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西安市雁塔区第二中学2024-2025学年度第二学期
第一次阶段性测评 高一年级英语试题
班级__________ 姓名___________
(考试时间：120分钟 满分：120分 )
第一部分：听力（共两节，满分20分）
第一节 (共 5 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 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. What is the man going to do now
A. Go to the museum B. Talk to his friend Matt. C. Attend a meeting.
2. What did the man think of the movie
A. It was thrilling. B. It was funny. C. It was horrible.
3. What will the woman do
A. Look in the closet B. Check her room. C. Buy new gloves.
4. Who might the woman be
A. A teacher of a class. B. A parent of a student C. A headmaster of a school.
5. What is the man’s cat like
A. Friendly. B. Lazy. C. Scared.
第二节 (共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 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 does the woman want to go to the office
A. At noon. B. In the afternoon. C. In the morning.
7. How does the woman feel about going to the office before the pool
A. She is planning to do that. B. She wouldn’t mind either way.
C. She would prefer not to.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What is the man going to do
A. Sign up softball team himself. B. Get more people to play softball.
C. Talk to Karen about softball.
9. What day is it today
A. Monday. B. Wednesday. C. Friday.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What does the man say about the woman’s car
A. It needs a new engine. B. The wheels need to be replaced.
C. Something is wrong with brakes.
11. Why can’t the man get the car back to the woman this afternoon
A. He wants to see a show. B. He has to work on other cars first.
C. He doesn’t have the parts he needs.
12. What does the man suggest the woman do
A. Take the bus. B. Drive her car carefully.
C. Bring her car back in the morning.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Who is probably selling a car
A. Jim’s friend. B. The woman. C. The woman’s brother.
14. What kind of car is probably for sale
A. A Honda. B. A Ford. C. A BMW.
15. What does the man think about buying red cars
A. He isn’t really interested. B. He thinks they are attractive.
C. He doesn’t care about the color.
16. What can we learn from the conversation
A. The man will look for a different car. B. The woman has a car.
C. The red car cost a lot.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is well developed in Costa Rica
A. Tourism. B. Economy. C. Public gardens.
18. According to the talk, what might children especially enjoy
A. Seeing monkeys. B. Looking at tropical fish.
C. playing on white sand beaches.
19. Why does the speaker mention Disneyland
A. To show its popularity. B. To get more visitors.
C. To show the low prices in Costa Rica.
20. What can be found at the ocean-side hotels
A. Water slides. B. Many hiking trails nearby.C. Staff available 24 hours a day.
第二部分 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
第一节 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项。
A
If you'd like to go sightseeing, the following World Heritage Sites may be your best choices.
Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area
The Jiuzhaigou Valley, which lies in the northern part of Sichuan Province, reaches a height of more than 4,800 meters, with a series of different forest ecosystem. There you can enjoy watching excellent waterfalls. Some 140 kinds of birds also live in the valley, as well as a number of endangered plants and animals, including the giant panda. For more information, please visit http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/637.
Khami Ruins National Monument
The city of Khami, which developed after the capital of Great Zimbabwe had been given up in the mid16th century, is of great archaeological interest. The discovery of objects from Europe and China shows that Khami was a major center for trade over a long period of time. For more information, please visit http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/365.
Henderson Island
Henderson Island, which lies in the eastern South Pacific, is one of the few atolls in the world whose ecology has not been touched by human beings. It is especially famous for the ten plants and four land birds that can only be seen on the island. For more information, please visit http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/487.
The Old City of Jerusalem
As a holy city for three different religions in the Middle East, Jerusalem has always been of great religious importance. It was given a World Heritage Status in 1981 and placed on the “List of World Heritage in Danger” the following year. For more information, please visit http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/148.
21．What can we know about The Jiuzhaigou Valley
A．It sits at the foot of a 4,800meterhigh mountain.
B．It has different forest ecosystem.
C．Most of China's endangered plants can be found here.
D．In all about 140 kinds of birds and animals live there.
22．The discovery of some of the objects in Khami shows that the city ________.
