黑龙江齐齐哈尔第八中学2018-2019学年高二下学期期中考试英语试卷（无音频听力与文字材料）

2018-2019学年度下学期期中考试 高二英语试题 本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷 (非选择题) 两部分，共8页。满分120分，考试时间100分钟。 第Ⅰ卷 第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A World’s top hotels for observing stars 3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat, Switzerland Sitting 3,100 meters above sea level, 3,100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat overlooks the snow-dusted, rocky peaks of the Swiss Alps. Although skiing is the most popular activity there, the Kulmhotel is a favorite with astronomers. At the top of the two stone towers, observatories are equipped with everything an astronomer might need. Rates: Rooms start at CHF 140(US $ 150) per person a day. Stargazing packages: Starlight dinner, CHF 90(US $ 96) per person. Sanctuary Baines’ Camp, Botswana This camp has some quiet suites overlooking the Boro River on the edge of the Moremi Game Reserve. A day of walking with elephants and watching lions on a game(与狩猎有关的)drive can be followed by an open-air bath. Rates: Start at US $ 675 person a day (includes meals, drinks and safaris(游猎) Ayers Rock Resort—Sails in the Desert Hotel, Australia Located in the heart of the Australian Outback ，this hotel provides a stark(鲜明的)contrast to the copper-red earth surroundings. The resort’s Astro Tour uses iPads, telescopes and binoculars to let guests wonder at the Southern Cross and re-learn the basics of the universe, such as how a star is born. Rates: Rooms start at US $400. Stargazing packages: Voyages Out back Sky Journeys, US $ 38 per person a day; Sounds of Silence dinner, US $ 169 per person. Kasbah Hotel, Morocco At the edge of Draa valley, the Kasbah has two round observatory domes and several telescopes peak out from the fortress walls. Far from city lights, with the world-famous desert-the Sahara on the horizon, the stage is set for a black, glittering sky. Each night after dinner, an expert helps guests find their way around the viewing equipment. Rates: MAD 540 (US $ 63) per person a day including breakfast and dinner. Stargazing packages: Guided visit to the SaharaSky observatory, MAD 200( US $ 23) 1. If you want to see wild animals in a game reserve, you can choose_____ . A. Ayers Rock Resort B. Kasbah Hotel, Morocco C. Sanctuary Baines’ Camp D.3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat 2. How much should a tourist pay if he/ she would like to stay in a hotel a day near the world-famous desert and wants to visit the observatory? A. $ 86. B. $ 207. C. $ 150. D. $ 569. 3. Which of the following is true about 3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat? A. It lies in the heart of the Australian Outback. B. Tourists can have Starlight dinner for free. C. Tourists can appreciate the rocky peaks of the Swiss Alps. D. It provides a stark contrast to the copper-red earth surroundings. B When people argue about whether coffee is good for health, they’re usually thinking of the health of the coffee drinker. Is it good for your hea ... ...