2022-2023学年河南重点大学附中高一（下）期中英语试卷.docx

第 =page 1 1页，共 =sectionpages 1 1页 2022-2023学年河南重点大学附中高一（下）期中英语试卷 一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共37.5分） A Nature has inspired many of the most fascinating designs around us，including those in architecture.Today，architects continue to explore ways to capture the beauty of natural forms，to mimic（模拟） the way nature works or even to make natural organisms part of a building. Art Science Museum，Singapore People whose interest is exploring the relationship between art and science will enjoy Singapores Art Science Museum.The building was designed to show the connection between nature and the modem city environment in which it sits.Shaped to resemble a lotus flower，it appears to float above the waterfront promenade （滨海步道） and the water that surrounds it.Its roof collects rainwater and channels it 35 meters down to a waterfall in the centre of the space.The water is then recycled through the buildings plumbing system.The building so truly captures the beauty of natural forms. The Algae House，Hamburg The worlds first algae-powered building is in Hamburg，Germany.The surface of the apartment building is covered in panels that contain algae （水藻）.In bright sunshine，they grow faster and provide shade.The panels also capture heat from the sun and convert it into energy that powers the building.And thats not all —the algae inside the panels can be harvested and used to produce fuel.The building therefore not only responds to its environment and uses less energy，but also reduces damage to the environment by generating its own renewable energy. Creating building such as these enables us to live in closer harmony with our environment.To meet the needs of today while protecting the world of tomorrow may be a challenge，but even the simplest organisms can help teach us how to achieve this. 1. Which of the following is NOT the reason why architects continue to explore nature？ ______ A. To make natural organisms alive.B. To make nature part of architecture.C. To capture the beauty of nature.D