2025-2026学年度第一学期期末学业水平质量监测
高二英语试题
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A single falling leaf means autumn, then the ancient capital turns crimson (深红色). In October and November, Beijing enters its most colorful season of the year. This guide unlocks the city’s finest spots for you to admire the foliage (树叶) with ease.
Fragrant Hills Park
Best viewing period: October 25 to November 15
The 37th Fragrant Hills Red Leaf Festival officially kicked off on October 17. Visitors can check the park’s official Weibo and WeChat accounts for the “Leaf Viewing Map” and foliage color updates. Tickets can be reserved through the official WeChat account or bought on-site.
The Miaofeng Mountains Scenic Area
Best viewing period: Mid to late October
The mountain offers richly layered views of red foliage. While admiring the leaves, visitors can also explore ancient temples. Walk around the Huiji Temple Pagoda courtyard for breathtaking views of the autumn forests.
Pofeng Ridge
Best viewing period: Mid-October to mid-November
Visitors can access via hiking trails or cable car, each offering unique views of the maple forests. During the 14th Zhoukoudian Youlan Mountain (Pofeng Ridge) Red Leaf Festival, explore local markets, attractive intangible cultural heritage workshops, and culinary (烹饪的) experiences.
Gubei Water Town
Best viewing period: Mid to late October
Gubei Water Town is now embracing its most fantastic foliage season through the “Dreaming of Gubei” autumn event series. Crimson falls across grey walls and dark tiles, while evening lights add a layer of poetic charm to the ancient scenery.
1. What can visitors get from the official online accounts about Fragrant Hills Park?
A. Updates about foliage color. B. Views of the red foliage.
C. Reports of the Red Leaf Festival. D. Information about ancient temples.
2. Which spot would cultural enthusiasts prefer?
A. Fragrant Hills Park. B. The Miaofeng Mountains Scenic Area.
C Pofeng Ridge. D. Gubei Water Town.
3. What do the four city spots have in common?
A. Tickets are free of charge. B. Red Leave Festivals are held.
C. Views are the best in late October. D. Hiking trails and cable car are included.
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One summer night in 1893, James Cornish, a young Black man, rushed into Provident Hospital in Chicago with serious stab wounds (刺伤) to his chest. He was bleeding heavily and needed urgent help. Luckily, Dr. Daniel Hale Williams-the hospital’s founder and a skilled surgeon—was there that night.
At the time, most hospitals refused to treat Black patients or let Black doctors work in them. To fight this injustice, Williams had opened Provident Hospital in 1891. It was the first hospital in the U.S. owned and run by Black Americans, and it welcomed patients of all races. It also trained nurses, including those like Emma Reynolds, who had been turned away from other schools because of her race.
Daniel Hale Williams was born in 1856. After his father died, he began working at a young age to support his family. Later, he became interested in medicine and studied hard, even though segregation (隔离) made it very difficult for Black students to receive medical education. After years of effort, he became a trained surgeon and opened Provident Hospital in 1891.
Two years later came the night that would make history. Faced with Cornish’s life-threatening injuries, Williams realized that ordinary treatment would not be enough. So he made a bold decision: he would operate on the heart-something never successfully done before. With six doctors standing by watching, Williams carefully opened Cornish’s chest and found serious damage near the heart. With the heart still beating, he repaired the wounds with steady hands. The operation was medically unprecedented (前所未有的), but it succeeded.
Amazingly, Cornish survived. After 51 days in the hospital, he walked out fully recovered and lived for another 20 years. This groundbreaking operation marked a major step forward in medical history-and showed what could be achieved when talent met opportunity, despite racial barriers.
4. Why did Williams open Provident Hospital?
A. To support his family. B. To do heart operations.
C. To challenge racial inequality. D. To train Black doctors and nurses.
