内蒙古科尔沁左翼中旗实验高级中学2022-2023学年高一下学期期中英语试卷

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科左中旗实验高中 2022-2023 学年度上学期期中考试

高一年级英语试题

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第 I 卷（选择题）

一、阅读理解（共两节，满分 50 分）

第一节（共 15 小题，每小题 2.5 分，共 37.5 分）

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

一、阅读理解

Nothing beats live music, but the venue makes a difference. When you're able to score

tickets to an incredible concert in an incredible place, you won't forget the experience. Here

are some of the coolest music venues from around the world. If you haven't been to any of

these, you've got some traveling to do.

Red Rocks, Morrison, the United States

Red Rocks might be the most beautiful and famous venue in the United States. At

6,450 feet above sea level, Red Rocks is a geologically formed natural stage. Its massive

sandstone provides a perfect stage for jam bands. If you're into the blues and jazz, you'll

have no trouble finding something in line with your interests.

Meet Factory, Prague, Czech Republic

Smallest venues on this list, Meet Factory is an art gallery, theater, and music venue.

The venue only accommodates 1,000 people, so you won't see any huge names come

through. Still, it's a great place to see up-and-coming local acts, and if you've got an eye for

contemporary art, you'll love your time here.

Arena of NÎmes, NÎmes, France

Originally built around A．D．70, the Arena of Nimes presents concertgoers with an

interesting question: Should they enjoy the music, or marvel at the architecture? The Arena

is, after all, one of the world's best-preserved Roman theaters. Many major touring acts plan

stops at the Arena of Nimes, especially during the venue's annual festival.

Sydney Opera House, Sydney, Australia

The Sydney Opera House is one of the world's most famous performing venues. I's also

one of the most distinctive buildings in Sydney, thanks to the breathtaking design by Danish

architect Utzon. It hosts about 40 events per week, so whether you're into jazz, rock,

classical music, or opera, you'll find something to watch.

1．Where can you enjoy music in natural beauty?

A．At Red Rocks. B．At Meet Factory. C．At Arena of Nimes. D．At Sydney

Opera House.

2．What is special about Meet Factory?

A．It enjoys breathtaking scenery. B．It hosts both musical and artistic

events.

C．It is the largest venue of all. D．It is famous for contemporary music.

3．What do the listed music venues have in common?

A．They have a long history. B．They are built near the sea.

C．They accommodate thousands of people. D．They are beautiful tourist attractions.

On November 27,1895, Alfred Nobel signed his third and last will at the Swedish-

Norwegian Club in Paris. When it was opened and read after his death, the will caused a lot

of controversy both in Sweden and internationally, as Nobel had left much of his wealth for

the establishment of a prize. His family opposed the establishment of the Nobel Prize, and

the prize awarders he named refused to do what he had requested in his will. It was five

years before the first Nobel Prize could be awarded in 1901.

In this selected part of the will, Alfred Nobel dictates that his entire remaining assets

(资产) should be used to donate “prizes to those who, during the preceding year, have

conferred (带来) the greatest benefit to humankind”.

“All of my remaining realisable assets are to be used as follows: the capital, which is

converted (换算) to safe securities, is to be a fund, the interest on which is to be distributed

annually as prizes to those who, during the preceding year, have conferred the greatest

benefit to humankind. The interest is to be divided into five equal parts and distributed as

follows: one part to the person who made the most important discovery or invention in the

field of physics; one part to the person who made the most important chemical discovery or

improvement; one part to the person who made the most important discovery within the

field of physiology or medicine; one part to the person who, in the field of literature,

produced the most outstanding work in an idealistic direction; and one part to the person

who has done the most or best to advance fellowship among nations, the abolition or

reduction of standing armies, and the establishment and promotion of peace congresses. The

prizes for physics and chemistry are to be awarded by the Swedish Academy of Sciences;

that for physiological or medical achievements by the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm;

that for literature by the Academy in Stockholm; and that for champions of peace by a

committee of five persons to be selected by the Norwegian Storting. It is my express wish

that when awarding the prizes, no consideration be given to nationality, but that the prize be

awarded to the worthiest person, whether or not they are Scandinavian.”

4．What does paragraph 1 mainly tell us about the Nobel Prize?

A．The background of the Nobel Prize.

B．The reasons for the Nobel Prize.

C．The functions of the Nobel Prize.

