1、20222023学年度高三上学期期初检测卷英 语（试卷满分：150分 考试时间：120分钟）第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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. What does the man think of his new job?A. Boring.B. Satisfying.C. Po
2、orly-paid.2. Why does the woman talk to the man?A. To buy a ticket.B. To change a ticket.C. To return a ticket.3. Where does the conversation take place?A. In a wine shop.B. In a restaurant.C. At the mans home.4. What exercise does the man do the least?A. Boxing.B. Jogging.C. Weightlifting.5. Whats
3、the mans native language?A. French.B. Japanese.C. English.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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。6. What kind of room did the man reserve?A. A single room.B. A business suite.
4、C. A conference room.7. How much should the man pay in total?A. $150.B. $300.C. $450.听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。8. What is Linda?A. A shopkeeper.B. A singer.C. A nurse.9. At what time does Linda usually go to bed?A. About 7:00 am.B. About 8:30 am.C. About 11:00 pm.听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。10. Whats the womans
5、 plan for Saturday afternoon?A. Watching a game.B. Enjoying a concert.C. Doing the housework.11. Whom will Brian see on Sunday?A. His doctor.B. His friend.C. His mother.12. What will the woman do on Sunday?A. Work in a garden.B. Go to the mans home.C. Read a book at home.听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。13. Wh
6、y does the man call the woman?A. To send a fax.B. To tell some changes.C. To confirm a meeting.14. Where is Ron?A. In his office.B. In the meeting room.C. In the sales department.15. How many copies does the woman have to make in all?A. 60.B. 55.C. 50.16. How will the speakers get to the Wilton?A. B
7、y taxi.B. On foot.C. By bus.听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。17. When does the Running of the Bulls take place?A. In June.B. In July.C. In August.18. What does the speaker imply about the festival?A. Things might be expensive.B. Therere no 5-star hotels nearby.C. It is held in the narrow streets.19. What did t
8、he museum use to be?A. A market.B. A church.C. A hospital.20. Who is the speaker giving this talk to?A. Tourists.B. Travel agents.C. History students.第二部分 阅读（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、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。ASpecial breaks: four UKs creative placesChair-making, Leicestershire Sp
9、end a week in the National Forest woodlands learning to make your own chair. People having different levels of experience are welcomed. Beginners can make a single Windsor chair, while the more advanced learners can design their own chairs or try a childs chair. Price: 650 per person (including acco
10、mmodation) Dates: 21-27 Jun., 31 Jul.-6 Aug., 23-29 Aug., 4-10 Oct. Drawing, North Yorkshire Learn how to create beautiful pen and ink drawings on this four-day art holiday in the North York Moors. Aimed at beginners, it teaches a range of styles and techniques to build confi dence and improve vario
11、us drawing skills. The course is mainly based at Larpool Hall, a Georgian house with views over the Esk Valley. Price: 405 per person (including accommodation and meals) Dates: 25-28 Sept. Celtic woodturning (木工车床加工), County Armagh Guests stay at Bluebell Lane Glamping at the foot of Slieve Gullion
12、in the Ring of Gullion area of outstanding natural beauty, near Newry. The three-night break includes a full-day beginners woodturning workshop, where participants make their own bowl from locally sourced wood, learning how to use a lathe (车床), sharpen tools, sand and fi nish. There is also a break
13、for a guided walk through the 11-hectare woodland surrounding the site. Price: 238 (including meals) Dates: 21-23 Aug. Wildlife photography, Dorset Red squirrels are now very rare in England, but Brownsea Island has a large population of red squirrels. On this two-night trip, guests will explore the
14、 island and learn how tophotograph the creatures in the woodlands. Led by Emma Healey and Sean Weekly, the course is an opportunity to take advantage of the best light of the day to take wildlife photographs. Price: 475 per person (including accommodation, meals and student fees) Dates: 14 -15 Sept.
