2022-2023学年内蒙古中旗实验高级中学高一（下）期中英语试卷
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一、阅读理解（共两节，满分37.5分）第一节 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。
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1．Nothing beats live music，but the venue （场所所） makes a difference.When you're able to score tickets to an incredible concert in an incredible place，you won't forget the experience.Here are some of the coolest music venues from around the world.If you haven't been to any of these.jye.ai've got some traveling to do
Red Rocks.Morrison.jye.ai United States
Red Rocks might be the most beautiful and famous venue in the United Stjye.aies.At 6，450 feet above sea level，Red Rocks is a geologically formed natural stage.Its massive sandstone provides a perfect stage for jam bands.If you're into the blues and jazz，you'll have no trouble finding something in line with your interests.
Meet Factory，Prague，Czech Republic
Smallest venues on this list，Meet Factory is an art gallery，theater，and music venue.The venue only accommodates 1，000 people，so you won't see any huge names come through.Still，it's a great place to see up-and-coming local acts，and if you've got an eye for contemporary art，you'll love your time here.
Arena of Nimes，Nimes，France
Originally built around A.D.70，the Arena of Nimes presents concertgoers with an interesting question：Should they enjoy the music，or marvel at the architecture？The Arena is，after all，one of the world's best-preserved Roman theaters.Many major touring acts plan stops at the Arena of Nimes，especially during the venue's annual festival.
Sydney Opera House，Sydney，Australia
The Sydney Opera House is one of the world's most famous performing venues.It's also one of the most distinctive buildings in Sydney，thanks to the breathtaking design by Danish architect Utzon.It hosts about 40 events per week，so whether you're into jazz，rock，classical music，or opera，you'll find something to watch.
（1）Where can you enjoy music in natural beauty？
A．At Meet Factory.
B．At Red Rocks.
C．At Arena of Nimes.
D．At Sydney Opera House.
（2）What is special about Meet Factory？
A．It hosts both musical and artistic events.
B．It enjoys breathtaking scenery.
C．It is the largest venue of all.
D．It is famous for contemporary music.
（3）What do the listed music venues have in common？
A．They have a long history.
B．They are built near the sea.
C．They are beautiful tourist attractions.
D．They accommodate thousands of people.组卷：1引用：2难度：0.5 -
2．On November 27，1895，Alfred Nobel signed his third and last will at the Swedish-Norwegian Club in Paris.When it was opened and read after his death，the will caused a lot of controversy both in Sweden and internationally，as Nobel had left much of his wealth for the establishment of a prize.His family opposed the establishment of the Nobel Prize，and the prize awarders he named refused to do what he had requested in his will.It was five years before the first Nobel Prize could be awarded in 1901.
In this selected part of the will，Alfred Nobel dictates that his entire remaining assets （资产）should be used to donate "prizes to those who，during the preceding year，have conferred （带来） the greatest benefit to humankind".
"All of my remaining realisable assets are to be used as follows：the capital，which is converted （换算） to safe securities，is to be a fund，the interest on which is to be distributed annually as prizes to those who，during the preceding year，have conferred the greatest benefit to humankind.The interest is to be divided into five equal parts and distributed as follows：one part to the person who made the most important discovery or invention in the field of physics；one part to the person who made the most important chemical discovery or improvement；one part to the person who made the most important discovery within the field of physiology or medicine；one part to the person who，in the field of literature，produced the most outstanding work in an idealistic direction；and one part to the person who has done the most or best to advance fellowship among nations，the abolition or reduction of standing armies，and the establishment and promotion of peace congresses.The prizes for physics and chemistry are to be awarded by the Swedish Academy of Sciences；that for physiological or medical achievements by the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm；that for literature by the Academy in Stockholm；and that for champions of peace by a committee of five persons to be selected by the Norwegian Storting.It is my express wish that when awarding the prizes，no consideration be given to nationality，but that the prize be awarded to the worthiest person，whether or not they are Scandinavian."
