广东省汕尾市2022-2023学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题

汕尾市2022—2023学年度第二学期高中二年级教学质量监测 英语 本试题共8页，考试时间120分钟，满分120分 注意事项： 1．答题前，考生先将自己的信息填写清楚、准确，将条形码准确粘贴在条形码粘贴处。 2．请按照题号顺序在答题卡各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效。 3．答题时请按要求用笔，保持卡面清洁，不要折叠，不要弄破、弄皱，不得使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。考试结束后，请将本试题及答题卡交回。 第一部分 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) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Destinations to Visit in Canada Getting lost in vast stretches of nature is the most appealing feature of the world’s second-largest nation — Canada. These are the top must-see destinations. Vancouver Planning a trip to Vancouver won’t let you down if you’re looking for scenic beauty, a warm climate, a lively atmosphere, and plenty of fun things to do. The city is situated on the Pacific Ocean’s shores, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, and is a year-round destination for outdoor enthusiasts. There are mountains to ski just outside the city, beaches all around, and Stanley Park’s dense rainforest just a few blocks from downtown’s glass skyscrapers. Niagara Falls On the border of Canada and the United States, Niagara Falls is a series of three awe-inspiring falls. Horseshoe Falls, located on the Ontario side of the falls, provides the best views and most activities. At night, fireworks light up Niagara Falls inOntario’s Queen Victoria Park, one of the best spots to see the falls from the city. Helicopter tours, jet boat tours, an observation deck next to Skylon Tower, and elevators that take you down behind the falls are all fun options for enjoying the falls from above or below. Banff National Park Banff National Park should be on your bucket list if you’re planning a trip to the Rocky Mountains and want to see some of Canada’s most breathtaking scenery. This is unquestionably a tourist destination that attracts visitors from all over the world. Hiking in Banff is a great way to get some fresh air and a little more adventure. Some of the park’s most impressive sights can be found along these well-worn routes. Montreal Montreal is a one-of-a-kind destination with a mag