广东省东莞市2016届高三上学期中心组模拟（二） 英语试题
第一部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
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Air conditioning, watermelons, ice cream – we have all kinds of gadgets and food to get us through the summer. But what could be better during the hot months?
The following are a few special and well-known water parks around the world. Take a good look, and know what the real water parks look like.
Noah’s Ark
Location: Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, US
Noah’s Ark offers many water slides. The most notable ride is the Black Anaconda. At more than 400 meters in length, it is the US’ most thrilling water coaster and sends riders spiraling down at speeds of up to 48 kilometers per hour. Plus, with 18 indoor water parks, Wisconsin Dells offers plenty of splashes for water lovers.
Tropical Islands Resort
Location: Brandenburg, Germany
This resort offers the largest indoor water park in the world – at 65,961 square meters. And its indoor pool can accommodate 6,000 visitors at a time. As Europe’s largest tropical holiday world, Tropical Islands is more than a water park. It’s a fully functional resort, featuring a theme park, an artificial rainforest, a lagoon, a beach, steam baths, saunas and many shops and restaurants. There are also several water slides and other activities that people of all ages can enjoy.
Las Cascada Water Park
Location: Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
Las Cascada is well known for its incredible beauty. It is surrounded by tropical mountain forests and situated close to the ocean.
The water ride, El Rio Pasivo, carries riders through the whole water park. They can see the mountains and waterfalls around it.
Chimelong Water Park
Location: Guangzhou, China
It is one of the largest water parks in Asia. With its advanced technology, it also has many new aquatic facilities (水上设施) in the industry. One of the park’s rides offers a tube conveyor that transports riders up a 19-meter-tall tower. The park has implemented a special water treatment system that ensures safe PH levels and removes harmful germs.
1. Which of the following parks most likely has the most thrilling water rides?
A. Noah’s Ark. B. Tropical Islands Resort.
C. Las Cascada Water Park. D. Chimelong Water Park.
2. Which of the following water parks sounds the cleanest?
A. Noah’s Ark. B. Tropical Islands Resort.
C. Las Cascada Water Park. D. Chimelong Water Park.
