Unit 5单元清能力测试题-2022-2023学年高中英语人教版（2019）选择性必修第二册

Unit 5 单元清能力测试题 第2部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分40分) 第一节 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分) A. There are a lot of structures worth visiting across the world, and here are four of them. Marina Bay Sands Architect: Moshe Safdie, “The Modernist” Location: Singapore The Marina Bay Sands was built like a pile of playing cards. As one of the most expensive hotels in the world, it has the world’s longest rooftop swimming pool, designed as an endless pool and decorated with palm trees 57 floors above the ground. The whole structure cost 8 billion Singaporean dollars. Sydney Opera House Architect: Jørn Utzon, “The additive architect” Location: Sydney, Australia Architect Jørn Utzon won the Opera House international design competition after explaining that his design looked like a ship sails on the water. By the time it was opened by Queen Elizabeth in 1973, over 10,000 workers had been involved in its construction. The Concert Hall is always kept at 22.5 degrees Celsius when there is a performance, to keep instruments in perfect condition. 30 St Mary Axe Architect: Norman Foster, “Hero of high-tech” Location: London, the UK The structure was built at the beginning of the 21st century and looks like a spaceship. Londoners think differently, having named it “The Gherkin” because it looks like a giant cucumber. It’s made up of 7,429 sheets of glass. The tower is scientifically designed so that the wind actually wraps around it, reducing its impact. Stonehenge Architect: Aliens? Location: Salisbury, the UK Stonehenge is over 5,000 years old, making it a Neolithic (新石器时代的) construction. Some of the giant stones were transported over 150 miles, but scientists and historians are still not really sure how. The purpose of Stonehenge is still being debated, but it appears to have been an early burial ground. 21. What can you enjoy in Marina Bay Sands? A. An early burial ground. B. An extraordinary pool. C. A cucumber-like glass tower. D. Famous opera performances. 22. Where will a music lover go? A. To Si