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1、2019-2020学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题 (II)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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。ABest holiday houses and B&Bs in Sicily and its islandsA Picciridda, PanareaOff the northeast coast of Sicily is tiny, carfree Panarea, an inactive volcano. Its streets contain Dazwhite houses an
2、d the views out to sea are dramatic. A Picciridda“the little one” in Sicilianis a small house with sea views from the bedroom. Ferries to the island leave from several ports in Sicily and the Italian mainland.Doubles from 85 per nightTel: 338 9509366La Casa del Vigneto, SalinaA quiet island retreat(
3、隐居处) where theres little to do besides walking, wine tasting and enjoying sunsets. Its a surprisingly stylish place for naturelovers seeking privacy and peace. There is a large lawn with sun beds and some chairs. The balconies covered with climbers mean you can eat outdoors or sit and admire the oce
4、an views.Doubles from 1，465 per weekTel: 338 9608713Baglio di Pianetto, Santa Cristina Gela, SicilyThis 18thcentury farm reflects the status of its original Venetian owners. Now you can stay in formalyetfriendly Baglio. Bedrooms have extra kingsize beds and big, bright bathrooms. Sitting by the 3.3m
5、etre pool, it feels more remote here than it really is. Take a cookery course, go walking and explore by bike (provided)Twins and doubles from 122 per nightTel: 091 8570148Villa Punta Secca, Ragusa, SicilyThe beach is what its all about in Punta Secca. With its beautiful sands and clear waters, its
6、busy in summer, heaven out of season. It was built 10 years ago by the architect owner. There are no sea views but its steeped in character. The kitchen is aimed at real cooks.Doubles from 139 per nightTel: 093 30109991What can we know about a Picciridda, Panarea?AIt provides free parking. BIt can b
7、e reached by water.CIt is the smallest hotel in Italy. DThe volcanoes there often erupt. 2Which is a good place to escape from the crowded world?AA Picciridda, Panarea. BLa Casa del Vigneto, Salina.CVilla Punta Secca, Ragusa, Sicily. DBaglio di Pianetto, Santa Cristina Gela, Sicily.3What can visitor
8、s do living in Baglio di Pianetto?ASwim in the pool. BRent bikes to explore.CExperience ancient life. DChat with the original owners.4Which number should you call if you prefer a holiday on the beach?A338 9509366. B338 9608713. C091 8570148. D093 3010999.BNaylor was working as an artist, doing jobs
9、for a PR pany. But a phone call years ago found him a new career.“I got a random phone call one day，” he says. “They asked me if I could make a picture in somebodys lawn(草坪), and I thought: well, you can make a picture out of anything, cant you？” As a result, the finished masterpiece ended up in the
10、 newspapers and, before he knew it, Naylor had a new profession: lawn artist.With a background in art, rather than gardening, battling nature was a new experience for Naylor when he started. “It was a new challenge and it was very hard to research lawn art. How do you do it? Theres not much of it ou
11、t there. So I had to work out how it would work, and what Id need.” He says.As a lawn artist, however, there is no room for error. And theres no time to wait for the grass to grow back again if it all goes wrong. So Naylor has to get it right for the first time. “If you accidentally cut the wrong bi
12、t off, you cant just patch(修补) it up again. You cant start again.”“Planning is key，” he says. “Grass is not a nice artistic medium. Its not very easy to handle.” Besides, lawn art may be impressive, but it only happens during the summer. “The rest of my year, Im painting or using pens, pencilsnormal
13、 things.”He may have cut out a new professional field, but he sees it like any other art project. “When you bee a lawn artist, you have to say yes to any challenge.”However, as the rain falls over each new artwork, the grass soon grows back and the image is quickly lost. “Thats the annoying thing ab
14、out nature，” says Naylor.5How was Naylors first art work in the lawn?AIt was only a small one. BIt was difficult to create.CIt made him famous. DIt was created in winter.6What matters most to a lawn artist?AAccuracy. BOpportunity. CKnowledge. DCourage.7What can we infer about lawn art?AIt has a long
15、 history. BIt can be created randomly.CRain is a help to the lawn art. DIt is a bination of art and gardening.CThe days of staring at the puter screen pretending to take an interest in an assignment even though you are bored out of your mind may soon be ing to an end. Thats because puters of the future will be able to detect boredom and even react to it in real time.But before you get concerned, the machine is not reading your mind. It is just keeping track of the constant involuntary movements that people exhibit when in front of a puter or even a television. The