A．had a very short history
B．was ruined in the mid16th century
C．was once Great Zimbabwe's largest city
D．once played a great role as a trade center
23．From the passage we can learn that Henderson Island ________.
A．hasn't been greatly influenced by human activities
B．isn't suitable for humans to live on
C．has been open to visitors for years
D．is made up of a few large atolls
B
In the digital age, opportunities are arising for everyone. However, only those putting plans into action can stay ahead. Alexandr Wang is one such example.
Los Alamos National Laboratory was where Alexandr spent his childhood. Both his parents were physicists there. Alexandr, from a young age, had a sharp mind. As a kid, he was regarded as a math wizard (奇才) and competed in national math and computer competitions. Finishing high school, Alexandr entered MIT where machine learning and AI amazed him. He saw the potential (潜力) of AI, and was excited about how it could change the world. But it wasn’t making a real impact. His ambition to set up a company in that field was seeded then.
At 17, he got the role of tech lead at Quora where he met Lucy Guo , with whom Alexandr founded Scale AI, which turned out to be a considerable success. In fact, at that time, there were various opportunities in the tech world. It was hard to decide which road they should go down. Then he and his team decided to take a different approach — instead of following diverse paths, they agreed to focus on one. They went with “imagery, computer vision and other kinds of sensor data”. And that is what made the company’s profits rise quickly. Scale AI has a net worth of about $7.3 billion at present, with Alexandr being the world’s youngest self-made billionaire.
When asked lessons he’d like to share with founders, Alexandr stated there are a number of things. “The top one is always doing things that go with your values and how you want to build a company at the beginning. When you talk to investors (投资者), they’ll contribute advice that may go against your goal. Figure out your focus and what gets you started.”
24. What inspired Alexandr to build Scale AI
A. The work at Quora. B. His experiences at university.
C. The influence of his parents. D. His talent for math and computer.
25. What is mainly talked about in paragraph 3
A. The key to the success of Scale AI. B. Challenges of Alexandr’s career.
C. Alexandr’s great achievements. D. The process of founding Scale AI.
26. Which of the following can best describe Alexandr
A. Clever and generous. B. Courageous and outgoing.
C. Ambitious and sociable. D. Adventurous and determined.
27. What did Alexandr advise founders to do
A. Stick to one particular direction. B. Keep an open mind on suggestions.
C. Remain true to the original intention. D. Find a friend to start a company.
C
Western fashion brands（时尚品牌）have a design problem with Chinese characters, or hanzi. They still disappoint Chinese customers with the way they use Chinese writing on their products.
The most common mistakes suggest there is not enough research and cultural understanding. For example, a Burberry scarf was embroidered（刺绣）with the Chinese character fu upright instead of upside down, as it's traditionally shown in China. Even the fonts（字体）are a problem. In May, Dior, one of the world's leading fashion brands, started a special service for customers to have their Chinese names embroidered on Book Tote handbags. When some Chinese stars carrying the customized handbags were shown on social media, the Chinese fashion community expressed their disappointment. Many believed the font on Dior's handbags showed little artistic taste and looked cheap.
It's not all disappointment, though. Experimentation and careful research have brought positive results for brands coming close to hanzi. Consider the logo（标志）created for Prada Rong Zhai, an old building repaired and owned by the Prada Group in Shanghai. The Rong Zhai type was created by 2 x4 （a New York-based design studio） by using the Roman letters in the original Prada logo to create the Chinese characters. The result is a unique logo that suggests both lettered strictness and a classic Prada style. The type's West-meet-East mix won broad admiration among Chinese customers online.
One way to keep up to date is to team up with creatives and artists of the country to create designs that can be more acceptable to Chinese customers. Joining forces with local partners can also avoid misunderstandings that happen when a design team doesn't know Chinese culture very well.
