湖北省襄阳市第五高级中学2022-2023学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题
一、阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
（2023高二上·襄阳期末）阅读理解
Lima, the capital of Peru, has countless museums that tourists can't afford to miss. Now start packing up and prepare for your perfect Peruvian history exploration at these wonderful museums.
◆ Larco Museum
Stepping inside, visitors get to learn the 5000-year history of Peru through an unbelievable collection of objects. The best thing about the museum is that it keeps the door to the Storeroom open to visitors so that they can admire its collection closely.
◆ Gold Museum of Peru
If you like shiny objects or precious metals, then plan a trip to Gold Museum of Peru, In ancient times, the Peruvian people were celebrated for their skills with metals. And the museum is aimed at preserving this heritage.
◆ Lima Art Museum
Art experts are much pleased as the city is also home to Lima Art Museum. Its permanent exhibit of over 1, 200 pieces is merely a small part of its amazing collection—more than 17, 000 artifacts. The highlight of the museum is its collection of Carlos Baca-Flor masterpieces, which is considered to be the most complete set in the world.
◆ Museum of Italian Art
Museum of Italian Art is a storehouse of classical and contemporary paintings and sculptures belonging to the 20th century. The property is easily accessible by a short walk from Lima Art Museum.
◆ Museum of Natural History
Last but certainly not the least is the Museum of Natural History. Giving a glimpse into the rich biodiversity in Peru, the museum has on display the skeletons of a sperm whale and fossils of several mammals.
1．In which museum can visitors enter the Storeroom?  
A．Larco Museum. B．Gold Museum of Peru.
C．Lima Art Museum. D．Museum of Natural History.
2．What makes Gold Museum of Peru different from other museums?  
A．Its large collection of objects.
B．Its exhibit of diversities of animals.
C．Its classical paintings and sculptures.
D．Its display of Peruvian skills with metals.
3．Which museum is the closest to Lima Art Museum?  
A．Larco Museum. B．Museum of Italian Art.
C．Museum of Natural History. D．Gold Museum of Peru
（2023高二上·襄阳期末）阅读理解
A Four-Year-Old Boy Convinced Father Is a Fool After 45th Hide-and-Seek Victory
GLENDALE, PENNSYLVANI—Expressing embarrassment and disappointment over being the son of such a loser, local four-year-old Connor Heyward was convinced that his father, Craig Heyward, was a fool after losing 45 games of hide-and-seek. "God, this is bad. I've hidden behind that bush a dozen times, and he still can't find me," said Connor, admitting that after finding his father crouched behind a chair half his size, he had started to worry he might grow up to be a "complete idiot" just like his dad. "At first, I thought I might be really good at this game, but after succeeding in hiding underneath a clothes basket with visible holes, I realized the kind of game was not his cake. It'd be one thing if he were only bad at seeking, but so far, his best hiding spot was behind the back door. Who hides behind a door? There's no strategy to it whatsoever."
Reality of Fatherhood Never Truly Dawned on Man Until He Held Newborn Son's Hospital Bill
MISSOULA, MONTANA—Describing how he suddenly found himself overwhelmed by a flood of intense emotions, local man Mike Bentzen told reporters the reality of fatherhood didn't truly set in for him until the moment he held his newborn son's hospital bill. "Wow, this is going to totally change my life," said Bentzen as tears welled up in his eyes. "Some friends tell me about their experience, but you can't understand what it feels like until you're looking down at it in your own hands." Bentzen reportedly started weeping softly as he sat down with his son's hospital bill in his lap and began imagining how he would deal with this for the next 18 years.
4．Which of the following best describes Craig Heyward as a father?  
A．Foolish. B．Childish. C．Loving. D．Embarrassed.
5．What made Mike Bentzen truly come to know the reality of fatherhood?  
A．His plan for the future. B．His friends' experience.
C．His overwhelming emotions. D．His newborn son's hospital bill.
6．Where is this text most likely from?  
A．A joke collection. B．A local newspaper.