2019-2020学年广西南宁市上林中学高一（下）期中英语试卷（附答案详解）.docx

第 =page 2 2页，共 =sectionpages 2 2页 第 =page 1 1页，共 =sectionpages 1 1页 2019-2020学年广西南宁市上林中学高一（下）期中英语试卷 一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共30.0分） A At 12，139 feet above sea level,Potala is the highest palace in the world.The 1，300-year-old palace was originally built by Tibetan king Songtsen Gambo for Princess Wencheng of the Chinese Tang Dynasty.Eventually it was expanded and changed into the house for the Dalai Lama.Since 1959，it has been turned into a museum of Buddhism.In 1994，Potala Palace was named a World Heritage by UNESCO. The building is divided into two parts—the Red Palace and the White Palace.They are really colored red and white.A fresh coat of paint made up of milk,honey,and sugar is applied every autumn. The neighboring Jokhang Temple and Norbulingka Temple were rebuilt in 2000 and 2001.The Jokhang Temple is considered the most sacred（神圣的）temple in Tibet and thousands of Buddhism believers travel thousands of miles by foot just to pay their respects to it all year around.In addition to the two temples,many other temples,including the Ramoche Temple and Palkhor Temple,are symbols of Tibetan culture. HOW TO VISIT All foreign visitors must visit the Potala Palace with a tour group.Groups are allowed an hour inside the palace and photos are not permitted.While the palace and its nearby temples are very much tourist attractions,many of the guests are Tibetan people who come to pray. WHEN TO VISIT As one of the highest cities in the world,Lhasa can get quite cold during the winter.Summer is the best time to visit.June to August is the busiest tourist season. What was Potala first built for？ ______ A. A museum of Buddhism.B. A home for the Dalai Lama.C. A burying place for Songtsen Gambo.D. A palace for Princess Wencheng. ?A. The Jokhang Temple. ______ B. The Palkhor Temple.C. The Norbulingka Temple. D. The Ramoche Temple. What is the best season to visit Lhasa？ ______ A. Spring. B. Summer. C. Autumn. D. Winter. B Around the world,many people come together on 3