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乌市 61 中 2022-2023 学年度第二学期高二英语期中试卷 考试时间：100 分钟 分值：100 分 I. 阅读理解(共 15 小题;每小题 2 分，满分 30 分) 第一节：阅读下列短文，从每题所给 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Top Public Sculpture Parks to Visit in America Kasmin Sculpture Garden (New York City) This quiet sculpture garden in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood is far from the crowds. Owned and operated by Kasmin Gallery, this exhibition space can be viewed from the nearby High Line. It is designed by Future Green, a Brooklyn, landscape architect studio, and it stands beside a famous building designed by Zaha Hadid. There’s a current exhibition featuring bronze (铜) sculptures by Alma Allen, which shows the artist’s regard for Utah. Tippet Rise Art Center (Fishtail) This sculpture garden is worth the trip to the Beartooth Mountains in Fishtail. It is a 12,500-acre ranch (牧场), which is peppered with public art, including sculptures by Mark di Suvero, among others. This summer, the ranch will be open to those who are hiking or traveling by bike. Storm King Art Center (New Windsor) By far the most popular sculpture park in upstate New York, it is a 500-acre sculpture park in Hudson Valley. Since opening in 1960, it has grown to include dozens of sculptures that change over time. In its collection, the park owns sculptures by famous artists including Carl Andre, Louise Bourgeois, and Daniel Buren. Olympic Sculpture Park (Seattle) This outdoor park was created by the nearby Seattle Art Museum and features a large red sculpture by Alexander Calder called Eagle, as well as Wake by Richard Serra. Since 2007, this waterfront park has brought creativity to Elliott Bay. The landscape design fits in with the local roads and skyline, facing the harbor in what’s recognized as Seattle’s largest downtown green space. 1 What can be learned about the garden in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood? A. It is run by Kasmin Gallery. B. It is designed by Zaha Hadid. C. It has become a part of the High Line. D. It stands for Alma Allen’s respect for Utah. 2. Which of the