15、 21. Which place will you choose if you want to enjoy a four-day vacation? A. Dorset. B. Leicestershire. C. County Armagh. D. North Yorkshire. 22. What should you avoid doing if you dont want to pay extra for meals? A. Drawing. B. Taking wildlife photos. C. Experiencing chair making. D. Learning Cel
16、tic woodturning. 23. What do the four activities mentioned above have in common? A. They are all aimed at beginners. B. They are all based at woodlands. C. They all have professional leaders. D. They all help improve peoples practical skills.BIve always enjoyed the idea of travelling and volunteerin
17、g for a few months in southern Europe and living close to the sea, surrounded by nature, staying with the locals and exploring their culture. So when I had a chance to make this daydream a reality, I decided to apply for my first experience on a farm in Portugal. The farm is located a few kilometers
18、 away from Lagos, in a remote location in the hills. It was designed around the idea of connecting nature and technology in a green way and with a self-sustainable approach. My host, Lucio, is really passionate about the do-it-yourself initiative or maker culture. He built and decorated his house us
19、ing natural materials. He changed the shipping container into an electronic lab . When my host learned that I majored in electronics at college, he was very trusting and encouraged me to work on one of the most important issues on the farm the water wells pump operation. Since the well was the only
20、water source for the entire farm, it turned out to be a tough task for me. I wasnt even sure if I could do it in the beginning, but with my hosts encouragement, I gradually made progress and was able to build a working prototype (原型). Lucio was very excited when we connected the DIY prototype I buil
21、t to the pump control panel successfully. I still remember the moment when Lucio shook my hand with a big smile and thanked me for solving one of the farms most difficult problems. With his trust, I got to work on more complex projects afterwards too! Before this volunteer experience, I never though
22、t my help would be so appreciated. I realized that I could make a very positive impact on peoples lives by sharing knowledge to build something useful. 24. What is the highlight of the farm? A. It is high-tech.B. It is man-made. C. It is environment-friendly. D. It covers the largest area. 25. Why w
23、as the author asked to work on the water wells pump operation? A. He was enthusiastic about it. B. He had a wealth of experience. C. He had the ability to finish the work. D. He acquired relevant academic knowledge. 26. What did the author think of his volunteer work？ A. Boring. B. Necessary. C. Mea
24、ningful. D. Demanding. 27. What is the authors purpose in writing the text? A. To share an interesting experience. B. To call on more people to volunteer. C. To recommend a travel destination. D. To remember an impressive friend.CThough diet and exercise are recommended as ways to improve health, ne
25、wUC Riverside research in mice is the first to examine the long-lasting, combined effects of both factors when they are experienced early in life. “Any time you go to a doctor with concerns about your weight, almost without fail, thedoctor recommends that you exercise and eat less,” said researcher
26、Marcell Cadney. “Thats why its surprising that most studies only look at diet or exercise separately. In this study, we wanted to include both,” he said. The researchers found that early-life exercise led to reduced anxious behaviors and an increase in adult muscle and brain mass. When fed Western-s
27、tyle diets high in fat and sugar, the mice not only became fatter, but also grew into adults that preferred unhealthy food. To obtain the findings, the researchers divided the young mice into four groups those with access to exercise, those without access, those fed a standard, healthy diet and thos
28、e who ate a Western diet. Mice started their diets immediately after weaning (断奶), and continued with them for three weeks until they reached adulthood. After an additional eight weeks of “washout”, during which all mice were housed without wheels and on a healthy diet, the researchers did a behavio
29、ral analysis and measured levels of several different hormones (激素). One of those they measured, leptin, is produced by fat cells. It helps control body weight by increasing energy consumption and signaling that less food is required. Early-life exercise increased adult leptin levels in adult mice,
