湖南省长沙县第九中学2021-2022学年高二上学期10月月
考英语试卷
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Feel like a family day trip outside London ? Here are some of the best choices.
Harry Potter Studio
The Harry Potter Studio tour is one of the easiest day trips from London.Just read the directions on the website where you buy tickets and follow the crowds from the train to the bus.It is a unique experience.A walk through the studio allows families to appreciate every little detail that was put into the production of the Harry Potter movies from the costumes to the sets.Visitors can view the Potions Classroom,board the Hogwarts' Express,and walk through the Dursley's house.
Leeds Castle
Leeds Castle is one of the most beautiful castles in the UK.It is surrounded by a river and gardens,making it a relaxing and peaceful place.Leeds Castle is open for self-guided tours,and there are kid-friendly shows.Leeds Castle has a wonderfully-designed maze （迷宫）,which has a surprise at the center that will appeal to all ages,not just children looking for a place to play.Leeds Castle also has a big playground,one part of which is set aside for small kids while the other inspires teenagers in an old game of hide-and-seek.
Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle is used by the current British royal family.This makes it the longest-occupied palace in Europe.Afraid that your young children might feel dull? Don't worry.There is a kids* audio tour available as well as an activity that features crafts （手工艺），coloring and dress-up for little ones.And in the summer months,parents will be happy to know that there is a place to get an ice cream for their kids centrally located in the castle complex （建筑）.
1. What can visitors do on the Harry Potter Studio tour?
A. Buy some costumes.
B. Ride on a special train.
C. See Harry Potter movies.
D. Study in the Potions Classroom.
2. What can we learn about Leeds Castle ?
A. thriftVisitors must go on a tour with a guide.
B. The gardens are meant for hide-and-seek.
C. Kids can have a fun time on the playground.
D. The maze is especially popular among grown-ups.
3. How might children like the trip to Windsor Castle?
A. Tiresome. B. Comfortable. C. Adventurous. D. Interesting.
B
Liu Jichen,23, a student from Tsinghua University,has developed a WeChat mini-program called "Clear Your Plate".After a meal,users can open the mini-program and take a picture of their empty plates.Once the image is recognized by the Al （ Artificial Intelligence ） , students can collect points and use them to buy gifts or purchase charity meals to children in impoverished （贫困的）rural areas.
Liu and his team,together with other organizations,launched the "Clear Your Plate" campaign in November for the third year.lt has swept over 1, 017 universities across the country.The one-month campaign attracted almost 1.6 million participants and collectively reduced food waste by 862 tons and carbon emissions （碳排放）by 3, 337 tons.
''Technological innovation is a good way to reduce food waste," Liu thought.He organized a team of 20 members to work on the project at the end of 2017.To solve the AI*s problem of identifying photos of empty plates,the team spent half a year collecting over 100, 000 samples in canteens and restaurants.In 2018, the mini-program was officially pu
t into operation on Oct 16, World Food Day.They then launched a campaign later that year.
"There were so many unknowns in research and development.For our team members,the biggest challenge was whether we were confident enough to complete it," Liu said.They not only achieved their goal,but now,the mini-program has more than 5 million registered users,according to Liu. nWe hope our efforts can start a new trend among the younger generation by encouraging them to cherish
（珍惜）their food and develop the habit of thrift （节约）,"Liu added.
4. What can we know about the "Clear Your Plate" mini-program?
A. It aims to put an end to waste and encourage thrift
B. Its 6 million users are mostly students.
C. It helped reduce food waste by 3, 337 tons.
D. It is an exchange of food for rewards.
5. What challenge did Liu and his team face?
A. They found it tough to promote the campaign.
B. They felt uncertain whether they could complete the project.
C. They lacked professional technical support.
D. They had difficulty gathering enough samples.
6. Which of the following best describes Liu Jichen ?
A. Optimistic and demanding.    B. Generous and responsible.
C. Talented and humorous.    D. Creative and determined.
7. Where is the text probably from?
A. A guidebook.    B. A news report.
C. A book review.    D. A textbook.
c
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