20152016学年辽宁省实验中学分校高一下学期期中考试英语试题概要1.doc

辽宁省实验中学分校2015-2016学年度上学期阶段性测试 英语学科高一年级 命题人： 第I卷 第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分 ） （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，并在答题卡上该项涂黑。 ’ footsteps around the Agora ---- the center of social activities in ancient Greece. Beyond the Acropolis, you can also explore the flea markets(跳蚤市场) of Monastiraki and Plaka. Budapest, Hungary Budapest is known as the city of naturally warm pools of water called spas. The Hungarian capital features 16th---century Turkish pools as well as medicinal spas. Budapest is also a long--term “foodie city”. Try local specialties(招牌菜) like Hungarian goulash, rich with beef, onions, potatoes, and spices. Queenstown, New Zealand On New Zealand’s beautiful South Island, Queenstown is one of the top places in the world for hiking, boating, and skiing. Nearby Milford Sound offers the peaceful beauty for which New Zealand is famous. Perhaps the most famous New Zealand product is the Lord of the Rings movies. Take a road trip and explore places where the movie was filmed. Dubai, the United Arab Emirates Dubai is a city famous for luxury(奢侈的) goods. One of its shopping centers even has an indoor ski slope. Dubai is also home of the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. And the Burj Al--Arab hotel is on an artificial island in the Arabian Sea. 1. Where can you learn about social activities in ancient Greece? A. At Plaka B. At Monastiraki. C. At the Agora D. At the Acropolis 2. To enjoy the peaceful beauty of nature, one should go to _______ . A. Greece B. Hungary C. New Zealand D. the United Arab Emirates 3. Dubai would most likely attract those who are interested in _____. A. delicious food B. outdoor sports C. the ancient civilization D. man--made wonders B My friend Tim was one of five children. His father was an alcoholic and died very young, and his mother was unable to support the family. Unfortunately, the children were sepa