四川省达州市达川中学2025-2026学年春季期中考试高二英语试题

Cappadocia, Turkey

Designated a World Heritage Site in 1985, Cappadocia is a place of flowing rock formations and stone-capped chimneys (狭缝). Consider taking one of the many hiking trails to get up close. Nearby, in the village of Uchisar are the ancient cave homes built by the people of the Bronze Age.

Borobudur, Indonesia

Borobudur is one of Indonesia's most famous landmarks, included in the list of World Heritage Sites in 1991. Located on the island of Java, this massive temple complex was constructed in the 700s, but two to three hundred years later, it was abandoned, possibly due to volcanic eruptions in the area, and went relatively undisturbed for centuries. The site was uncovered in the 1800s and later restored.

Mesa Verde, U.S.A.

Mesa Verde is home to some of the most well-preserved Indian ruins in North America. It has been on the list of World Heritage Sites since 1978. The most impressive sites are the cliff dwellings (住所), where the Ancestral Puebloans lived between the 12th century and the late 13th century. You can drive up to the top of the mesa to see pit houses and other ruins.

Petra, Jordan

Inscribed into the list of World Heritage Sites in 1985, this ancient capital city of the Nabataeans is a stone city with dwellings carved into sandstone walls. It has roots that trace back to as early as the 4th or 5th century B.C. Discovered in the early 1800s, it has been referred to as "the rose city" for the color of the rock. Situated in a mountainous area with limited access, it held a strategic position on the trade route in the region. Today, Petra is the most important tourist attraction in Jordan.

After spotting a wallet on the front seat inside a parked car with its window down, he stood guard in the rain for about two hours waiting for the owner to return.

After hours in the cold and wet, he reached inside and pulled the wallet out hoping to find some ID so he could contact the driver, only to discover it contained 400 in notes, with another 50 in spare change beside it.

He then took the wallet to a nearby police station. When the car's owner John Anderson and his colleague Carol Lawrence returned back, they were shocked to find two policemen standing next to it. The policemen told them what Mr. Smith did and that the wallet was safe.

The pair were later able to thank Mr. Smith for his kindness.

Mr. Anderson said: "I couldn't believe that the guy never took a penny. To think he is sleeping on the streets tonight when he could have stolen the money and paid for a place to stay in. This guy has nothing and yet he didn't take the wallet for himself; he thought about others instead. It's unbelievable. It just proves there are honest guys out there."

Mr. Smith's act drew much of the public's attention and won praise from social media users after Mr. Anderson posted the story on Facebook.

Now Mr. Anderson has set up an online campaign to raise money for Mr. Smith and other homeless people in the area, which by yesterday had received 8,000. "People have been approaching him in the street; he's had job offers and all sorts," Mr. Anderson commented.

Researchers used data from 3,222 adolescents aged 9 to 14. They divided them into three groups based on sleep habits: the worst (averaging 7 hours and 10 minutes per night), the best (7 hours and 25 minutes), and those in between (7 hours and 21 minutes). While there wasn't much difference between these groups in terms of academic achievement, the best sleepers showed noticeable improvements in cognitive (认知的) tests for reading, problem solving, and focus, compared to the worst sleepers. "Even though the differences in the amount of sleep that each group got were relatively small, at just over a quarter-of-an-hour between the best and worst sleepers, we could still see differences in brain structure and activity and in how well they did at tasks," says clinical neuropsychologist Barbara Sahakian from the University of Cambridge. "This shows us just how important it is to have a good night's sleep at this important stage in life."

The group of young people who slept the longest per night was also observed to have the largest brain volumes, the lowest heart rates, and the highest levels of brain connectivity, compared to the other groups. Worryingly, 39% of the young people had the poorest sleep data, 24% were in the middle group, and 37% had the best sleep scores.

The research can't prove cause and effect between sleep and brain function, but together with other studies, it shows that young brains need sleep protection. Psychologist Qing Ma said there are studies supporting the idea that better sleep may lead to better brain function and test performance. This study reminds teens and parents to reduce time on mobile devices. Regular good sleep helps us function properly, yet we know little about adolescent sleep despite its importance.

The growing popularity of this location-independent lifestyle has stimulated an interest in digital nomad visas. As a result, countries are introducing visa options to lure foreigners for extended stays. For example, Indonesia announced that the country is developing a new visa that would be valid for five years — longer than any other digital nomad visa currently available. The emergence of digital nomad visas signifies a progressive response to the rising demand for this new lifestyle.

Meanwhile, the conventional image of digital nomads is undergoing a transformation. Digital nomads used to be thought of as twenty-somethings backpacking from hostel (旅舍) to hostel, looking for anywhere they could plug in their laptop. But flexible work and homeschooling have helped introduce a new type of digital nomad that wants to see the world and create lasting memories with their families. It's called the "anywhere worker". Most anywhere workers can be found in high-tech jobs, with 61% working full-time. Almost half of people in this category are married, and, unlike the typical digital nomad, 70% are parents who take their families with them.

