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湖南省名校2022-2023学年高二下学期期末联考英语试卷 学校：_____姓名：_____班级：_____考号：_____ 一、阅读理解 Air travel can involve dreadful moments from waiting in the long security delays to cancellations. Fortunately, the lovely airport buildings, which carefully balance beauty, design and function, make the next flight delay a bit more pleasant. Singapore Changi Airport Commonly referred to as a destination in itself, it’s no surprise that 65 million people pass through Singapore Changi Airport annually. With the recent addition of its stunning Jewel Complex, passengers are impressed by the world’s largest indoor waterfall. Marrakech Menara Airport Marrakech Menara Airport serves over 5 million passengers yearly, a sign of the city’s increasing popularity and accessibility to Africa. The visually striking and solar-powered airport combines the contemporary architecture of the 21st century with the Moroccan traditional culture perfectly. Covered with white panels, the structure sheds tons of light on the airport, with brightness varying according to the time of the day. Istanbul Airport This brand-new airport, described as the largest airport in the world, is able to handle a jaw-dropping 200 million passengers annually. The massive airport has high round ceilings with skylights throughout, producing natural daylight, a welcome feature for those at check-in, security or passport control or for shoppers at one of more than 200 stores and restaurants. Denver International Airport Denver International Airport serves more than 64. 5 million passengers each year. Built in 1995, its fiberglass roof is shaped to resemble the Rocky Mountains and allows the interior space to be flooded with natural light. A variety of sculptures, murals and installations support a permanent art collection throughout the airport. 1．Which airport serves the most passengers on a yearly basis A. Singapore Changi Airport. B. Istanbul Airport. C. Marrakech Menara Airport. D. Denver International Airport. 2．What is special about Marrakech Menara Airport A. It’s well lighted by natural light. B. It’s the smallest airport in the world. C. It mixes traditional and modern elements. D. It mainly serves passengers on business trips to Africa. 3．What can passengers see in Denver International Airport A. An art exhibition. B. The Moroccan style. C. An indoor waterfall. D. The Rocky Mountains. The apples that hang from trees in Tom Brown’s orchard(果园) are likely not found in the produce section of your local grocery store. They have names like Balsam Sweet, Candy Stripe, and Night Dropper, and are among the 1,200 varieties that Brown has regained from six southern states. Most haven’t been sold commercially for a century or more; some were transplanted from the last known trees of their kind. One such apple is the Junaluska, which originated with the Cherokee Indians more than two centuries ago. It was popular in the South before disappearing from commercial production by 1 ... ...