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揭阳市2016年高中毕业班高考第二次模拟考试 英 语 本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。满分120分。考试时间120分钟。 注意事项： 1. 本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。 2. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卷和答题卡相应的位置上。 3. 全部答案应在答题卷和答题卡上完成，答在本试卷上无效。 4. 考试结束后，将本试卷、答题卷和答题卡一并交回。 第Ⅰ卷 第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Visiting Joshua Tree National Park, California Joshua Tree National Park is nearly 800,000 acres large and surrounds parts of the Mojave and Colorado Deserts in South-central California. Although barren at first glance, the park is full of wildlife and provides a variety of entertainment activities from hiking to climbing. Within a 3-hour drive, Joshua Tree National Park takes at least a full day to visit. Things to do Hiking opportunities within the park include several choices, from 12 self-guided nature trails to all-day back-country hikes. Joshua Tree National Park has nine camping grounds, and back-country camping is also allowed. Rock-climbing is a popular activity in the park, which has 10 mountains greater than 5,000 feet in height. When to visit Joshua Tree National Park is open 365 days a year, although the best time to visit is October through April, when temperature is milder. The peak season is when the wild flowers bloom, and summer months are the least crowded. What to bring In addition to your camera and telescope, be sure to carry lots of water. Park and trail maps can be picked up at any of the three visitor centres. Fees Parking fees: You can buy a 7-day vehicle permit for $15, a single entry permit for $5, or Joshua Tree National Park annual pass for $60. Camping fees: They vary by camping ground. The underlined word “barren” in the first paragraph can be replaced by _______. A. thin B. beautiful C. deserted D. large 2. When is the best time to visit Joshua Tree National Park? A. March B. May C. June D. September 3. If one goes to Joshua Tree National Park by car and stay there for 9 days, how much at lea