Consistent with the changing image of digital nomads, there is also a shift from valuing possessions to focusing on experiences. Millennials (千禧一代), in particular, are fueling this trend. Rather than spend money on expensive watches or luxury cars, younger generations prefer to invest in experiences like concerts, rock climbing and traveling. According to one study, more than three in four Millennials would rather spend their hard-earned money on a thrilling experience or event over buying a product.

As remote work opportunities increase, the trend of living a digital nomadic lifestyle is expected to continue growing, allowing more individuals to pursue their dream lifestyles.

Act first, don't wait for your parents to try to improve the relationship. If you want to improve your relationship with your parents, you should start right away and act first.

Be appreciative. Consider all your parents have done for you. And You may be more willing to improve the relationship or compromise, or be more forgiving when your parents annoy you.

Keep calm. Otherwise, you may end up saying things you regret, which will only damage your relationship further and make you seem immature. When you are interacting with your parents and you feel a wave of strong emotion coming on, re-assess the situation that led to your strong feelings by asking yourself some questions.

Often, people do not get along because they fail to consider others' perspectives. Once you can empathize with other's position and see the reasons behind it, you will likely be more willing to compromise and improve the relationship.

Be positive. Smile at your parents. Stay positive and warm. Let them know with your body language that you are happy to see them and that you care about their well-being.

A. Take their perspectives.

B. Think of them as other adults, not parents.

C. There are a number of ways that can be taken.

D. Don't overreact when talking to your parents

E. You may find yourself feeling grateful for your parents.

F. This will pave the way for the improvement of your relationship.

G. Think about the ways their lives may have been different from your life.

That day, I learned an invaluable6 from my father: the importance of7 rather than merely owning.

Years later, while I was in Delhi preparing for the UPSC exams, the concept of "women empowerment" was everywhere. Having internalized (内在化) my father's lesson, I8 my sea t to a young woman on a city bus. I thought nothing more of it until a (n)9 man got on the bus. To my10, the woman I had just given my seat to helped the old man sit down.

This11 redefined my understanding of "women empowerment". I had always believed it meant supporting women, but this young woman12 that true empowerment involves taking the lead and13 others, regardless of gender.

These moments, though small, create lasting impressions and14 our character. My father was a15 through his actions, which have always spoken louder than words.

Adapted by Hong Kong Ballet, The Butterfly Lovers, a large-scale ballet, (bring) to the Grand Theater of Hong Kong Cultural Center on the evening of Oct.18. At the end of the performance, the audience greeted the creative team with long applause and cheers.

Known the Chinese Romeo and Juliet, The Butterfly Lovers was put on the stage for the first time in the form of ballet in Hong Kong, offering the audience impressive combination of the ancient and modern, East and West. The famous legendary Chinese tragic romance between Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai has inspired countless (adapt) in opera, music, film, and other art forms. Septime Webre, is the Hong Kong Ballet's Artistic Director, was (deep) moved the first time he heard The Butterfly Lovers violin concert and believed it to be a wonderful subject for a ballet.

Ricky Hu and his wife, Mai Jingwen, took on the task of (create) the ballet performance. In the production of this ballet, they made a bold attempt (combine) traditional Chinese dance elements with ballet. While preserving the core story of the drama, they made efforts to bring innovation breakthroughs to the dance presentation. "There's a lot of pressure because the story is a classic and the audience has seen it (present) in many other forms". Hu said.

1. 活动内容；

2. 活动意义。

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Dear Chris,

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Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

"Can't you ever be on time? We're going to miss the movie!" Sarah shouted at her best friend, Emily, who was still looking for her wallet. The two had planned to see a movie together, but Emily's frequent lateness was driving Sarah crazy. "I'm sorry, I just can't find it," Emily replied, her voice shaking.

As they finally rushed out of the house, Sarah continued to complain. "This always happens. I'm tired of waiting for you. I plan everything, and you ruin it!" Emily remained silent, her eyes fixed on the ground.

When they arrived at the cinema, it was already ten minutes after the movie had started. "See? We missed the beginning because of you," Sarah said angrily. Emily bought the tickets without a word.

During the movie, Sarah couldn't focus. She noticed Emily was sitting quietly, looking down. Sarah's anger began to fade, and she started to feel a bit guilty. After the movie ended, they walked out of the cinema. Sarah realized Emily was acting strange. Usually, she would be chatting non-stop, but now she seemed lost in thought.

"Hey, are you okay?" Sarah asked, a little worried. Emily looked up, her eyes red. "I'm really sorry about today. It's just that…my mom's been sick, and I've been under so much stress. I was looking for the money she gave me to buy some medicine."

Sarah was shocked. She had been so busy being angry about being late that she hadn't even noticed something was wrong with Emily.

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At that moment, a wave of regret washed over Sarah.

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From that day on, Sarah changed.

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