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2023-2024学年第二学期广东番禺中学期中考试
高二年级英语科试题
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
Where would you like to go for your New Year vacation? Here are the best ski resorts of comfort and joy during the holidays and the rest of the ski season.
Kitzbühel, Austria
The most prized downhill on the ski racing calendar, Kitzbühel also attracts a host of festive fans with its fairy lights, and performances of jazz bands. By day, you can enjoy 230 kilometers of runs over the Kitzbühel Alps, and fill up on hearty Tyrolean classic foods.
Val Gardena, Italy
This attractive valley is a New Year present waiting to be unwrapped. The three towns that make up Val Gardena — busy Ortisei, peaceful Santa Cristina and the higher Selva — traditionally go big on the festive season, combining their Italian, Austrian and Ladin heritage (遗产). The 175-kilometer skiing takes place below the towering Sassolungo mountain.
Alpbach, Austria
Alpbach is often considered Austria’s pretties i village. Low at 1,000 meters, it may not always have snow on the ground. There are 91 kilometers of runs stretching up to 2,025 meters with a beautiful spread of mountain huts.
Stowe, Vermont
Stowe will celebrate its 85th winter of lift service this season and it’s a fine place to enjoy New Year. The skiing up the road at Stowe Mountain Resort, offers options for all levels through forests from Mount Mansfield, the highest peak in Vermont.
1. What can visitors enjoy in Kitzbühel?
A. Firework display. B. Lift service. C. Spicy food. D. Live music.
2. What may attract visitors to go to Val Gardena during the festive season?
A. The new year gift. B. The diverse culture.
C. The beautiful huts. D. The traditional industry.
3. Which place may have a disadvantage for ski lovers?
A. Kitzbühel. B. Val Gardena. C. Alpbach. D. Stowe.
B
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