30、regardless of the diet they ate. Previously, the research team found that eating too much fat and sugar as a child can change the microbiome (微生物群) for life, even if they later eat more healthily. Going forward, the team plans to study whether fat or sugar is more responsible for the negative effect
31、s they measured in Western-diet-fed mice. This study offers great opportunities for health interventions in childhood habits. “Our findings may be related to understanding the potential effects of activity reductions and dietary changes associated with overweight,” said Marcell. 28. What is special
32、about the new UCR research? A. It finds the relation between health and diet. B. It is the first to study the effect of exercise. C. It takes both exercise and diet into account. D. It gives equal importance to physical and mental health. 29. What may early-life exercise contribute to? A. Stronger b
33、ones. B. A peaceful mind. C. A desire for healthy food. D. The various microbiome for life. 30. What does the underlined word “leptin” in the last but one paragraph refer to? A. A diet. B. A mouse. C. A behavior. D. A hormone. 31. What can we learn from the last two paragraphs? A. Early-life health
34、habits matter. B. Its never too late to make a change. C. A healthy body leads to a healthy mind. D. Dietary habits make a difference to childrens behaviorDA new unnamed species of crocodile (鳄鱼) indigenous to Australia has been found in the middle of the outback. The species of crocodile presently
35、on extinction, belonging to the Baru crocodile, is new to experts despite the fact that the animal wandered around the Australian continent 25 million years ago. Adam Yates, senior leader of earth sciences, said that Australias suitable instance of the crocodiles bone was discovered in 2009 at the s
36、ite of Alcoota Fossil which is eight million years old and is 200 kilometers north-east of Alice Springs, Australia. Dr. Yates revealed that other specimens (样本) had been discovered before. He said, “This specific specimen is one of the last of its kind. It is the nicest and the bone of the Baru cro
37、codile is the most complete among all that have ever been discovered so far.” Thanks to the bones condition, Dr. Yates said that it would turn into the name-bearing specimen or what he referred to as “the holotype (正模标本)” of the new species. Dr. Yates revealed that the modern Australian crocodile is
38、 known for being ancient and fixed, but that is not really true. “The current Australian crocodiles are truly new arrivals on the Australian continent. They are part of the genus Crocodylus, which likely has its origins in Africa,” he said. “This species of crocodile immigrated and conquered Austral
39、ia just a few million years ago. However, Australias main native crocodiles, like this one, have totally gone extinct,” he continued. Dr. Yates also revealed that the size of this Baru crocodile can be compared to a recent saltwater crocodile; however, due to the fact that the bone is strong, it wou
40、ld have had more weight. He said it is likely that it weighed more than a saltwater crocodile of an equal length. So they are looking towards many hundreds of kilos. Studying the details of the bone will bring hintsnot only to the altering state of Australias environment from ancient times till now,
41、 but also to how this specific crocodile varies from other species that are known. He also said they have to get down to the details of its structure and make a demonstration on why the structure of this one is sort of different from all the other species of ancient crocodile from Australia that are
42、 known. Dr. Yates said the size of the bone shows that the animal was very powerful. “Its actually powerfully built heavy, thick, deep jaws, and really large teeth all imply that this was a crocodile that specifically takes megafauna (巨型动物),” he said. He added that modern crocodiles mostly survive o
43、n small prey and small fish. This guy didnt survive on small things. Dr. Yates said modern saltwater crocodiles also had the ability of taking larger animals. 32. Whats special about the new specimen? A. It was rare in Australia. B. Its bone is well-preserved. C. It is the first specimen of a new sp
44、ecies. D. Its name was given by a famous scientist. 33. What can be inferred from the finding of Australian crocodiles? A. They are quite ancient and fixed. B. They are threatened with extinction. C. They may have their origins in Africa. D. They have better adaptability on the Australian continent.
