专题01 阅读理解之应用文&记叙文-【好题汇编】备战2023-2024学年高二英语上学期期末真题分类汇编（江苏专用）

专题01 阅读理解之记叙文 ( 经典基础题 ) （2023上·江苏南通·高二江苏省通州高级中学校联考期末）The best places to visit in New Zealand While there are a few cities in the country, what makes New Zealand special is its natural beauty. To find the best places to visit in New Zealand, try exploring a little further a field to truly experience what this beautiful country has to offer. Coromandel: Best for beautiful beaches Situated on the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island, the Coromandel region is renowned for its beautiful beaches and native bush. In here you’ll find the iconic Cathedral Cove, with a natural rock archway and sandy beaches, and Hot Water Beach, where visitors can dig a natural hot pool in the sand. Other notable activities include visiting Karangahake Gorge, the Pinnacles overnight long-distance walk and Whenuakura Wildlife Sanctuary. Planning tip: The region is compact, and it’s easy to explore from one of the charming towns like Hahei, Pauanui or Whangamata. Abel Tasman National Park: Best for hiking The undeveloped natural environment with native bush, small, clear bays and white, sandy beaches at Abel Tasman National Park is a great option as a day trip from Nelson, but even better if you can stay longer. The Abel Tasman Coast Track, one of New Zealand’s Great Walks, is a 37-mile walk through the bush with lovely views of the beach. It usually takes 3-5 days to complete the full walk; otherwise, take on just a section as a day hike. Shorter bush walk trails are available too if you’re not keen on a long-distance route. Planning tip: No cars are allowed in the national park, so visitors need to either walk to their preferred destination or take a water taxi. Fiordland National Park: Best for impressive landscapes On the edge of the South Island, Fiordland National Park is home to one of New Zealand’s most famous attractions, the majestic Milford Sound, where visitors can see waterfalls, magnificent views along the fiord and some marine wildlife. Planning tip: The nearby Doubtful S