湖南省邵阳市绥宁县第一中2022-2023学年高一下学期期末考试英语试题（原卷版+解析版）

绥宁一中2023年上期高一期末考试英语 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 Diary: Four must-visit design events of 2023 Get ready for an exciting year of design events in 2023! The events below are sure to inspire design enthusiasts. Fuorisalone Milan, Italy Celebrating its 20th anniversary (纪念日) this year, the design festival makes a comeback with events across Milan’s many creative towns. It will host events that push the limits of design —from city planning to multi-sensory (多感官的) architecture and more. This year, the fair will focus on its Future Lab theme, which reflects on how we imagine our future. Venice Biennale of Architecture Venice, Italy Organized by Lesley Lokko, the 18th international Architecture Exhibition will open in May. Its subject, The Laboratory of the Future, explores the African continent as a leader of the future. As a workshop and laboratory, it invites architects to draw out examples from their modern-day practices and imagine what the future can hold. London Design Festival London, UK Promoting London as a leading creative capital of the world, London Design Festival continues to play a key role in positioning the city as a global destination for culture. Having celebrated its 20th anniversary last year with transformative workshops, networking events and contemporary (当代的) design, all eyes are on the show to see what’s next. Southern Sweden Design Days Malm , Sweden Arranged by Design Center, the main spot for architecture and design in southern Sweden, Southern Sweden Design Days is a new player on the scene. Held yearly, it builds a platform that exhibits a full range of design disciplines (学科) through exhibitions, workshops and events. 21. What do Fuorisalone and Venice Biennale of Architecture have in common A. Both are located in the same city. B. Both exhibit modern-day designs. C. Both focus on exploring the future. D. Both regard Africa as future leaders. 22. Who is most likely to attend the London Design Festival A. A fashion designer of traditional styles. B. A composer preparing for a live show. C. A college student majoring in computer. D. A design enthusiast with an interest in culture. 23. Which event has the longest history A. Fuorisalone. B. Venice Biennale of Architecture. C. London Design Festival. D. Southern Sweden Design Days. 【答案】21. C 22. D 23. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要讲的是2023年必去的四个设计活动。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据Fuorisalone部分的“This year, the fair will focus on its Future Lab theme, which reflects on how we imagine our future.(今年，展会将聚焦于未来实验室的主题，即我们如何想象我们的未来。)”和Venice Biennale of Architecture部分的“Organized by Lesley Lokko, the 18th international Architecture Exhibition will open in May. Its subject, The Laboratory of the Future, explores the African continent as a leader of the future.(由Lesley Lokko主办的第18 ... ...