河南省安阳市第二中学2018-2019学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题

1、安阳市第二中学2018-2019学年第一学期期末考试高二英语试题卷命题人：于莉 审核人：张艳第一部分 听力（略）第二部分 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。AWhile beach vacations may be a great way to take your mind off work, lakes surrounded by mountains make for an even grander experience. If you are looking for some peace on your vacation, we have some recommendations for you in the Caucasus(高加索).Lake SevanLake Sevan is situated in the central part of Armenia, In the Gegharkunik Province. It is the largest lake i

2、n Armenia, located 6, 200 ft above sea level. Along the lake shore, there are various accommodations such as resorts and hotels with plenty of activities to partake in such as windsurfing, swimming and sunbathing. While there, do not forget to visit one of the famous cultural monuments, the Sevanavank Monastery, and it offers a great view of the lake as well.Lake ParavaniLake Paravani, located 6, 801 ft above sea level, is in the south of Georgia, near the Javakheti Plateau. At this level, altit

3、ude sickness can occur and it is a good idea to be prepared to adapt to it properly, or bring medication for altitude sickness. Being a volcanic lake makes for a more interesting experience. The lake is best known for fishing. Do not come home during the winter months when the lake freezes.Lake CildirLake Cildir is located in the Ardahan Province. East Turkey, near the borders of Georgia and Armenia. It is the second largest freshwater lake of Eastern Turkey, and many tourists are not aware of t

4、his beautiful attraction. Lake Cildir is surrounded by mountains of the Caucasus. The lake freezes during late November. If the winter is not extremely cold, you can try some lake activities like ice skating and ice fishing.Lake VanLake Van is the must-visit of all lakes on this list. The largest lake in Turkey. Lake Van is located on the eastern shore of Turkey and is also the most accessible lake here. Its situated 5,380 ft above sea level, and unique to lakes around the world, the water is hi

5、gh in salt content.21. If you want to visit some historic sites during your travel by a lake, you can go to _.A. Lake Cildir B. Lake Paravani C. lake Sevan D. Lake Van22. What is special about Lake Van?A. Its water is rich in salt.B. It is a volcanic lake.C. It is globally the largest lake.D. I is surrounded by mountains.23. What challenge are travellers most likely to face while visiting Lake Paravani?A. Lack of medicine.B. Volcano eruptions.C. Altitude sickness.D. Low temperature all the year.

6、24. Which destinations would be attractive to a fishing lover?A. Lake Sevan and Lake Paravani.B. Lake Paravani and Lake Cildir.C. Lake Cildir and Lake VanD. Lake Sevan and Lake Van.B“Hungary?”I looked at my school headmaster in confusion. “I never mentioned wantingto go to Hungary. And with that, my adventure started.My name is Jonathan Diamond and I just finished an amazing school exchange year in来源:学科网Hungary.Going on an exchange had always been my dream. When my high school offered an all-yea

7、r program, I jumped at the opportunity. It would pay for almost everything and all I had todo was get a plane ticket. I knew where I wanted to go: Spain, the country of dancers wearingflowing red dresses. So when I heard that I was going to Hungary, I was pretty shocked. But Idecided to make the best of it, since it was, after all. a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Before Iknew it, I was on the airplane, leaving for Budapest International Airport, Hungary.I had times when I almost gave up. Hunga

8、rian is the hardest language on the planet. Cultural differences occasionally embarrassed both my peer teens and me. I had to give up eating carrots, my favorite, for they think carrots are rubbish in their country. The change in the landscape was amazing, looking nothing like skyscrapers, bullet trains, cars, and people in tiny houses that I had been accustomed to. Gradually, I fell in love with the relaxing lifestyle, the warm-hearted people, and getting home at 2: 30 p. m at the latest from s

9、chool. And I wassad to leave on my very last day.Having the host family who took me as one of their own members was the best thing Iveever experienced. From my little sisters, I learned how to embrace life to its fullest. From mybrothers I learned that its OK for a boy to run around the house. From my host parents I learned to stay positive, to smile, and that when you pick the right persons and take theirhands, suddenly, you become friends.25. How did Jonathan feel when he was told to go to Hungary?A. Excited and satisfied.B. Delighted and interested.C. Amazed and embarrassed.D. Confused and shocked.26. Why did Jonathan still decide to go to Hungary instead of Spain?A. It was a rare chance.B. He wanted to learn Hungarian.C. He didnt like Spain.D. Going to Hungary was much cheaper.27. What can we learn about Jonathan during his stay in

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