青海省西宁市海湖中学2023-2024学年高二年级上学期第二次阶段考试英语试卷(含答案)

青海省西宁市海湖中学2023-2024学年高二年级上学期第二次阶段考试英语试卷

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一、阅读理解

Top Chinese Restaurants in the Greater Seattle Area

Dumpling Generation

As the name implies, baskets of steamed dumplings are the move here. The wrappers are

hand-rolled—not too thin or thick—and the fillings are savory and juicy. Ifyou prefer a strong

taste, get the dumplings that include Chinese chives (韭菜), which have large, flat leaves that

aren’t afraid to announce their presence.

Xi’an Noodles

Biang biang noodles take their name from the satisfying sound you hear when chefs slap

dough (面团) on the counter. The impact creates the specialty noodles of the northwest

Chinese city of Xi’an. These chewy, hand-ripped noodles center in most dishes on the menu.

Order them as a soup,or as a bowl tossed with spicy cumin (孜然) lamb or just some chili hot

oil.

Friendship BBQ

The Northeastern-Chinese-style grilled baroque restaurant is actually the Seattle branch of

a New York-based chain. Meats and seafood come coated in a cumin-forward seasoning with

your choice of spice level. Don’t miss the side dishes, including the garlic eggplant, which is

roasted until the flesh is covered with a garlic sauce. Despite its authentic taste, you’ll

constantly be wowed by its cool new recipes. That’s probably what sets it apart in the

Chinese food scene.

Imperial Garden

The dim sum menu contains all the favorites and any extras make great takeaway. But

Imperial Garden’s star remains the Peking Roast Duck—shaved pieces of meat topped with

long narrow pieces of shiny duck skin, served with steamed pancakes. While the restaurant

uses white tablecloths and is spacious enough to accommodate large banquets, the vibe (氛围)

isn’t formal.

1．What do Dumpling Generation and Xi’an Noodles have in common?

A.Steamed foods. B.Plain taste.

C.Handmade dishes. D.Northwestern origin. 2．How is Friendship BBQ different from other Chinese restaurants?

A.It’s not locally owned. B.It has innovative spirit.

C.It features roasted dishes.

D.It has casual atmosphere.

3．If you plan to organize a grand family gathering, which is the most suitable place?

A.Imperial Garden.

B.Dumpling Generation.

C.Friendship BBQ. D.Xi’an Noodles.

The sky began to show red in the early morning as we drove across the Minnesota state

line to New York for my new PhD program. The move was good for me professionally, but I

worried about my husband and daughters. I also feared that I wouldn’t be able to give my

kids the childhood they deserved.

Anne, our first daughter, came into the world when I was a junior majoring in biology in

college. It was challenging to balance classes, work schedules, and being a mom. But I got

through it, finding moments of joy along the way. On the nights when I was home, I’d read

my class notes out loud with my daughter. She’d respond by asking questions, such as “Mom,

what are bacteria (细菌)?” It helped us both learn.

After I graduated,

I

knew that

I would

need a PhD

to land

the kind

of job

I wanted. I

arrived in New York feeling more than the usual new-graduate-student anxiety. I also suffered

from a more personal fear that I was being selfish—that my decision to invigorate my career

was going to have long- term bad impacts on my kids. So, I made a rule to never be visibly

upset about my work in front of my children.

Over the past year, though, I’ve started to let go of some of this worry. I’ve realized that we

have not only adapted to our new situation, but things are getting better. My husband landed a

job that he is happy with. Anne dreams of becoming a biologist. Recently, while driving past

the cancer institute I work at, Anne said, “Thinking about people having cancer is so sad, but

I feel better knowing that you are researching it to help.”

Pursuing academic career as a young mother is hard, but it’s also rewarding. My kids are

learning to look at the world through science, and watching their mom succeed inspires them.

I look forward to seeing them follow my footsteps, whatever path they choose.

4．How did the author feel about the move for her PhD program at first?

A.It was fruitful but boring. B.It was hopeful but challenging.

C.It was the last thing she would do. D.It was promising for the whole family.

5．Which can best replace the word “invigorate” in paragraph 3?

A.Advocate. B.Escape. C.Evaluate. D.Prioritize.