. 36. B. 48 C. 60. D. 75. 2 When I was a boy, I was always happy to see those little brown coins. After years I was still very happy to pick up pennies on the ground. I usually saved them up. I usually bought a pack of gum or a bag of chips when it was enough. After growing up, I heard a story about coins. It was said that our loved people sometimes would leave pennies on the ground in front of us. People wanted to show us that we were loved and watched over kindly. I never doubted that story even as an adult. It is difficult for me to find a lot of money on the ground, but pennies are there all the time. Maybe that is why I still enjoy seeing them and picking them up, no matter how dirty or old they are. A few months ago, I was walking to the local post office to mail a letter. As I entered the room, I saw not one, not two, but four pennies shining in the sunlight. I smiled and picked them up. I kept them in my hands as I walked in the post office. “Four is Ok,” an office said to a lady. The lady began searching her purse. Her face went red. I understood what had happened. I laughed to myself at this surprising moment. I placed my pennies on the desk before her. The ... ...
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