28. What were the Chinese fashion community disappointed at？ ______
A. The design's old-fashion. B. The design's higher price.
C. The design's common font. D. The design's ugly brand name.
29. What is special about the logo of Prada Rong Zhai？
A. It brings together Western and Chinese writing.
B. It is created to introduce Chinese hanzi culture.
C. It was designed by online supporters of the company.
D. It invited a famous Chinese star to write the characters.
30. What does the author expect Western designers to do？ ______
A. Try to create more fashionable fonts. B. Show more hanzi in Western culture.
C. Find the causes of cultural differences. D. Work together with Chinese designers.
31. What does the text mainly want to tell us？ ______
A. International brands spreading Chinese culture.
B. Western fashion's struggle with Chinese writing.
C. Western designers' research on Chinese characters.
D. The collection between Chinese customers and hanzi.
D
In January, an Arizona desert community found itself in a terrible situation: The water was cut off. Rio Verde Foothills is made up of about 2,000 homes. For years, many in the community have depended on water trucked in from the nearby city of Scottsdale, which gets its water from the Colorado River. But the river is drying up. Now some people in Rio Verde Foothills must look after themselves. Arizona has increasingly pumped (用泵抽吸) water from underground, but that provides less than half of what the state needs.
Some experts say the solution is to import water from outside of the state. One idea is to build a $5.5 billion desalination (海水淡化) factory on Mexico’s Sea of Cortez. Supporters say this could solve the problem for many years. However, some people see a different future. Imported water could damage the environment. Margaret Wilder is a professor at the University of Arizona, in Tucson. She warns that big projects like this one could be used to support or excuse “much more unsustainable (不可持续的) development in the desert in the future”.
Environmentalists say the desalination project would harm the planet in several ways. Some of the salt taken out of the Sea of Cortez might end up back in the ocean, harming wildlife. The pipeline would damage land where people and animals live. And the desalination process would consume lots of energy. This would create greenhouse gases.
As more water problems like the one in Rio Verde Foothills crop up, Wilder says she's hopeful that Arizona will understand the risks of never- ending expansion (扩大) into the desert.
People in Tucson, Arizona, have found a solution to the city’s water shortage: rainwater. Thousands of households are collecting it and using it for cooking, for drinking, and in their gardens. Government leaders have taken notice. The city now requires publicly built roads to collect stormwater. Tucson also helps residents pay for equipment that collects rainwater for home use.
32. What is the main cause of the water shortage in the Rio Verde Foothills community
A. People have been using too much water during their daily life.
B. Water from the river that provides it is running low.
C. Arizona has stopped pumping underground water.
D. The nearby city has cut off its water supply.
33. What’s the Wilder’s attitude to the desalination factory
A. Doubtful. B. Thankful. C. Confident. D. Uninterested.
34. What does the underlined word “consume” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Use. B. Produce. C. Waste. D. Store.
35. What is the government of Tucson doing to solve its problem
A. Inventing new equipment to reuse water.
B. Limiting the number of homes that can be built.
C. Encouraging people to collect and use rainwater.
D. Increasing the amount of water pumped from underground.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
In today's fast-paced world, music has become an important part of our lives. Music training not only provides people with the ability to appreciate and create music, but it also offers many benefits that extend beyond the area of melody (旋律). 36 .
Improving cognitive (认知的) abilities
Music training has been proven to improve cognitive abilities in various ways. Learning to play an instrument involves reading sheet music and memorizing melodies. 37 . Researchers have also found that music training can boost some skills, which are crucial for mathematics and engineering.
Expressing emotions
38 . It allows people to express their emotions and connect with others. Music training provides a platform for self-expression, enabling individuals to channel their thoughts and emotions creatively. Learning to play an instrument or sing can be a cathartic (宣泄感情的) experience, providing an emotional outlet that words alone cannot achieve.
39
Learning music requires long-time practice, which needs a lot of attention and effort. Music training teaches individuals the value of hard work, determination and devotion. Through consistent practice, people have the ability to focus for a long time, a skill that goes beyond music and can be applied to academic and professional pursuits.
