山西省太原市某校2025-2026学年高二上学期11月半月考英语试卷(含答案)

山西省太原市某校2025-2026学年高二上学期11月半月考英语试题 一、阅读理解 Shanghai Natural History Museum As one of the biggest natural history museums in China, Shanghai Natural History Museum is constructed in the shape of a green spiral (螺旋形的) shell — technologically advanced and environmentally friendly. Covering a total area of 54,127 square yards, Shanghai Natural History Museum serves as an essential platform for popular science education and cultural exchange. Theme The theme of Shanghai Natural History Museum is people in harmony with nature and features the progress of evolution (进化), the variety of life and the history of human civilization. Along with some temporary display halls, a 4D theater and a Discovery Center, there are ten permanent exhibition halls. Exhibits More than 11,000 models from seven continents are on display in Shanghai Natural History Museum with about one thousand specimens (标本) of rare species. The African grasslands are vividly reconstructed. Five interactive theaters present the great events in the history of evolution. Moreover, 400 visual media and the online library system can accommodate growing public interest. The farm exposes tourists to nature and the exploration center provides people with an opportunity to observe, to experiment, and to discuss. The Shanghai Natural History Museum has over 280,000 exhibits, which can be categorized into plants, animals, geology and humanity. There are more than 150,000 plant specimens, over 4,000 mammal specimens, almost 33,000 insect specimens. Opening hours Tuesday to Sunday 9:00 — 17:15 (Tickets are sold from 9:00 to 16:30) Monday (except public holidays in China) Closed 1．Who might be interested in Shanghai Natural History Museum A．Scientists to conduct experiments. B．Students to research digital technology. C．Insect-lovers to observe biodiversity. D．Children to explore architecture. 2．When can you buy tickets at Shanghai Natural History Museum A．Tuesday 17:50. B．Sunday 12:30. C．Monday 9:30. D．Thursday 17:00. 3．Which of the following is the main feature of the museum A．It prioritizes the display of rare specimens. B．It serves as a high-tech base for biologists. C．It focuses on the history of African wildlife. D．It creates interactive and engaging experiences. Since Jack Anderson was a child, he has been deeply interested in Chinese culture. When Jack was ten years old, he watched a documentary about Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The ideas of natural healing (治愈) and balance in the body immediately fascinated him. From then on, he decided to learn more about TCM. He saved his pocket money to buy books about Chinese herbs, acupuncture, and other treatments, studying the basics on his own. As Jack grew older, his passion for TCM became stronger. After finishing high school, he decided to travel to China to learn Traditional Chinese Medicine. He attended a well-known TCM school in Beijing. The study there was very demanding. Every day, Ja ... ...