2021年临川二中高三英语二模试卷及答案

2021年临川二中高三英语二模试卷及答案

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Four Best Cities to Visit in Winter

Cold rains, icy sidewalks and gray skies can make winter travel a trial. But here are four cities around the

world that make for a great cold-weather destination:

Prague,Czech Republic

With its snow-capped spires and winding streets,Pragueis a fairytale city that remains ly tourist-free in winter.

The amazing architecture looks even prettier under a sheet of snow, with one of the most beautiful areas

being the old town, with its Romanesque vaults. Gas street lamps have been placed throughout the city center,

adding a romantic color1 to evenings. Cafes here are ideal for escaping the bitter cold.

Salzburg,Austria

With its Christmas songs and traditional markets, this is a perfect city for a winter break. “Silent Night” was

performed for the first time in thechurchofOberndorfon the border ofSalzburgon Christmas Eve in 1818.

The city's main market is held in the shadow ofSalzburg'sHohensalzburgCastle, but the one held inMirabell

Squareis especially popular with food lovers who come to taste local food such as halusky—pieces of dumpling

mixed with fried bacon.

Tromso,Norway

Tromso is widely regarded asNorway's most beautiful city and is a base for spoiling the northern lights. There

are several attractive museums, including thePolarMuseum, which offers an insight into the history of Arctic

expeditions, and theTromsoMuseum, which is famous for its Sami exhibitions.

Amsterdam,Netherlands

In winter,Amsterdam' s museums are much less crowded, making it the time to visit attractions such as

Rijksmuseum or the Anne Frank House. Built originally to house a circus, the Royal Carre Theater is more than 130

years old. Children will love the spectacular performances.

1. What can you do inPrague?

A. Enjoy the fascinating architecture. B. Taste local food halusky.

C. Appreciate Sami exhibitions. D. Watch a circus performance. 2. Where was “Silent Night” first performed?

A. In thechurchofOberndorf. B. InHohensalzburgCastle.

C. InMirabell Square. D. In the Polar Museum.

3. Which city will you choose if you want to see the northern lights?

A. Prague. B. Salzburg. C. Tromso. D.Amsterdam.

B

For fishermen and sailors in the seaside town of Shangpan in Linhai, Zhejiang province, where recently 12

stranded（搁浅的）whales were found, it is not unusual to spot whales or dolphins in the sea — they would always

call them haizi, or “son of the ocean”. And if the local fishermen spot such intelligent sea creatures in need, they

will save them from danger without hesitation.

In the recent rescue of melon-headed whales, they tried their best to help as a 37-second video of a young

man sleeping in the water holding a whale soon went viral online, with netizens applauding his constant efforts

and caring heart in trying to keep the whale alive. “The melon-headed whale knew I was trying to save it and

would be more cooperative and wouldn’t move.” said Lu Wenhui, a 21-year-old diver from Hangzhou Changqiao

Polar Ocean Park, who held up the whale’s head so it could breathe easily. Lu had been staying in the water for 10

hours by 4 a.m. Wednesday after coming for the rescue work on Tuesday, when the stranded whales were first

spotted.

“Whales are mammals and need to breathe in air — that’s why I had to hold its head, to ensure it could

breathe smoothly the whole time,” Lu said. The stranded whales, after the struggling of being transported, were

worn out when they arrived at the fish farm and might have drowned if they were left unattended.

The reason why the whales were stranded is still not clear. And these stranded whales were returned to the

ocean because they are not adapted to artificial breeding environments on land.

4. What do local fishermen usually do after finding haizi in danger?

A. Ignore them. B. Feed them.

C. Transport them. D. Protect them.

5. Why does the author describe Lu’s rescue work?

A. To introduce the whales in detail. B. To voice his views on the diver.

C. To praise the efforts made by rescuers. D. To explain the value of the whales.

6. What can we say about the melon-headed whales according to the text?

A. They are rarely seen by locals. B. They are used to breathing in the sea.

C. They aren’t suited to artificial surroundings.

D. They are fond of swimming near the seaside.

7. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A. Melon-headed Whales Were Stranded