江西省景德镇一中2022-2023学年高一19班下学期期中英语试题.

景德镇一中2022～2023学年第二学期期中考试卷 高一（19）班英语 总分150分 考试时间120分 第一部分 听力 （满分30分） 第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分40分) 第一节 (共15小题;每小题2分，满分30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。 A The 2022 World Cup has come to an end. Let’s review some facts about the hi-tech turf (草皮) that Qatar had spent much of its energy on. Qatar, a desert nation, had three main challenges: water, air and light. It got almost every condition going against it. The water used to irrigate (灌溉) the grass is low quality, mainly treated seawater. Because of the desert sun, Qatar’s stadiums were built for maximum shade—great for preventing heatstroke, but less ideal for photosynthesis (光合作用). Inside the nearly-closed stadiums, there’s very little air movement. Qatar identified pitch (球场) quality as a particular issue and set up the Aspire Sport Turf Research and Development Centre to find the best types of grass for use in the harsh climate, testing 24 different varieties. Eventually, Atlas Turf’s grass was chosen as much for its appearance as its tolerance for the tough conditions Qatar faces. The following pictures show some tech facts about the turf, which ensures a consistent and durable surface for the players in all weather conditions. 21. What information can we learn from the passage? ① the conditions against grass growing in Qatar ② the material the stadiums were built with ③ the supplier of the turf grass ④ the efforts Qatar made to select the most suitable grass ⑤ the technology involved in making the turf ⑥ the tough challenges facing the football players A. ①③④⑤ B. ①③⑤⑥ C. ②③④⑤ D. ②④⑤⑥ 22. Atlas Turf’s grass is chosen probably because _____________. A. it has very little air movement B. it becomes rough in windy weather C. it is shade-tolerant D. it appears to have a golden color 23. Which of the following is TRUE about the turf? A. 24 types of grass have been planted on the turf. B. Damage to the turf can be recovered quickly. C. Artificial grass covers 70 percent of the turf. D. Water can be saved at the bottom of