高考题型特训第8组 45分钟阅读+25分钟语言运用+30分钟写作-【提分教练】2024年高考英语二轮总复习练习（老高考）

(二十二) 45分钟阅读理解题型提速练 Ⅰ．阅读理解 A (2023·南充市适应性考试)Looking for some bucket-list travel ideas? You can't go wrong with these natural wonders． Marble Chapels，Patagonia The Marble Chapels are an absolute must when visiting Patagonia．The stunning caves are located in the middle of General Carrera Lake，which makes them accessible only by boat．The Marble Chapels are layers of calcium carbonate formations resulting from wind and water slapping the rocks．The best time to visit is in the austral summer，from December to March． Yosemite National Park，USA One of California's crown jewels，Yosemite National Park is an outdoor playground for nature enthusiasts．The protected park covers an area of 759，620 acres，and it features towering sequoias，dramatic waterfalls，beautiful mountain ranges and sheer granite towers．May or June is the best time to see the waterfalls． Great Barrier Reef，Australia One of the world's greatest spectacles also happens to be one of the most vulnerable．Whether you choose to view this global treasure from a helicopter or go diving to enjoy close encounters with tropical fish，it's hard not to notice the direct impact of climate change．Warmer temperatures have led to amounts of coral bleaching．If the damage continues at the rate，more than 90 percent of the living coral will erode within the next decade． Blue Grotto，Malta Malta is known for year-round warm weather，ancient cities，dazzling beaches，and the Blue Grotto: a series of caves that form high arches along the southern coast of the island．On a clear day，you can see the fluorescent colours reflected on the cave．Try to book a boat tour early in the morning when the sea is calm，the sun is bright，and there are fewer crowds． 1．Which two of the natural wonders attract tourists who love cave exploration? A．Marble Chapels and Great Barrier Reef． B．Marble Chapels and Blue Grotto． C．Great Barrier Reef and Yosemite National Park． D．Yosemite National Park and Blue Grotto． 2．Which of the following is NOT true according to