广东省广州市第十六中学2023-2024学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题

广州市第十六中学2023学年第一学期高中中段教学质量反馈 高二年级英语试卷 第Ⅰ卷 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。 A Millions of travelers daily have the opportunity to get refreshed in the following airport terminals (航站楼) Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) Commonly referred to as a destination in itself, it’s no surprise that 65 million people pass through Singapore Changi Airport annually. At night, the 130-foot-tall Rain Vortex, the world’s largest indoor waterfall, comes alive with an eye-catching light show that lasts around five minutes. With one-of-a-kind attractions, its very own hotels and more than 280 places to shop and dine, it is popular among passengers flying through Singapore. Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK) It serves over 5 million passengers each year, a sign of the city’s increasing popularity and accessibility to Africa. The visually striking and solar-powered Terminal 1 at Marrakech’s airport merges Moroccan style with a 21st-century construction technology. Denver International Airport (DEN) It serves more than 64. 5 million passengers each year. Built in 1995, its fiberglass roof is shaped to resemble the Rocky Mountains. A variety of sculptures and paintings support a permanent art collection spread throughout every terminal. Along the walkway between the Jeppesen Terminal and Concourse A, a piece of soft music plays as passengers make their way to catch a flight. Istanbul Airport (IST) It is recognized as the largest airport in the world and is anticipating even more growth in the next 10 years to fulfill the goal of handling a jaw-dropping 200 million passengers annually. The terminal’s transit hall follows the shape of the Bosporus, and the air-traffic-control tower is designed in the shape of a tulip, Turkey’s national symbol. 1. What can you do at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)? A. Have free food. B. Enjoy natural scenery. C. Entertain yourself. D. Do business with others. 2. What is the highlight of Denver International Airpo