四川省成都市蓉城高中教育联盟2022-2023学年高二上学期11月期中英语试题（含解析）

四川省成都市蓉城高中教育联盟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、未知 Central Park Explore Central Park, one of the largest city parks in the world and one of the most famous symbols of New York. Let’s have a look at its main sights. Central Park is New York’s largest city park and one of the biggest in the world, with an area of 843 acres (about 3.4 km2). This park is home to man-made lakes, waterfalls, grass and wooded areas. You will also find the Central Park Zoo, among other attractions in this green space of New York. Besides being the city’s primary green lungs, Central Park is also a favorite spot for many New Yorkers. It is perfect for sunbathing, going for walks, or doing any outdoor sports. Something that we found curious is seeing so many people running with their babies in prams (婴儿车). On Foot or by Bicycle To get to know some of the wildest parts of Central Park we suggest walking. However, to get a general feel for the whole park, the best thing to do is hire a bicycle and enjoy the scenery. If you decide to hire a bike, you will find lots of bike rental stores around Central Park that are not very expensive. Open Time From 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends. From 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on weekdays. Price Entry to the Park is free. But if you visit some parts like Central Park Zoo, you need to buy a ticket. Transport Subway: Line 5, 6, 7, A, B, C and D． Bus: Line M1, M2, M3, M4 and M10. Nearby places Metropolitan Museum of Art (447 m) Guggenheim Museum (564 m) American Museum of Natural History (688 m) Whitney Museum of American Art (1 km) The Frick Collection (1.3 km) 1．What can we learn about the Central Park from the text A．It is home to natural lakes and grass. B．It is perfect for doing outdoor activities. C．It is the most famous symbol in the world. D．It is the largest city park in America. 2．Which method is recommended most if you want to enjoy the scenery A．Hiring a bicycle. B．Driving a car. C．Taking the subway. D．Walking with your family. 3．Where is the text most likely to be found A．In a textbook. B．In a historical book. C．In a fashion magazine. D．In a travel guide. Jim Denevan is an amazing artist whose work is admired by all, but owned by none — that’s because all of Jim’s art is created on an unusual canvas — the soft sand. He sometimes spends days working on a piece, only to see it washed away by the sea or a storm and that is just the way he likes it. Jim discovered his artistic talents about ten years ago, when he was wandering aimlessly on the beach with a stick. He ended up drawing a 12-foot-long fish. Since then, Jim has traveled over 1,800 miles while creating over 600 pieces of sand art. Over the years, his drawings have become bigger, but the tools he uses haven’t changed — all he needs is a stick, a garden rake and most importantly, his lively imagination! Just like any good artist, Jim is quite particular about the “quality” of his canva ... ...