内容正文:
2022--2023学年度第二学期开学考试
高一英语试题
注意事项:
1.本试卷共10页,全卷满分150分,答题时间为120分钟;
2.答卷前,考生须准确填写自已的姓名、准考证号;
3.选择题必须使用2B铅笔填涂,非选择题必须使用0.5毫米黑色签字笔书写,涂写要工整、清晰;
4.考试结束后,监考员将答题卡按顺序收回,装袋整理;试题卷不回收。
第Ⅰ卷(选择题)
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。
A
Americans like to visit the national parks. In 1996, over 250,000,000 people visited areas which are managed by the National Park Service. Experts say that by 2012, 500,000,000 people per year will visit the parks. As a result, people are trying to think of ways to protect the parks from the crowds.
The crowding of the parks has caused several problems. One is that there is not enough space for all of the people who want to use the parks. To deal with this problem, you may have to book your tickets a few months ahead of time. The Park Service may also raise entrance fees (费) .
Another problem caused by increased park use is pollution. Some garbage and waste can be cleaned up and the cleanup can be paid for by increased entrance fees. To cut down on noise pollution and air pollution, the number of cars allowed in parks may be limited. If this happens, people may use buses to travel around the parks. Officials may also limit the use of jet-skis, snow- mobiles, motor-boats, and sightseeing helicopters and planes.
The parks may also be in danger because of development that is going on around them. For example, around Yellow Stone Park, many hotels, golf courses, resorts, and other tourist attractions have been built. Some of these developments have effect on areas that are used by animals. People will have to learn to agree about ways to protect the parks. If they do not, there will soon be no reason to visit these national treasures.
1. Which of the following is true according to the text?
A. Visitors will pay less than before.
B. The parks are not big enough to hold all visitors.
C. Visitors may not necessarily buy tickets ahead of time.
D. Only buses are allowed to enter the parks.
2. Entrance fees may b