广东省茂名市高州中学2023-2024学年高一下学期期中考试英语（1-3班）试题（含解析）

2023-2024学年度第二学期期中考试 高一（1-3）班英语 本试卷共8页，71 题。全卷满分130分。考试用时120分钟。 注意事项： 1．答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试题卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。 2．选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。 3．填空题和解答题的作答：用签字笔直接写在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。 第Ⅰ卷 选择题（共65分） 第一部分：阅读理解（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，从每题所给的四个选项（A, B, C和D）中，选出最佳选项。 A Yunnan offers exciting experiences of unique customs. If you are already planning to visit Yunnan, see our festival tours. The Torch (火把) Festival Date: July / August (days 24 to 26 of the sixth lunar month) Location: Lijiang It is a traditional festival among the Yi, Naxi, and Bai minority groups. According to the ancient rule of the Naxi people, the Torch Festival should last three days, and every family should light a big torch in front of their doors for the three days. Recommended Tour: 3-Day Ancient Lijiang Tour The Water Splashing (泼洒) Festival Date: April 13 to 15 Location: Xishuangbanna It is the most important festival observed by the Dai people of Xishuangbanna in southern Yunnan. It involves splashing water, lantern floating and other joyful activities. Recommended tour: 6-Day Xishaungbanna Tour The Horse Race Festival Date: May/June (5th of the fifth lunar month) Location: Shangri-la Falling on the same date as the Dragon Boat Festival, it is the biggest gathering of Tibetans in Yunnan and usually lasts about 3 days. During the celebrations, traditional performances and competitions like horse racing and wrestling will be held. Recommended tour: 8-Day Yunnan Tour of the Nu River and Tengchong The Third Month Fair of the Bai Group Date: April / May (days 15 to 21 of the third lunar month) Location: Dali It is one of the most important festivals celebrated by the Bai people in Dali in western Yunnan. During the March Fair, the streets of Dali Ancient Town are packed with people selling amazing minority items. Recommended tour: 6-Day Yunnan Minorities Tour What do the Torch Festival and the Water Splashing Festival have in common A. The date. B. The location. C. The lasting time. D. The celebratory events. Which festival will you attend if you like to buy local gifts while travelling A. The Torch Festival. B. The Water Splashing Festival. C. The Horse Race Festival. D. The Third Month Fair of the Bai Group. Where is the text probably taken from A. A business research. B. A newspaper report. C. An educational magazine. D. An advertising leaflet. B I finally climbed into bed at 1:20 in the morning. My friends had helped me celebrate my 31st birthday in the basement apartment, where I lived. Earlier in the day I had prepared for the unlikely event of a flood. We are about a third of a mile from the banks of the ... ...