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2023届高三年级第一学期期末试题
高三英语
第二部分 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)
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Road Trips Through South Africa
The Wild Coast Route
For approximately 220 miles,you'll drive along the rugged Wild Coast from East London on the Eastern Cape to the border of KwaZulu Natal to the northeast.Wind your way along the coastline, take quiet gravel roads inland and swoop up and down rolling hills,admiring the landscapes that remains untouched.Spot the little round turquoise huts on the hillsides.History buffs will want to stop at local heritage sites, which is the birthplace of Nelson Mandela and Steve Biko.
The Garden Route
If you're looking for a tried-and-true way to experience South Africa, the Garden Route road trip,along the country's southwestern coast, is for you.For 124 attractive miles,you'll wind your way along the N2 highway from Mossel Bay in the Western Cape to Storms River Mouth on the western part of the Eastern Cape, taking in the remarkable plants and animals and passing primitive beaches, lagoons and lakes, dense mountains forests and more. Try bungee jumping at Bloukrans Bridge in Tsitsikamma, the highest bungee bridge in the world.
The Waterberg Route
The Waterberg road trip route takes you into the Limpogo Province and Waterberg Region ,just a few hours away from Johannesburg,Along this 217-mile route, you'll drive through the Waterberg Biosphere,Welgevonden Game Reserve and Marakele National Park.Don't miss the natural springs at Bela-Bela or the Bushman camp near Marken.You're likely to see a number of cultural and historical sites worth a stop.
The Panorama Route
This route is centered around the Blyde River Canyon and the mining town of Graskop.It's a short way from Kruger National Park, the centerpiece of the Mpumalanga region and well worth the diversion.You'll drive along some of the highest paved roads in the country, with 4 gold-mining town and now a national museum. Pass by the Three Rondavels,see impressive Ma