河北省衡水市第十四中学2020-2021学年高二上学期期末考试英语试卷 WORD版含答案.doc

1、220202021学年度上学期高二年级期末考试英 语 试 卷（测试用时：120分钟，总分150分）第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. When will the man play volleyball? A. Today.B. This weekend.C. Today and tomorrow.2. How much will the woman spend? A. $22

2、0.B. $230.C. $250.3. What are the speakers talking about? A. A book.B. European paintings.C. A yellow coat. 4. What will the man probably do with the computer? A. Have it fixed.B. Give it to the woman.C. Get a new one.5. Why is the girls father special? A. He finds time for his kids.B. He has an imp

3、ortant job.C. He makes time for himself.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. When did the man start drawing? A. Five years ago.B. Six years ago.C. When he was five years old.7. How does

4、the woman feel about the mans art? A. She thinks it is great.B. She is too shy to tell him.C. She likes his photography the most.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Which countries has the woman already been to? A. Canada and Australia. B. Singapore and America. C. China and Korea. 9. What can we learn about Norway?

5、A. It is always cold all over the country. B. It snows almost everywhere in winter. C. Its very dry in summer.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Why will the man be late? A. Hes stuck in traffic.B. He had an accident.C. He didnt make it onto the bridge in time.11. When is the plane scheduled to leave? A. In 45 mi

6、nutes.B. In two hours. C. In 30 minutes.12. How does the man probably feel? A. Positive.B. Stressed out.C. Apologetic.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Why did the man get a new job? A. He wanted to work closer to his house.B. He wanted to make more money.C. His old job was too stressful.14. What did the man pro

7、bably do at his last job? A. Handle money.B. Drive a car.C. Take care of patients.15. Where does the mans mother live? A. In Chicago.B. In California.C. In New York.16. What will the man do in a year? A. Move back to where his family live.B. Gain more experience in the hospital.C. Find enough time t

8、o visit his parents.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Where is Washington Square Park located? A. In Upper Manhattan.B. Between 6th St. and 4th St. C. In the Washington Village neighborhood.18. What is true about Washington Square Park? A. It covers ten city blocks.B. Dogs have their own areas to play.C. Eating

9、 and drinking are not allowed.19. Who especially likes the parks fountain area? A. Artists.B. Students.C. Children.20. When was the Washington Arch built? A. In 1889.B. In 1806.C. In 1871.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节 （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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。APacific Science Center GuideVi

10、sit Pacific Science Centers StoreDont forget to stop by Pacific Science Centers Store while you are here to pick up a wonderful science activity or souvenir to remember your visit. The store is located(位于) upstairs in Building 3 right next to the Laster Dome.Hungry?Our exhibits will feed your mind b

11、ut what about your body? Our caf offers a complete menu of lunch and snack options, in addition to seasonal specials. The caf is located upstairs in Building 1 and is open daily until one hour before Pacific Science Center closes.Rental InformationLockers are available to store any belongings during

12、 your visit. The lockers are located in Building 1 near the Information Desk and in Building 3. Pushchairs and wheelchairs are available to rent at the Information Desk and Denny Way entrance. ID required.Support Pacific Science Center Since 1962 Pacific Science Center has been inspiring a passion(热

13、情) for discovery and lifelong learning in science, math and technology. Today Pacific Science Center serves more than 1.3 million people a year and beings inquiry-based science education to classrooms and community events all over Washington State. Its an amazing accomplishment and one we cannot ach

14、ieve without generous support from individuals, corporations, and other social organizations. Visit pacificsciencecenter.org to find various ways you can support Pacific Science Center.21. Where can you buy a souvenir at Pacific Science Center?A. In Building 1. B. In Building 3.C. At the last Dome.

