广东省揭阳市惠来县第一中学2022-2023学年高一下学期第二次月考英语试题

2022-2023年度第二学期高一级第二次阶段考试 英语 时间：120分钟，满分:120分 I. 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节: 阅读理解 （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项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A New York City: the Big Apple New York City is known by many nicknames (昵称) ---- such as “the City that Never Sleeps” or “Gotham” ---- but the most popular one is probably “the Big Apple”. Although uses of the phrase are documented in the early 1900s, the term first became popular in the 1920s when John J.Fitz Gerald, a sports writer, started a column about horse racing called “Around the Big Apple.” However, it wasn’t until a tourism campaign in the 1970s that the nickname came to be related to New York City. Mumbai: the City of Dreams With an estimated population of 18.4 million people, Mumbai is one of the most populous cities in India. Munbai is not only the financial center of India but also the home of Bollywood, one of the most popular Indian movie industries, making this city a particularly appealing place to move to. The opportunities here are endless, which is why Mumbai is often referred to as “the City of Dreams.” Sydney: Harbour City Located on the southeastern coast of Australia, Sydney is a city that takes advantage of its location. Once a major port city, Sydney is sometimes called “Harbour City” in honor of this real estate. People enjoy hitting the beach to go surfing or snorkeling (浮潜) and one of the most recognizable buildings, the Sydney Opera House, is right on the harbor! Paris: the City of Love Whether it’s because French is considered the “language of love” or because of the romantic walks along the Seine River, Paris has distinguished itself as the “City of Love.” Paris has long attracted those with labors of love, such as writers and artists. Love can be found everywhere, from its cozy cafes to the Arts bridge, to which couples in the early 2000s attached locks to demonstrate their commitment to one another. 1. When did New York City begin to be called “the Big Apple”? A. In the 2000s. B. In the 1