河南省鹿邑县第二高级中学2023-2024学年高二上学期十月份月考英语试卷

2023-2024学年度鹿邑县第二高级中学高二英语十月份月考试卷 考试时间：100分钟 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。 There are many amazing sites to visit in Europe. Here are some natural wonders on the European continent that can take your breath away. Portugal: Algarve Known for water in endless shades of green and blue, golden beaches and tiny bays, Portugal’s southern Algarve region is a paradise of sun, sea and sand. Whether you wander around the coastline, take a boat tour of the sea or sunbathe on the soft golden sand while the waves gently lap at the shore, you’re sure to feel like you’re in heaven. Spain: Las Medulas The historic mining site of Las Medulas in north-west Spain is a dramatic example of ancient Roman technology. The region was rich in gold mines where the Romans obtained gold using hydraulic power in the first century, leaving behind a transformed landscape still visible today. With its burnt orange peaks and abundant greenery, it’s a perfect mix of natural and man-made scenery. Hungary and Slovakia: Caves of Aggtelek Karst and Slovak Kartt The Caves of Aggtelek Karst and Slovak Karst are located between Hungary and Slovakia and contain 712 caves which spread out over 55,800 hectares. The caves are made of limestone(石灰石) and have high humidity(湿度), so dripping water formed into stalactites(钟乳石) over millions of centuries, creating the decorations you can witness today. Austria: Lake Hallstatt Located between Salzburg and Graz, Hallstatt is a picturesque, 19th-century town in Austria’s Lake District, featuring cottages, salt mines and ice caves. Situated in a settlement that dates back to the early Iron Age, it is one of the oldest inhabited settlements in Europe. 1、What do visitors probably think of a tour of Algarve? A. Cold. B. Uninteresting. C. Tiring. D. Pleasant. 2、What can visitors do in Caves of Aggtelek Karst and Slovak Karst? A. Learn about the process of gold mining. B. Have a look at stalactites. C. See the landscape of his