2023-2024学年北京市朝阳区高二下学期期末英语试题一、选词填空-句子：本大题共1小题，共10分。1.reliablefactordeserveappeal togo throughfigure outhave no intention ofbe involved inin terms ofheart and soul(1) I cant _ how much the trip will cost.(2) It is wrong to judge happiness just _ success.(3) I think we _ a good rest after all that hard work.(4) He worked _ for his country throughout his life.(5) When you _ a crisis, it often helps to talk to someone.(6) Most people now _ staying at one job for the whole life.(7) It was a huge project and over 20 software companies _ it.(8) Studies have established that smoking is a risk _ for cancer.(9) The innovative smartphone design _ all ages and social groups.(10) Companies always appreciate a _ person who they can trust to do the job.二、阅读理解：本大题共14小题，共28分。AIf youre a lover of literature and want to study it further, Harvards online courses are a great option!About the Courses The Ancient Greek Hero explores what it means to be human today by studying what it meant to be a hero in ancient Greek times. To achieve this, learners will experience, in English translation, some ancient Greek literature from the 8th century BC to the 3rd century ADNoble Culture and the Cosmopolitan Tang looks at how noble families and their culture and literature contributed to the reunification (重新统一) of China under the Tang Dynasty. Youll also learn how to compose and analyze poetry and calligraphy.Shakespeares Life and Work explores relationships between Shakespeares world and present day. Through short videos and readings, you will see how the meaning of a work of art changes depending on the time, context, and culture.Masterpieces of World Literature reveals how great writers reflect on their world and how their works are changed in todays global culture. It helps us understand the deep roots of todays interconnected global culture.Ways to Take the CoursesWhen you sign up for these courses, you will have the option of auditing (旁听) the course or pursuing an official certificate.In the auditing track, learning is free and self-paced within 18 weeks. Learners have access to part of our course resources. Besides, course videos and handouts are not available for downloading. Please note that this track does not offer an official certificate.Alternatively, learners can pay $299 to pursue an official certificate, which offers unlimited access to course resources within a year. At the end of the course, learners who earn a passing grade can receive a certificate.If youre interested and want to learn more, click here: https:/www.harvardonline.harvard.edu2.If you want to know how to analyze poetry, you can choose _.A. The Ancient Greek Hero B. Shakespeares Life and WorkC. Masterpieces of World Literature D. Noble Culture and the Cosmopolitan Tang3.In the auditing track, you can _.A. determine the learning paceB. access handouts for a feeC. earn an official certificateD. download course videos4.What is the purpose of this passage?A. To advertise online courses.B. To explore the roots of humanity.C. To compare different cultures.D. To highlight the value of literature.BIt turns out patience isnt always a virtue. By the time Nalin Kamat was 13, the Toronto teen had been well on his way to becoming a working artist. He had already had his first show at a local arts centre. Yet he wanted morespecifically to start showing his works in a juried exhibition, where art experts would evaluate and select pieces in a competitive review process, ensuring that only the most outstanding works are included in the exhibition. Thats when he ran into a problem, discovering in the very last line of a multi-page application that the minimum age for submission was 18. That rejection became a fuel for creation. “As young artists, we dont get as much credit as I think we deserve, and we also dont get many opportunities to showcase the amount of work we put into the art. I thought itd be really cool if I could provide the opportunity for more young artists,” says Nalin, now 15.With the support of his parents, in January 2023, Nalin founded Little EGG Gallery, a commercial studio only for underage artists. The gallery, which is now profitable enough, charges a small fee for any displayed work and takes a 15 percent service fee on sales. In turn, Little EGG Gallery helps promote young talents by showcasing their works.Not long after opening, David Griffin, a professor and artist from Ontario College of Art and Design University, happened to come across the gallery while walking with his wife in their neighbourhood. Upon meeting Nalin, Griffin says he understood that he was speaking with someone special, “a strong young artist with a really excellent idea, which was