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1、20152016 学年度第二学期期末测试高二英语试题AShakespeares Birthplace and Exhibition of Shakespeares WorldWelcome to the world-famous house where William Shakespeare was born in l564 and where he grew up. The property (房产) remained in the ownership of Shakespeares family until 1806.The House has welcomed visitors trav
2、eling from all over the world for over 250 years. Enter through the Visitors Centre and see the highly-praised exhibition Shakespeares World, a lively and full introduction to the life and work of Shakespeare. Stand in the rooms where Shakespeare grew up. Discover examples of furniture and needlewor
3、k from Shakespeares period. Enjoy the traditional (传统的) English garden, planted with trees and flower mentioned in the poets works. The Birthplace is within easy walking distance of all the car parks shown on the map; nearest is Windsor Street(3 minutes Walk) The House may present difficulties but t
4、he Visitors Centre, its exhibition, and the garden are accessible to wheelchair users.The Shakespeare Coffee House(opposite the Birthplace) 1. How much is the admission for a family of two grown-ups and two children? A.9.80. B.12.00. C.14.20. D.16.40. 2. Where is the nearest parking place to Shakesp
5、eares Birthplace? A. Behind the exhibition hall. B. Opposite the Visitors Centre.C. At Windsor Street. D. Near the Coffee House. 3. A wheelchair user may need help to enter . A. the House B. the garden C. the Visitors Centre D. the exhibition hallBOne morning more than thirty years ago, I entered th
6、e Track Kitchen, a restaurant where everyone from the humblest (卑微的) to the most powerful came for breakfast. I noticed an OPENING TIMES:20 Mar. to 19 Oct.Mon. to Sat. : 9:00 a. m. to 5:00 p. m.Sun: 9:30 a. m. to 5:00 p. m.20 Oct. to 19 MarMon. to Sat : 9:00 a. m. to 4:00 p. m.Sun. : 10:00 a. m. to
7、4:00 p.m.ADMISSION:Adult: 4.90Child: 2.20Family: 12.00(2 adults+ up to 3 children)empty chair next to an elderly, unshaven man, who looked somewhat disheveled. He was wearing a worn-out hat and was alone. I asked if I might join him. He agreed quietly and I sat down to have my breakfast. We cautious
8、ly began a conversation and spoke about a wide range of things. We never introduced ourselves. I was concerned that he might have no money and not be able to afford something to eat. So as I rose to go back to the counter and buy a second cup of coffee, I asked, May I get you something? A coffee wou
9、ld be nice. Then I bought him a cup of coffee, We talked more, and he accepted another cup of coffee. Finally, I rose to leave, wished him well, and headed for the exit. At the door I met one of my friends. He asked, How did you get to know Mr. Galbreath? Who? The man you were sitting with. He is ch
10、airman of the Board of Churchill Downs. I could hardly believe it. I was buying, offering a free breakfast, and feeling pity for one of the worlds richest and most powerful men! My few minutes with Mr. Galbreath changed my life. Now I try to treat everyone with respect, no matter who I think they ar
11、e, and to meet another human being with kindness and sincerity.4. What does the underlined word disheveled mean?A. Unfriendly. B. Untidy. C. Gentle. D. Kind.5. The author bought coffee for the old man because _.A. he thought the old man was poor B. he wanted to start a conversationC. he intended to
12、show his politeness D. he would like to thank the old man6. How did the author probably feel after he talked with his friend?A. Proud. B. Pitiful. C. Surprised. D. Regretful.7. What is the message mainly expressed in the story?A. We should learn to be generous. B. It is honorable to help those in ne
13、ed.C. People in high positions are not like what we expect. D. We should avoid judging people by their appearances.CModern inventions have speeded up peoples lives amazingly. Motor-cars cover a hundred miles in a little more than an hour. Aircrafts cross the world a day, while computers operate ata
14、lightning speed. Indeed, this love of speed seems never-ending. Every year motor-cars are produced which go even faster and each new computer boasts （吹嘘）of saving precious seconds in handling tasks. All this saves time, but at a price. When we lose or gain half a day in speeding across the world in
15、an airplane, our bodies tell us so. We get the uncomfortable feeling known as jet-lag(时差); our bodies feel that they have been left behind in another time zone. Again, spending too long at computers results in painful wrists and fingers. Mobile phones also have their dangers according to some scientists; too much use may transmit harmful radiation into our brains, a consequence we do not like to think about. However, what do we do with the time we have saved? Certainly not relax, or so it seems. We are so accustomed to constant activity that we find it difficult to sit and do nothing
