高二英语试卷注意事项：1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第二部分 阅读 (共两节，满分50分) 第一节 (共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AThe Greenfield Nature Center introduces a new interactive program aimed at developing a love for nature in young children. The program is designed to engage childrens senses and curiosity through hands-on activities and guided exploration.Sensory Exploration ActivitiesChildren will have the opportunity to touch various natural materials, listen to the sounds of wildlife, and observe the colors of plants and animals. The program includes a variety of educational games and crafts that teach children about different species, ecosystems, and the importance of conservation.Junior NaturalistOne of the highlights of the program is the “Junior Naturalist” activity, where children can become junior naturalists for a day, learning to identify local plants and animals and understanding their roles in the ecosystem. In addition, the interactive discussions bring wildlife to life.Family Nature WalkThe program also offers a “Family Nature Walk”, where parents and children can explore the nature trails together, discovering the beauty and diversity of the local environment. Expert guides provide insights into the natural world, making the experience both enjoyable and educational.Program Details and RegistrationThe Greenfield Nature Centers program is open to children aged 3 to 8 and is free of charge. It runs on selected weekends throughout the year. For more information or to register, please contact 212-555-1234.1. What can the program offer the children?A. An opportunity to learn art.B. A chance to get into nature.C. An experience to know custom.D. An arrangement to feed wildlife.2. What should the children do in the “Junior Naturalist” activity?A. Talk about wildlife.B. Grow some local plants.C Write professional reports.D. Tell stories about childhood.3. Which is mentioned in the program?A. Age limitation.B. Advance booking.C. Related experience.D. Parents company.【答案】1. B 2. A 3. A【解析】【导语】本文为应用文，介绍了格林菲尔德自然中心为儿童设计的互动自然探索项目，旨在通过各种活动培养孩子对大自然的热爱。【1题详解】推理判断题。根据第一段“The Greenfield Nature Center introduces a new interactive program aimed at developing a love for nature in young children. The program is designed to engage childrens senses and curiosity through hands-on activities and guided exploration.(格林菲尔德自然中心引入了一个新的互动项目，旨在培养幼儿对自然的热爱。该项目旨在通过动手活动和引导探索来激发孩子们的感官和好奇心)”可知，该项目为孩子们提供了一个亲近自然的机会。故选B。【2题详解】细节理解题。根据Junior Naturalist部分的“One of the highlights of the program is the Junior Naturalist activity, where children can become junior naturalists for a day, learning to identify local plants and animals and understanding their roles in the ecosystem.(该项目的亮点之一是“Junior Naturalist”活动，孩子们可以成为一天的初级自然主义者，学习识别当地的植物和动物，并理解它们在生态系统中的角色)”可知，孩子们在“Junior Naturalist”活动中应该讨论野生动物。故选A。【3题详解】细节理解题。根据最后一段内容“The Greenfield Nature Centers program is open to children aged 3 to 8 and is free of charge.(格林菲尔德自然中心的计划针对3到8岁的儿童开放，并且免费)”可知，该计划中提到了年龄限制。故选A。BIn 2014, my father, Michael, was diagnosed with Parkinsons disease, which shocked the whole family as he was only in his forties.A husband and father of three, Dad had a successful career running a painting studio and was always extremely creative. Even in the advanced stages of Parkinsons, my father decided to keep painting. In art lessons, the class practised painting still life objects, like pears, but my father had other ideas for his inspiration, beginning producing abstract pieces, explaining it helped us to see the world differently. I realized he was right. Observing my fathers works, I could interpret each of them in many ways.Outside of work, he spent 15 years leading a band, Musical Chairs, which performed at the pub in Sydneys Double Bay each week. When I became a mother, he developed a very close bond with my daughter, Portia. Even after his diagnosis, his passion for music remained unwavering, and his love for Portia continued to grow stronger.Unfortunately, in 2022, he was diagnosed with kidney cancer and given just three months to live. As months turned to years, my father seemed a walking miracle, but his health was suffering. Knowing that he wanted to share his paintings with the world, I decided to organize an exhibition for him. By then he had painted 660 works.I hadnt done anything like this before. When I was younger, my father always told me “Just say yes and then work out how to do it later”, so I figured this philosophy would guide me through.So in October last year, we welcomed the public to “My Kids Could Do That”, my fathers first public showing, held at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia in Sydney. Everyone loved his works. I was thrilled to see Dad had found the confidence to call himself an artist at last. His eyes lit up wit