2020-2021学年盘锦市高级中学高三英语下学期期中考试试题及参考答案

2020-2021学年盘锦市高级中学高三英语下学期期中考试试题及参考

答案

第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）

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

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

The opening ceremony for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games was held at the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo on July 23, 2021 after a year of waiting due to the pandemic. Let's take a look at the highlights which make this opening ceremony unique.

No spectators

There are no spectators during the opening ceremony in an effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus infections. About 950 people, including officials and journalists, will watch in the main stadium, organizers said. Fewer athletes are expected to attend the ceremony because many are not allowed to stay for the entire Games due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Male and female flag-bearers

The International Olympic Committee has actively encouraged all delegations toselect two flag-bearers at the opening ceremony, including one woman, as women's participation in the Tokyo Games reaches 48.8 percent, making it the most gender-balanced Olympics in the history of the event.

Oath (宣誓) session updated

One of the most symbolic parts of the opening ceremony—the Olympic oath—has been significantly adapted in order to “highlight the importance of solidarity, inclusion, non-discrimination and equality”. The number of oath-takers is also extended from three to six—two athletes, two coaches and two judges.

Simplified ceremony

In the 30-second video showing the rehearsal of the opening ceremony released to the public, the performances are integrated with dances, scenery and other display elements used in Japanese traditional festival activities.

In order to prevent and control the COVID-19 pandemic and manage the cost, the Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee said that the performances of the ceremony will be greatly simplified, with more light and shadow technology used instead of real decorations at the scene.

1.Why isn't there any spectator during the opening ceremony?

A.To limit the number of people present.

B.To highlight the spirit of the Olympic Games.

C.To control the spread of an infectious disease.

D.To make room for the athletes all over the world.

2.Why is each delegation encouraged to select one woman as a flag-bearer in Tokyo Olympics?

A.Women will be in a leading position in sports.

B.Women athletes make up a larger percentage than ever.

C.Women will play a more important part in society.

D.More and more women will take part in the Olympic Games.

3.Which of the following statements is True according to the passage?

A.Oath-takers are made up of six athletes.

B.Tokyo uses more real decorations to cut the cost.

C.About 950 people watch the entire games in the Tokyo Games.

D.The opening ceremony presents the traditional culture of Japan.

B

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