D．The significance of the Nobel Prize.

5．What does the underlined word “dictates” in paragraph 2 mean?

A．Admit. B．Order.

C．Remember. D．Remark.

6．What can we say about Nobel’s Will from the text?

A．It’s a must for a scientist. B．It’s reasonable to the world.

C．It’s difficult to realize it. D．It’s an honor to a person or his

country.

7．What can be inferred about Tu Youyou?

A．She was awarded by the Academy in Stockholm.

B．She was awarded by the Swedish Academy of Sciences.

C．She was awarded by the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm.

D．She was awarded by a committee of five persons to be selected by the Norwegian

Storting

Owning a home will make you £326,000 wealthier over a 30-year period than renting,

before potential house price growth is even considered, a report has suggested.

The Equity (股本) Release Council, a trade body, found that nearly one in three

homeowners saw their mortgage (按揭贷款) as an investment in their future. Nearly half of

homeowners with a mortgage also agreed they were able to save more because their loan

was cheaper than renting, thanks to unprecedented (没有先例的) low interest rates. About

40 per cent added that they believed having a mortgage in later life was becoming more

acceptable and 57 percent said that they were looking at ways to release equity from their

properties.

The report Home advantage: intergenerational perspectives on property wealth in later

life examined trends that have changed the financial landscape for pensions and home

ownership over the past three decades. The survey covered 5,000 UK adults questioned in

May 2021. It compared the cost of renting privately with paying a mortgage on the average

first-time buyer. It assumed that average rents rise by 2 per cent each year and that the

homeowner takes a 95 per cent loan-to-value mortgage on a £220,000 home. It takes

account of other costs of owning, such as maintenance. Owning a home is expected to

become more critical to families’ financial security and wellbeing in later life, but the report

also warned of lifelong inequality for those — generally younger people — unable to buy.

David Burrowes, the Equity Release Council chairman, said: “For those who manage to

buy their own home during their working lives, the extra confidence and flexibility this

provides will be even more critical to their financial wellbeing than it is today.”

8．What is the first paragraph intended for?

A．Being an evidence. B．Coming straight to the point.

C．Acting as an example. D．Being a detail.

9．Why does the author introduce the report in Paragraph 3?

A．To show the difficulty for younger people to rent a home.

B．To explain why younger people own a home.

C．To voice his views on mortgage .

D．To show the difficulty for younger people to own a home

10．What effect would David Burrowes’ words have on homeowners?

A．Encouraging. B．Disturbing.

C．Discouraging. D．Surprising.

11．Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A．Cost of Renting Higher than Owning

B．Cost of Owning Higher than Renting

C．Owning Your Home Makes You Wealthier than Renting

D．Renting Makes You Wealthier than Owning Your Home

Videos and live streams with beauty tips are quite common nowadays. But if the tutor

is just 5 years old, we should think twice about accepting the trend.

In an age where online celebrities and influencers control so many social platforms,

chances are children are being exposed online to endless beauty products. There, child

celebrities are pushing lipsticks, mascara, rouge and foundation in their makeup courses. “I

just celebrated my 5th birthday, and now I am about to do this peach blossom makeup,” said

a 5-year-old in a voiceover for her online video beauty tutorial.

Cosmetics for kids sends a negative message about self-worth by putting too much

emphasis on outer beauty at too early an age. Sometimes, in some of the online beauty

courses, makeup equals a hypersexualization which can have dangerous long-term effects.

On the other hand, there are a great number of beauty products across many categories. It

takes a lot of energy for kids to get familiar with using a certain type of cosmetics, depriving

them of time better spent studying or playing outside. Moreover, in many cases, social

media gets addictive. Exposing children early on to makeup and “online fame” could

become an unhealthy indulgence.

Many online influencers often say, “Your kindergarten peers are using these products,

so ask your mother to buy them for you as well.” Upon hearing such guidance, children as

young as kindergarteners are quick to follow the fashion. Seeing beauty trends at such a

young age also means youngsters face the anxiety and self-esteem issues surrounding body

image far too early in life. Though reminding children they are beautiful just as they are

can’t always compete with the attraction of the steady stream of marketers and influencers

promising virtual perfection, parents and schools should still serve as guides for kids,

teaching them a more multidimensional perspective that instead gets to the heart of what real

beauty involves.

12．Why does the author say “we should think twice about accepting the trend” at the

beginning?

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