福建省厦门双十中学2023-2024学年高二上学期联考英语试题（原卷版+解析版）

厦门双十中学2025届高二(上)月考(一)英语试卷 第一卷(选择题, 共95分) 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 第二部分 阅读理解(共2节, 满分50分) 第一节(共15小题, 每题2.5分, 满分37.5分) A On many travelers’ lists of things to do before they die, you’ll find “See the northern lights” written down. Rightfully so these lights are one of nature’s most jaw-dropping views. In Sweden, the northern lights usually appear from late March or early April. Your best chance of catching a glimpse of them is on cold winter nights when the sky is clear, dark with little to no moonlight, and cloudless. You need to be away from city lights and go to the countryside. For those willing to brave the cold on winter nights, here are some of the best locations. Abisko National Park Abisko Natinal Park is a main location. The scientifically confirmed “blue hole”, a piece of sky over the Tornetrask lake that usually remains clear despite cloudy weather nearby, gives Abisko its own microclimate (局部地区气候), which is suitable for catching the lights. Jukkasjarvi The village of Jukkasjarvi only has about 550 people. But don’t let the small population size fool you: Jukkasjarvi owns the world’s first ice hotel and is one of the best places to view the northern lights. The ice hotel organizes guided tours for guests to the Esrange Space Center. There you can eat at a camp outside and see the Arctic winter sky for aurora borealis (北极光). Or why not try to get closer to the northern lights and watch them through an aeroplane window The ice hotel arranges flights for the amazing northern lights experience. Gallivare You can drive a snowmobile to the mountain top in Gallivare for a private light show, or head a few kilometers to nearby villages to watch those lights shining across the dark winter sky. But remember if you do get the chance to see the northern lights in person, never whistle to them. According to ancient Sumi fairy, it brings you bad luck. 21. When are you likely to best enjoy the northern lights in Swede A. On cold winter nights with clear sky and a little moonlight. B. On freezing winter nights in the rural area without moonlight or cloud. C. On chilly winter nights in the city center with few lights and little cloud. D. On winter nights when the sky is dark with little moonlight and no cloud. 22. What do you know about Jukkasjarvi A. It has up to 550 people. B. It owns the world’s first hotel. C. It is among the best places to view the northern lights. D. You can eat at a camp inside and see the aurora borealis. 23. Where can the text be found A. A science report. B. An art magazine. C. A travel guide. D. A botanical book. B When the people first came round, they were all sitting around drinking tea nervously and occasionally glancing at the cupboards. I didn’t like the atmosphere. I was beginning to wonder why I had asked these people round to go through my stuff and take what they wanted. This is what happens when you open your home to your family and friends ... ...