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单元达标检测卷(三)
本试卷共120分,考试时间100分钟。
第一部分 阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
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Best Places to Visit in the UK
United Kingdom has long been a popular European tourist place for many because of its beautiful countryside,historic cities, top museums and outstanding theaters. Here are some of the best places to visit in the UK.
Cambridge
Cambridge is a beautiful English city located on the River Cam just north of London. As the home to one of the world's top universities, the University of Cambridge, it has all of the cultural and entertainment choices you might expect from a college town.
Chester
Located on the River Dee in Cheshire, England, Chester is more than 2,000 years old, which means there is plenty of history, culture and architectures lasting several centuries. The ancient walls around the city are one of Chester's biggest tourist attractions.
Stonehenge
Stonehenge, one of the most famous sites in the world, is home to some of the most important Neolithic and Bronze Age finds and structures in the UK. It was not until 1600 BCE that Stonehenge came to be completed.
Lake District
Located in northwest England, the Lake District is the second largest National Park in the UK. The main attractions are the lakes, mountains and hills. It is England's famous destination for hiking and climbing.
[语篇解读] 本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了英国的几处旅游景点。
1.What will you do in Cambridge?
A.Do various shopping.
B.Meet famous people.
C.Visit the top university.
D.Enjoy wonderful music.
解析:细节理解题。根据文章第二段中“As the home to one of the world's top universities,... you might expect from a college town.”可知,在剑桥,你可以参观世界顶尖大学。故选C。
答案:C
2.What is special about Chester?
A.It is a college town.
B.It offers exciting scenery.
C.It is a city with a long history.
D.It has a great many monuments.
解析:细节理解题。根据文章第三段中“Located on the River Dee in Cheshire, England... which means there is plenty of history, culture and architectures lasting several centuries.”可知,Chester的特殊之处在于它历史悠久。故选C。
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