湖南省益阳市第十六中学2022-2023学年高一下学期第一次周测英语试题

夯实基础，砥砺前行 2023年高一年级英语第一次周测卷 满分：100分：时间：100分钟 一、阅读理解（每小题2分，共30分） 以 Have you ever been into a cave?If not,please follow us and explore some of the most beautiful caves from around the world! Marble Caves Located in the center of Lake General Carrera,the Marble Caves in Chico,Chile,are only accessible by boat.The surrounding crystal clear waters allow visitors to see the rock formations beneath them while the rock ceilings above change color (depending on the water levels and the season).The best time to visit:during sunrise and sunset,when the sun's rays light up the cave walls,making it an experience to remember. Reed Flute Cave Reed Flute Cave known as"the Palace of Natural Arts"is located in the northwest of Guilin in southern China.The limestone cave offers a grand fairyland of stalactites(钟乳石)，stone pillars,stone curtains,birds.plants and animals in fantastic shapes and colors. Fingal's Cave This incredible sea cave is located on the uninhabited island of Staffa in Scotland.The cave' s size,shape,and naturally arched(roof combine with the waves to create strange sounds that enhance its cathedral-like atmosphere. The Blue Grotto The Blue Grotto is the symbol of Capri.It is a sea cave found on the coast of the island and is a well-known spot to all who visit the area.This cave is unique for its brilliant blue light which comes from two sources:the entrance to the cave and a bigger hole beneath the entrance.When viewed from inside the cave,the entrance appears as a brilliant white light just above the waterline,while the underwater hole,which is the larger source of light,provides a blue light. 1.Why is sunset the best time to visit Marble Caves? A.Because it has enough light in it B.Because it has the most beautiful scenery. 夯实基础，砥爾前行 C.Because it is surrounded by clear waters. D.Because boats are only available at sunset. 2.Which cave will you go to if you want to enjoy the strange sound? A.Reed Flute Cave.B.Marble Caves.C.The Blue Grotto. D.Fingal's Cave. 3.What