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1、贵州省2023-2024学年普通高中学业水平合格性考试预测（二）英语试卷学校：_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、阅读理解Stone MountainBasic Information Stone Mountain, Georgia, is the worlds largest exposed piece of granite (花岗岩). It is a rock of 7.5 billion cubic feet and its just a half-hour drive from Atlanta. But its not just the size of the mountain that
2、attracts people to visit. Stone Mountains impressive feature is the Confederate Memorial Carving. Three heroes from the Civil War have been carved into the rock: Confederate President Jefferson Davis, General Robert E. Lee, and General Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson. The huge sculptures are surrounde
3、d by a carved surface that covers three acres.How to Visit Stone Mountain can be visited by taking a cable car ride up the north face. Brave tourists can hike along various paths to get closer to the amazing mountain. A visit to the top uncovers rock pools and views of downtown Atlanta that seems cl
4、ose enough to touch. What to Visit Located just outside the parks west gate is Historic Stone Mountain Village. The village was established in 1839 and offers more than 50 specialty shops and restaurants. Tourists can visit antique (古董) stores as well as shop for art and jewelry created by local art
5、isans. Detailed Visiting Information Address: U.S. Highway 78 E., Exit 8, Stone Mountain, GA Telephone: 770/498-5690 or 800/401-2407 Hours of Operation: Wednesday to Friday from 10:00 am-2:00 pm (due to COVID-19) Admission: $8 per car1What is Stone Mountain most famous for?A. Its large memorial carv
6、ing.B. Its unique natural landscape.C. Its having a large piece of granite.D. Its being the hometown of famous heroes.2What can visitors do at Stone Mountain Park?A. Hike along downtown Atlanta.B. Go shopping outside its west gate.C. Swim in beautiful swimming pools.D. Learn to make jewels from the
7、locals.3How much should Mr. Brown pay if he visits the park in two cars with his family of eight?A. $8.B. $16.C. $32.D. $64.The world itself is becoming much smaller by using modern traffic and modern communication means. Life today is much easier than it was hundreds of years ago, but it has brough
8、t new problems. One of the biggest problems is pollution. To pollute means to make things dirty. Pollution comes in many ways. We see it, smell it, drink it and even hear it.Man has been polluting the earth. The more people, the more pollution. Many years ago, the problem was not so serious because
9、there were not so many people. When the land was used up or the river was dirty in one place, man moved to another place. But this is no longer true.Man is now slowly polluting the whole world.Air pollution is still the most serious. Its bad for all living things in the world, but it is not the only
10、 one kind of pollution. Water pollution kills our fish and pollutes our drinking water. Noise pollution makes us angry more easily.Many countries are making rules to fight pollution. They stop people from burning coal in houses and factories in the city, and from putting dirty smoke into the air. Po
11、llution by SO2 is now the most dangerous kind of air pollution. It is caused by heavy traffic. We are sure that if there are fewer people driving, there will be less air pollution.The earth is our home. We must take care of it. That means keeping the land, water and air clean. And we must take care
12、of the rise in pollution at the same time.4_, our world is becoming much smaller.A. Because of the rise in pollutionB. Because the earth is being polluted day and nightC. Thanks to science developmentD. Because the earth is blown away by the wind every year5Air pollution is still the most serious ki
13、nd of pollution because.A. it makes much noiseB. it makes us angry more easilyC. its had for all living things in the worldD. it makes our rivers and lakes dirty6Which of the following is NOT true?A. Many countries are making rules to fight pollutionB. The pollution of the earth grows as fast as the
14、 world population doesC. If people could go to work by bus or bike instead of car or motorbike, it would be helpful in fighting against the problem of SO2D. The problem of pollution is not so serious because there are not so many people on the earth二、阅读补全7The new semester has begun, and itll be a fr
15、esh start for you. First of all, congratulations! Now the hard work really begins. Youre probably feeling excited or maybe a bit nervous about what awaits you at senior high. What everyone mentions is the increased schoolwork and preparing for gaokao, but senior high is not all about the national co
16、llege entrance exam. In junior high, you followed your teachers instructions. But as a senior, youre expected to think and study independently -how you organize your study notes and how often you study are left up to you. The first year in senior high offers many development opportunities. Joining various a
