2020届湖北省宜昌市第一中学高三英语上学期期中试卷及答案

2020届湖北省宜昌市第一中学高三英语上学期期中试卷及答案

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Nothing beats live music, but the venue makes a difference. When you're able to score tickets to an

incredible concert in an incredible place, you won't forget the experience. Here are some of the coolest music

venues from around the world. If you haven't been to any of these, you've got some traveling to do.

Red Rocks, Morrison, the United States

Red Rocks might be the most beautiful and famous venue in the United States. At 6,450 feet above sea level,

Red Rocks is a geologically formed natural stage. Its massive sandstone provides a perfect stage for jam bands. If

you're into the blues and jazz, you'll have no trouble finding something in line with your interests.

Meet Factory, Prague, Czech Republic

Smallest venues on this list, Meet Factory is an art gallery, theater, and music venue. The venue only

accommodates 1,000 people, so you won't see any huge names come through. Still, it's a great place to see

up-and-coming local acts, and if you've got an eye for contemporary art, you'll love your time here.

Arena of NÎmes, NÎmes, France

Originally built around A. D. 70, the Arena of Nimes presents concertgoers with an interesting question:

Should they enjoy the music, or marvel at the architecture? The Arena is, after all, one of the world's

best-preserved Roman theaters. Many major touring acts plan stops at the Arena of Nimes, especially during the

venue's annual festival.

Sydney Opera House, Sydney, Australia

The Sydney Opera House is one of the world's most famous performing venues. I's also one of the most

distinctive buildings in Sydney, thanks to the breathtaking design by Danish architect Utzon. It hosts about 40

events per week, so whether you're into jazz, rock, classical music, or opera, you'll find something to watch.

1.Where can you enjoy music in natural beauty?

A.At Red Rocks. B.At Meet Factory. C.At Arena of Nimes. D.At

Sydney Opera House.

2.What is special about Meet Factory?

A.It enjoys breathtaking scenery. B.It hosts both musical and artistic events.

C.It is the largest venue of all.

D.It is famous for contemporary music.

3.What do the listed music venues have in common?

A.They have a long history. B.They are built near the sea.

C.They accommodate thousands of people. D.They are beautiful tourist attractions.

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The prevalence of melanoma (黑素瘤) has been rapidly rising around the world for nearly a century. While

some of the increase may be due to better detection, researchers also believe it’s because we’re spending more

time outdoors in the sun, vacationing to warmer climates during the winter and using tanning beds. That rise is

concerning, since melanoma is the most dangerous kind of skin cancer.

Most of us know to cover up and apply sunscreen on hot, sunny days, but when fall arrives, we tend to drop

those habits. Experts warn that’s a mistake. Though there’s less need for sun protection after summer ends,

exposure to UV rays still adds up.

What precautions you should take to defend against melanoma during the cooler months depends on where

you are in the world. That’s because the further away you are from the equator, the more UV rays weaken in the

winter. “In southern England or Canada, the daily dose of UVA on a clear summer day is 6.5 times higher than on a

clear winter day,” says Professor Brian Diffey of the British Association of Dermatologists. “People in those

countries typically receive only about 5% of their annual UV exposure in the winter months.”

But no matter where you are, even during colder, lower risk months, it’s a mistake to put your sun-protection

habits on ice. “It’s important to wear sun-screen when there is a lot of glare from the snow,” says Victoria Mar,

director of the Victorian Melanoma Service at Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, Australia.

Finally, you should monitor your moles(痣). “Early detection of melanoma is vital for successful treatment,”

says Diffey. If it’s caught before it spreads to other parts of the body, the patient will have 99 % of chance to

survive for five years. If it’s caught late, that can drop to 25%. Warning signs are a mole that’s changing size, shape

or colour, or one that’s asymmetrical — sometimes referred to as “ugly duckling” moles. If you have concerns, talk

to your doctor.

4. What’s the main cause of the rise ofmelanoma?

A. The climate change. B. Better detection.

C. More exposure to the sun. D. The increase ofskin cancer.