45、 34. Whats the significance of studying the new specimen? A. Finding out the cause of its disappearance. B. Helping the saltwater crocodile to live better. C. Restoring the whole picture of this type of crocodile. D. Learning about the change of the environment in Australia. 35. What does the text m
46、ainly talk about? A. The evolution of Australian crocodiles. B. A study about the oldest crocodiles in Africa. C. A newly-discovered crocodile specimen in Australia. D. The difference between native Australian crocodiles and African ones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
47、选项。How to make a cooking video on TikTokYou may think sharing your cooking videos on TikTok isnt a big deal. 36 Weve asked some experts for tips on how to film, edit and post cooking videos on TikTok. Keep it simple “Simplicity is key when creating food content on TikTok,” says MacKenzie Smith, crea
48、tor of Grilled Cheese Social. 37 “My Baked Feta Pasta that went viral (走红) earlier this year is a good example of how simple food trends can take over the social landscape,” says Smith. Show off kitchen skills 38 Film something you do special or share a helpful tip some viewers may not know. Smith,
49、whos partnering the National Mango Board, says shes been starting all her videos for the campaign with a demonstration of the best mango cutting technique. Film from different angles If you have two smartphones or cameras, try setting them up on tripods (三脚架) at different angles, so you can edit wit
50、h a diversity of different shots, both overhead and from another good point. Only have one device? No worries. 39 Break the rules Just like cooking, the rules of TikTok are meant to be broken. So if you want your viewers to keep coming back to your videos, never be afraid of trying creative ideas. 4
51、0 Make what you want to make. Who knows what will become a trend, and what was a waste of your time? A. Actually, it isnt as easy as you think. B. Keep your videos between 30 and 60 seconds. C. Consider filming your content in natural lighting. D. Film various parts of your cooking from a few perspe
52、ctives. E. Thats because the golden rule of social media is to be creative. F. An approachable recipe is key to connecting with a larger audience. G. Before leaping into full-on recipes, consider showing off your cooking skills第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选
53、出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Teenage pilot Zara Rutherford has become the youngest woman to fly around the world solo. The 19-year-old Belgian 41 Kortrijk-Wevelgem Airport in western Belgium on Thursday,completing a 41-country journey, spanning over 52,000 kilometers. “I 42 it,” Rutherford, who received a warm wel
54、come on her 43 , tells reporters. Not only has she 44 the record held by American Shaesta Waiz, who was 30 when she circumnavigated (环游) the globe 45 in 2017, Rutherford also now holds the 46 for the first woman to circumnavigate the world in a microlight. 47 , the teenagers route to glory hasnt bee
55、n without 48 . When Rutherford departed on August 18, 2021, she believed her flight would take about three months. But she was troubled by setbacks, including month-long 49 in both Alaska and Russia due to “visa and weather issues”, pushing her schedule back eight weeks. Moreover, she was also force
56、d to make an 50 landing in Redding, California due to poor visibility as a result of the wildfires. “Id say the 51 part was definitely flying over Siberia it was extremely cold,” says Rutherford. “If the engine were to stall (熄火), Id be hours away from 52 and I dont know how long I could have surviv
57、ed for.” Her adventure was intended to 53 greater visibility of women in aviation (航空). Last year, Rutherford spoke of her 54 at the fact that just 5.1% of airline pilots around the globe are women. She hopes her success will 55 more females to consider a career in aviation. “If you dont try and see
58、 how high you can fly, then youll never know,” she says. 41. A. worked at B. stared at C. landed at D. wondered at 42. A. rejected B. made C. predicted D. spotted 43. A. journey B. advice C. behalf D. arrival 44. A. beaten B. registered C. witnessed D. revealed 45. A. unaccompanied B. unacknowledged
59、 C. unarmed D. unaltered 46. A. position B. view C. title D. power 47. A. Meanwhile B. However C. Additionally D. Therefore 48. A. drills B. prospects C. modes D. challenges 49. A. flights B. preparations C. delays D. attempts 50. A. unacceptable B. unfinished C. unaccountable D. unscheduled 51. A.
