2023届四川省乐山市高三第一次调查研究考试英语试题
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一、阅读理解
Architects all over the world have pushed the limits and broken boundaries when it comes to designing sports stadiums. Here are four of the most incredible stadiums across the globe.
Olympic Stadium (London, England)
The Olympic Stadium, often referred to as the “London Stadium”, was built within the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park over the course of three years for the London 2012 Summer Olympics. It seats 80,000 people and cost $809 million to create. When the exterior lights up at night, it is truly a magnificent sight.
Beijing National Stadium (Beijing, China)
With a volume of three million cubic meters, the Bird’s Nest seats 91,000 people and is often considered the largest enclosed space in the world. Construction of the stadium began in December 2003 and finished in March 2008. The entire project cost an estimated 423 million dollars!
Heinz Field (Pittsburgh, the United States)
The Heinz Field began its construction in 1999 after the previous arena was torn down. The massive stadium cost $281 million to build and included 12,000 tons of steel to represent Pittsburgh’s history of steel production and the structure seats 68,000 people.
Amsterdam Arena (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
The largest stadium in the Netherlands, the Amsterdam Arena was built from 1993 to 1996 and cost more than $160 million to create. The stadium seats about 54,000 people. The classy and effortlessly cool design was unlike anything built during that time.
1．Which stadium has the largest capacity?
A．Olympic Stadium.    B．Beijing National Stadium.
C．Heinz Field.    D．Amsterdam Arena.
2．What do we know about Heinz Field?
A．It was built within a park.
B．It is a concrete-brick structure.
C．It was unique in style at that time.
D．It lies on the site of an old stadium.
3．Where can the text be found?
A．In a history book.    B．In a fiction book.
C．In an architecture magazine.    D．In a biography.
Wearing a beautiful fragrant cloud organza (香云纱) costume designed by herself, Kathrin von Rechenberg chatted with neighbors in a “hutong” or traditional alley, in the Qianmen area of central Beijing, where she runs a clothing studio. Born in Munich, Germany, Rechenberg was so attracted by this delicate, classic Chinese silk at first sight and touch that in 1999 she came to China in search of it.
In order to learn more about this silk and seek design inspiration, she paid several visits to a dyeing (草木染) plant in Guangdong’s Shunde. “The production of fragrant cloud organza involves more than 30 times of dyeing and natural drying at each interval. After the dyeing, the organza needs to stand for years before the entire process is completed and it can be used, making the silk precious.”
Rechenberg has always insisted on sticking to originality in her designs. She draws inspiration from geometric (几何) lines and architectural shapes and reduces unnecessary tailoring to preserve the original art design as much as possible. “Western costume designers are used to presenting beauty through complex design and tailoring, but I just follow the lines and fabric (织物的) colors,” Rechenberg said.
Rechenberg was awarded the title of friendship ambassador of China’s textile intangible cultural heritage in 2020. Meanwhile, her own brand, Rechenberg Art Couture, has become increasingly popular. “I have gained a better understanding of the traditional Chinese culture over the past two decades in China and learned to pursue harmony with nature. I will continue to study Chinese culture and history,” she said.
4．Why did Rechenberg come to China in 1999?
A．To set up a clothing studio.    B．To search for a specific silk.
C．To find inspiration for design.    D．To experience the local culture.
5．What makes fragrant cloud organza valuable?
A．Significant production time and unique techniques.
pushedB．Complex tailoring and beautiful patterns.
C．Natural dyeing process and fragrant smell.
D．Original art designs and various colors.
6．What’s special about Rechenberg’s design?
A．It features superior tailoring skills.
B．It draws inspiration from Chinese history.
C．It combines Chinese and Western styles.
D．It respects the properties of clothing materials.
7．Which of the following best describe Rechenberg?
A．Enthusiastic and brave.    B．Smart and inspiring.
C．Considerate and careful.    D．Devoted and principled.
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