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福建省泉州市泉港区第五中学等4校2022-2023学年高二上学期11月期中英语试题 学校:姓名：班级：考号： 一、阅读理解 Mother Nature is a cruel mistress. Why? Read on to find the answer. Venice This iconic city is sinking rapidly. The canals that make up the streets of Venice rise 2mm every year, making relics of history go under the surface of water and destroying architecture. Experts warn that without intervention（干预），this city will disappear back into the water at an even faster rate, consumed by rising sea level from melting polar ice caps. Machu Picchu These iconic ruins have drawn adventurous tourists into the mountains of South America.The forces of natural erosion（侵蚀）have been accelerated by tourism and this landmark faces severe influence from increasing foot traffic. The Peruvian government recently suggested a cable car that would cut out the incense hike up to the ruins, making （he site instantly accessible to millions but （he future of Machu Picchu remains uncertain. Glacier National park Perhaps youve heard that the ice caps are melting. But nowhere is more apparent in the United States than in Glacier National Park.Estimates indicate that the glaciers that are part of the beauty of this national landmark will disappear entirely in the next two decades. The Great Barrier Reef Hidden from view beneath the waves, the Great Barrier Reef has been rapidly dying off. Nearly fifty percent of coral which once occupied a large area is gone,destroyed by pollution and disease. What can we learn about Machu Picchu? Its famous for cable cars. It has no convenient traffic. Its well preserved by the locals. It bears a heavy burden of tourism. Which place probably needs visitors to dive into the water to enjoy its beauty? 试卷第10页，共10页 A. Venice.B. Machu Picchu. A. Venice. C. Glacier National Park. D. The Great Barrier Reef. What do the above attractions have in common? They all have a long history. Theyre all threatened by climate. Theyre all in danger of disappearing. Theyre all well-known for natural scenery. WHAT are sc