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高三下期模拟检测九 英语试题
本试卷满分120分,考试时间100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,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。
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It is now China that holds the crown of high-speed train capital of the world. Here are some of our picks for the most epic high-speed rail journeys.
The Shangri-La Train
Currently the longest high-speed rail route in the world and taking less than11 hours to travel more than 2700km on the quickest service, the Beijing to Kunming train is a truly epic high-speed train journey. The train is named in honor of one of Yunnan's most famous cities, mythical Shangri-La.
The Panda Train
Taking between 12 and 13 hours to travel 1690km, this train zips' along from an ancient Chinese capital to the panda capital of the world. In route, the train passes through Yichang. It's here you can stop off for a glimpse of the massive Three Gorges Dam.
The Silk Road Train
The first high-speed train to extend out into China's vast western regions connects the 1776 kilometers between Urumqi, capital of Xinjiang, and Lanzhou, capital of Gansu, in a little under 12 hours. The train follows the ancient Silk Road via the oasis town of Turpan,geographically the lowest place in China at 154m below sea level.
The Island Train
When it opened in 2015, this was the world's first circular high-speed rail-way line. From the island's steamy capital Haikou, the train runs 650km around the island in about five hours. It also passes through the best beaches, however, hop off at the resort city of Sanya, at the island's southern-most tip.
1.Which of the following has the farthest journey?
A.The Shangri-La Train. B.The Panda Train.
C.The Silk Road Train. D.The Island Train.
2.What do we know about The Silk Road Train?
A.It goes through the lowest basin in China.
B.It takes more than 12 hours in the whole journey.
C.It is the shortest high-speed rail route in the world.
D.It includes a view of the massive Three Gorges Dam.
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