精品解析：辽宁省铁岭市私立求实中学2019-2020学年高一下学期期末考试英语试题

求实高中2019-2020学年度下学期期末考试 高一英语试题 第一部分：听力理解（略）（共30分） 第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，共50分） 第一节（共20小题；每小题2分，共40分） A Singapore is a city full of fun and adventure through the modernization and natural wonders. Come to see and explore the popular landmarks(地标) of Singapore and know the interesting facts and stories behind them. Esplanade One of the famous public parks in Singapore, Esplanade is a performing art center where different kinds of performances and shows are held every day. Built in 1970, the Esplanade hub(中心) is famous for shopping, dining and entertainment. Merlion Park Merlion of Singapore has two elements(元素) and each element represents a different meaning. The downside fish sculpture(雕塑) symbolizes(象征) the fishing villages of Singapore's past while the lion head is a Singapura, which means "lion city” in Sanskrit. The water comes out of the mouth of Lion and falls down in Singapore River. Chijmes Now, it is famous for its shops and entertainments; once Chijmes was a Catholic Convent School in the 1800s. This famous compound (大院) is home to several buildings of their unique architectures. The compound got a new name of Chijmes in 1990 for its amazing sound of tower bells. Now, Chijmes has been turned into a perfect nightlife entertainment place for tourists. Singapore Flyer Standing at a breathtaking height of 165 meters, Singapore Flyer is Asia's largest observation wheel, which was launched in 2008. The beautiful panoramic(全景的) views of Marina Bay and the city can be observed from its top height. The Cenotaph Built in the year of 1922, The Cenotaph is a war memorial(纪念碑) telling the stories of the 124 British soldiers who fought and died in World War II. The Cenotaph is standing in the Esplanade Park with a proud inscription (碑文）at its base which reads "They died so that we might live”. 1. Which of the following has the longest history? A. Esplanade. B. Chijmes C. Singapore Flyer. D. The Cenotaph 2. What can we do in Esplanade? A. See panoramic views of Singapore B. O