精品解析：广东省东莞市2023-2024学年高三上学期1月期末英语试题

2023-2024学年度第一学期期末教学质量检查 高三英语 (本试卷共三大部分，满分120分，考试时间120分钟) 第一部分阅读(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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A The holiday season is a time for celebrating with friends and family, when people give gifts or decorate their homes. Unfortunately, this can all lead to a lot of waste. However, there are ways to reduce the amount of waste you create. Use reusable bags for gifts Gift bags or wrap that can be reused are recommended on the list. You can reuse them the next time you give a gift. You can also wrap gifts in old maps, pages from magazines, and art paper. The person receiving the gift could use the wrap for something else. The Chinese traditional cloth-wrapper is popular wrapping cloth, which is pretty and strong. It can be used for other things, like a colorful scarf or tablecloth, rather than just thrown away. Choose electronic cards For many people, sending holiday cards is a tradition. Now people are increasingly accepting electronic holiday cards. “There are so many digital options now, and people get just as much joy out of it,” some people said. These cards offer a range of benefits. With the increasing popularity, electronic cards have become a preferred choice. Buy a real tree from a local farm For decorating the home, real trees have become first option rather than plastic ones. Some trees are grown for the purpose of being cut, and new ones are typically replanted every year. So, the cycle continues. Buying local trees means that it doesn’t use much fuel. After the holidays, trees are picked and processed into usable products, like small wood pieces for the garden. What’s more, you can’t beat the smell of a fresh-cut tree. 1. What makes Chinese cloth-wrapper popular? A. Its fresh smell. B. The multiple uses. C. Various digital options. D. Its original birthplace. 2. What is the benefit of buying local trees for decoration? A. They match the gardens. B. They are easier to cut C. They have better quality. D. The