河南省驻马店市第二初级中学2023-2024学年九年级上学期12月月考英语试题

驻市二中九年级英语试题 一、阅读理解（20小题，每小题2分，共40分）阅读下面四篇语言材料，然后按要求做题。 A The Palace Museum is one of the largest ancient palaces in the world.A visit inside can be both eye﹣opening and challenging.When planning a Palace Museum trip，consider your Schedule(日程安排) and physical endurance（耐力）.Skip some less﹣important spots if necessary. Most visitors stick to the central axis（轴线）.This route takes around two hours.It allows you to visit all of the most popular palaces. Ticket information Ticket price Hours Last entry April 1﹣October 31 60 yuan 8：30﹣17：00 16：10 November1﹣March31 40 yuan 8：30﹣16：30 15：40 *Free for children under 3 years old and disabled visitors. *The museum is open on Tuesday through Sunday all year round and on national holidays which fall on Mondays. *The Palace Museum is limiting the daily number of visitors to 80,000.As from October 2.2017，all visitors must book their tickets online. More tips for travelers ▲Bring plenty of water if you are visiting during the summer or early autumn.There is little shade(阴凉处) inside the Palace Museum. ▲Be sure to wear comfortable shoes. ▲Travelers must enter the Palace Museum at the South Gate （the Meridian Gate）.After touring the museum，they must exit from the North or East Gate.There is no subway station near these two gates ▲Jingshan Park is just opposite the North Gate.We advise climbing the hill inside the park to get a bird's﹣eye view of the Palace Museum. （1）Why do most visitors prefer the central axis？ A.Because it takes the least time to visit all. B.Because it can make visitors get a bird's﹣eye view. C.Because it includes all of the most popular palaces. D.Because it can be both eye﹣opening and challenging. （2）The Greens will take their 2﹣year﹣old son and 16﹣year﹣old daughter to visit the Palace Museum on August 8.How much do they have to pay？ A.120 yuan. B.160 yuan. C.180 yuan. D.240 yuan. （3）What can Mr.Li do if he plans to visit the Palace Museum this summer？ A.Visiting it without a ticket