60、hardest B. highest C. farthest D. narrowest 52. A. honor B. rescue C. shelter D. comfort 53. A. appreciate B. approve C. embrace D. ensure 54. A. disappointment B. astonishment C. annoyance D. embarrassment 55. A. allow B. intend C. inspire D. select第二节 （共10小题；每小题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
61、单词的正确形式。 Every weekend, hundreds of bookwormscrowd around Liyuan Library in Jiaojiehe village, a book sanctuary (圣地) surrounded by chestnut, walnut and peach trees 56._branches are used to decorate the building. Deep in 57._heart of a rocky valley in the suburb of Beijing, the wooden library sits se
62、emingly in the middle of nowhere. It was 58._(careful) designed by Professor Li Xiaodong, from the School of Architecture at Tsinghua University. 59._(decorate) with about 40, 000 firewood sticks outside, the bookstore features 10,000 books ranging from literature to history. The library, which open
63、ed in 2012, draws hundreds of visitors every weekend, many of whom 60._(attract) by the design. With space 61._just 40 people at a time, visitors line up 62._(enter) the library, which only opens on weekends. “We have now banned people from 63._(take) pictures inside, as some of them come here just
64、for it. They even come in costumes as if they are going to give a 64._(perform),” owner Pan Xi complained. “Thats really 65._(disturb). We still want to give those who really love reading a quiet and peaceful environment.”第四部分 写作（共三节 满分40分）第一节 （满分15分） 假定你是李华，得知你的英国好友Eric在他所在城市举办的主题 为“保护世界野生动植物”的海报设计
65、大赛中荣获一等奖。请给Eric写 一封电子邮件，内容包括： 1.祝贺他获奖； 2.肯定他付出的努力； 3.美好祝愿。 注意：写作词数应为80左右。Dear Eric,_.Yours sincerely,Li Hua 第二节 （满分25分） 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 篇完整的短文。57-year-old Sean Currey knew the value of treating others in the way he intended to be treated. Hence, he lived by that principle in hi
66、s whole life, which eventually took him off the streets at the right time. Sean Currey became unemployed during the pandemic, and ended up homeless, searching through dustbins (垃圾桶) around San Rafael, California, to meet his needs. Once, he made an unusual find at the bottom of a dustbin just behind
67、 a coffee shop. Looking through the purse, he discovered a series of credit cards, debit cards, healthcare cards and a business card, identifying the purses owner as an 80-year-old woman, Evelyn Topper. Interestingly, the woman lived in Mill Valley, about six miles away from his location. Knowing ho
68、w discouraging it was to lose ones possessions, Currey figured he needed to return the purse to its rightful owner. Then Sean Currey gave Topper a call, using the contact details on the business card. His guess was accurate, as the elderly woman had been extremely worried since losing her purse days
69、 ago. According to Evelyn Topper, she stopped by a coffee shop on December 9 to get a hot drink and a bubble tea for her 12-year-old granddaughter. She paid for both drinks and put the purse into her pocket. Unfortunately, the purse fell off somewhere along the way, and by the time she reached home,
70、 she discovered her purse was gone. Evelyn Topper contacted the coffee shop immediately, receiving the heartbreaking news that her purse was not there. Next, she checked her car, and all the rooms in her apartment, but did not find it. Eventually, she concluded the purse must have been dropped somew
71、here on the way home. Just when she gave up finding her purse, Topper received Curreys call. She screamed in delight when she learned he had her purse. They met up immediately in front of a nearby shopping center, where Currey returned the purse. The woman called her daughter and granddaughter, Mika
72、yla Gounard, to tell them what had happened. That was when Mikayla decided to repay Curreys kindness. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右；2.请按如下格式作答。It was Mikaylas twelfth birthday. _.The money collected at the birthday party changed Curreys life._.2022-2023学年度高三上学期期初检测参考答案第一部分 15BCBAA610ACCBA1115 CBBCA1620BBACA第二部分
73、21-25 DCDCD 26-30 CACBD 31-35 ABCDC 36-40 AFGDE 第三部分41-45 CBDAA 46-50 CBDCD 51-55 ABDAC 56. whose 57. the 58. carefully 59. Decorated 60. are attracted 61. for 62. to enter 63. taking 64. performance 65. disturbing 第四部分 写作 第一节 One possible version: Dear Eric, Learning that you were awarded first pri
74、ze in the poster design competition held in your city, with the theme “Protecting the Worlds Wildlife”, Im writing to offer my congratulations to you. I think it is a prize that you deserve. First of all, you have a talent for art. Secondly, your rich imagination is one of the advantages over other
75、competitors. Furthermore, you have been interested in wildlife from an early age, which makes your work stand out among the posters. Please accept my congratulations again. I wish you every success in the future. Yours sincerely,Li Hua 第二节 One possible version: It was Mikaylas twelfth birthday. Dete
76、rmined to reward Curreys kindness, Mikayla urged her invited relatives and friends to send donations instead of gifts. She decided to direct her kind gesture to the homeless man. As a result, Mikayla ended up raising $475 at her birthday party. As more people continued showing their willingness to h
77、elp, Mikaylas mom created a GoFundMe page for the man, gathering up to $30,000. The money collected at the birthday party changed Curreys life. He never imagined that his honesty would be rewarded in such a pleasant way. He was very happy with the result because he neednt go cold and hungry for a lo
78、ng time. With the money, he could find a room to live in. Besides, moved by his honesty, an employer approached him and offered him a job in his company. Hopefully, his gesture of honesty would encourage more people to do the right thing.听力材料Text 1W: How do you like your new job, Charlie?M: Well, th
79、e pay is good and I dont have to work long hours every day. I dont think I can find a better one.Text 2W: Excuse me. Can I get back my money for my ticket? I have to cancel my trip because I have something important to deal with. It is Train No.29 and will leave in four hours.M: It is not too late.
