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PAGE PAGE 14 包头四中2018-2019学年度第一学期期中考试 高三年级英语试题 第一部分：听力（见第 11页） 第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题 2分，共30分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的ABCD四个选项中，选出最佳。 A Five of the most beautiful villages Sidi Bou Said in Tunisia This village seems to disappear into the sky. All the houses are painted white and the skies are clear. Its not surprising that the life here is very relaxing, and it is also home to plenty of cafes and art galleries. Wengen in Switzerland Do you ever wonder how the world was before cars were invented? The village called Wengen might just help you realize your dreams. Cars have been banned from this area for close to 100 years, and everything looks like it was taken right out of Heidi. The locals have kept their Swiss culture undamaged. Shirakawa-go in Japan This village is certainly known for its unusual houses with triangular roofs which seem to resemble hands joined in prayer. Its designed to keep snow from piling up on top of houses. These houses are the symbol of the area but there arent many of them left anymore. Eze in France France in itself is pretty, but its most attractive village is Eze. This community seems to be frozen in time. This village is the perfect melting pot of cultures because of its closeness to Nice. During the Middle Ages, it was desired by invaders(侵略者),and while this was a cause of sadness for the local people in the past, today the village enjoys its rich heritage(遗产).The architecture here is so diverse. Bibury in England Located on the River Coln in the West of England, Bibury was described as the most beautiful village in England”. Honey-colored 17th-century stone cottages, the Church of St.Mary and a still-working 1902 farm are some of the ancient village’s must-sees. The most photographed spot is Arlington Row, which is a collection of 14th-century stone buildings. 21.Where can visitors enjoy paintings? A.In Sidi Bou Said. B.In Shirakawa-go. C.In Wengen. D.In Eze. 22. Whats the similarity between Wengen and Bibury? A. They