高二下学期英语期中考试试卷
一、阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
1. 阅读理解
Now in its 84th year, the Waste Management Phoenix Open is a multifaceted experience that combines golf music and dining in the heart of the Sonoran Desert.
Hosted by the Thunderbirds, the annual tournament raises funds for youth charities and programs. As of 2019, it has raised $134 million for local non-profits including the Phoenix Children’s Hospital, St. Mary’s Food Bank, Homeward Bound and Save the Family. Last year’s tournament accumulated $12. 2 milli on. This year’s competition features 132 golfers competing for a$7.
1 million purse, which comes with a$1, 278, 000 first-place check.
Here’s a guide to the 84th entry.
When: Monday-Sunday, Jan. 28-Feb. 3.
Where: TPC Scottsdale, 17020 N. Hayde en Road.
Admission: Free on Monday and Tuesday. $45 Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday; $60 Friday and Saturday. Free for attendees aged 17 and younger when accompanied by an adult.
Coors Light Birds Nest
The Phonenix Open’s entertainment tent gets the party started Wednesday through Saturday evenings. It is located at the corner of 82nd
Street and Bell Road. The 2019 lineup blends crowd-pleasing country, hip-hop and EDM artists; headliners are expected to take the stage at about 8:30 p. m. each night. $120 two-for-one tickets are available for purchase for Wednesday and Thursday’s country show. There’s a$400 VIP admission ticket with access to an exclusive area in front of the stage available Wednesday and Saturday.
（1）What can we learn about this year’s Waste Manage ment Phoenix Open?
A . Its admission reaches a peak on Sunday.
B . Those aged 16 should purchase full-price tickets.
C . The funds raised is used for fighting desertification.
D . The first prize winner is awarded over one million dollars.
（2）How much should a couple pay to watch Wednesday and Thursday’s country show?
A . $400.
B . $240.
C . $120.
D . $90.
（3）In which section of a newspaper may this passage appear?
A . Entertainment.
B . Sport.
C . Education.
D . Advertisement.
2. 阅读理解
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Ted Kaptchuk of Harvard University conducted an experiment to help