80、Pass your ticket to me, please.Text 3M: Ill have a glass of wine please, and my friend will have a beer.W: Would you like them now or during your meal?M: Bring them to us now, please.Text 4W: What kind of exercise do you usually do when you go to the gym?M: Well, I lift weights once a week, and I pr
81、actice boxing a little less often. I also go jogging twice a week.Text 5W: Can you speak French?M: Yes, of course. Its my native language. I can also speak English and Japanese. What about you?W: I can speak English and Chinese.Text 6M: Hello, my name is Tom Smith. I have a reservation.W: One second
82、, please. Ah, yes, Mr.Smith, coming here for a business conference on 25th. Three nights in a single room, right? M: Thats right.W: OK. Would you fill in this form with your name, address and phone number, please? M: OK. Here you go.W: Thanks. So you should pay $150 per night. And youre in Room 406,
83、 and the conference room is on the first floor.Text 7M: Linda, tell me something about your daily life.W: Well, Im a nurse. I start work at 11:00 at night. I work until 7:00 am. Sometimes I feel tired and sleepy.M: Wow, so what time do you get up?W: I get home at 8:00 am and I usually go to bed at a
84、bout 8:30 am. And I sleep until 4:00 pm.M: And what do you do in the evening?W: You know, I have dinner, watch TV, see friends Its a great schedule for me.Text 8M: Im going to a rock concert in the park on Saturday. Its free. How about you?W: I want to do the housework in the morning. And Brian and
85、I are going to see a basketball game in the afternoon.M: And what are you going to do on Sunday?W: Brian is going to visit his mother in the hospital. But Im not going to do anything really. Ill read a book at home.M: Im going to have some friends over for a barbecue in my back garden. Would you lik
86、e to come?W: Thanks. Id love to.Text 9W: Hello. 4421.M: Thank goodness Ive got hold of you at last. Ive been trying to reach you all morning.W: Theres something wrong with the telephone. Whats the matter?M: Thereve been some changes to the fax I sent.W: OK. Wait a moment, Ill get a pen and paper so
87、I can pass on the information to Ron. Hes gone to the sales department, but hell be back here to have a meeting later. OK. Im ready.M: Youll need more copies of the report to hand out. How many have you got?W: Exactly fifty.M: Well, according to my information, therell be ten more people attending t
88、he exhibition, so youll have to make up the difference.W: Fine, I can do that. And how are we getting to the Wilton?M: Theres a regular bus service from the station but I think it might be safer for us to take a taxi. It shouldnt cost much.W: Couldnt we walk? I mean its not far.M: Good idea. OK. Ple
89、ase tell Ron the information and see you later.W: OK, bye.Text 10W: When travel agents mention Pamplona, Spain, most travelers think of the famous festival during the second week in July known as the Running of the Bulls. This festival started in the Middle Ages when butchers needed to get their mea
90、t to the market. Long ago, these meat sellers would drive the cattle in front of them through the narrow streets to the marketplace.If you want to save money, come to Pamplona any of the other 51 weeks of the year. You are sure to find plenty to do. Treat yourself to a five-star meal featuring local
91、 beef and, of course, wine. And if youre interested in history,youll probably enjoy the Museo de Navarra, the local museum. The building was a hospital in the Middle Ages, and it now houses a unique collection including everything from Roman drawings to modern Spanish art. No trip to Spain would be complete without a visit to a church, so youll want to save some time for the Cathedral of St. Mary. The outside was built in the 18th century, but the heart of the church is from the later part of the Middle Ages. Now, who is ready to book their vacation of a lifetime?
