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1、2023-2024学年北京市西城区高一下学期期末英语试题一、选词填空-句子：本大题共1小题，共10分。1.observeharmlikelyindependencesurvivorpromisenormal(1) The workers are building shelters for thousands of earthquake _.(2) _, it takes three or four years to complete the opera course.(3) He was voted the most _ new actor for his remarkable perform
2、ance in the movie.(4) Although he sometimes speaks very directly, his intentions are _ he just wants to help others.(5) A(n) _ organization is one that controls its own operation.(6) The two sides are _ to reach an agreement, because neither of them is willing to give in.(7) The _ of the universe ma
3、kes us realize how small and insignificant we are.二、阅读理解：本大题共15小题，共30分。AFour Best City Walks in the USWisdom Tree Hike in Los Angeles This is probably the most popular city walk in LAa journey to the only tree to survive the 2007 Barham fire. The Wisdom Tree is at the top of Burbank Peak, which give
4、s you great views all over Los Angeles.The walk: Head up Wonder View Drive from Lake Hollywood Drive, and you will reach a gate at the end of the paved area. After you pass through, youll get to a wide-open area and the trail to the Wisdom Tree is to your right.SoHo/TriBeCa Walking Tour in New York
5、CityHeading down to SoHo and TriBeCa will give you the feeling of being in another city within NYC The small side streets hide interesting buildings and unique shops, as well as historic spots.The walk: Head south from the Broadway-Lafayette Street subway station, and get lost among the art gallerie
6、s, with a first sweet stop at the Museum of Ice Cream. Next, explore the Prince Street shops, then head east to Greene Street. Here, you can find some of the finest examples of cast-iron architecture in the city.The Boardwalk Trail in AustinIn Austin, youll be charmed by art. The Boardwalk Trail aim
7、s to build a 7,250-foot walkway filled with works of art and fantastic views of the city. Dont miss the 36 bronze belts designed by artist Ken Little, with country music song lyrics written on each.The walk: You can access the Boardwalk Trail from several points. The full trail is 10 miles long, whe
8、re you can enjoy the peaceful waterside views and the skyline of Austin at sunset.Art Walk in DenverDenver is a great destination in itself, with lots of cultural attractions, live music and excellent restaurants. The citys Art District on Santa Fe (ADSF) has a delightful 2.7-mile path that leads yo
9、u to art galleries and excellent food and drink stops.The walk: From the charming Victorian house where you can admire the violins and guitars handcrafted by artists, make your way north to the Sunken Gardens, then the streets busy with art galleries and shops. Every first Friday of the month, the A
10、DSF puts on an organized Art Walk on Santa Fe Drive. Art lovers have an opportunity to connect and share the experience of immersing (使沉浸) themselves in Denvers art scene.2.Which city walk can offer a birds eye view of a city?A. Art Walk in Denver.B. The Boardwalk Trail in Austin.C. Wisdom Tree Hike
11、 in Los Angeles.D. SoHo/TriBeCa Walking Tour in New York City.3.What do the city walks in Austin and Denver have in common?A. Visitors can enjoy live music.B. Visitors can appreciate art works.C. Visitors can enjoy peaceful waterside views.D. Visitors can appreciate hand-made musical instruments.4.W
12、here is this passage probably taken from?A. A tourist brochure.B. An art review.C. An environmental journal.D. A geography textbook.BThe first time Terry attended a meeting of the Tahquamenon Sportsmens Club, they made him vice presidentand he wasnt even a member. By his second visit, the few member
13、s left in the dying organization had put him in charge of the whole thing. The club began in the 1920s. Back then, hunting and fishing were pastimes in rural areas. The culture, however, is different now. When Terry took over the century-old club, it was on its last legs. Only a couple dozen members
14、 remained, and most were older than its new 68-year-old president. They were no longer doing the things theyd been known for. Worst of all, their famous fishing tackle party had been canceled twice, once just because they simply didnt have enough members to pull it off.He wanted to push hard to keep
15、 the organization going, because it is one of the things that make up the heart and soul of Newberry. He had to look for new members. He needed to broaden the clubs offerings to attract younger people. More than anything else, he had to make sure the tackle party for kids took place once again.Little by little, Terrys efforts worked. People began asking about memberships. Some sent contributions. Others offered their time. A local company donated new siding for the clubhouse. Someone else said they would put a new roof on it. Someone came and mowed the lawn (草坪) when it got long in the summer
