河南省2024届高三上学期2月期末考试英语试卷(含解析)

河南省2024届高三上学期2月期末考试英语试卷 学校：_____姓名：_____班级：_____考号：_____ 一、阅读理解 Here are four festival s around the world that can offer you special and unique experiences. Carnival of Oruro, Bolivia As one of the largest events in South America which has been held since the 18th century, it was recognized by UNESCO as a masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. Every year, dozens of groups wear colorful costumes or masks and perform folk dances that draw crowds up to 400,000 annually, celebrating pre-Columbian traditions. Underwater Music Festival, the USA It starts from 1985 and its founder took music festival s to a whole new level with the aim to protect the corals (珊瑚). The event houses radio playlists and ocean-themed songs streaming live from underwater speakers along with musician-divers and local people playing instruments with strange shapes. Day of the Little Candles, Colombia This festival can date back to 1854 and Colombia’s windows, balconies, and sidewalks would come alive on the night of every December 7. And houses and streets are decorated with candles in varying colors and paper lanterns by families. Many people also consider it the unofficial start of the Christmas season when cities and towns debut (初次登场) their Christmas lights and decorations. World Toe Wrestling Championship, England This competition is not a new competition, with its history going back to 1976. The sport involves two opponents who lock feet in an attempt to pin each other’s foot down in the least time possible, similar to arm wrestling. There are three rounds played on a best of 2 out of 3 bases. Rounds kick-start with the right foot, then left and followed by right again. 1．What do we know about Carnival of Oruro A. It features colorful costumes and folk dances. B. It is a time for families to reunite. C. It is no use for the local economy. D. It only has one single presentation. 2．What does Day of the Little Candles feature A. Body strength. B. Colorful candles. C. Underwater creatures. D. Christmas goods. 3．Which festival has the shortest history A. Carnival of Oruro. B. Day of the Little Candles. C. Underwater Music Festival. D. World Toe Wrestling Championship. Phillip, 27, from the UK, pulled at the heart strings of people across the world after giving his mother, Trish, a special New Year present — he surprised his mom with a voice recording of his late father, which he made with the help of AI. The young man’s dad, John, passed away from cancer in 2022 — leaving his wife and children mourning. After seeing his mom struggling to get through the holidays, he turned to AI to give her a gift she would never forget. In a video, which has so far had more than 6.2 million views, the 27-year-old showed viewers his mom’s reaction to hearing her late husband’s voice. “My dad passed away from cancer 1.5 years ago so I decided to do something special for my mom this New Year,” he said as his mother unwra ... ...