北京市大兴区2023-2024学年高二上学期期中检测英语试卷
学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________
一、完形填空
In the heart of the city, nested between the towering skyscrapers, stood a little library that had withstood the test of   1  . Every brick and book in that building held stories not just from the pages, but of the countless souls who had walked its   2  .
Anna, a young writer, often visited this oasis (绿洲) of knowledge. She was on the   3  of publishing her first book but was facing the crippling self-doubt that often troubles creators. One evening, as she wandered between the shelves, she happened to see an old, dusty   4  . It was a journal from the 1800s, written by a then-unknown writer named Lillian.
As Anna skimmed through the pages, she was   5  by Lillian’s struggles which mirrored her own. Lillian wrote of her rejections, her moments of despair, and the nights she wanted to give up. But she also wrote of her   6  moments, where the words flowed like a river and the s
tories took a life of their own.
The final entry was dated a day before Lillian’s first book was published. It read, “To the future dreamers who may find this: Remember, every   7  has its dawn. Your struggles are merely the dark before the morning light. Keep writing, keep dreaming, and one day, your stories will light up someone’s   8  just as you have lit up mine.”
reaction to a book or an articleAnna felt a connection to Lillian across the centuries. With renewed   9  , she left the library, ready to face the challenges ahead. For in her heart, she carried Lillian’s story — a beacon of hope and a testament to the timeless journey of     10    .
1．A．modernity    B．time    C．innovation    D．criticism
2．A．rows    B．rooms    C．seats    D．gates
3．A．edge    B．top    C．end    D．middle
4．A．novel    B．diary    C．manuscript    D．brochure
5．A．prevented    B．amazed    C．struck    D．puzzled
6．A．disorderly    B．ordinary    C．bright    D．final
7．A．story    B．night    C．path    D．task
8．A．day    B．world    C．despair    D．book
9．A．energy    B．purpose    C．hesitation    D．perspective
10．A．creation    B．writing    C．discovery    D．learning
二、用单词的适当形式完成短文
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
Millions of years ago, the Earth   11  (inhabit) by wonderful creatures that no longer walk our lands. One such creature, the dodo, once thrived on the isolated island of Mauritius. It
was a flightless bird   12  a unique appearance. Sadly, due to human interference and introduced species, these birds were driven to extinction within a few centuries of their   13  (discover).
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
Marie Curie, born in Warsaw, Poland, was a trailblazing physicist and chemist acknowledged for her   14  (pioneer) research on radioactivity. Not only did she become the first woman   15  (win) a Nobel Prize, but she also remains the only person who has won Nobel Prizes in both Physics and Chemistry. Her dedication and perseverance in a male-dominated field   16  (inspire) countless individuals worldwide.
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
During the Renaissance, a period   17  covers from the 14th to the 17th century, Europe ex
perienced a revival of art, culture, and intellect. Leonardo da Vinci, often referred to as the archetype of the “Renaissance Man”, was not only an artist but also   18  inventor, scientist, and mathematician. His painting, the Mona Lisa, is considered one of   19  (famous) iconic works of art. Yet, many of his   20  (invention), although revolutionary, were not built during his lifetime.
三、阅读理解
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Background
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Workshop Details:
Dates: December 5th - December 20th
Courses Available: Advanced Mathematics, Experimental Physics, Digital Art Design, and Leadership Dynamics.
Eligibility: Students aged 12-18 with a keen interest in the chosen subject.
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Facilities and Features:
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Interactive sessions with industry experts.
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Access to our extensive library and online resources.
Additional Benefits:
Certification upon course completion.
Opportunities for internships in partner organizations.
Networking events with Horizon alumni and industry leaders.
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