四川省成都市2022-2023学年高三上学期期末英语试卷
一、阅读理解（本大题共30小题，共67.5分）
1．阅读理解
Welcome to the UK National Parks
    The United Kingdom has beautiful national parks. Try our quick guide for a handy introduction to each of the following four parks.
    The Broads
    The Broads, Britain's largest protected wetland, is now home to some of Britain's rarest wildlife.
    Key areas of interest:
    ● home to over a quarter of our rarest wildlife.
    ● over 125 miles of waterways to explore
    ● gentle footpaths and cycle routes, fabulous fishing
    ● a Roman fort, medieval churches and traditional windmills
    ● the River Wensum runs right into the city of Norwich, just 2 hour from London
    Lake District
    The Lake District has inspired writers and visitors for centuries.
    Key areas of interest:
    ● England's largest National Park is now a World Heritage Site
    ● Scafell, England's highest mountain
    ● 16 main lakes and many smaller tarns
    ● boat trips, sailing, boating and swimming
    ● less than 2 hour from Manchester
    New Forest
    It is a historic royal hunting forest, where you can enjoy the sight of ponies, cattle, sheep and pigs.
    Key areas of interest:
    ● ponies, cows and pigs on the open forest
    ● ancient trees, some over 1,000 years old
    ● a coastline of sea creatures, like shingle, saltmarsh, lagoons and mudflats
    ● less than an hour from Southampton, Bournemouth and Salisbury
    South Downs
    Discover the world-famous white cliffs at Seven Sisters, rolling green and gold hills, ancient woodland and lowland heaths or explore "picture perfect" villages, traditional country pubs and flourishing vineyards.
    Key area of interest:
    ● walk, cycle or horse ride the length of the national park on the 160 km South Downs Way national trail
    ● grasslands and woodlands rich in wildflowers and butterflies
    ● market towns and hidden villages
    ● just over an hour by train from London and a short bus ride from Brighton, Portsmouth, East Bourne and Winchester
（1）Which park is listed as a World Heritage Site?   
A．The Broads. B．Lake District.
C．New Forest. D．South Downs
（2）What will you see in New Forest?   
A．Ponies, cattle, sheep and pigs. B．Some rarest wildlife.
C．Beautiful lakes. D．Churches and windmills.
（3）What activity do the Broads and South Downs both offer?   
A．Swimming. B．Sailing. C．Cycling. D．Horse riding.
阅读理解
I arrived at the address and sounded the horn(喇叭). After waiting a few minutes I sounded the horn again. Since this was going to be my last ride of my shift(换班), I thought about just driving away, but instead I knocked on the door. "Just a minute," answered a weak, elderly voice.
After a long pause, a small woman in her. 90's stood before me. When we got in the cab, she gave me an address and then asked, "Could you drive through downtown?"
"It's not the shortest way, "I answered quickly.
"Oh, I don't mind," she said. "I'm in no hurry. I'm on my way to a hospice(临终关怀医院). I don't have any family left. She continued in a soft voice, "The doctor says I don't have very long." I quietly reached over and shut off the meter.
For the next two hours, we drove through the city. She showed me the building where she had once worked as an elevator operator, the neighborhood where she and her husband had lived when they were newlyweds, a furniture warehouse that had once been a ballroom where she had gone dancing as a girl.
As the dawn came, we got to the hospice. Two nurses came out to the taxi as soon as we pulled up. The woman was seated in a wheelchair in no time.