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331231697 太原市 2016―2017 学年第一学期高二年级期末考试 英语试卷 第一部分 听力理解(略) 第二部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分

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20 分) 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和D)中,选出最佳选项.答案写在答题卡上.注意:C 篇分 A、B 两种题型.A(易)种题型为客观题,B(难)种题型为主观题. A Planning a holiday to New Zealand? Read our practical travel advice before you depart. Let'

s start with some basics. Weather From the crisp days of spring to the burnt orange beauty of autumn, New Zealand is a traveler'

s paradise. New Zealand'

s climate is mild, and ranges from subtropical in the north to temperate in the south. No matter what the season is, the majority of our main attractions are open year-round. Money and Costs New Zealand'

s unit of currency(货币) is the dollar ( NZ $ ) . All major credit cards can be used in New Zealand, with Visa and MasterCard accepted most widely. Foreign currency can easily be exchanged at banks or hotels, which are found at international airports and most city centers. Puhlic Transport Buses are the main form of public transport in New Zealand, with some areas also offering trains, ferries and trams. Buses are the cheapest and most common form of public transport available for travelling between towns and cities. Intercity and Naked Bus are the two main providers of this service, and fares start from around NZ $ 10. Phones and the Internet Chances are that you'

re arriving in New Zealand with a mobile phone, tablet or laptop or a mixture of all three. If you'

re looking to stay connected to the Internet and phone services everywhere you go, it'

s recommended that you purchase a plan from one of New Zealand'

s main networks. Free WiFi hotspots are generally found in main cities only. Purchasing a plan from a network will allow you to have access to a mix of data, calling and texting throughout your trip. 16. Which is the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. Most attractions only open in spring or autumn. : B. Foreign currency can be exchanged at some hotels. C. Bus fare in New Zealand is no more than NZ $ 10. D. Tourists need to buy new mobile phones on arriving. 17. What may be the best title of the passage? A. Traveling Abroad B. Living in New Zealand C. New Zealand Public Services D. New Zealand Travel Guide 太原新东方优能中学 新东方太原培训学校咨询

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331231697 解析: 16. B 细节题.根据第二段最后一句 No matter what the season is, the majority of our main attractions are open year-round 可知答案为 B. 17. D 主旨题.文章首段已给出明确答案 Read our practical travel advice before your depart , 且后文主要提供了去 新西兰旅游时的 weather/money/public transport/phones 等相关信息及意见,可知 D 选项最为准确. B Welcome to Words and Their Stories. Today, we are going to talk about autumn . Autumn is also called fall . This is probably because it is the time when trees lose their leaves and they fall to the ground. However, even earlier, the season was called harvest . In the early days of the United States, autumn was a time for preparing for the winter months by collecting and preserving food. People gathered corn, nuts and berries. They also dried and salted meats to feed themselves through the long, cold winter. To prepare for the winter months, some animals gather food. The squirrel(松鼠) , is well known for its skill in this activity. Squirrels gather and store seeds and nuts in their nests. This activity helps them survive the winter, and it also gives us a common expression. To squirrel something away means to save it for future use. We often use this expression when talking about money and food. For example, a child might squirrel away his chocolate, hiding it from brothers and sisters. This guarantees the child can satisfy his sweet tooth at any time. Unlike squirrels, who are active and busy during the autumn, many people slow down during this time. The expression autumn years refers to the later years of a person'

s life, especially after a person has stopped working. For example, She worked hard all her life. She saved her money and invested it wisely. So, she was able to enjoy her autumn years in comfort. She was finally able to travel around the world. As summer ends, so does today'

s Words and Their Stories. And like summer, we will return, not in a year, but rather next week! 18. What was the earliest name of the season after summer? A. Autumn. B. Fall. C Harvest D. Summer. 19. What does the underlined word preserving probably mean in Paragraph 2? A. Preventing food from going bad. B. Hiding food in a big pool. C. Selling food to other people. D. Serving food with large dishes. 20. Why is the child who hides his chocolate mentioned in the passage? A. To prove that kids love some chocolate. B. To explain the phrase squirrel away . C. To teach children about the importance of sharing. D. To show similarities between children and squirr........