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　　普宁华侨中学2016年3月底教学质检考试
　　高二英语试题
　　命题者：普宁市华侨中学高二英语备课组
　　校对者：普宁市华侨中学高二英语备课组
　　注意事项:     
　　1. 答第I卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在答题卡上。
　　2. 选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。不能答在本试卷上,否则无效。
　　第I卷
　　第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
　　第一节（共15小题；毎小题2分，满分30分）
　　阅读以下四篇短文，从每小题后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
　　A
　　From the modern London Eye to the historic Tower of London, below are London’s most visited tourist attractions. Many of London’s top attractions are free, making them affordable places to learn about some culture. Whether you prefer history or modern art, you’ll find it at one of these must-visit spots.
　　British Museum
　　The world-famous British Museum exhibits the works of man from prehistoric to modern times, from around the world. The most interesting and exciting parts include the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures and the mummies in the Ancient Egypt collection. Some exhibitions require tickets.
　　National Gallery
　　The greatest and most beautiful building of Trafalgar Square, London’s National Gallery is a vast space filled with Western European paintings from the 13th to the 19th centuries. In this impressive art gallery you can find works by masters such as Van Gogh, da Vinci, Botticelli, Constable, Renoir, Titian and Stubbs. Some exhibitions require tickets.
　　Tate Modern
　　Sitting on the banks of the Thames is the Tate Modern, Britain’s national museum of modern and contemporary art. Its unique shape is due to it being a power station before. The gallery’s restaurants offer wonderful views across the city. Some exhibitions require tickets.
　　Coca-Cola London Eye
　　The Coca-Cola London Eye is a major feature of London’s skyline. It has some of London’s best views from its 32 capsules, each weighing 10 tonnes and holding up to 25 people. Climb aboard for a breathtaking experience, with an unforgettable view of more than 55 of London’s most famous landmarks -- all in just 30 minutes!
　　Madame Tussauds
　　At Madame Tussauds, you’ll come face-to-face with some of the world’s most famous faces. From Shakespeare to Lady Gaga you’ll meet influential figures from show business, sport, politics and even royalty. Strike a pose with Usain Bolt, get close to One Direction or receive a once-in-a-lifetime audience with Her Majesty the Queen.
　　1. What do the British Museum and the National Gallery have in common?
　　A. Both have chargeable exhibitions.
　　B. Both are on the banks of the Thames.
　　C. Both have vast spaces and special shapes.
　　D. Both exhibit modern and contemporary art.
　　2. If visitors want to get a better view of London’s famous landmarks, they should visit ______.
　　A. the Tate Modern B. the British Museum
　　C. the National Gallery   D. the Coca-Cola London Eye
　　3. In Madame Tussauds, visitors can ______.
　　A. enjoy Shakespeare’s works B. talk to some famous people
　　C. watch Lady Gaga’s performance D. see figures of many influential people
　　B
　　David Beckham was born in 1975 in London, at a place called Leytonstone. When he was a young boy, his greatest passion was in football. He played it whenever he had the chance. Sometimes he would go and watch a game with his friends. When David Beckham was 12 years old, he won the Bobby Charlton Soccer Skills award (奖金). This was an important step forward for this young boy, and it led him to go for a visit to a football training camp in Spain. As a boy he played for schools of Essex and also for his county team.