2017-2018学年福建省莆田一中高一(下)期中英语试卷.pdf

2017-2018 学年福建省莆田一中高一（下）期中英语试卷 副标题 题号 I II III IV V VI 总分 得分 一、阅读理解（本大题共 15 小题，共 15.0 分） A There are an unbelievable number of reasons to go to Greece ； just like there are an unbelievable number of things to do once a traveler arrives there ． Here is a look at just some of the great historical things to see when on holiday in Athens ， Greece． Agora Agora lies in ruins now ， but during its glory days it was a lively and active open marketplace where Greeks came to buy， sell ， and exchange their goods and services． Agora has ties to common people of ancient Greece ． Guided tours are available and there is also a small museum with many artifacts （石器） from this area on display ． Parthenon One of the most famous landmarks in Athens is the legendary Parthenon． This building is still today admired by architects （建筑师） who are appreciative of the decorative design，as well as the engineering involved in its construction ． Those interested in history will be impressed beyond belief with the opportunity to see this historic structure up close and personal ． Temple of Olympian Zeus One of the most impressive monuments to see up close is the Temple of Olympian Zeus ． Many people see this monument from far away ， or even from the window of a taxi ， and never stop for a firsthand look themselves ． This is a huge mistake as the size of it cannot truly be appreciated without visiting it up close ． Odeum of Herodes Atticus Built into the hillside and providing a nice view of Athens is the Odeum of Herodes Atticus ． This theater was constructed in the second century and was an important gathering place for both the upper and lower classes． It holds a little over 5 ，000 people， located just below the Acropolis ， and is still used for performances to t