陕西省西安高新第一中学2022-2023学年高二下学期期中英语试题

陕西省西安高新第一中学2022-2023学年高二下学期期中英语试题

一、阅读理解

1. Every year, Barnes & Noble picks the 10 best books of the year, covering all

genres and age groups. If you’re looking for an amazing book to grab before the end of

2021, here are some of the best books of the year.

Cloud Cuckoo Land

This novel is both a historical and futuristic science fiction story that connects five

characters across hundreds of years through their relationship to a book: “Cloud Cuckoo

Land.” The book they find is about a shepherd named Aethon, who longs to be turned

into a bird, so he can live a carefree life forever. As each character finds this book, from a

l5th century kid to a young teen on a futuristic interstellar ship, their stories meet in this

complex yet fascinating read.

Crying in H Mart

When Michelle Zauner was 25, her mother s cancer changed her life forever and

forced her to accept her Korean American identity in a desperate attempt to stay

connected to her mother. As a talented musician, Michelle had previously been divorced

from her cultural roots, but quickly turned to food to keep her mother's memory alive in

this powerful and heartbreaking memoir.

Pony

It is a historical, middle-grade adventure novel intended for adolescents. It talks

about a 12-year-old boy named Silas who is woken in the middle of the night to see his

father being taken away by three horsemen. With only his horse named Pony by his side,

Silas sets off on a life-changing mission to find his father.

You Will Get Through This Night

It is a nonfiction read about mental health that offers both a personal and professional

outlook on how to survive the hardest mental health days. Dividing the book into three

chapters — This Night, Tomorrow, and The Days After — Daniel Howell wants readers

to not just survive the hard nights but properly care for our mental health.

1. What do Cloud Cuckoo Land and Pony have in common? A．Plot. B．Literary form. C．Characters. D．Writing background.

2. Which book is specially designed for teenagers?

A．Cloud Cuckoo Land. B．Crying in H Mart.

C．Pony. D．You Will Get Through This Night.

3. What is the feature of You Will Get Through This Night?

A．It is about psychological health. B．It helps cure physical disabilities.

C．It is a collection of personal stories. D．It mainly solves sleeping problems.

2. Derek and Shirley walked out of the airport building and into the bright sunshine.

Looking up at the brilliant blue sky and then at the faraway mountains rising above the

swaying palm trees, they couldn’t wait to start their holiday.

A taxi pulled up swiftly and silently. Derek dropped their suitcases into the boot and

joined Shirley in the back seat. “Palm Trees Hotel, please,” Derek said excitedly.

“Certainly, sir,” replied the driver, as he turned around with a flashing white smile. Derek

and Shirley gave each other a puzzled look as the taxi eased smoothly into the traffic.

“Excuse me, er, your face seems very familiar—in fact, you remind us of that famous

film star, Rocky Overton... but of course, you can’t be.”

Derek and Shirley sat in silent disbelief as the driver explained that he was not a real

person, but a robot made to look like a famous actor. “Rocky” explained that the taxi

company had purchased the latest model of robot drivers since they were programmed to

be safer and more reliable than human drivers. “So, here I am,” “Rocky” continued,

“your first robot taxi driver!”

Derek and Shirley held each other’s hands more lightly. “Relax,” “Rocky” reassured

them, “there is nothing for you to worry about. I can assure you that my driving skills are

excellent. I’m equipped with perfect vision and superior reactions, and I know every

street in the city. I am instantly updated with the latest traffic information so that I can

avoid traffic jams and get you to your destination in the quickest and least stressful

manner. Please sit back, relax and enjoy the journey.”

Derek and Shirley, feeling a little better, leaned back in their seats and closed their

eyes. “And another thing,” “Rocky” added, “my line of robots represents the ultimate (最高典范) in computer technology. I am beautifully designed, made from only the best

materials and subject to the strictest quality checks. Therefore, you are entirely safe with

me. Nothing could possibly go wrong... could possibly go wrong, wrong… go wrong…”

1. Why did Derek and Shirley feel puzzled when they got into the taxi?

A．Because the driver was a robot.

B．Because the driver was Rocky Overton.

C．Because the driver gave them a big smile.