河南省许昌市2023-2024学年高一下学期7月期末教学质量检测英语试卷(含解析)

河南省许昌市2023-2024学年高一下学期7月期末教学质量检测英语试卷 学校：_____姓名：_____班级：_____考号：_____ 一、阅读理解 Some libraries use unique architecture to encourage visitors to settle down with a new book. No matter how they achieve it, these famous libraries are keeping the magic of reading alive. Biblioteca Sandro Penna (Italy) In a country known for classical architecture and historical buildings, Biblioteca Sandro Penna stands out for its modern beauty. Housing books and multimedia, this library was built in 2004. Its name comes from a local poet. It is easily identifiable by its round pink glass top like a flying saucer (碟状物). Beach Library (Bulgaria) Reading a book on the beach is a classic, and in Bulgaria, one library encourages tourists to do just that. The white shelves are weather-resistant. They have 6,000 books in 15 languages, so every visitor can find the perfect beach read to enjoy while soaking up the sun’s rays. The Camel Library Service (Kenya) To fight with low literacy rates in the desert of Kenya, the government created a mobile library composed of nine camels bringing books to villages. The library travels four days a week, serving the region’s nomadic people (游牧人) Currently the service focuses on children, but they plan to increase their reach both in distance and the titles they carry. Seikei University Library (Japan) Libraries are usually known for their quiet atmosphere, but this one encourages readers to have a chat. Shigeru Ban designed the library with free-standing soundproofed pods (隔音舱) to respect those who need uninterrupted study, while also being beneficial to other methods of learning; they serve as perfect spots for study groups and lively discussions. 1．Which library is famous for its modern design A. Biblioteca Sandro Penna. B. Beach Library. C. The Camel Library Service. D. Seikei University Library. 2．What can people do while reading at the Beach Library A. Enjoy the sunshine. B. Create handcrafts. C. Ride camels. D. Observe flying saucers. 3．What is special about the Seikei University Library A. It is on a beach. B. It is mobile. C. It is made of pink glass. D. It encourages conversation. I burst out laughing as I held up the hat I had just finished knitting. It was my first attempt at knitting. I made a mistake somewhere along the way, and the hat I wanted to make for myself turned out too small to fit me or anyone else. I worked at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital. It was a stressful job and humor was always appreciated. I sewed a little flower onto the side of the hat and brought it to work the next day. We team members all had a good laugh at my mini hat and got back to our patients. I stuck the hat in a drawer and forgot about it. Days later, a 4-year-old girl came in for an echocardiogram (超声心动图). She was wearing a knit cap with a baby doll in her arms. Her facial expression obviously showed she didn’t believe me. So I offered her the transducer, so she could take ... ...