甘肃省张掖市第二中学2023学年高二英语上学期期中试题（满分120分，时间100分钟）第一部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AMy house is made out of wood，glass and stone.It is also made out of software.If you come to visit，youll probably be surprised when you come in.Someone will give you an electronic PIN(个人身份号码) to wear.This PIN tells the house who and where you are.The house uses this information to give you what you need.When its dark outside，the PIN turns on the lights nearest to you，and then turns them off as you walk away from them.Music moves with you too.If the house knows your favorite music，it plays it.The music seems to be everywhere，but in fact other people in the house hear different music or no music.If you get a telephone call，only the nearest telephone rings.Of course，you are also able to tell the house if you want something.There is a home control console(控制台)，a small machine that turns things on and off around you.The PIN and the console are new ideas，but they are in fact like many things we have today.If you want to go to a movie，you need a ticket.If I give you my car keys，you can use my car.The car works for you because you have the keys.My house works for you because you wear the PIN or hold the console.I believe that ten years from now，most new homes will have the systems that Ive put in my house.The systems will probably be even bigger and better than the ones Ive put in today.I like to try new ideas.I know that some of my ideas will work better than others.But I hope that one day I will stop thinking of these systems as new，and ask myself instead，“How will I live without them？”1What does the passage mainly discuss?AHow to develop a new system.BThe function of the PIN.CA home for the future.DEasy life in the future.2The writers new house is different from ordinary ones mainly because _.Ait has been controlled by computersByou can make a telephone call anywhereCit has your favorite music following youDthe writer is able to change his new idea into practice3What is the writer most likely to be according to the passage?AAn experienced teacher.BA famous doctor.CAn idealist.DAn IT expert.BSea Life Melbourne Aquarium (水族馆)The all-new Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium, situated in the heart of Melbournes CBD, is one of Victorias leading visitor attractions and an unforgettable outing for the whole family. Having 12 amazing zones of discovery, Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium is the very place that you cannot miss when you visit the city. Opening TimesSea Life Melbourne Aquarium is open from 9:30 am until 6:00 pm every day of the year, including public holidays. Last admission is at 5:00 pm, one hour before closing. Location (位置)Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium is located on the corner of Flinders Street and King Street, Melbourne. It is situated on the Yarra River, opposite Crown Entertainment Complex. Getting to Sea Life Melbourne AquariumTrainSea Life Melbourne Aquarium is a short walk from either Flinders or Southern Cross train stations.Tram (有轨电车)The Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium tram stop is located on the free City Circle Tram route (公交线路) and also routes 70 and 75. City Circle trams run every 10 minutes in both directions.Shuttle BusThe Melbourne City Tourist Shuttle is a free bus service, stopping at key tourist attractions in and around the City. Running daily, every 15 minutes from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Car ParkingWhile there is no public car parking at Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium, there are several public car parking lots available only a short walk away. Wheelchair AccessSea Life Melbourne Aquarium provides people in wheelchairs with full access to all 12 zones. Each floor also has wheelchair accessible toilets. TermsTickets will be emailed to you immediately after purchase or you can download and print your ticket once payment has been accepted. Please print out all tickets purchased and present at the front entrance of Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium. No ticket, no entry!4. Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium _.A. is located at the center of the CBD in the cityB. has 12 most attractive places in MelbourneC. admits visitors from 9:30 am until 6:00 pmD. is beside Crown Entertainment Complex5. Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium offers visitors _.A. free car parkingB. wheelchair accessC. Internet connectionD. transportation service6. Tickets to Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium _.A. are free to all visitorsB. can be purchased by emailC. are checked at the entranceD. can be printed at the ticket officeCMy six-year-old granddaughter stared at me as if she were seeing me for the first time. “Grandma, you are an antique(古董),” she said. “You are old. Antiques are old. You are my antique.”I was not satisfied to let the matter rest there. I took out the Websters Dictionary and read the definition to Jenny. I