新疆乌鲁木齐市第八中学2021-2022学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题

乌鲁木齐市第八中学2021-2022学年 第二学期高二年级期中考试 第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）英 语 问 卷 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、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Edmonton, the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta, is often called the “City of Festival”, as this place is full of events and festivals on a regular basis. Here are some of the best winter events in Edmonton for you. Snowshoeing If you want to appreciate stars in your snowshoes, head to the Elk Island National Park. This park is a great option for a full-day or a half-day trip. You can rent snowshoes at most locations. It's actually quite a fun family activity to enjoy the white snow outside. Cost: rental start at $7/hour Typical hours: 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm Northern Lights Edmonton is located in the northern part of Alberta where sighting Northern Lights during winters is common. The Elk Island National Park is an awesome location to watch stars. Cost: free Typical hours: after midnight Ice on Whyte Festival Ice on Whyte is an ice carving festival. Many international artists arrive in Edmonton to carve ice and display their works of art during this festival. This is a must-visit item! Ice carving competitions are held at the festival every year. It is held on the last weekend of January and the first weekend of February. Cost:$7+ Typical hours:2:00 pm to 10:00 pm Snowball Fights The Rundle Park is a beautiful park which overlooks the North Saskatchewan River,so you can imagine how beautiful it is. When you reach there, it's like a snowy winter wonder-land waiting for you to kick in the river valley adventure. Have a snowball fight and have fun there. Cost: free Typical hours:10:00 am to 6:00 pm 1.What do Snowshoeing and Northern Lights have in common? A.Both are free of charge. B.Both take place in the afternoon. C.Both suit those who like watching stars. D.Both are related to farm outings in Edmonton. 2.What do we know about Ice on Whyte Festival? A.It is held on weekdays. B. Its main item is ice skating. C. It usually lasts at least t