精品解析：山西省阳泉市郊区阳泉市第一中学校2023-2024学年高一下学期5月期中英语试题

阳泉一中2023-2024学年第二学期高一年级期中考试试题 英 语 考试时长：120分钟 总分：150分 第一部分 阅读理解（共两节, 满分60分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题3分, 满分45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，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。 A Weddings are one of life’s biggest celebrations, and they are observed in just about every country and culture on the planet. Here are some wedding traditions from around the world. Scotland Scottish weddings usually feature the handfasting ceremony. During the ceremony, the bride (新娘) and bridegroom each hold a piece of cloth. These are carefully wound around the couple’s joined hands. When they pull their hands apart, the pieces become tied into a knot (结) — a symbol of the new union. Germany Guests at a German wedding get to see an interesting sight: the newly married couple — still dressed in their suit and wedding dress — cutting a length of a tree in half with a two-person saw (锯). In this way, they show their ability to work as a team to face any challenge they will meet in life. Norway A Norwegian wedding cake is made up of progressively smaller layers of iced cake rings, which give the cake the shape of Christmas tree. The inside is empty and has gifts or even a bottle of wine. The bride and g room lift the top ring of the cake, and the number of layers that stick to it is said to represent the number of children they will have! England Brides in England typically wear “something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue” for their big day. The modern practice comes from a traditional English song, and the things themselves represent protection, cheerfulness, good luck, and purity, respectively. Though the customs might vary, the feeling remains the same. Across the world, weddings are times to celebrate love, happiness, and family. 1. Why is a two-person saw used in the German wedding? A. To entertain the wedding guests. B. To mark the couple’s united efforts. C. To represent the upcoming challenges. D. To keep the couple from hurting each other. 2. In which wedding do brides wear differ