甘肃省兰州市教育局第四片区2020-2021学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题 Word版含答案（无听力部分）

_____ 兰州市教育局第四片区2020-2021学年下学期期中考试 高二年级 英语学科 （满分 120 分 考试时间 100 分钟） 注意事项： 1．答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息; 2．请将答案正确填写在答题卡上对应区域，答在试卷上不得分. 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，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A The cost of living in countries like the U. S., Britain, Australia or France has skyrocketed in recent years. However, if you're willing to leave your country and explore life in other areas, there are many countries boasting an extremely cheap and low cost of living. Check out the following countries when planning your next move. Ecuador Ecuador is similar to the United States in many ways, and as a result has become a popular American getaway. They even use the U. S. dollars for their currency（货币）. In this country, it's cheaper to eat out every day than cook for yourself on a budget in the U. S. You can even buy a building for around $ 50,000 and hire someone to look after it while you're away, Mexico Although the country is known for its poverty-ridden streets, there are many wealthier areas that provide every facility you might need. You can live off a mere $ 700 to $800 a month in Mexico, and this includes rent for a nice place, facilities, food, and any sightseeing. Argentina Argentina has been a popular tourist destination for many years. It has great restaurants, a rich history, and many places to explore. Not to mention, it's not very expensive to live here. A decent sized home can cost around $ 139,000, which is relatively cheap in relation to homes in the United States. Vietnam Vietnam has also become a popular tourist destination in recent years. There are many million-dollar luxury homes by the beach, but you can find a modest flat or a small home for around $ 25,000 to $ 50,000 if you search in the right areas. 1. Why has Ecuador become a holiday destination for Americans? A. Because housing is very cheap. B. Because it has a low cost of living. C. Because it is similar to America in many ways. D. Because it has lots of nice places for sightseeing. 2.What do all of the four countries have in common? A. All of them have great restaurants. B. All of them have a low cost of living. C. All of them are poor developing countries. D. The middle-sized homes are a little expensive. 3. In which country is the U. S. dollar used for its currency? A. Ecuador. B. Mexico. C. Argentina. D. Vietnam. B Inside a brightly-lit classroom, around 20 schoolchildren are singing the Chinese national anthem. That song is followed by another tune in Chinese—one typically sung during the Lunar New Year. But this scene is not taking place in a Chinese school but at Lakewood Premier school, thousands of kilometers away in Nairobi（内罗比）. Here, schoolchildren are learning Mandarin, a language spoken by nearly 1 billion people almost 8,000 kilometers away from their home. More will join their ranks i ... ...