江苏省南京市中华中学
2023-2024学年高一下学期英语期中试卷
2024.04
全卷满分：150分 考试时间：120分钟
第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）（略）
第二部分：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四个选项选出最佳选项。
A
The London Eye remains temporarily closed but we plan to reopen from 17th May. You can pre-book now. Further information can be found here.
What to Expect
The London Eye soars 443 feet into the sky and views stretching 25 miles every direction. Since opening in 2000 it has been used as a setting in countless films and is loved by Britons and visitors alike. This is the UK’s most popular visitor attraction, visited by over 3.5 million people a year.
Each London Eye capsule (坐舱) holds up to 25 passengers comfortably. All capsules are fully air-conditioned and rotate (旋转) on a special device designed to keep everyone upright with a slow but progressive rotation. The full rotation lasts 30 minutes of an ever changing view of this lively city.
Opening Times
■ September to May 10:00 a.m. — 8:00 p.m. daily
■ June 10:00 a.m. — 9:00 p.m. daily
■ July 10:00 a.m. — 9:30 p.m. daily
■ August 10:00 a.m. — 8:30 p.m. daily
■ Not open on Christmas Day or during maintenance period.
Ticket Prices
Adult:
January to March £ 15.00
April to December £ 15.50 Child (5-15 years):
January to March £ 7.50
April to December £ 7.75 Child under 5 years: free
Senior (60 plus) : £ 12.00
Booking line
■ 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Sunday
■ Telephone: 0870 5000 600
1. Which of the following does the London Eye ride offer?
A. A 30-minute fast rotation. B. An insight into its long history.
C. An admission free of charge. D. A 360° moving view of the city.
2. When is the London Eye open in December?
A. 10:00 a.m. — 9:00 p.m. B. 10:00 a.m. — 8:00 p.m.
C. 10:00 a.m. — 9:30 p.m. D. 10:00 a.m. — 8:30 p.m.
3. What’s the charge for a young couple with a 4-year-old boy who visit on the reopening?
A. £ 30. B. £ 31. C. £ 37.5. D. £ 38.75.
B
From the concert halls of Europe to the tech industries of the United States, C. J. Santos has created a story across the globe.
Born in Brazil, Santos moved to Switzerland at the age of 18, and earned degrees in both music and business there. During his next 10 years of “challenging” career as a professional musician, he spent most of his time on the road. “I had the honor to perform in the top concert halls in Europe,” Santos said. “It really wore me out to be constantly traveling and performing, but it allowed me to see the world and understand it in its full diversity. This was a unique experience, and I carry its benefits with me to this day.”
Through these experiences Santos was able to become fluent in six languages. With these skills under his belt, Santos worked with his wife, who is also fluent in four languages, to develop a small translation business.
“Running it with no previous business experience was a challenging but exciting learning-by-doing experience,” Santos said. “In addition, the translation industry experienced a massive digital transformation (变化) in the last ten years.”
