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1、广东省清远市清远市四校联考2023-2024学年高二下学期4月期中考试英语试题学校：_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、阅读理解Its looking like a great year for poetry collections! Poetry has a way of drawing our consciousness not only to our inner self but to societys most pressing and urgent issues. These are some of the poetry books we cant wait to read in the
2、year ahead.Trigger Warning by Maria TakolanderAward-winning poet Maria Takolander presents whats been called her “most impressive and personal collection yet.” As the title may suggest, this book(her fourth)deals with domestic violence and environmental disasters with a clear and attractive voice.Re
3、lease Date: July 2021Publisher: University Queensland PressPoems That Do Not Sleep by Hassan Al NawwabWhile Hassan Al Nawwab, a former Iraqi soldier, has published three poetry collections previously, this is the first collection in English translated from Arabic. His poems speak to his experiences
4、of the war and the terrors he suffered, homesickness, peace and belonging.Release Date: June 2021Publisher: Fremantle PressObligations of Voice by Anne ElveyPoet, editor and researcher, Anne Elvey has previously published three collections of poetry. This book speaks loudly to her work of eco-critic
5、ism the study of how literature treats the subject of nature. Detailed and communicative at the same time, Elvey explores environmental encounters and the politics of our natural (and unnatural) worlds.Release Date: June 2021Publisher: Recent Work PressA Thousand Crimson Blooms by Eileen ChongSingap
6、orean poet of Chinese origin, Eileen Chong, is the author of eight previous books published across the world Her latest poetry collection is a thoughtful reflection on the influences and histories that inform our identities and fascinations.Release Date: March 2021Publisher: University Queensland Pr
7、ess1Which author has his/her latest book published in a foreign language?A. Maria Takolander.B. Hassan AI Nawwab.C. Anne Elvey.D. Eileen Chong.2Which two poetry books are concerned with environmental issues?A. Trigger Warning & Obligations of Voice.B. Poems That Do Not Sleep & Obligations of Voice.C
8、. Trigger Warning & A Thousand Crimson Blooms.D. Poems That Do Not Sleep & A Thousand Crimson Blooms.3Whats in common about the authors?A. Theyve won some poetry awards.B. Theyve just moved to a new country.C. Theyve experienced wars.D. Theyve published a few books before.Two British teachers have b
9、roken the world record for the longest journey in a tuk-tuk after pulling their failing vehicle for 43 miles. Richard Sears and Nick Gough traveled 37, 500 kilometers around the world and passed through 37 countries. They did this to support grassroots education project in Africa, Asia and South Ame
10、rica. The pair, who set off from London, thought their journey was over when the vehicle started to fail. When the tuk-tuk broke, they were only 70 kilometers from their destination. They decided to pull it the rest of the way. The tuk-tuk, which weighs 800 kilograms, was pulled in turns by Rich and
11、 Nick over three days. On arrival in Chepen, Peru, they discovered a mechanic who specialized in tuk-tuks and managed to fix it. The pair were back on the road and aiming for their next goal. Along their journey they had to tackle (应对) deserts and jungles. They also survived an accident in Malaysia.
12、 The greatest hardship on the tuk-tuk was the mountain ranges lying in their path, including the Alps, the Himalayas and the Andes. Nick and Richard uncovered some inspirational projects across Africa, Asia and South America. They witnessed firsthand the educational challenges facing these areas tod
13、ay. They visited Congolese refugees (难民) in camps in Eastern Burundi. They witnessed how education could free sex-workers in Delhi and victims of human trafficking in Nepal. Talking about their motivation, Richard said, “The worlds leaders have made a commitment to achieving universal primary educat
14、ion but, in spite of this promise, over 57 million primary-aged children worldwide are still out of school; many more are in school, though still cannot access quality learning opportunities.”4Why did the two teachers travel the world?A. To support an education project.B. To create a new world recor
15、d.C. To entertain themselves.D. To challenge themselves.5How far did the two teachers pull the tuk-tuk each day on average?A. A little more than 30 kilometers.B. About 14 miles.C. 43 miles.D. 70 kilometers.6What is the third paragraph mainly about?A. How they realized their next goal.B. Their exciti
16、ng experience on the road.C. The beautiful scenery of famous mountains.D. The difficulties and dangers they faced in the journey.7Which of the following best describes the two teachers?A. Curious and brave.B. Humorous and generous.C. Courageous and responsible.D. Efficient and honest.Drive through any suburb in the U. S. today,
