精品解析：广东省茂名市2021-2022学年高二下学期期末教学质量监测英语试题

2021-2022学年度茂名市普通高中高二年级教学质量监测 英语试卷 本试题卷共8页。全卷满分120分，考试用时120分钟。 注意事项： 1. 答题前，先将自己的姓名、考号等填写在试题卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。 2. 选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。 3. 非选择题的作答：用签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。 4. 考试结束后，请将本试题卷和答题卡一并上交。 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。 A Spring is finally around the corner, and if you’re not planning on making the most of the great weather, then you’re seriously missing out. Staying in the UK is an option but, with the chances of rain hardly getting any lower, who would really want to? There are some great spring trips abroad below, offering excitement and relaxation. Generator Dublin Thinking of celebrating St Patrick’s Day at the source? If you’re heading to Ireland’s capital, check out fashionable hotel Generator Dublin, which will be getting into the spirit with drinks deals, great room rates and a performance from First Day Lions. Located in the center of the city, it’s close to everything from Dublin Castle to the Guinness Storehouse. The Living Project Time spent in nature can help relax body and mind, and The Living Project is launching a series of new mindful activities. With locations in Dartmoor and the Knoydart islands, it lets you choose from a range of shared experiences ranging from yoga (瑜伽) to guided breath work. Valiant Lady Virgin Voyages Virgin Voyages has launched its second ship. Valiant Lady, which will sail Europe while her sister ship, Scarlet Lady, takes care of the Caribbean. Equipped with 1,330 impressive rooms and 78 “RockStar Quarters”, she also has two “Massive Suites” with their own private hot tub (浴缸). You can also expect first-class entertainment and dining experiences organized by Michelin-starred cooks. Lonely Planet’s Guide As we become aware of how to cut down our carbon footprint, train travel becomes popular. Not only is it better for the planet, it can also take you through less frequented landscapes at a s