广东省清远市大坪镇大坪中学等校2020-2021学年高二上学期期末联考英语试题

2020-2021学年第一学期期末教学质量检测 高二英语科试卷 （本试卷满分120分，考试时间 120 分钟） 第一部分 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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Visiting Washington D.C is not a waste of your time and money. There are many places in Washington D.C that you can include in your journey, which make your travel to this great city worth your time and money. Here are some notable attractions that the city can offer. *Smithsonian Institution It is the image of 19th century sandstone called the Castle. This is an institution that has got more than nine museums. A one-day tour is not enough to cover it all. The best places to visit are Air and Space Museum and Museum of Natural History. *Jefferson memorial This place houses the 19-foot statue of America’s third president. In addition, there are some writing in the wall like Declaration of Independence and some Jefferson’s writings. *Michel Richard Citronelle This famous chef got a restaurant at the heart of Washington D.C. He prepares wonderful dishes to dignitaries who frequent his place. It is not only about attractive menu, but the service is professional. The multi course is accompanied with wine. The restaurant’s wine cellar houses thousands of bottles. *Mandarin Oriental This is a taste of Asia in the district. The hotel amenities(设施) are world class with pool and spas. The restaurant shows the city’s view on a flat screen TV and the rooms have Internet access. *The White House It should not be missed. It is one of the most significant buildings in the city. Its architecture is grand and suits the city’s landscape. There are guide tours that you can join in. *Twins Jazz If you want to enjoy jazz music, this is the place to be. You can hear grassroots musicians play. The food is also good. 21. What can you visit in Smithsonian Institution? A. Castles B. Statues C. Restaurants D. Museums 22. What can you do in Michel Richard Citronelle? A. Taste Asian food B. Enjoy good food and service C. Coo