15、D. At the Denny Way entrance.22. What does Pacific Science Center do for schools?A. Train science teachers. B. Distribute science books.C. Inspire scientific research. D. Take science to the classroom.23. What is the purpose of the last part of the text?A. To encourage donations. B. To advertise com

16、ing events.C. To introduce special exhibits. D. To tell about the Centers history.BThe Man with the Golden Arm may sound like the name of some superhero in a comic book. But this name belongs to 78-year-old James Harrisonan Australian man who has donated blood almost every week, saving more than 2 m

17、illion babies in the process. Harrison told CNN, an American channel, about why he chooses to donate, even though its not the most pleasurable experience: Never once have I watched the needle go in my arm. I cant stand the sight of blood, and I cant stand pain. An amazingly unique antibody(抗体) in Ha

18、rrisons blood makes it a true lifesaver for babies who could be affected by rhesus disease. The condition occurs during some pregnancies, when a woman who has rhesus-negative blood produces antibodies that destroy her babies cells. This can happen when the baby has the same rhesus-positive blood as

19、the father. Rhesus disease can cause health issues in babies. It can even result in death. Harrison, blood helped physicians develop an injection called Anti-D in the 1960s, which prevents women who have rhesus-negative blood from developing the harmful antibodies while pregnant. After Harrison comp

20、letes one of his routine donations, his blood can be used to create more vaccines(疫苗). I started donating in 1955, two days after I turned 18, Harrison said when he completed his 1,075th donation. As CNN reported, every Anti-D vaccine created in Australia has something to do with a donation from Har

21、rison, who holds the record for most blood donations in Australia. A number of mothers have come up to me and said, Thank you very much for what youve done, because I now have one, two, three healthy children, Harrison said. Harrisons own daughter, Tracey Mellowship, had been one of the 17 percent o

22、f women who need Anti-D during their pregnancy. The injection helped guarantee her second son would be born healthy. Dad had always donatedwe knew that, Mellowship said. But it didnt hit home until I was pregnant and knew the consequences.24. From the first two paragraphs, what can we infer about Ha

23、rrison?A. He is humorous and smart.B. He is brave and unselfish.C. He is friendly but nervous.D. He is optimistic but weak.25. What can we learn about the babies affected by rhesus disease?A. They have the same blood type as their mothers.B. They develop the disease after being born.C. They cant for

24、m Wood themselves.D. They grow problematic cells.26. Harrisons blood can _.A. help patients develop Anti-DB. help avoid the risk of rhesus diseaseC. cure rhesus disease affected babiesD. stop babies from producing antibodies27. Before Mellowship was injected Anti-D, her family didnt _.A. understand

25、the meaning of Harrisons actB. expect she would have another healthy sonC. realize the high rate of potential rhesus diseaseD. know Harrison held a record for donating bloodCUsually, tornadoes(龙卷风) are more common in the spring and summer months. Knowing what to do before and during a tornado can sa

26、ve your life and the life of your loved ones. When you hear that you are in a tornado watch,it means that tornadoes or other kinds of dangerous weather are on the way. You need to be ready to go to a safe shelter if tornadoes do happen or if there is a warning. Listen to local radio or TV programmes

27、 for the update so that you have information to make decisions about your safety. Tornado warnings mean that a tornado has been seen, or that radar has shown there would be a tornado. When a tornado warning is issued for your town or county, take shelter immediately. Tornado sirens(警报器) warn people

28、who are outdoors. Do not expect to hear sirens if you are indoors. Listen to weather reports and watch TV if you are indoors. Remember to have fresh batteries for your radios and flashlights. Plan ahead for tornado watches and warnings. Talk to your family, friends and neighbours so that you know sa

29、fe places to go to get out of danger. Here are some important tips: Take shelter in a basement, away from any windows. If you are in a house or building with no basement, go to the lowest floor, a small centre room such as a bathroom or closet, under the stairs, or in an inside hallway with no windo

30、ws. If you are in a mobile home or trailer, plan ahead and get out! It is not safe to be in a mobile home or trailer during a tornado. You need to make plans with family, friends or neighbours to go to a safer, stronger home or another building to take shelter. It is very risky to be in a car or tru

31、ck during a tornado. Know if there are tornado watches in the area and avoid driving into dangerous situations. Instead, take shelter in a basement or strong building. Have an emergency kit ready and keep it in your safe area. A few ideas for things to have in an emergency kit would be water, a flas

32、hlight, food (like crackers, peanut butter,granola bars),a radio that uses batteries, any medications you need, and a first-aid kit.If you need any further information about preparing for the tornado season or making an emergency kit, call the Four Corners Health Department at (402)362-2621 or click

