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1、写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。4. 考试结束后，请将本试题卷和答题卡一并上交。第卷第一部分 听力 （共两节，满分30分）（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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。ATaj Mahal, Agra, IndiaAs many as 28 different varieties of semi-precious and precious stones were used to decorate the outside of the Taj Mahai. Cons

2、truction of the Taj Mahai took around 20 years, beginning in around 1632 and finishing around 1653. Exact dates are unknown. The building, which was made from white marble from the quarries（采石场）of Rajasthan, appears pink in the morning, white in the day and golden in the moonlight. The building is s

3、ymmetrical （对称） in every way, and was built as a memorial to the wife of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. Completion date: 1653.Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, Akashi Strait, JapanIt took 2 million workers 10 years to construct the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge. It connects the city of Kobe, on japans mainland, with Iwaya o

4、n Awaji Island. Before it opened, the only way to get between the two cities was by ferry. However, the waterway was often stricken by severe storms and when two ferries turned over in 1955, killing 168 people, public anger convinced the government of the need for a bridge. Its 1,991 meters long. Co

5、mpletion date: April 5, 1998.Panama Canal, PanamaMore than 4.5 million cubic yards of concrete were used in the construction of this canals locks and dams. The Panama Canal is a 77-kilometer long waterway that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The earth and rubble excavated to make way for i

6、t would have been enough to bury Manhattan to a depth of four meters. A series of locks allows ships to pass through the water; each of the moveable lock doors weighs 750 tons and each of the locks fills with 52 million gallons of water to accommodate the 15,000 ships that use the canal every year.

7、It was completed on January 7, 1914 after 10 years of building.Grand Canyon Skywalk, ArizonaThe Skywalks foundation is strong enough to support 71 million pounds. Located 1,219 meters above the Colorado River, the Grand Canyon Skywalk consists of one million pounds of steel and 83, 000 pounds of gla

8、ss. It was the creation of Las Vegas businessman David Jin, who approached the Hualapai Tribe with the idea of a glass walkway over the Grand Canyon in 1996. The Skywalk was assembled （ERLE）on site, with the drilling alone taking over a year to complete. Completion date: March 28, 2020.21. Which of

9、the constructions took the longest time to build?A. The Taj Mahal.B. The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge.C. The Panama Canal.D. The Grand Canyon Skywalk.22. The Japanese government decided to build the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge _.A. in the year of 1955B. following public opinionC. to show its national powerD. to de

10、velop Japans economy23. The Grand Canyon Skywalk is probably a real challenge for those who _.A. are airsickB. hate rock climbingC. have a fear of heightsD. feel ill travelling in boatsBI decided to ski to the North Pole. It was after I saw an advertisement in a newspaper looking for people to join

11、a team to ski 350 miles to the North Pole. Back in 1996, there had never been a woman from the UK who had accomplished this challenge. I wondered what it would be like to survive in temperatures cold enough to freeze your flesh in seconds, so I sent off for the application form.The application form

12、full of pictures of male explores arrived. The words “Are you man enough for the ultimate（极限的）challenge?” made me angry and even more determined to get on the team.Over 500 individuals applied for a place in the team, and the selection process included physical and psychological tests designed to pi

13、ck the best group. In one test, there was a huge rope ladder we had to climb, and I froze at the top because I have a fear of heights. I thought my hopes were fading as most other applicants sailed past, leaving me behind. But two others helped me over, and later I found out that the organizers were

14、 not looking for amazing individuals, but great team players, and this moment had shown them who would take care of others in the team.I had revealed（显示）my weakness, and in a place like the Arctic, you have to be yourself, as there is nowhere to hide. These personalities of asking for help and showi

15、ng weakness are necessary for women to master.I realized that by being myself, I could succeed. I was selected for the team. I realized that I could achieve more than I ever imagined more importantly, by sharing my story with others, I could inspire them to take a step into the new world and reveal

16、more of their abilities.24. How did the author react on seeing the advertisement?A. She got cross. B. She was determined.C. She got frightened. D. She was hesitating.25. What did the organizers view as the most important in the selection of new hands?A. Personal quality. B. Individual-ability.C. Spi

