高二上学期英语期末考试试卷
一、阅读理解
1. 阅读理解
WhereIs Spring Break
Whereis Spring Break going to be？The options are endless. Do you want to get your bloodpumping from thrilling travels？Look no further！These tours and destinations will keepyou on your toes all week long.
Panama：This underrated destination is alittleknown secret of the most travelers! Through this tour you’ll get to hike，snorkel and explore all the best sights thisbeautiful country has to offer! Eight days tours for $250/day.
Canada：This diverse country is full ofoptions. Explore the East of Canada and visit cities such as Montreal，Quebec or Toronto. If you’re feelingadventurous，explorethe Western part of the country with a Canadian Rockies Tour. During thistwelve days tour you will hike a glacier to beautiful scenery and wanderthrough postcardworthy villages. Tours to Canada for $200/day.
Iceland：Check off one of the seven wonders ofthe world with a tour of the Northern Lights and Golden Circle. Spend sevendays full of adventure like hiking glaciers，snowshoeing through ThingvellirNational Park，relaxingin the Geysir Hot Springs and of course experiencing the glory of the NorthernLights! Seven days tours for $300/day.
SouthAfrica：Discover the diverse culture andwildlife that makes up South Africa. Your tou r plan includes a journey alongthe coast known as “Rainbow Nation”. Here you will enjoy beautifulscenery, a hunting travel through Addo Elephant National Park and the wildlifein Tsitsikarnma National Park. Nine days tours for $230/day.
（1）What is the similar characteristic of the travels mentioned in the text?
A . Exciting.
B . Risky.
C . Educational.
D . Environmental.
（2）According to the text，Panama is a destination which .
A . is not famous to most travelers
B . you can go to for enjoying surfing
C . offers an option to hunt in the park
D . has diverse culture and wildlife （3）Which destination costs tourists the most money?
A . Panama.
B . Canada.
C . Iceland.
D . South Africa.
2. 阅读理解
David Unaipon was an inventor and writer. Hewas the first Aboriginal Australian to writepublished books. He also worked hard to make life better for Aboriginal people.
David Unaipon was born in South Australia, in1872. As a young man, he loved to read and was interested in science and music.He thought a lot about new ways to fix engineering problems. Between the years1909 and 1944, Unaipon made nine important inventions. He also made drawingsfor a helicopter design. He got the idea from the Australian boomerang and the way it moved through the air. This happened in 1914,before we had helicopters.