33、 here to view the website http:/www. yorknewstimes. com.28. If you are told that youre in a tornado watch,_.A. it means that you should wear your watchB. it means tornadoes are possible in the areaC. it means that you have found a safe shelterD. it means tornadoes will leave where you are29. What sh

34、ould you do when you are in a trailer and a tornado comes?A. You should remain still in the running trailer.B. You should find a bathroom to hide in.C. You should turn to friends or neighbours for help.D. You should get into a building to shelter yourself.30. What is the passage mainly about?A. How

35、tornadoes come about.B. What tornadoes lead to.C. What to do before and during a tornado.D. When and where tornadoes occur.31.Where can we probably read the passage?A. In a magazine.B. In a newspaper.C. On a website.D. In an advertisement.DBenjamin West, the father of American painting, showed his t

36、alent for art when he was only six years of age. But he did not know about brushes before a visitor told him he needed one. In those days, a brush was made from camels hair. There were no camels nearby. Benjamin decided that cat hair would work instead. He cut some fur from the family cat to make a

37、brush.The brush did not last long. Soon Benjamin needed more fur. Before long, the cat began to look ragged(蓬乱). His father said that the cat must be sick. Benjamin was forced to admit what he had been doing.The cats lot was about to improve.That year, one of Benjamins cousins, Mr. Pennington, came

38、to visit. He was impressed with Benjamins drawings. When he went home, he sent Benjamin a box of paint and some brushes. He also sent six engravings(版画) by an artist. These were the first pictures and first real paint and brushes Benjamin had ever seen. In 1747, when Benjamin was nine years old, Mr.

39、Pennington returned for another visit. He was amazed at what Benjamin had done with his gift. He asked Benjamins parents if he might take the boy back to Philadelphia for a visit.In the city, Mr.Pennington gave Benjamin materials for creating oil paintings. The boy began a landscape(风景) painting. Wi

40、lliam Williams, a well-known painter, came to see him work. Williams was impressed with Benjamin and gave him two classic books on painting to take home. The books were long and dull. Benjamin could read only a little, having been a poor student. But he later said, Those two books were my companions

41、 by day, and under my pillow at night. While it is likely that he understood very little of the books, they were his introduction to classical paintings. The nine-year-old boy decided then that he would be an artist.32. What is the text mainly about?A. Benjamins visit to Philadelphia.B. Williams inf

42、luence on Benjamin.C. The beginning of Benjamins life as an artist.D. The friendship between Benjamin and Pennington.33. What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 3 suggest?A. The cat would be closely watched. B. The cat would get some medical care.C. Benjamin would leave his home shortly. D. B

43、enjamin would have real brushes soon.34. What did Pennington do to help Benjamin develop his talent?A. He took him to see painting exhibitions. B. He provided him with painting materials.C. He sent him to a school in Philadelphia. D. He taught him how to make engravings.35. Williams two books helped

44、 Benjamin to _.A. master the use of paints B. appreciate landscape paintingsC. get to know other painters D. make up his mind to be a painter第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。The Great Lakes consist of five lakes in North America. Lake Erie, Lake Ontario, Lake Huron,

45、Lake Michigan and Lake Superior make up the greatest area of fresh water in the world.36._The others form anatural border between the United States and Canada. How the lakes were formed The basin of today s lakes was formed about 2 billion years ago through volcanic activity. Together with the five

46、Great Lakes thousands of other smaller lakes were also formed. 37._Groundwater makes up most of the rest. Economic importance of the Great Lakes38._ Much of the coal produced in the Appalachian coal fields is brought to the Great Lakes by train where it is sent to other areas. Farming crops of the A

47、merican Midwest are brought to the harbours along the Great Lakes from where they are exported to other countries. 39._ Millions of Americans spend much of their free time on and around the Great Lakes. Those who are living in nearby cities often go to the beaches to escape the stressful life of the

48、 inner cities. Sailing and other water sports are widespread due to the strong winds that exist in the Great Lakes region. History and present situation The first settlers sailed down the Great Lakes about 300 years ago. They were mainly fur traders who did business with Indians.40._ During the 20th

