广东省湛江市徐闻中学2023-2024学年高二英语上学期周测8

高二英语周测（8） 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) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A If you’re a lover of the great outdoors and fancy yourself as a bit of a discoverer, then you’ll want to know about the best national parks in the world. National parks are full of wonders. Exploring one is your chance to get back to nature. Etosha National Park, Namibia Etosha means “great white area”, which refers to the park’s huge salt area. When it rains, the water pools attract hundreds of thousands of pretty flamingos (火烈鸟) to the park. And yet there is more to Etosha National Park than flamingos. Expect to see lions, elephants, leopards and two kinds of zebra as you venture around the park. Yellowstone National Park, United States of America You will find Yellowstone National Park atop a volcano hot spot in Wyoming, but the thing that will explode will be your mind as you immerse yourself in the dramatic canyon, lush forests, and alpine rivers. Yellowstone is one of the best national parks in the world to study the geological activity of the Earth. Göreme National Park, Turkey Prepare to lay your eyes on volcanic landscapes situated in a UNESCO World Heritage Site at Göreme National Park in Turkey. Hike the high hills, explore nearby villages and witness stunning multi-colored cliffs formed from basalt. Göreme National Park is one of the best national parks in the world for hot air ballooning. Caingorms National Park, Scotland The largest national park in the United Kingdom, the Cairngorms provide exceptional wildlife and birdlife —including some of the rarest birds of prey in Europe. Hill climbers will be kept busy with the 55 munros (a mountain peak higher than 3000 feet) in the park. 21. Why is the Etosha National Park attractive? A. It is located at the top of a volcano. B. It has a vast salt area and impressive wildlife. C. The zebra will be attracted to the park in the rainy season. D. Visitors can cycle around the park to see various animals. 22. Who is most