广东省惠州市2023-2024学年高二上学期1月期末英语试题

惠州市 2023—2024 学年度第一学期期末质量检测 高二英语试题 (本卷满分 130 分, 考试时间 120 分钟) 注意事项： 1. 答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、考号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定的位置上。 2. 回答选择题时,选出每题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑,如需 要改动，先用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上, 写在试卷上无效. 第一部分 阅读阅读(共两节，满分 60 分) 第一节(共 15 小题;每小题 3 分，满分 45 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。 A Los Angeles is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, attracting thousands of families each year. This is because there are many great attractions for people of all ages to enjoy on your next holiday. Let’s look at some of the best places you can go in the City of Angels. Santa Monica Pier One of the best ways to keep everyone in the family entertained is by going to an amusement park. You can choose to visit Santa Monica Pier. This location has appeared in a range of television shows and movies, making it one of the most popular locations in California. Also, there is no price of admission. This ensures that it is an affordable area to explore with your family. The Hollywood Walk Of Fame Intended to honor the stars of television and movies, this has become one of the most iconic tourist attractions in Los Angeles. You can find the stars of your favorite celebrities. In addition, there are plenty of street performers who dress up in costumes. For a small tip, you will be able to have your picture taken with them. In addition, this area features a range of theatres and cinemas. Getty Centre This is one of the biggest museums in Los Angeles. You can view everything from modern art to pieces from the Middle Ages. It also has a 134,000-square-foot Central Garden. This area features over 500 different types of plants. There are plenty of exhibits designed to entertain children, such as peep-hole walls and family activities. Griffith Observatory If you are interested in stargazing, you’ll love the Griffith Observatory. Often, you will be able to view some of the most interesting astrological events for free. This makes it the perfect place for you to teach your children m