陕西省2026届高三上学期期末检测训练英语试卷（含答案）

陕西省2025-2026学年高三年级上学期期末检测训练英语试题 第一部分 听力（略） 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 Free Holiday Events The holidays can put a strain on your budget, which might already be tight this year. Here are some ways to experience the joys of the season without high entry fees or expensive tickets. Holiday Celebration at the Library of Congress Kick off the season with the lighting of the literature-themed Christmas tree in the Jefferson Building’s Great Hall! The evening also includes live music, seasonal cocktails, and pop-up talks. Time: Thursday from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Register online for free tickets. 48th annual Festival of Lights at the Washington D. C. Temple More than 500,000 lights decorate the grounds of the Mormon temple during its Festival of Lights, a tradition that began in 1977. Wander through the pathways around the temple — about 20 minutes — before going inside to see a display of crèches and hear a nightly performance by choirs, big bands and other ensembles. Time: Thursday to Jan.1 from 4:30 to 8:45 p.m. Free. Epiphany choir Christmas Concert at the Church of the Epiphany The Civil War-era Church of the Epiphany, known for its free lunchtime concerts for downtown office workers, wraps up its fall season with a performance of Vivaldi’s “Gloria” by the Epiphany choir and a chamber orchestra (室内乐团). Time: Dec.9 at 12:10 p.m. Free. Sing-Along Messiah at the Kennedy Center Since 1971, the Kennedy Center has hosted one of the city’s favorite free traditions: a sing-along to Handel’s oratorio with members of the Kennedy Center Opera House, guest soloists and a 150-person chorus. Tickets are free, but reservations go fast — get up to four tickets when they go on sale at 10 a.m. Time: Dec.8-Dec.23 at 6 p.m. Free. 1. What do the four holiday events have in common A. They all require online registration. B. They are all free to attend. C. They all include live music performances. D. They all last for more than three days. 2. Where can people enjoy a performance of Vivaldi’s “Gloria” A. At the Library of Congress. B. At the Washington D.C Temple. C. At the Church of the Epiphany. D. At the Kennedy Center. 3. What does the author suggest about the Sing-Along Messiah A. Book tickets quickly as they sell fast. B. Attend it in the morning for better seats. C. Bring a chorus to join the performance. D. Pay a small fee for extra tickets. B Deeply tied to Chinese culture, Diego Rodriguez hardly seems linked to his sunny European hometown. Fluent in Chinese and easygoing, he fits into China’s culture easily — naming Chinese delicacies, using Internet slang, and talking about city life rhythms. Now an environmental engineering student at Tsinghua University, he believes effort and purpose bring fulfillment, a mindset different from Spain’s relaxed lifestyle. Diego’s China journey began in 2012, when his pa ... ...