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1、佛山一中2016-2017学年度第二次段考高三级英语试题本试卷共7页，满分为120分，考试时间120分钟第一部分 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。 ACreating a truly unique experience, the worlds original Ice Music Festival returns for its 11th year form the 21-24Januaray 2016.Constructed and
2、 formed from naturally harvested ice and snow, the Festival is a tribute to art, the environment and one of the worlds most vital resources water. Frozen water.Ice music pioneer Terje Isungset is the founder of the Ice Music Festival, which is an annual celebration of music and expression performed
3、by specially invited artists. It is held in the mountain home of Geilo in Norway.Getting to Ice Music Festival 2016:Geilo is situated almost exactly halfway between Oslo and Bergen in the southern, mountainous part of Norway and easily accessible by car, train or bus. TrainThe Bergen Railway is one
4、of the most beautiful rail journeys in the world, so be sure to book your journey in daylight hours! The train takes 3.5 hours from Oslo and about 3 hours from Bergen. The NBS (Norways National Rail Company) train runs through some of the most beautiful, wild and unspoiled nature in Norway!CarThe sh
5、ortest route between Oslo and Bergen is Rv7. The Rv7 is a national tourist route. You can also follow the Rv 0 over the mountains from west to east with the scenery between Aurland and Hol particularly magnificent. From Hol, its another 10 km to Geilo.AirThere is no direct air link to Geilo, but all
6、 carriers connect with Oslos 3 airports.So seek out your warmest clothing, pack your bags and join us in Geilo for 3 nights of wonderful music. All the information you need to arrange your trip to Geilo is found on our Visit page. If you have any additional questions, please dont hesitate to contact
7、 us: infoicemusicfestival.no.1. Which of the following is TRUE about the Ice Music Festival?A. It is held once every other year.B. It came into being decades ago.C. It was founded by Terje Isungset.D. It is built of man-made ice and snow.2. What can we know about Geilo from the text? A. It can be ac
8、cessed directly by plane.B. It lies in the northern part of Norway. C. It is ten kilometers away from Aurland.D. It is 3.5 hours train ride away from Oslo.3. What is the purpose of the text? A. To advertise a music festival.B. To introduce a place of interest. C. To show respect to a music pioneer.
9、D. To inspire peoples interest in music. BOn Delancy Street in Lower Manhattan, an exciting new project is being developed in a Williamsburg Bridge trolley station. Designed by James Ramsey, owner of Raad Studio, and Dan Barasch, the project will transform the abandoned space into a new, futuristic
10、city landmark tided the Lowline.Ramsey planned to use solar technology in the site, creating an environment where plant life could grow underground. Joined to the JMZ Essex subway stop, the park will not only be an entertaining attraction, it will also become a part of passengers lives. Much like th
11、e High Line built in Manhattan on an elevated (高出地面的) section of abandoned New York Central Railroad in the Lower West Side, the park will combine the natural elements of the park with industrial aspects already available in the city.The solar collecting system in the Lowline will catch sunlight abo
12、ve ground, transfer it underground and distribute it around the park via reflective domes (穹顶). The light enables plants and trees to grow. During periods of sunlight, electricity would not be necessary to light the space. In 2012, the Lowline team exhibited this technology in an abandoned warehouse
13、 in the Lower East Side, available for the public and press to view so that proof of its ability could be confirmed. Since then, many city officials have shown their support of the concept and several programs have been conducted to involve youth and young designers into the parks creation.Though th
14、e negotiations of the park creation have not been completed and it will likely not be available for citizens to enjoy until around 2020, the inventive idea will bring a dynamic new attraction to the city. It will not only create a new escape from the industrial noise, but also introduce the concept
15、of parks and plant growth being made possible in the most unlikely places. 4. What is the similarity between the High Line and Lowline? A. Offering convenience only for passengers. B. Planting the same types of plant life. C. Making full advantage of solar technology. D. Turning industrial wasteland
16、 into green space.5. Which is true of the future Lowline? A. Its an exciting trolley station.B. Its a long-term open exhibition. C. Its a solar-powered underground park.D. Its a city landmark above the ground.6. Why did the Lowline team hold the exhibition? A. To conduct some programs.B. To prove the technology work
