安徽省合肥市肥东县合肥新城高升学校2019-2020学年高二英语上学期期中试题（含解析）一、阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）1.阅读理解 Amsterdam is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world, famous for its beautiful canals, top art museum and cycling culture. It is the capital and most populous (人口稠密) city in the Netherlands and often referred to as the Venice of the North due to its convenient system of bridges and canals. Here are some of the key points to remember as you plan your trip to Amsterdam. Must-See Attractions Most visitors begin their Amsterdam adventure in the Old Centre, which is full of traditional architecture, shopping centers and coffee shops. Dont miss the Dam Square and the areas around Spui and Nieuwmarkt. Youll also want to check out Amsterdams Museum Quarter in the South District, which is great for shopping at the Albert Cuyp Market and having a picnic in the Vondelpark. Transportation Travelers should be aware that Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is one of the busiest airports in the world. You can catch a train from Schiphol to Amsterdam Central Station, which has many connecting routes. Cycling is very popular here, and its easy to find cheap bike rentals around town. Recommended Restaurants Amsterdam is a top destination for foodies, so it is difficult to narrow down your dining choices. Here are a couple of our favorites.RestaurantCuisine(风味)LocationPriceNotesFoodismMediterraneanNassaukade 122,1052 ECdishes from 20Small portions are served so order 2-3 dishes per personCiel BleuFrenchHotel Okura.Ferdinand Bolstraat 333, 1072 LHset-price menusfrom 110 for dinnerMake advance booking and ask for a table by the window Money Saving Tips Unless you really want to see the tulips (郁金香) blooming, avoid booking between mid-March and mid-May. This is when hotel and flight prices rise sharply. Look for accommodations in Amsterdams South District, where rates are generally cheaper than in the city center. Buy train tickets at the machine instead of the counter to save a bit of money. Check out our homepage to view price comparisons for flights, hotels, and rental cars before you book.（1）Amsterdam earns the name Venice of the North because of its . A.modem traffic systemsB.popular places of interestC.large numbers of bridges and canalsD.big population and warm climate（2）Where can you enjoy dishes of French cooking? A.The Albert Cuyp Market.B.Ciel Bleu.C.Foodism.D.Vondelpark.（3）To save money on accommodation in Amsterdam, youd better . A.book a hotel in AprilB.make advance booking at the machineC.check into a hotel at the city centerD.compare the prices on the website（4）Where can we probably read the passage? A.A travel webpage.B.A business report.C.A research paper.D.A geography textbook.2.阅读理解 In earliest times, men considered lightning to be one of the great mysteries (神秘的事物)of nature. Some ancient peoples believed that lightning and thunder were the weapons (武器) of the gods. In reality, lightning is a flow of electricity formed high above the earth. A single flash of lightning 1.6 kilometres long has enough electricity to light one million light bulbs (灯泡). The American scientist and statesman, Benjamin Franklin, was the first to show the connection between electricity and lightning in 1752. In the same year he also built the first lightning rod (避雷针). This device (装置物) protects buildings from being damaged by lightning. Modern science has discovered that one stroke (闪击) of lightning has a voltage (电压) of more than 15 million volts (伏特). A flash of lightning between a cloud and the earth may be as long as 13 kilometers, and travel at a speed of 30 million meters per second. Scientists judge that there are about 2,000 million flashes of lightning per year. Lightning hits the Empire State Building in New York City 30 to 48 times a year. In the United States alone it kills an average (平均数) of one person every day. The safest place to be in case of an electrical storm is in a closed car. Outside, one should go to low ground and not get under tress. Also, one should stay out of water and away from metal fences. Inside a house, people should avoid open doorways and windows and not touch wires or metal things. With lightning, it is better to be safe than sorry?（1）People once thought lightning came from . A.the skyB.the godsC.the earthD.nature（2）Lightning can travel . A.as quickly as water