Learning social skills
Participating in music training often involves group activities such as ensemble(乐团) performances or band practices. Working together with fellow musicians fosters teamwork, communication and cooperation. It encourages people to actively listen and respond and helps them master social skills. 40 .
A．Music is a global language
B．Making individuals energetic
C．Developing patience and focus
D．Such activities improve memory and attention
E．The benefits of listening to music are unlimited
F．As you know, they are valuable in all areas of life
G．It is a meaningful experience that promotes personal growth
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）
阅读下面的短文，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。
A few years ago, I was at the clinic with my father, who was sitting in the waiting room for a routine test. An elderly woman arrived and ____41____ herself directly next to my dad. Time ____42____ terribly as we waited. The woman began singing “My Heart Will Go On” — the Titanic theme song.
I was ____43____ about how my dad would react to it. He had been ___44____ from Alzheimer’s (阿尔茨海默症) for several years. Since Alzheimer’s had a ____45____ to make people impatient and bad-tempered, I couldn’t help but worry that the elderly woman was ____46____ fire.
At the beginning, the singing went gently. I glanced over at his ____47____. As expected, he was staring right at her. I couldn’t ____48____ his expression at first, but it ____49____ to be something like confusion. Her singing _____50_____ got louder, every corner of the waiting room ringing with her voice. Now dad looked a little astonished. Still, I watched _____51_____, ready to act for any _____52_____ of my father’s annoyed outburst. However, he was starting to look a bit entertained. His face _____53_____, and the tension eased in his forehead.
When her song _____54_____, the words “That was beautiful” escaped my dad’s lips.
For so many years, my dad had been lost somewhere deep in his own mind, no smile, no acknowledgment of any kind. But right now, the woman really _____55_____ my dad’s day.
41. A. applied B. buried C. seated D. enjoyed
42. A. dragged B. continued C. slipped D. wasted
43. A. enthusiastic B. embarrassed C. puzzled D. concerned
44. A. suffering B. recovering C. learning D. escaping
45. A. standard B. background C. tendency D. reward
46. A. putting out B. dancing to C. playing with D. adding to
47. A. appearance B. response C. presence D. shadow
48. A. observe B. copy C. hide D. read
49. A. used B. seemed C. happened D. pretended
50. A. gradually B. frequently C. consistently D. particularly
51. A. impatiently B. eagerly C. uneasily D. aimlessly
52. A. doubt B. control C. announcement D. sign
53. A. softened B. froze C. fell D. reddened
54. A. spread B. ended C. changed D. repeated
55. A. ruined B. arranged C. made D. questioned
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单词的正确形式。
Qiyuan Garden is a classical type private garden 56 (locate) in Wuyuan Township of Haiyan County in Zhejiang Province. It is one of the top ten gardens in China. The old name of it is Feng’s Garden. During the Qing Dynasty, 57 owner of the Garden, Feng Zuanzhai, settled here.
The layout of the whole garden 58 (express) the harmonious manner between water and mountains. The garden has a large area of water 59 it is dotted with a few constructions. The entrance of the garden is on the west side. In the middle of the garden is the flower hall with bridges in front. The 60 (flow) water goes around the hall to the north, and by the other side of the pool in front of the hall 61 (be) artificial hills. The layout of the garden is similar 62 the structure of the Humble Administrator’s Garden in Suzhou. The garden has 63 (vary) attractions with fancy names such as Butterfly Drops into Greens and the Setting Sun on the Lotus Pool. Pathways here consist of waterways, mountain holes, underground tunnels and fly-over beams (飞梁), 64 will bring you to a dreamland. Beautiful gloriettes (亭子) are distributed evenly in the garden to provide a place for 65 (relax).
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (满分10分)
假如你叫李明,应美国笔友John的请求,请给他发邮件简要介绍北京。信中至少包括以下要点:
1.概况:北京,中国的首都,位于我国北部,是一个古老而美丽的城市,古建筑和现代风格的建筑和谐相映。它是中国的政治、经济和文化中心;
2.著名景点:长城、故宫、天安门等;
3.文化:京剧,被称为中国国粹;
4.特色美食:北京烤鸭。
注意：1.词数100左右;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：中国国粹 quintessence of China
和谐相映 harmoniously blend 烤鸭 roast duck
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第二节(满分20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。
Be yourself and always follow your heart. Never let anyone change who you are. This is the lesson I have learned from my childhood experience when I figured out I wasn't invited to the party, Bridget's party.