49、 century the water quality of the Great Lakes became worse. Recently the two countries have been trying their best to make the water in the lakes as clean as before.A. Entertainment and tourismB. A list of cities on the Great LakesC. Water levels have been going down in recent yearsD. Only Lake Mich

50、igan lies completely in the United StatesE. Materials are transported along the Great Lakes every yearF. The canals in the 19th century made it possible to travel from lake to lakeG. The lakes get most of their water from rain and snow throughout the year第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）

51、阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。I did not remember her, but recently her email note surprised me. The email began, We met in a subway train in Queens.Fate had 41 us next to each other.She 42 that she had been sad and depressed. Her sad feelings did not 43 me. I continued to talk to her a

52、bout 44 and love. I gave her quote cards that she put in her bag.At home she was 45 to find the words on the quote cards resonated(共鸣)with her present situation. She became very happy and her 46 heart wanted to see me again to thank me about the 47 she received.She 48 me for 3 years with no 49 . She

53、 did not know I was connected to Kind Spring. Last week she talked with her family and thought I might be working at KindSpring.org. In an email to KindSpring, not knowing my 50 , she explained my face and our 51 . I am very grateful to KindSpring for going the extra mile to find my email ID and be

54、the connecting 52 between us.Fatemah is eager to meet me when I visit New York next year. She said my 53 changed her life. I have 54 probably over fifty thousand cards,but the one she received is 55 .41. A. introducedB. savedC. seatedD. cheated42. A. wroteB. forgotC. realizedD. guessed43. A. moveB.

55、botherC. stopD. surprise44. A. friendshipB. lossC. sadnessD. hope45. A. shockedB. excitedC. embarrassedD. puzzled46. A. anxiousB. gratefulC. brokenD. curious47. A. lessonB. kindnessC. respectD. sympathy48. A. turned downB. relied onC. passed overD. searched for49. A. complaintsB. excusesC. resultsD.

56、 regrets50. A. colleaguesB. nameC. bossD. appearance51. A. promiseB. appointmentC. meetingD. misunderstanding52. A. bridgeB. barrierC. personD. way53. A. visitB. talkC. emailD. work54. A. paid forB. sold outC. used upD. given away55. A. well-keptB. specially-madeC. worthlessD. priceless第二节 （共10小题；每小

57、题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。“Du Fu: Chinas Greatest Poet, a 58-minute documentary released recently on BBC introduces Du Fu to the Western world for the first time 56._ the form of documentary. In the film, Michael Wood, one of BBCs most popular hosts, visited a number of Chinese 57.

58、_ (city) to retrace Dus steps. The documentary invited well-known British actor IanMcKellen, 58._ played Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings movies, 59._ (read)15 of Dus poems that have been translated into English.Born in 712, Du Fu lived through the violent fall of Chinas brilliant Tang Dynasty. He h

59、ad the desire to serve his country, but his life 60._ (destroy) by the An Lushan Rebellion of 755. Of 61._ numerous poems he wrote, 500 have been preserved over the ages. For generations he 62._(be) the guardian of the moral conscience ( 良知) of the nation.The documentary compared Du to Shakespeare t

60、o help audiences 63._ (well) understand the poets great achievements in literature. It also highlighted Chinese poetry, noting that its 3000-year-old history makes 64._the oldest living tradition of poetry in the world.During an interview, the director even quoted a line from Du to encourage the peo

61、ple 65._(suffer) under COVID-19 .56. _57. _58. _59. _60. _61. _62. _63. _64. _65. _第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节 应用文写作 （满分15分)假定你是李华，下周有新西兰学生访问你校，你将作为学生代表致欢迎辞。请为此写一篇发言稿，内容包括：1. 表示欢迎；2. 介绍活动安排；3. 表达祝愿。注意：1. 词数80左右；2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear exchange students from New Zealand,_第二节 读后续写 （满分25分)阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头

62、语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。John Blanchardstood up, straightened his army uniform(制服), and studied the crowd making their way through the station. He looked forthe girlwhose heart he knew, but whose face he had never seen, the girl with a rose.His interest in her began thirteen months ago in alibrary. Taking

