太原五中2018-2019学年度第二学期阶段性检测

高 一 英 语

出题人、校题人： 郭海涛 李星玲 王芳 （2019.4）

（考试时间：90分钟 试卷满分：100分）

注意事项：

1.本试卷由四个部分组成。其中，第一和第二部分第一节为选择题。第二部分第二、三、四节和第三部分为非选择题。

2.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。

3.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。

4.考试结束后，将答题卡交回。

第一部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分30分)

第一节 (共10小题；每小题2分，满分20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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

　　Amsterdam, the capital and most populous city in the Netherlands, is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world, famous for its beautiful canals, top art museum, cycling culture, and Red Light District. Here are some of the key points to remember as you plan your trip to Amsterdam.

Must-See Attractions

　　Most visitors begin their Amsterdam adventure in the Old Centre, which is full of traditional architecture, shopping centers, and coffee shops. You'll also want to check out Amsterdam's Museum Quarter in the South District, which is great for shopping at the Albert Cuyp Market and having a picnic in the Vondelpark. The top museums to visit are the Rijksmusuem, the Ann Frank House, and the Van Gogh Museum. The Canal Ring is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was originally built to attract wealthy home owners and is a popular place for celebrity spotting and nightlife today.

Transportation

　　Travelers should be aware that Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is one of the busiest airports in the world. This airport is located about 15 kilometers southwest of city center. You can catch a train from Schiphol to Amsterdam Central Station, which has many connecting routes. It's typically not a good idea to drive a car to the city center because traffic is heavy and parking is difficult to find. Cycling is incredibly popular here, and it's easy to find cheap bike rentals around town. Amsterdam has a flat terrain(地形) and is a great city to explore on foot.

Money Saving Tips

　　Unless you really want to see the tulips(郁金香) blooming, avoid booking between mid-March and mid-May. This is when hotel and flight prices rise.

　　Look for accommodations in Amsterdam's South District, where rates are generally cheaper than in the city center.

　　Buy train tickets at the machine instead of the counter to save a bit of money.

　　Instead of hiring a tour guide, hop on a canal boat. They're inexpensive and will give you a unique point of view of the city.

　　Check out our homepage to view price comparisons for flights, hotels, and rental cars before you book.

1. Which attraction was built with the original purpose of drawing the rich?

　A. Albert Cuyp Market. B. The Ann Frank House.

　C. The Van Gogh Museum. D. The Canal Ring.

2. Which means of transportation is not advisable in Amsterdam according to the passage?

　A. The plane. B. The train. C. The car. D. The bike.

3. Which way can help visitors save money in Amsterdam?

　A. Seeing the tulips blooming in spring.

　B. Avoiding accommodating downtown.

　C. Buying car tickets at the machine.

　D. Hiring a local tour guide.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　B

　　An Arizona woman who was attacked by a zoo's jaguar(美洲虎) over the weekend has apologized and admitted she crossed a safety barrier(栅栏) to snap a photo.

　　The woman Leanne told CBS News that she leaned over the barrier at Lichfield Park's Wildlife World Zoo on Saturday, but she refused to admit she climbed over it as the zoo has said.

　　"I never passed the barrier, but I do admit to leaning over the barrier," she told the news network.

　　The woman had injuries that were not life-threatening to her arm after the big cat caught onto her through a fence. A fellow park goer got the cat to release its painful grasp by distracting the animal with a plastic water bottle.

Mickey Ollson, the director of Wildlife World Zoo, told ABC that the jaguar won't be harmed because of "human behavior". He added that this wasn't the first time that the animal has injured a guest who got too close, however. It's not clear whether the park plans to re-evaluate the barrier around the exhibit, which has been described as a 3-foot wall. Leanne hopes that they will.