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　　湖南省雅礼中学2016届高三月考试题（一）英语
　　本试卷分为四个部分，包括听力、阅读理解、英语知识运用和写作。时量120分钟。满分150分。
　　第I卷
　　第二部分   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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
　　A
　　Here are some famous romantic places in the world that you can’t miss.
　　Paris
　　The ranking for the “most romantic city” quite rightly leads to Paris. The city of light has long been famous as a city of love. This is definitely the best place for love, wine and food. Paris is rich with history; you can take a walgh the Louvre, go to a café across the Champs Elysees, have dinner at the Eiffel Tower or visit the Palace of Versailles.
　　Venice
　　Undoubtedly, Venice is the most romantic city of Italy. From the amazing architecture of San Marco Square to the gondolas(贡多拉船) there, Venice talt love, romance and passion. The best time to visit Venice is during the annual carnival(狂欢节). A gondola trip through the most magical city in Europe remains unforgettable for everyone.
　　Vienna
　　Vienna may well be called the cradle of European culture. The baroque architecture, the historic city opera and typical restaurants create a romantic mood and memorable atmosphere. During the ball season in Vienna, one can enjoy the city’s past, the masked waltz and romance.
　　Prague
　　Prague is called the heart of Europe. The city, dating from the 9th century, is indeed a real architectural wonder. Prague’s famous castle is the largest ancient castle in the world, built early in 1257. For a more romantic experience, tar loved ones to the top of the 60-foot observatory and watch the slow sunset over Prague.
　　Maldives
　　There are quiet islands, warm, clear water with excellent visibility, a huge amount of reefs and an incredible diversity of marine life. The Maldives is the place to shoot all those beautiful postcard pictures of couples on a desert beach. Most islands are not more than 1 km in area, with makes them particularly suitable for privacy, honeymoons and love.
　　21. The city of light refers to___________.
　　A. Paris              B. Venice
　　C. Prague             D. Vienna
　　22. In Vienna, visitors can________________.
　　A. go to the annual carnival.
　　B. admire the typical French architecture.
　　C. see the waltz in the ball season.
　　D. tatiful pictures of reefs.
　　23. Which of the following is TRUE?
　　A. Vienna is known as the heart of Europe.
　　B. Prague has the largest ancient castle in the world.
　　C. Paris is called the cradle of European culture.
　　D. Most o the islands of the Maldives are more than 1 km in area.
　　B
　　In Vietnam, two members of a family of street vendors are finding a way to help the poorest students in Hanoi. Pham Minh Dap and his brother are providing the students with mostly free English and Japanese lessons at a learning center they created. The men want to help people who would not normally have a chance to learn a foreign language.