重庆市第十一中学校2022-2023学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题

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重庆市第十一中学校2022-2023学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题

一、阅读理解

One of the best advantages of technological advancements is the fact that it has given us so much more

freedom in the way we work. That so many jobs can be done remotely means you can travel and work from

anywhere you want in the world. Here are some of the best cities to live and work in.

Tallinn, Estonia

Often overlooked as a tourist destination, Tallinn has become known as Europe's next Silicon Valley. Not only

that, it is absolutely amazing. The Old Town has been named as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is full of

Gothic architecture and lots of historical landmarks.

Budapest, Hungary

Budapest is an ideal city for anyone who is crazy about wandering. It has a diverse culture, delicious and

affordable food, and best of all, a low cost of living compared to othermajor cities. Its Neo-Renaissance

architecture has made it one of Europe's most beautiful cities.

Da Nang, Vietnam

Unlike large cities like Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi, Da Nang's advantage is that it is still pretty unknown to

many people. That means there are fewer tourists while still providing the same attractions of a big noisy city.

Enjoy the most delicious food, buy fresh coconuts on the beach, and rent a motorbike and drive over Hai Van Pass.

Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon is becoming popular as a co-working community, and it's clear why so many flooded into this city.

With 300 days of sunshine each year, unbelievable nightlife, and delicious food, there are certainly worthwhile

places to spend your time at. Lisbon has agrowing tech scene but is still very leisurely.

1．What do Tallinn and Budapest have in common?

A．Their living cost is low. B．They have beautiful architecture.

C．They are famous technology centers. D．They are listed in the UNESCO World Heritage.

2．Which country is the city offering a beach tour located in?

A．Estonia. B．Vietnam. C．Hungary. D．Portugal.

3．What is unique about Lisbon?

A．It offers delicious food. B．It is a quiet European city.

C．It is famous for beautiful scenery. D．It enjoys sunshine most of the year.

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The sun was rising as we drove across the Minnesota state line to New York for my new Ph.D．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?” It helped us both learn.

After I graduated, I knew that I would need a Ph.D．to land the kind of job I wanted. I arrived in New York

feeling more than the usual new-grad-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 negative impacts on my kids.

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 marine 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.”

Navigating academia as a young mother is hard, but it’s also rewarding. My kids are learning to look at the

world through the lens of 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 writer feel about the move for her Ph.D．program?

A．It was fruitful but exhausting. B．It was the last thing she would do.

C．It was hopeful but challenging. D．It was promising for the whole family.

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

A．boost. B．change. C．create. D．choose.

6．What could be inferred from Anne’s words in Paragraph 4?

A．People are afraid of having cancer. B．Cancer is health enemy No.1.

C．Her mother takes her job seriously. D．Anne is proud of her mother.

7．What might be the best title of the text?

A．Onwards and Upwards B．Double Gains of Mum’s Pursuit

C．Like Mother Like Daughter D．Generation Gap Narrowed by Love

Faced with a declining population and workforce, Japan has been increasingly turning to robots for help. Over