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2022-2023学年高一下学期期末考试英语试卷分类汇编
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江苏省淮安市2022-2023学年高一下学期期末考试英语试题
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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
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Can’t enter the next American Idol or The Voice singing audition (试唱)? That’s alright! You can still show off your vocal skills and compete(竞赛) for recognition in one of the many online singing competitions across the country. Below are several worth checking out!
The Lyndon Oratorio-Solo Competition
For the under-30 crowd, this international solo competition focuses fully on oratorio singing. Initial (最初的) entries and rounds are online. However, finals are held at Carnegie Hall in New York City with considerable cash prizes awarded.
The Hal Leonard Vocal Competition
The only singing competition for all of North America aimed at young singers aged 23 and under, this is one of the first online singing competitions created. It charges nothing to enter, making it accessible to all qualified (有资格的) North American singers. Video auditions are all handed in through YouTube. Prizes include cash and gift certificates (证书).
Singist
For those 18 and up, Singist offers monthly online singing competitions. You can audition to be entered in the monthly contest for free, or sign up for a “Performer Plan” at $4 per month and enter yourself. Videos must be original, featuring any song you choose, and not posted on any other site. Registered (注册的) Singist users vote on a monthly winner, and social media sharing is encouraged. Small cash prizes in the $5-25 range are awarded to monthly winners.
MacroDazzle
MacroDazzle accepts karaoke, sing-along, and even self-accompanied singing from competitors of all ages. Those over 18 are qualified for cash prizes, and children are qualified for gift certificates and non-monetary prizes. A $16 entry fee is required for cash competitions.
21. What is special about the Lyndon Oratoria-Solo Competition?
A. It awards non-monetary prizes.
B. It doesn’t involve any offline activity.
C. Not all its singing competit