17、rit of teamwork. D. Courage to challenge.26. What does the author think of womens showing weakness?A. Beneficial. B. Shameful. C. Merciful. D. Disturbing.27. Whats the intention of the author in writing this passage?A. To inspire us to prepare for our future goal.B. To advise women how to turn to ot

18、hers.C. To make suggestions to her team members.D. To encourage people to explore the unknown.CLike “Titanic （1997）” and another record- breaking “Avatar （2020）”, the very first film to hit one billion yuan at Chinas box office, both directed by James Cameron, American films are an unavoidable part

19、and hold plenty of appeal for Chinese film-goers, including me. However, while American movies have gained great influence in China and become part of everyday popular culture, Chinese films have failed to win an equal amount of recognition in the U.S. market.Hollywood, known as a remarkable film pr

20、oduction center, exported the biggest number of mainstream movies around the globe. Both its marvelous storytelling techniques and smooth production process have made it the most successful film industry in the world, gaining global acceptance. It has its own standards about the scriptwriting format

21、 throughout its filmmaking process while China has no such. Moreover, in Hollywood, a break during the production period is a must for all crew members whereas most Chinese film crew do not even allow their production team time to rest on the weekend.Besides production, content is another important

22、aspect of Hollywoods cultural exportation. The United States is known as a melting pot, as it is a country of immigrants. Its culture, in a way, is more diversified than others. And we can see an increased diversity in Hollywood movies over the years, especially since 2000. For example, in 2020, Hol

23、lywood blockbuster （大片） “Coco （2020）” tells the story of a Mexican boy who dreams of being a musician. Full of elements of the Mexican culture, the movie caused a global fever for Mexican music at the time. It also achieved great results in China, ranking as the 10th highest grossing （最高票房） film in

24、the country in2020, with the box office being over one billion yuan.In contrast, Chinas highest grossing film of 2020, “Wolf Warrior 2”, despite having created a new record in the countrys box office, did not get too much attention in the U. S. market. In fact, there is hardly any Chinese movie that

25、 has become a blockbuster in foreign markets. One of the reasons may be that most Chinese films only tell domestic stories with strong domestic elements, which is not wrong but makes it hard to attract foreign viewers due to the narrow themes.While seeking to tell Chinese stories that are able to ga

26、in global popularity is still a question for Chinese filmmakers, fortunately, the technical aspect in the Chinese film industry has been improving thanks to the abundant cash flow in the market. When that day comes, more people will get a chance to learn more about China, one of the most beautiful p

27、laces on the planet, which reminds me of the famous quote from “The Shawshank Redemption （1994）”, “Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things. And no good thing ever dies.”28What can we conclude from the passage?AChinese films are not well worth watching compared with Hollywood movies.BChinese f

28、ilms are in a sense not as popular globally despite abundant cash flow.CWho directed Chinas highest grossing film of 2020, “Wolf Warrior 2” is evident.DAmerican films global acceptance is bound to worsen the Chinese film industry greatly.29Why do most Chinese films hardly attract foreign viewers?ABe

29、cause they have no knowledge of Chinese filmmakers.BBecause the Chinese culture is more diversified than others.CBecause they only tells Chinese stories with strong domestic elements.DBecause in China there is no unusually successful hit like Hollywood Blockbuster.30What is the main idea of the pass

30、age?AAmerican films have gained great influence in China.BHow Chinese stories affect the American film market.CThe outline about the history and development of Hollywood.DWhy Chinese films fail to gain much recognition in the U. S market.31What is the authors opinion towards the present situation of

31、 Chinese films?AContradictory. BObjective.CDoubtful. DIndifferent.DDuring Amsterdams chaotic rush hour, nine -year-old Lotta Crok cycles to a very busy junction. “Look,” she says. “Theres traffic coming from everywhere. Four trams from four different directions. For a child on a bike thats really confusing!”Lotta is the first junior cycle mayor in the world and her working area is the Dutch capital. You would think this challenge would be superfluous in a city known as the bicycle capital of the world. The number of bicycles in Amsterdam is estimated at 81,000 - more than the citys