浙江省温州十校2023-2024学年高二下学期6月期末联考英语试卷学校：_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、阅读理解Green fields and hills give Ireland its “Emerald Isle” nickname. Rounding out all that unspoiled nature are ancient castles， historic villages， and pubs alive with traditional music. Heres the best way to experience this colorful corner of Europe.Rocky covesThe southwests rocky coves are rich with seaweed， revealing a little-known piece of Irish history. “In the past people couldnt eat meat so they would go down around these shores and get laver， or sleabhac， as its high in protein，” says Kerryann OFarrell of Atlantic Irish Seaweed， whose guides lead educational sea vegetable walks at Derrynane Harbour.Cape Clear IslandLocated eight miles off the southern coast， Cape Clear Island (Oilen Chleire) is one of Irish-speaking Gaeltacht areas， which can be found in seven counties and on some islands. On Cape， the former girls school now houses the Heritage Centre with exhibits on the islands maritime history and culture. Dont miss the goat milk ice cream at local favorite Clire Goats.The River CorribWhile Shop Street and Eyre Square draw the crowds， the Western neighborhood across the River Corrib is the soul of the city. Soak up the bohemian vibe at places like Bell Book and Candle， a treasure trove for new and second-hand books； the monthly Flea Style Market inside the Galway Arts Centre； and the Crane Bar， which features some of the citys best “trad” fiddle and bodhrn players.Great Lighthouses of IrelandGreat Lighthouses of Ireland offers a guide to noteworthy beacons around the country. One of the most remote， St. Johns Point Lighthouse rises at the end of a narrow peninsula in County Donegal， looking out to Donegal Bay and County Sligo. Stay overnight in Clipper or Schooner， the former lighthouse keepersresidences， and experience the solitude of keeping watch. Naturally， theres no Wi-Fi， so umwind and read a book beside the fire， or explore the headland at sunrise.1What cant you do in Cape Clear Island?A. Appreciate local language.B. Try the goat milk ice cream.C. Admire the islands maritime history.D. Enjoy educational sea vegetable walks.2Which would be the best place for someone in need of an undisturbed place?A. Rocky coves. B. Cape Clear Island.C. The River Corrib. D. Great Lighthouses of Ireland.3The passage is most likely taken from _.A. a news report B. an advertisementC. a travel brochure D. an encyclopediaTheres an old African proverb that states， “When you leave your shoes at the doorstep， you leave your troubles behind.” A group of environmental chemists who study what kinds of contaminants people are exposed to in their own homes claim： wearing your outside shoes inside wont just mess up your carpet； it is， in fact， scientifically wrong.Shoes worn outside can be media for all kinds of dirt and microbes. According to the experts， about one-third of the matter building up inside your home comes from outside， much of it being tracked in on the soles of our shoes. But not all dirt is bad dirt. Some household germs can actually be useful in helping build up a childs immune system， for example. But the real issue is that some of the disease-causing organisms found on our shoes and floors are drug-resistant， causing illnesses that are difficult to treat. “Cancer-causing toxins can be found on these shoes，” scientists say， “so it is best to leave your filth outside the door.”Every day we carry much dirt with us on the soles of our shoes-mud. For many households， the pandemic has greatly reduced the number of places we go to. But even at that， all it takes is one walk down the street or a few minutes at the park to make you bring something nasty back home.Its important to note that not wearing shoes inside is more than just a hygiene thing. In many cultures around the world， leaving your shoes at the door is a sign of respect， a nod to superstition and it may even be in service of good health. Reflexologists(反射治疗师) say that walking around barefoot can help boost your circulation， improve your sleep quality and stimulate the reflexes on the soles of your feet， reducing inflammation， pain and tension.4What can we learn about dirt?A. All the dirt in the house comes from dirty shoes.B. The dirt can help build up a childs immune system.C. The dirt brought back by shoes is very harmful to adults.D. About a third of the dirt produced in the home comes from the outside.5Whats the authors attitude towards leaving shoes at the doorstep?A. Supportive B. Critical C. Indifferent D. Neutral6There are many benefits of not wearing shoes indoors except _.A. showing respect B. stimulating reflectionC. avoiding messing up carpet D. reducing the amount of dirt7Whats the best title of the text?A. Walking barefoot or notB. Getting rid of your home dirtC. Learning from African proverbsD. Leaving sh