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青海师范大学附属实验中学2022-2023 学年度第一学期教学质量检测 高二英语 第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40 分） 第一节（共15 小题；每小题2 分，满分30 分） One trend that has skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic is that many homebuyers have chosen to move to luxury escapes — swapping their inner-city setup for a home office near the water or the bush. Here we’ve gathered four of our favourite properties on the market right now. Sunshine BayIf the sounds of the ocean have been beckoning(召唤), then look no further than8Beechwood Court, located on Sunshine Cove Beach with fantastic ocean views from almost every bedroom. It has been listed on Airbnb, a website to help travellers find a homestay, so home owners will have the option of using it as an additional income source. Price guide: 2. 6 million-$2. 8 million Agent: Blackshaw Coastal, Pat Jameson 0405442905 Murrumbateman Delivering contemporary country charm of the Hamptons, this home will make you feel like you’re on a coastal holiday, but on a farm. The home is only a few minutes’ walk to the nearest woodlands and village cafe and a 35-minute drive to the capital. Private sale Agent: HIVE Property, Josh Morrissey 0437 799 234 Tura Beach This award-winning home combines coastal atmosphere with modern living. Only minutes away from Tura Beach, this architect-designed property is spread across two floors with big living and dining areas that stretch over an outdoor area with a spa. Price guide: $1. 5 million Agent: One Agency Dwyer Properties, David Dwyer 0413 902 702 Jindabyne This newly built home is located in the ever-growing Highview Estate in Jindabyne. It has high ceilings throughout, plenty of light and a kitchen that’s as stylish as it is functional. With the Snowy River just around the corner, nothing sounds more relaxing than walking alongside the water these holidays. Auction: 3 pm, December 14 Agent: Raine &Horne Snowy Mountains, Toni Wheelhouse 0431 486 588 1．What’s the special aspect of Sunshine Bay?A．It can be rented out. B．It has the nearest woodlands. C．It’s accessible to the internet. D．It keeps up with the latest style. 2．Which property best suits people who are interested in architecture designing? A．Sunshine Bay. B．Murrumbateman. C．Jindabyne. D．Tura Beach. 3．What do the four properties have in common? A．They are located in urban regions. B．They are places with ocean views. C．They are an escape from urban life. D．They are close to sand and water. The past two years has been tough for so many people. There’s been a mix of worry and annoyance due to COVID-19. And with the pandemic being still threatening, people are continuing to struggle and in need of a smile. With this in mind, we wanted to share the story of Jaden Hayes, whose take on sadness and anxiety is totally refreshing. When Jaden Hayes was only 4 years old, his dad passed away. Two years later his mom died in her sleep. “I tried and tried to get her awake — but I couldn’t,” the orphan (孤儿) explained in an interview. However, in his grief he realized how difficult it was for him to see others around him feeling sad. So he wanted to do something to make them smile. With the help of his aunt and guardian at the time, Barbara DiCola, he went and bought lots of little toys to hand out to passers-by in Savannah, Georgia, whose spirits needed to be raised. All little Jaden Hayes wants in return is to make people smile. Unsurprisingly, his efforts have worked! “It’s like absolute joy came out of this child, and the more people he made smile, the more this light shone,” explained his aunt. While he readily admitted that he was still sad about his mother’s death, the smile mission had given him a sense of purpose. Now, a few years later, Jaden is still keeping up his good work. His Facebook page, Jaden’s Journey, describes how this young “smile maker” is still bringing joy to others. His initial aim was to make 33,000 people smile through his kind deeds, but by spreading his story we’re pretty sure he’s managed to inspire many more smiles, and perhaps a few tears. 4．What is the probable meaning of the underlined word “take” in paragraph 2? A．Influence. B．Investigation. C．Suggestion. D．Opinion. 5．What do we know about Jaden Hayes? A．He gives toys to anyone passing by. B．He wants people around him to be happy. C．He forgets the pain of his mother’s death. D．He does his good work without expecting anything in return. 6．What does the author mean to do by telling the story of Jaden Hayes? A．To encourage people to cheer up. B．To call on people to do good things. C．To stress the effect of COVID-19 on people. D．To praise those who make people smile. 7．What is the best title for this text? A．A Time Full of Grief B．Ways Out of Sadness C．An Orphan Who Spreads Joy D．Kindness That Requires No Return Lego is considering a brick(积木)rental plan in an attempt to cut down on plastic waste.The Danish toymaker has promised to make all its bricks from sustainable(可持续 的)materials by 2030 and is investing significant resources in finding alternatives. Tim Brooks,vice-president responsible for sustainability,said the company was“totally open”to the idea of the product rental plan but admitted that lost pieces could produce a significant problem.“What are the chances of giving them to an eight-year-old child and getting them all back again?”Mr.Brooks added. “There is a lot of technical thinking that needs to be done. We are right at the beginning.” Mr. Brooks said Lego was exploring several ideas with a view to producing the highest value from products while consuming the fewest resources. He said many would “probably never see the light of day”and that there is no current plan to try out the rental plan. Lego has come under increasing pressure to reduce its carbon footprint for growing international alarm about the impact of plastic waste on the environment.It produces 19 billion pieces per year—36,000 a minute—that are made entirely of plastic while much of the inside packaging is also plastic. So far,the only breakthrough has been the development of a line of bricks made of plant- based plastic sourced from sugarcane.The green trees,plants and flowers were first included in Lego sets late last year but currently make up only 1%— 2% of total plastic elements produced.Henrik Nielson,a production supervisor(主管)in Lego’s factory,said last year:“We need to learn again how to do this.” Lego reportedly releases around a million tons of carbon dioxide each year, with about 75% coming from raw materials that go into factories. The company has invested more than 100,000,000 euros and hired 100 people to research non-plastic alternatives.It is aiming to keep all of its packaging out of landfill by 2025. 8．What is Lego making great efforts for? A．promote its brick rental plan B．explore ways to reduce plastic waste C．raise its production efficiency D．develop new products 9．What does Mr.Brooks think about Lego’s brick rental plan? A．It is well under way. B．It is totally useless. C．It has a long way to go. D．It goes against Lego’s interests. 10．How does the writer tell of Lego’s stress of reducing plastic waste? A．By means of comparison. B．By means of examples. C．By means of figures. D．By means of classification. 11．What is Lego’s attitude toward developing non-plastic alternatives? A．Defensive. B．Doubtful. C．Disapproving. D．Determined. Every time you go online you leave a trail. This is just like a real footprint. It reveals where you’ve been, how long you stayed and what you’ve been doing there. Every time you register for an online service, send an email, download a video or upload a photo, the information can be accessed and your digital footprint can be revealed. This shouldn’t necessarily be worrying but it is advisable to be aware of your digital footprint and to be cautious and sensible when you are online. Six top tips for taking care of your digital footprint 1. Don’t forget to log off when you leave a website, especially if you are using a shared computer. If you don’t, someone can easily pretend to be you! 2. Don’t tell anyone your pass