江阴第一中学2024—2025高三第二学期5月月考试卷
本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟
第二部分 阅读（满分50分）
第一节 阅读理解（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。
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Magical Towns and Cities at Christmas
Hallstatt, Austria
On the banks of Hallstätter See, the town of Hallstatt and its amazing landscape enjoy UNESCO protection. The 16th-century townhouses, arid snow o£ winter make this the perfect place for getting into the festive atmosphere. Picture brightly lit trees and stands selling decorations, and you’re halfway to imagining just how special this town is.
Colmar, France
There are plenty of wonderful Christmas markets to be found all over Europe. But few catch the imagination in a fairytale setting quite like that of Colmar. More than six themed markets can be found in the center, linked by lit streets, where wooden houses are packed tightly together. At around 5:00 pm on Wednesdays and Saturdays, a children’s band will be on stage, providing even more holiday cheer.
Rudesheim, Germany
Located in the heart of the Rhine Valley’s wine-making country, Rudesheim is a top destination throughout the year. However, once the night draws in and Christmas comes into view, the town takes on a special atmosphere. Those arriving by riverboat can go to the Christmas Market of Nations, which is filled with stores selling gifts and traditional festive dishes from all over the world.
Tromso, Norway
Tromso has been a cultural center with its Arctic Cathedral, the home of regular concerts and events. It’s over the festive season, when there is no daylight, that the city, located high above the Arctic Circle, becomes a must-see. Visitors can taste a hot chocolate before taking the cable car (缆车) above the city to catch sight of the northern lights.
1. What can visitors see in Hallstatt?
A. Old townhouses. B. Northern lights.
C. Arctic Cathedral. D. Rhine Valley.
2. When will the children’s band give a performance?
A. On Thursdays. B. On Fridays.
C. On Saturdays. D. On Sundays.
3. Where should visitors go for traditional festive food from various countries?
A. Tromso. B. Rudesheinx
C. Colmar. D. Hallstatt.
B
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