广东省潮州市凤塘中学2022-2023学年高二下学期5月月考英语试题

2022-2023学年度第二学期高二英语月考卷（2023.05） 时间：100分钟 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节；满分40分） 第一节 阅读理解（共11小题；每小题2.5分，满分27.5分） A Flower Fests Blooming Around the World “I must have flowers, always and always,” the French painter Claude Monet said. Around the world, green thumbs(园艺高手) are getting ready for a series of flower festivals and expositions. Many of these not only pay tribute to beloved local blooms, but also hold deep cultural significance in their regions. Here are the spectacular festivals worth making a trip. Peony Festival (Oshawa, Canada) June 10-11 Only blooming during a short period in the summer, peonies hold deep symbolism in cultures all around the world. Oshawa’s festival pays homage to the beloved perennial, displaying over 300 varieties and hosting gardening seminars. Enter the festival’s Peony Show for your chance to win the title of greenest thumb or submit your interpretation of a peony in any medium to the art contest. Fête de la Lavande (Sault, France) August 15 Across the South of France, the locals celebrate the beloved lavender blooms with fairs and festivals. The largest is held in Sault, a preserved historic village in the heart of Provence known for its lavender farming; one highlight of the all-day festival is that visitors are welcome to pick their own flowers. Namaqualand Flower Festival (Vanrhynsdorp, South Africa) September 2-4 This participant-led gathering caters to(迎合) those who love flowers, outdoors, stars, and taking in many different experiences. During the time when the dusty desert transforms into blooming wildflower fields, festivalgoers spend the weekend camping, night-hiking through the bush and learning traditional dances. Floriade (Canberra, Australia) September 17-October 16 The fair is not just an ode to flowers, but to the spring season. Walk the grounds during the day and sip wine while taking in over one million blooming bulbs. Then head to Night Fest for a musical performance, with this year’s theme “Sounds of Spring”. 1．What can visit