内容正文:
2022—2023学年下学期期中学业水平测试
高一年级英语试卷
考试时间:120分钟 试卷满分:150分
注意事项:
1.本试卷由三个部分组成。其中,第一部分和第二部分的第一节为选择题。第二部分的第二节和第三部分为非选择题。
2.答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名,准考证号填写在答题卡上。
3.回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑;用0.5毫米黑色签字笔回答非选择题,将答案写在答题卡上,写在本试卷上无效。
第Ⅰ卷(共65分)
第一部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分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。
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Edinburgh is the world’s festival city. There are 12 festivals throughout the year. Half of them are celebrated during the months of July and August, which attracts hundreds of thousands of people. Here are some of the events:
The Edinburgh International Festival
This is the original Edinburgh festival, which began in 1947. Actors, musicians, dancers and opera singers from all over the world perform to huge audiences. You need tickets for most events which take place in theatres around the city.
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe
This is the largest arts festival in the world with thousands of shows taking place across the city. More than 20,000 artists take part in it, as the festival is open to anyone. Visitors can watch all kinds of performers and shows.
The Edinburgh International Book Festival
The largest book festival in the world began in 1983 and takes place every year in Charlotte Square Gardens, in the center of Edinburgh. You can meet many authors, talk to them, ask them to sign a book or listen to them talk about their stories here.
The Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival
One of the highlights of this musical event is the street carnival (嘉年华), which is free to all. Artists perform street theatre dance and circus shows in amazing costumes, and everyone can join in the dancing.
1. Which is the largest arts festival in the world?
A. The Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
B. The Edinburgh International Festival.
C. The Edinburgh International Book Festival.
D. The Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival.
2. What can visitors do at The Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival?
A Try on amazing costumes. B. Join a singing competition.
C. Take part in a street carnival. D