【英语】云南省保山市2024-2025学年高二下学期4月期中试题（解析版）.docx

云南省保山市2024-2025学年高二下学期4月期中 英语试题 第一部分 听力（ 略 ） 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分 50 分） 第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A 、 B 、 C 、 D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A When rain falls and rivers rise, waterfalls become a truly spectacular sight. Here are some of the best waterfalls that are easy to visit in New Zealand. Otuihau Whangārei Falls Just a 20-minute drive from the city center, Otuihau Whangārei Falls is a perfect place to spend a few hours. The main path leads to a viewing platform. From there, you can cross a swing bridge and climb back along the far wall to complete the loop ( 环路 ). Time: 20-minute loop Distance: 1 km Piroa Falls Piroa Falls can be reached after a 10-minute walk through a native forest. The waterfall drops 20 meters over a cliff into a deep pool below. Starting by walking down some steps from the parking lot and crossing the Ahuroa River on a bridge, you’ll see the horse-tail shaped waterfall just a few minutes later. Time: 15-minute return Distance: 200 meters Waiau Falls Hidden on the Coromandel Peninsula, Waiau Falls is the most approachable waterfall in the country. The water pours over a 6-meter-high cliff into a natural amphitheater. About 1 km further along the road, you’ll find a grove of 600-800-year-old kauri trees, which is another great reason to visit this remote area. Time: 4-minute return Distance: 100 meters Bridal Veil Falls Bridal Veil Falls is where the Pakoka River plunges 55 meters into a lush, green forest. It’s one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the country. The path to the top viewing point is wheelchair-friendly, and you’ll get an amazing view from the edge. Time: 20-minute return Distance: 600 meters 1. What do the first two falls have in common? A. Both are near the city center. B. Both drop 20 meters over a cliff. C. Both offer a bridge as part of their trails. D. Both provide a platform for sightseeing. 2. Which waterfall is d