江苏省常州市2020-2021学年高二下学期期中考试英语试卷 Word版含答案（无听力试题）

2020-2021学年江苏省常州市市统考高二下学期期中考试英语试卷 二、阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节 阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下面的短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Cornwall is defined by its magnificent coastline with over 300 miles of dunes(沙丘)，streams and medieval harbors -- every mile accessible on foot.There is surfing on the north coast and sailing on the south and all kinds of watereraft for hire. Tucked away in sheltered valleys are the county's famous sub-tropical(亚热带的）gardens stocked with specimens(标本)from five continents collected by Victorian plant-hunters.Many have a country house attached, which is open to the public and has activities for children to keep everyone engaged. The beautiful, remote Lizard peninsulas are Cornwall in microcosm(缩略图). There are sandy coves(小海湾) that can be reached only on foot. The moorland(高沼地)is rich in Iron Age standing stones,recovered villages and forts(城堡). There is also a strong community of artists and craft workers.Visit in the last week of May when artists open their studios. The artistic legacy of St.Ives For over a century, the special quality of light here has drawn artists to St. Ives. Abstract works inspired by this place have been praised worldwide.To celebrate this legacy,an extension to Tate St.Ives opened in late 2017. The gallery can now show a permanent collection of works by Hepworth, Nicholson, Gabo and Frost as well as seasonal exhibitions. Insider tip: To see excellent works by contemporary artists, visit the New Craftsman and the Belgrave Gallery in Fore Street, as well as the Penwith Gallery in Back Road West. Tel: 01736 796226 Website:tate.org.uk Opening times: Daily, 10 am--5:20 pm Price: ? 26 Climb to the top of a tidal island Reached on foot at low tide across a causeway(堤道), this former medieval monastery(寺 院) is now home to the St. Aubyn family. It has been carefully restored to show life on the St. Michael’s Mount in the 17th century.The chapel has wonderful stained glass and holds services on Sundays. Don’t miss the terraced(阶梯状的) gardens. Arrive at 1 pm for a gardener-led tour from April to June. Insider tip: You can walk across the causeway for 90 minutes either side of low tide. Otherwise, take the ferry. Check tide times at metoffice. gov. uk/weather. Tel: 01736 710265 Website: stmichaelsmount. co. uk Opening times: Sunday-Friday, 10:30 am-5 pm(March to November) Price: & 32(half the price if your child is under 12; free for children under 4) 21. If you want to see excellent works by contemporary artists and walk across the causeway to enjoy the scenery in Cornwall, you should arrive there at _____. A. 5:20 pm, Sunday B. 4 pm, Tuesday C. 5:30 am, Monday D. 3 pm, Saturday 22. How much will it cost if Alice, her 11-year-old son and her three-year-old daughter want to visit all the recommended places in the article? A.? 87. B.? 58. C.? 126. D.? 100. 23. If you want to see works by Gabo and Nicholson,y ... ...