江苏省部分地区2021-2022学年高一下学期英语期末试题汇编：阅读理解专题（含答案）

江苏省部分地区2021-2022学年下学期高一英语期末解析版试题分类汇编 阅读理解专题 江苏省南通市2021-2022学年高一下学期期末质量监测英语试题（解析版） 第一节(共15小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项. A On September 15, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras celebrate their own independence days. On October 16, Mexico follows suit. Each country above has its own nature, but what combines them is local traditions and Spanish culture. Here are four destinations worthy of planning a trip. Tazumal, El Salvador El Salvador is home to some rather impressive Mayan ruins that show off this once great civilization. Tazumal is one such place, which is believed to be more than 7,000 years old and was left abandoned sometime around the 13th century. However, large areas were extensively restored in the 40s’ and 50s’, giving visitors a taste of the past. Antigua, Guatemala The 16th-century city of Antigua is surrounded by volcanoes churches, and Baroque buildings, combining European style with pre-Hispanic traditions, making its way to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It’s possible to visit most of its attractions on foot, including the Arco de Santa Catalina, the Central Park, and the Palacio del Ayuntamiento. Comayagua, Honduras Honduras may be well-known for its beaches, and one worthy of your travels is the city that was once the capital: Comayagua. Founded in the early 1500s, a visit here is like traveling back in time. Several museums showcase the cultural richness and the must-see clock in the central square, which is the oldest clock in the continent, dating back to the 12th century. Veracruz, Mexico Veracruz is a natural beauty with beaches that stretch for as far as the eye can see, deep blue waves and powerful waterfalls. When visiting Veracruz, stop by the Zocalo in Downtown Veracruz, where locals gather to listen to “son jarocho”, a regional folk music style that started right here. Couples also gather to dance in the square. But not just any dance, rather they take part in Danz n, a traditional couples dance iconic (标志性的) to this particular state. 1. Which place has the potential to be a UNESCO World Heritage Site A. Tazumal. B. Antigua. C. Comayagua. D. Veracruz. 2. What can visitors do in Veracruz A. Learn to sing folk music. B. Watch unique dances. C. Go in for water sports. D. Walk on man-made beaches. 3. What do the listed places have in common A. They share the same traditional culture. B. They have beautiful long beaches. C. They are home to famous ancient ruins. D. They celebrate independence days the same day. B Walters had always had a fascination with skiing, even though he was born in Kuwait, a place “as snow less as you can get”. He and his wife moved to a Scottish island 25 years ago and bought a run - down hotel, which they run as a self-catered (不包餐的) holiday house. Handing over the keys to guests on a Friday, Walters said, “We’re retired, and it gives me more tim ... ...