江苏省南京师范大学附属中学2021-2022学年高一下学期期末考试英语试题（含答案）

2021-2022学年高一下学期南师附中期末考试 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四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Welcome to Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh — a vibrant arts venue with a seasonal programme of live storytelling, theatre, music, exhibitions, workshops, family events and festivals. The Centre’s idea is summed up nicely by the old Scottish saying, “The story is told eye to eye, mind to mind and heart to heart”. The main draw is its programme of spoken-word performances, most of which take place in its 100-seat basement theatre. The storytelling doesn’t just happen on stage, though. The ground floor has a large, airy room used for exhibitions, workshops as well as a monthly story session for tots（Tiny Tales for one-to three-year-olds）. Exit through the gift shop No gift shop! Better than that, the Centre has an independent bookshop, which specializes in fables, myths and folk stories. Many are classics passed down from generation to generation, although contemporary （当代的） material also exists in abundance. Kids’ books are plentiful. Contemporary highlights include LariDon’s Serpents and Werewolves and Janis Mackay’s The Selki e Girl. Also worth a look is Animals, Beasties and Monsters of Scotland by Lea Taylor, which forms part of The History Press’s superb compilation of regional Scottish folk stories. Getting there The Centre is in the middle of Edinburgh’s Old Town, at the eastern end of the Royal Mile. It’s a five-minute walk from Waverley railway station. Driving in the city centre is to be avoided; the nearest bus stops are on the High Street and North Bridge. For more information, visit Lothian Buses. Value for money Reasonable. Entry to the ground-floor space is free, although all the theatre performances are ticketed. Prices for shows vary, with the average around 8 for adults and 6 for children. Café Voices, the Centre’s monthly storytelling night, is 5. Opening hours 10 a. m.-6 p. m. from Mondays to Saturdays; Sunday （July and August only）. Last entry: 5:30 pm. 21．What can visitors do at the Centre A．Attend a weekly story session. B．Enjoy spoken-word performances. C．Buy some souvenirs. D．Watch free shows. 22．What can be learned about transportation to the Centre A．Public transportation is recommended. B．Self-driving is encouraged in the city centre. C．Round-trip transportation is provided by the Centre. D．The nearest bus stop is next to Waverley railway station. B A small new NASA instrument may be able to help predict volcanic eruptions and monitor air quality. Nicknamed NACHOS, which is short for the Nanosa t Atmospheric Chemistry Hyperspectral Observation System, was launched from Virginia on Feb. 19 aboard a NG resupply mission to the International Space Station. NACHOS will soon then be placed aboard a tiny CubeSat satellite positioned about 480 km above Earth, where NASA hopes it will be able to detect gases like ... ...