广东省信宜中学2023-2024学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题（含答案）

信宜中学2023-2024学年高一下学期期中考试 英语试题 本卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。共8页,满分共130分。考试时间120分钟。 注意事项: 1. 答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、就读学校等用黑色钢笔或签字笔写在答题卡上。 2. 选择题部分全部使用铅笔涂答,非选择题部分全部使用黑色钢笔或签字笔答题,不按要求不给分。选择题部分每小题选出答案后,用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其它答案标号。不能答在试卷上。 3.考试结束后,监考员只收答题卡。 一、阅读（共两节,满分35分） 第一节（共10小题;每小题2.5分,满分25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,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A While tea may have its origins in Asia, now it has found its way into their food culture and traditions in many countries. It is a special way of connecting people all over the world in different ways and ceremonies. That finally all results in a group of people sitting together and enjoying a cup of tea. Chinese tea culture Since China is considered as the birthplace of tea, it is no wonder that Chinese tea culture is rich in history and tradition. Today, Chinese tea continues to be used in Chinese medicine and is commonly used on both formal and informal occasions either for personal enjoyment or as a Chinese cultural tradition. Japanese tea culture Japan also has a long history with tea, especially Japanese Matcha, which is a kind of ground green tea. Japanese tea is commonly used in Japanese tea ceremonies and only in recent years has become popular in western culture. British tea culture When it comes to British tea, British tea culture is what comes to mind. A hot cup of Earl Grey tea often serves with a little milk and a biscuit in the afternoon as a pick-me-up for the day, which makes you feel better and more energetic. Even though tea may not be native to England, this British tea tradition is still going strong today. Moroccan tea culture When you visit Morocco, it is hard to miss the outstanding tea culture that is such a special way to welcome guests. Before any gathering, a pot of mint(薄荷)tea is always prepared and served among the host and guests. This is an expression of Moroccan tradition and kindness, which should always be accepted by guests as a sign of appreciation and respect to the host. 1. What do Chinese and Japanese tea cultures have in common A. They have a long history. B. They are used in medicine. C. They are well known for green tea. D. They have long been widely recognized. 2. Why do the British prefer the afternoon tea A. To show kindness. B. To get new energy. C. To bring out respect D. To observe a tradition. 3. What word can best describe Moroccan people A. Honest. B. Confident. C. Grateful. D. Friendly. B Each year people are crazy about different ceremonies. Many graduation ceremonies look special and different. But for Melody, it looked so unique because of the classmate who graduated alongside her — her grandmother, 75-year-old Pat Ormond. They both went to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) and ... ...