（1）What does paragraph 1 mainly tell us about the Nobel Prize？
A．The background of the Nobel Prize.
B．The reasons for the Nobel Prize.
C．The functions of the Nobel Prize.
D．The significance of the Nobel Prize.
（2）What does the underlined word "dictates" in paragraph 2 mean？
A．Admit.
B．Order.
C．Remember.
D．Remark.
（3）What can we say about Nobel's Will from the text？
A．It's a must for a scientist.
B．It's reasonable to the world.
C．It's difficult to realize it.
D．It's an honor to a person or his country.
（4）What can be inferred about Tu Youyou？
A．She was awarded by the Academy in Stockholm.
B．She was awarded by the Swedish Academy of Sciences.
C．She was awarded by the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm.
D．She was awarded by a committee of five persons to be selected by the Norwegian Storting.组卷：3引用：2难度：0.5 -
3．Owning a home will make you £326，000 wealthier over a 30-year period than renting，before potential house price growth is even considered，a report has suggested.
The Equity （股本） Release Council，a trade body，found that nearly one in three homeowners saw their mortgage （按揭贷款） as an investment in their future.Nearly half of homeowners with a mortgage also agreed they were able to save more because their loan was cheaper than renting，thanks to unprecedented （没有先例的） low interest rates.About 40 per cent added that they believed having a mortgage in later life was becoming more acceptable and 57 percent said that they were looking at ways to release equity from their properties.
The report Home advantage：intergenerational perspectives on property wealth in later life examined trends that have changed the financial landscape for pensions and home ownership over the past three decades.The survey covered 5，000 UK adults questioned in May 2021.It compared the cost of renting privately with paying a mortgage on the average first-time buyer.It assumed that average rents rise by 2 per cent each year and that the homeowner takes a 95 per cent loan-to-value mortgage on a £220，000 home.It takes account of other costs of owning，such as maintenance.Owning a home is expected to become more critical to families' financial security and wellbeing in later life，but the report also warned of lifelong inequality for those — generally younger people --- unable to buy.
David Burrowes，the Equity Release Council chairman，said： "For those who manage to buy their own home during their working lives，the extra confidence and flexibility this provides will be even more critical to their financial wellbeing than it is today."
（1）What is the first paragraph intended for？
A．Being an evidence.
B．Coming straight to the point.
C．Acting as an example.
D．Being a detail.
（2）Why does the author introduce the report in Paragraph 3？
A．To show the difficulty for younger people to rent a home.
B．To explain why younger people own a home.
C．To voice his views on mortgage .
D．To show the difficulty for younger people to own a home.
（3）What effect would David Burrowes' words have on homeowners？
A．Encouraging.
B．Disturbing.
C．Discouraging.
D．Surprising.
（4）Which of the following can be the best title for the text？
A．Cost of Renting Higher than Owning
B．Cost of Owning Higher than Renting
C．Owning Your Home Makes You Wealthier than Renting
D．Renting Makes You Wealthier than Owning Your Home组卷：3引用：2难度：0.5
五、建议信
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8．假定你是李津，最近你的美国朋友Chris在与父母相处的过程中出现了沟通不畅的问题。他心情不佳，来信寻求你的帮助和建议，请根据以下要点给他写一封回信，内容包括：
（1）安慰朋友；
（2）提出改善家庭关系的建议（尊重理解、分享交流等等）；
（3）表达祝愿。
注意：
（1）不少于100词；
（2）可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
（3）文章的开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Chris，
___________
Yours，
Li Jin组卷：10引用：3难度：0.5
六、邀请信
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9．假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Tom来信询问你校学生的体育运动和身体锻炼情况。请给他回信，内容包括：
1．学校建立了新体育馆；
2．主要的运动项目；
3．你喜欢的项目及原因。
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Tom，
_______________________________________
Yours，
Li hua组卷：1引用：2难度：0.4