One morning, I got off the bus and saw my friends except me hugging under the tree where we used to stand. The circle seemed tighter as I approached; the white invitation cards being hastily stuffed into backpacks gave it away. I knew as well as the entire universe that Bridget’s party was this weekend. Bridget was the most popular girl in our class. She was thin and beautiful, always wearing fabulous clothes and fine makeup.
Why hadn't she invited me My feet were too big No, Maybe. My face was broken out Why did she invite every person in my group except me I tried to think of any interactions I'd had with Bridget recently. A few days earlier, we'd been partners during a sixth period project. I was determined to get the project done and she was absorbed in looking at fashion magazines. She barely spoke to me except to say, “You're so serious. You know, you should smile more.”
Soon, I had overheard all the details about the party. They were going swimming. It was a sleepover. They were renting scary movies and were going to stay up all night. Each time someone mentioned the party, I smiled weakly and nodded, with my stomach in knots.
When having my favorite English class, I found myself just unable to concentrate on the short stories we were supposed to be reading in class. Maybe she didn't invite me because of my coat. It is pretty ugly compared to some of the other girls' coats. I should have bought another color. Maybe I should smile more but I just can't get into smiling at people unless I know them really well. But I just couldn't pretend to be the person I wasn't. I felt sick.
注意:
1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
At lunch, my friend Kate who had been invited came over to me, trying to show off,
I was about to let it go when Bridget invited me as a substitute(代替者) for a girl who couldn't come.听力
1---5 BBCAB 6---10 BCBBC 11---15 CAABA 16---20 BAACA
阅读
【参考答案】21．B 22．D 23．A
【参考答案】24. B 25. A 26. D 27. C
【参考答案】28. C 29. A 30. D 31. B
【参考答案】32. B 33. A 34. A 35. C
【参考答案】36. G 37. D 38. A 39 C 40. F
完形填空
【答案】41. C 42. A 43. D 44. A 45. C 46. C 47. B
48. D 49. B 50. A 51. C 52. D 53. A 54. B 55. C
语法填空
56. located 57. the 58. expresses 59. and 60. flowing 61. are 62. to 63. various/varied 64. which 65. relaxation
【佳作展示】
Dear John,
I am glad to tell you something about Beijing.
Beijing, the capital of China, is an ancient and beautiful city, which lies in the northern part of the country. Various buildings of both ancient and modern styles are harmoniously blended. It is a political, economic and cultural center of China. Beijing has many places of interest, among which are the Great Wall, one of the eight wonders of the world, the Palace Museum and Tian'anmen Square.
Regarding culture, Beijing Opera is regarded as the quintessence of China. You shouldn't miss it if you come here.When staying in Beijing, one of the most unforgettable experiences is to taste the Peking Duck. It is very delicious and I enjoy it very much.Welcome to Beijing!
Best wishes!
Yours,
Li Ming
【参考答案】
At lunch, my friend Kate who had been invited came over to me，trying to show off. She said with pride, “Bridget’s party will definitely be awesome!” I didn't look at Kate, because if I saw any pity in her eyes, I'd start crying so I pretended to look for something seemingly important in my backpack until she left. I hated Bridget, for she had made my life miserable. Why did I have to change myself to please her As I changed classes，I averted my eyes from everyone I knew. I determined that I wouldn't pretend to be the one I wasn't.
I was about to let it go when Bridget invited me as a substitute for a girl who couldn't come. After class, Bridget headed toward my line, weaving through the crowd. I pretended not to notice and looked straight ahead at the blackboard. I felt a hand on my arm. Bridget held out an invitation. “Will you come to my party ”I looked at the small envelope, relishing the moment. But my mind was a jumble. Now she wanted me to come to her party, but I was just filling a space. "Take it,” I thought. “You know you want to go.’I hesitated and finally said no. I had already found the pleasure of being myself.