63、 a book off the shelf, he found himself fascinated, not with the words of thebook, but with the notes penciled in the margin (页边的空白). The soft handwriting showed a thoughtful soul and brilliant mind. In the front of the book, he discovered the owners name,Miss Hollis Maynell. With time and effort he

64、 found her address. She lived in New York City. He wrote her a letter introducing himself and inviting her to correspond (通信). The next day he was shipped overseas for military service.During the next year and one month, the two begun to know each other by mail. Eachletterwas a seed falling on both

65、hearts. A romance was budding. Blanchard asked for a photograph, but she refused. She felt that if he really cared, it wouldnt matter what she looked like.When the day finally came for him to return from Europe, they scheduled their first meeting 7 pm at theGrand Central Stationin New York. “Youll r

66、ecognize me，” she wrote. “By thered_roseIll wear my dress.” So at 7：00 he was in the station looking for a girl whose heart he loved, but whose face hed never seen.A young lady was coming toward him. Her figure was long and slim; her blonde hair lay back from her ears; her eyes were blue as flowers;

67、 her lips and chin had a gentle firmness, andin her pale green suitshe was like springtime coming alive. He went toward her, entirely forgetting to notice that she was not wearing a rose. As he moved, a middleagedwomanwhispered, “Going my way, Sir？”注意:1. 续写词数应150左右:2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Paragraph 1：A

68、lmostuncontrollablyhemadehiswaytothewoman,andthenhenoticedthatshewaswearingaredrose._Paragraph 2：Thewomansfacebroadenedintoabigsmile._2020-2021学年度上学期高二年级期末考试听 力：15 ABACA610 CACBA1115 BBCCB1620 ABBCA 阅读理解：2123 BDA 24-27 BDBA2831 BDCC 3235 CDBD 七选五： 3640 DGEAF 完形填空：4145 CACDA 4650 BBDCB 5155 CABDD 语篇填

69、空：56in 57cities 58who 59to read 60was destroyed61the 62has been 63better 64it 65suffering应用文范文：Dear exchange students from New Zealand，Iam Lihua, chairman of the Student Union. On behalf of the whole school, I extend a warm welcome to your arrival.To soak all of you in our authentic local as well as

70、 unique campus culture, a traditional Shaoxing opera performed by us students will be staged at the School Hall on Monday morning, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. After a brief lunch, mini workshops such as paper-cutting, calligraphy, inscribing, porcelain making and shadow show will be set up at the stadiu

71、m in the afternoon, where you can have a taste of these traditional crafts by either seeing them in action or trying one by yourself. Isincerely wish you can take full advantage of this opportunity to explore, enjoy and embrace our charming culture.续写范文：Paragraph 1：Almostuncontrollablyhemadehiswayto

72、thewoman,andthenhenoticedthatshewaswearingaredrose.John Blanchardwas disappointed to see the woman, who was over 40 years old. Exactly, she wasthe girlhe was waiting for.Though he would like to follow the young lady, he stopped and walked toward the woman, greeted her and held out thebookhe found in

73、 thelibrary.“Im John Blanchard, and you must beMiss Hollis Maynell. I am more than glad you could meet me; may I take you to dinner？”Paragraph 2：Thewomansfacebroadenedintoabigsmile. “I dont know what this is about，”she answered, “but the young lady in her pale green suitwho just went by begged me to

74、 wear the red roseon my coat.And she said if you were going to invite me to dinner, I should tell you that sheis waiting for you in the restaurant across the street.She said it was a test！”听力原文：Text 1M: Im playing volleyball after school. (1) Do you want to play?W: No, Ive got tennis practice today

75、and tomorrow. But maybe this weekend?M: My younger brother has a baseball tournament thenW: OK.Text 2W: I need a bike to get to my new job. How much does this one cost?M: That bike is the cheapest one we have, and it costs $200. But this bike is much better and costs $220.W: Thanks, but Ill take the

76、 cheaper one. I also want this helmet that costs $30. (2)Text 3M: What exactly are you looking for?W: I am looking for a collection of the 19th century European paintings.M: Is it the book on your left, the one with the yellow cover? (3)W: Let me see. Yeah, this is what I want. Thanks a lot. Text 4W

