2021届青岛市第五十八中学高三英语期中考试试题及答案解析

2021届青岛市第五十八中学高三英语期中考试试题及答案解析

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第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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

Britain's brilliant bridges have supported trade, brought communities together andare always the mostexciting part of the journey. These must-see bridges are now tourist attractions in their own right.

Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol

Described byits legendary engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel as “my first love, my darling", it was originally designed for horse-drawn traffic. Now, more than four million vehicles a year cross the 1,352ft-long toll（通行费）bridge over the Avon Gorge. The £ 1 toll for every journey pays for its maintenance. The history of the bridge, dating back to 1864, is kept alive through a programme of tours, events and exhibitions.

Infinity Bridge, Stockton-On-Tees

A pedestrian（行人）and cycle footbridge across the River Tees, its working title was the North Shore Footbridge, before it was given its grander name when opened in 2009. It is particularly incredible at night. The arches（拱形）of the bridge are also lit white and, on calm nights, their reflection in the water appears as an infinity（无穷大）symbol, thus inspiring the name which was chosen by the public.

Tower Bridge, London

An engineering wonder built from thousands of tons of Portland stone and steel, it took construction workers eight years to complete. More than 120 years old, it's a popular tourist attraction, as well as a functional bridge. Visitors can take in the views over the capital, experience seeing London life through the Glass Floor, and visit the Victorian Engine Rooms.

Iron Bridge, Shropshire

Opened in 1781 , this is the first arch bridge in the world made out of cast iron. Recognised as one of the great symbols of the industrial revolution, it transformed the craft of bridge building and was a crucial factor in the development of the iron trade in Shropshire.

1. Which bridge has the longest history?

A. Clifton Suspension Bridge.

B. Infinity Bridge.

C. Tower Bridge.

D. Iron Bridge.

2. What can we know about Infinity Bridge?

A. It was originally meant for pedestrains.

B. The public give it two names.

C. Ifs well worth visiting at night.

D. Its arch is bigger than any other bridge's.

3. What makes Clifton Suspension Bridge different from the other bridges introduced?

A. It charges drivers for each passing.

B. It offers walkers a good view at night.

C. It was made from thousands of stones.

D. It's a symbol of the industrial revolution.

B

Richard Campbell is a secondary school student. He is15 years old. He lives in a small town in the north ofEngland. Every morning, he gets up at eight o’clock, puts on his uniform and walks to school.

One hour later, the lessons start. The students usually study maths, English, history and geography in the morning. They usually study music and drawing and they play sports after lunch. They have a ten-minute break between classes. They also spend a long time in the school library, reading books and doing their homework.

Richard likes his school very much. His favourite subjects are English and geography, but he doesn’t like maths because he is not good at it.

Richard and all his friends spend the whole day at school. Lunch is at one o’clock. He doesn’t like the food that the school serves. This is why he often brings a packed lunch from home. He always has his lunch in the dining hall, but some of his friends sometimes eat in the courtyard or outside the school gate.

At weekends, he always goes out with his friends because he doesn’t go to school. On Saturday, he always goes to the cinema or to the sports centre. On Sunday, he just goes for a walk with his dog.

4. What time do Richard’s lessons begin in the morning?

A. At 8:00.

B. At 8:30.

C. At 9:00.

D. At 9:10.

5. What does Richard like best?

A. Maths and English.

B. English and geography.

C. History and maths.

D. Geography and history.

6. Where does Richard have lunch on weekdays?

A. In the dining hall.

B. At home.

C. In the courtyard.

D. Outside his school gate.

7. What does Richard always do on Saturday?

A. He reads and does homework.

B. He goes to see films or does sports.