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甘肃省武威市2016-2017学年高二英语下学期第二次学段考试试题 （本试卷共4页，大题6个，小题62个。答案要求写在答题卡上） 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 Before traveling around the world, take some time and find out what sightseeing destinations are. Some of those spots that most guides mention are the following thrilling attractions. Victoria Falls Victoria Falls has always been considered to be an incredible place worth taking pictures of. There are a lot of spots that tourists love. Some of them are very dangerous for people. Yet the brave are ready to overcome their fear for a shot of lifetime. Arctic Cliff Face Cliff does not make the most comfortable place for camping. Being camped on the ground is far safer anyway. Despite all the inconvenience, the new trend is rapidly gaining popularity among climbing enthusiasts and outdoor addicts. Auckland’s Sky Tower Auckland’s Sky Tower is popular with bungee jumpers. Some celebrities, such as Beyonce, have already tried it, which proves that the place is not only safe but popular as well. The tower is 630 feet Call. At the top of the structure there is an observation deck. Trust us, most of those reading this article would prefer to stay on the ground rather than climb up this scary structure. North Yung as Road The Road of Death is the right name given to a road in Bolivia. Hundreds of people die here every year. The major cause of all those accidents is the road. The problem is that it is too narrow and badly maintained while here the traffic is heavier than anywhere else. Nevertheless, it seems like tourists will continue visiting this strange road despite its scary nickname. 1. What is Victoria Falls famous for? A. Its narrow and badly maintained road B. Its thrilling camping C. Its dangerous but attractive spots for taking pictures D. Its scary structure 2. North Yung as Road is called “the Road of Death” because . A. there is no necessary protection equipme