湖南省长沙市
某
校2024-2025学年
高三下学期4月半月考英语试题
第一部分
听力
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第二部分
阅读
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共两节，满分
50
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第一节
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共
15
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每小题
2.5
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37.5
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阅读下列短文，从每题所给的
A
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B
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C
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D
四个选项中选出最佳选项。
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Each year, TIME makes a list of the World’s Greatest Places. TIME for Kids picks its favorites. This year’s list has something for everyone, from delicious local food to close encounters with wildlife. Maybe you like scenic outdoor adventures. Maybe you prefer brain-bending science museums. Whatever you like, learning about these destinations will definitely change how you see the world. Where would you go first?
Nature Art
Art and nature lovers can wander through a world of colorful drawings at the Grootbos Florilegium, at the GrootbosPrivate Nature Preserve, in South Africa. The gallery has nearly 250 botanical drawings. They celebrate South African plants and their pollinators, such as insects and birds. — By Elaine Glusac
Lush Land
Want to try harvesting seaweed or keeping bees? Travel to Chile’s Ruta De Los Abastos. Visitors can acquire hands-on experience with agriculture. And they’ll meet food producers, such as farmers and people who fish. — By Sorrel Moseley
Roll Along
People who travel with Natural Selection’s Guided Cycling Safari see amazing elephants, giraffes, and other amazing animals up close. The best part? The safari takes place on bikes. You’ll roll through beautiful Botswana, Africa, in style, covering 25 to 45 miles per day.— By Cindy Fan
Deep Dive
As the most friendly diving charter operator, Dive Tutukaka is a paradise for scuba enthusiasts. The company focuses on helping divers who need extra support, providing wheelchair ramps (
斜坡
) and expert assistance. Dives are conducted off New Zealand’s North Island. You can enjoy
diverse marine life here.— By Terry Ward
1.
What is the main focus of the Grootbos Florilegium?
A.
Rare plants.
B.
Artistic paintings.
C.
Diversity of ecosystems.
D.
Method
【英语】湖南省长沙市某校2024-2025学年高三下学期4月半月考试题（解析版）.docx
