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1、静宁一中2018-2019学年度第二学期高二级期末考试题（卷）英语试题本试题卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。满分120分，考试时间100分钟。作答时，将答案涂在答题卡上，在本试题卷上答题无效。第I卷（选择题 共70分）第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节：（共15小题：每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AHave you ever been into a cave? If not, please follow us and explore some of the most beauti
2、ful caves from around the world!Marble CavesLocated in the center of Lake General Carrera, the Marble Caves in Chico, Chile, are only accessible by boat. The surrounding crystal clear waters allow visitors to see the rock formations beneath them while the rock ceilings above change color(depending o
3、n the writer levels and the season). The best time to visit: during sunrise and sunset, when the suns rays light up the cave walls, making it an experience to remember.Reed Flute CaveReed F1ute Cave known as “the Palace of Natural Arts” is located in the northwest of Guilin in southern China.The lim
4、estone cave offers a grand fairyland of stalactites(钟乳石), stone pillars, stone curtains, birds, plants and animals in fantastic shapes and colors.Fingals CaveThis incredible sea cave is located on the uninhabited island of Staffa in Scotland. The caves size, shape, and naturallyarched(拱形的) roof comb
5、ine with the waves to create strange sounds that enhance its cathedrallike atmosphere.The Blue GrottoThe Blue Grotto is the symbol of Capri. It is a sea cave found on the coast of the island and is a well-known spot to all who visit the area. This cave is unique for its brilliant blue light which co
6、mes from two sources: the entrance to the cave and a bigger hole beneath the entrance. When viewed from inside the cave, the entrance appears as a brilliant white light just above the waterline, while the underwater hole, which is the larger source of light, provides a blue light.1. Why is sunset th
7、e best time to visit Marble Caves?A. Because it has enough light in it.B. Because it has the most beautiful scenery.C. Because it is surrounded by clear waters.D. Because boats are only available at sunset.2. Which cave will you go to if you want to enjoy the strange sound?A. Reed F1ute Cave.B. Marb
8、le Caves.C. The Blue Grotto.D. Fingals Cave.3. What is special about the Blue Grotto?A. C1ear waters.B. Various birds and animals.C. Bright blue light.D. Strange shapes.【答案】1. A 2. D 3. C【解析】这是一篇应用文。短文介绍了世界上最美丽的几个洞穴。【1题详解】细节理解题。由Marble Caves中的“The best time to visit: during sunrise and sunset, when
9、the suns rays light up the cave walls, making it an experience to remember.”可知，游览的最佳时间：日出和日落时，太阳的光线照亮洞穴的墙壁，使之成为一种值得记忆的体验。所以为什么日落是参观Marble Caves的最佳时间是因为那个时候，洞里面有足够的光。故A选项正确。【2题详解】细节理解题。由Fingals Cave中的“The caves size, shape, and naturallyarched(拱形的)roof combine with the waves to create strange sounds
10、that enhance its cathedrallike atmosphere.”可知，这个洞穴的大小、形状和自然的拱形屋顶与波浪相结合，创造出奇怪的声音，增加了如同大教堂般氛围的吸引力。所以如果你喜欢奇怪的声音，你可以去Fingals Cave。故D选项正确。【3题详解】细节理解题。由The Blue Grotto中的“This cave is unique for its brilliant blue light which comes from two sources: the entrance to the cave and a bigger hole beneath the en
11、trance.”可知，这个洞穴是独一无二的，因为它明亮的蓝光来自两个源头：洞穴的入口和入口下面的一个更大的洞。所以Blue Grotto的特别之处在于它的明亮的蓝色光。故C选项正确。BOxford and Cambridge have now decided to remove the words CANT and IMPOSSIBLE from their dictionary. Jessica Cox, 25, a girl born without arms, stands inside an aircraft. The girl from Tucson, Arizona got the
12、 Sport Pilot certificate lately and became the first pilot licensed to fly using only her feet. Jessica Cox of Tucson was born without arms, but that has only stopped her from doing one thing: using the word cant.Her latest flight into the seemingly impossible is becoming the first pilot licensed to
13、 fly using only her feet.With one foot manning the controls and the other delicately guiding the steering column, Cox, 25, soared to achieve a Sport Pilot certificate. Her certificate qualifies her to fly a light-sport aircraft to altitudes of 10,000 feet.Shes a good pilot. Shes rock solid, said Par
14、rish Traweek, 42, the flying instructor at San Manuels Ray Blair Airport. Parrish Traweek runs PC Aircraft Maintenance and Flight Services and has trained many pilots, some of whom didnt come close to Coxs abilities.When she came up here driving a car, Traweek recalled, I knew shed have no problem f
15、lying a plane.Doctors never learned why she was born without arms, but she figured out early on that she didnt want to use prosthetic devices. So, the next time you are ready to tell yourself, I cant possibly. remember this amazing young woman and change your vocabulary.4. The word CANT will be remo
16、ved from the two dictionaries because of _.A. the first woman pilotB. a very special flight serviceC. a great flight with a light-spot aircraftD. the flight in a seemingly impossible way5. According to Parrish Traweek, Jessica Cox_.A. flies the plane by standing in itB. is good at driving a car with her legsC. has been her workmate for
