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1、赤峰二中2016级高二上学期期末考试英语试卷第一部分 听力（略）第二部分 阅读理解(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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AExhibitions in the British MuseumHokusai: beyond the Great WaveKatsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) is widely regarded as one of Japans most famous and influential artists. He produced works of as
2、tonishing quality right up until his death at the age of 90. This new exhibition will lead you on an artistic journey through the last 30 years of Hokusais lifea time when he produced some of his most memorable masterpieces.25 May13 August 2017Room 35Adults12, Members/under 16s freePlaces of the min
3、d: British watercolor landscapes 1850-1950Drawn from the British Museums rich collection, this is the first exhibition devoted to landscape drawings and watercolors by British artists in the Victorian and modern erastwo halves of very different centuries.23 February27 August 2017Room 90Free, just dr
4、op inScythians （斯基泰人）: warriors of ancient Siberia This major exhibition explores the story of the Scythiansnomadic tribes and masters of mounted warfare, who flourished (繁荣） between 900 and 200 BC. Their encounters with the Greeks, Assyrians and Persians were written into history but for centuries
5、all trace of their culture was lostburied beneath the ice.14 September 201714 January 2018Room 30Adults16.50, Members/under 16s freePolitics and paradise: Indian popular prints from the Moscatelli GiftThis display is part of the Museums contribution to the India-UK Year of Culture 2017. It looks at
6、the popular print culture of India from the 1880s until the 1950s.19 July3 September 2017Room 92Free, just drop in1. If you are interested in paintings of natural scenery, you will probably go to_.A. Room 35 B. Room 90C. Room 30 D. Room 922. Which exhibition best suit the taste of an expert in ancie
7、nt civilization?A. Hokusai: beyond the Great Wave.B. Scythians: warriors of ancient Siberia.C. Places of the mind: British watercolor landscapes 1850-1950.D. Politics and paradise: Indian popular prints from the Moscatelli Gift.3. The purpose of the passage is _. A. to advertise the British MuseumB.
8、 To make profits by attracting visitors interest C. to introduce exhibitions in the British MuseumD. to encourage visitors to go to the British Museum BBeijing has become the first city to host both Summer and Winter Olympic Games after beating Kazakhstans Almaty to hold the 2022 Winter Olympics. Fo
9、llowing a closed-door vote by International Olympic Committee (IOC) members, President Thomas Bach announced that Beijing is the winner of 2022 Winter Olympics during the 128th IOC Session in Kuala Lumpur on Friday afternoon.With a fully-prepared final presentation by an all-star team, Beijing has s
10、uccessfully convinced the committee members that the 2008 Olympics host city is a more favored candidate for the Winter Games. The high-powered delegation assured IOC members that Beijing was the safe choice because it had already proved it could stage the Games and said it would take winter sports
11、into the backyard of the worlds most populated country.Chinese President sent a letter of appreciation to President Thomas Bach on Friday evening, expressing thanks to IOC for its trust and support in selecting Beijing together with Zhangjiakou as the host of the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter G
12、ames.The British Olympic Association (BOA) congratulated Beijing on winning the bid and believed the Chinese capital will host a great Winter Olympics.The capital promises a sustainable and prudent Olympics by taking full advantages of existing stadiums. And it will take a series of measures to tack
13、le air pollution for a successful 2022 Games.Bid officials said winning the hosting rights for the 2022 Winter Olympics will fuel regional integration between Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei province, especially on transportation, air pollution control and tourism.4. Which of the following is right accor
14、ding to the passage?A. Beijing is the only city to host 2022 Winter Olympics.B. Beijing is the first city to host both summer and Winter Olympic Games.C. Beijing is the Winner of 2022 Winter Olympics after beating Kuala Lumpur.D. IOC members held an open door meeting to vote for the winner to host t
15、he winter Olympic Games.5. What is the meaning of the underlined word “stage” in the third paragraph?A. floor B. level C. celebrate D. organize6. What will Beijing do in order to host a successful 2022 games?A. Beijing will prepare an all-star team to welcome the guests all over the world.B. Beijing
16、 will fuel regional integration between Beijing-Tianjing and Hebei Province.C .Beijing will make full use of the existing stadiums and deal with air pollution.D. Beijing will make itself more beautiful to attract the tourists all over the world.7. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Beijing wins bot