77、: Well, your computer is broken. It wont turn on. How did you break it? M: I dont know. I dropped it two weeks ago, but it was working well until yesterday. Its seven years old, though. I think it was almost time to get a new one, anyway. (4)Text 5W: My father is a man who knows whats important in l

78、ife he has a demanding job, but he still makes time for his children. (5)M: Thats really special. Most people with important jobs arent able to do that.Text 6 W: Wow, I had no idea you were such a good artist! When did you learn to paint?M: I started studying one year ago. But Ive been drawing since

79、 I was five years old. (6) Ive also been taking pictures for six years, when my dad gave me my first camera for my birthday. I think photography has really helped me with my painting. W: Your art is great! (7) Why dont you tell people youre an artist?M: Im too shy to tell anybody about my art. Text

80、7M: Which countries have you been to?W: Ive been to most of the countries in Europe, several countries in Asia China, Japan, Korea, and Thailand and to the United States and Canada. (8)M: I thought you had been to Australia too.W: No, but Im planning on visiting Australia and New Zealand soon. Which

81、 is the most beautiful country youve been to?M: I think Id say Norway. W: Isnt it really cold there?M: Well, the north of Norway is almost always cold, but farther south, it can be fairly warm in summer. Its a wet country, so theres snow almost everywhere in winter. (9)Text 8 M: Hey, Im calling to s

82、ay that Im running late to the airport. Can you make sure that the plane doesnt take off without me?W: Ill try. M: Thank you. Im just sitting here in traffic. (10) There must be an accident or something. Ive been here for 30 minutes, and Ive barely made it onto the bridge.W: Oh, thats not good. M: T

83、his traffic is really stressing me out. (12) I dont want to have to take a later flight!W: Im sure youll be able to make it. The plane doesnt leave for another 2 hours. (11)M: Yes, but Google Maps is telling me that I wont be at the airport for another hour and 45 minutes, which means Ill only have

84、15 minutes to check my bags, get through security, and arrive at the gate. Thats impossible!W: You can ask to skip to the head of the line in security. Theyre usually pretty good about that when you think you might miss your flight.M: I hope so. Text 9 M: Mom, I am going to work at a bank in downtow

85、n Chicago. Im going to move there from New York in two months.W: Thats great! I thought you liked your old job. Why did you get a new job?M: I liked my co-workers, but working in a hospital was a very stressful job. (13) (14) I had to work long hours and I am scared of blood! Plus, I had to drive al

86、most an hour to the hospital every morning. (14) W: Will you make more money working at the bank?M: No, I will make a little less. But if I work hard, I will get promoted. W: I thought you were going to look for a new job in California, where your family live. (15) We miss you, and you never have en

87、ough time to visit us. Why cant you work at a bank in California?M: I am going to work at this bank for a year. Then I will try to transfer to a branch in California near you and dad! (16) I really want to move back to California, but I cant just pick up and leave. Working at this bank will give me

88、some good experience.Text 10 Here, we have Washington Square Park, which is one of the most famous New York City public parks. It has played a central role in every major cultural movement in New York City for the last 100 years. As you can see, it is located between 6th St. and 4th St. in the Green

89、wich Village neighborhood of Lower Manhattan. (17) The park covers eight city blocks, or just under ten acres. Surrounding the park on all sides is New York University; those brick buildings covered in dark green plants have been around since 1871, when the park first opened. Many of those buildings

90、 used to serve as homes and studios for artists, and the benches in the park are popular places for painters, poets, dancers, and singers to get together. The parks fountain area has long been one of the citys most popular spots for residents and tourists, and children love to skate and play games a

91、round the fountain. (19) There are two special areas for dogs to run around, (18) and during the hot summer months, many food and drink stands are set up inside the park. One of Washington Square Parks most recognizable features is the Washington Arch, which was built in 1889. (20) It was modeled after the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, which was built in 1806.(Washington Square Park：华盛顿广场公园位于纽约市，最显赫的两个景点为纪念华盛顿的拱门以及一个大型喷泉。园内摆放着多尊雕像，如乔治华盛顿、亚历山大利曼荷利和朱塞佩加里波底。)