录音原文
Text 1
W: My sister and I are going to the museum tomorrow. Would you like to come with us
M: That could be interesting, but I have a meeting tomorrow. If you’d like, I can call my friend Matt and ask if he wants to come.
W: Perfect. Let me know if he will come.
Text 2
W: Have you seen that new horror movie with Tom Cruise
M: I did see the new Tom Cruise movie. It was good, but I thought it was a comedy.
W: You did I guess it isn’t a very good horror movie, then...
Text 3
W: I can’t find my gloves. Have you seen them
M: I haven’t seen them recently. Have you checked in the closet
W: Yes. And they aren’t in my room. I guess I can get a new pair when we go out.
Text 4
W: All right, class. Let’s get ready to go. Are there any questions
M: Miss Jenkins My mother didn’t sign the sheet. Does that mean that I can’t go on the field trip
W: I think you’ll need to talk to the headmaster.
Text 5
W: Is this your orange cat She really seems to like people.
M: No, my cat is white, and he just sleeps most of the time. That’s my neighbor’s cat. She comes here to visit.
W: I have a black cat, and she never goes outside. She is afraid of people.
Text 6
M: ⑥What time can you be at the office tomorrow
W: ⑥I have to drop something off at the pool before I go to the office, and they don’t open until noon.
M: ⑦Can you come here before you go to the pool I’ll be here at the crack of dawn(一大早).
W: ⑦I could, but that would mean I have to do a lot of extra driving.
Text 7
M: Sue, do you know if they made all the teams for the new softball season
W: I don’t think they have, Ben. ⑨On Monday at lunchtime, Karen told me that they were going to do it this Friday.
M: Great! ⑧⑨That gives me two days to get some more people for the team.
W: Yeah. Just have them come to the meeting on Friday after work, and we’ll get them all signed up.
M: Cool. I think I have at least three people who want to play.
Text 8
M: How can I help you, ma’am
W: I was hoping you could look at my car today. For the past few weeks, it has been making very strange noises.
M: What kind of noise Are they from the engine
W: No, it sounds as if something is being damaged in the wheels.
M: Whoa... ⑩It sounds like you need new brakes. You’ll have to leave the car with us until tomorrow.
W: Gosh, I was thinking you’d be able to get it back to me this afternoon.
M: Unfortunately, we need to order the parts, and we can’t get started until they arrive. If I order them now,they’ll be here this afternoon, or tomorrow morning at the latest.
W: I see. Well, why don’t I just bring my car back in the morning There’s a show I really want to see downtown tonight.
M: I don’t think that’s a good idea. You’re risking your life by driving this car. If I were you, I’d check the bus schedule.
Text 9
M: I’ve been looking for a used car. Do you know of anyone selling a car
W: You know my brother Jim, right Actually his friend has one for sale.
M: Do you know what kind of car it is
W: I’m not sure if he still has it, but it was a red Ford.
M: A Ford I’m more interested in something small and safe. I think a Honda would be better.
W: I can send a message to him for you if you’re interested. I can ask if he still has it.
M: Well, I also don’t like red cars. Red is for sports cars like BMWs. So, it would have to be a really good deal.
W: I’ll ask. I don’t think he wanted much for it. I would have bought it, but I already have a car.
M: Well, if it’s that cheap, I think I can learn to like red.
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W: Costa Rica, a small country located in Central America, is quickly gaining a reputation for being one of the most family-friendly travel destinations in the world. Rather than leaving their kids behind, parents come to Costa Rica with their kids because the country offers many opportunities that both parents and children will enjoy. Costa Rica has well-developed travel industry, so even travelers who don’t speak Spanish will find it easy to get around. Vacationers will discover white sand beaches, tropical fish, and places for the kids to check out animals like monkeys. For an exciting hike, the family can climb up one of the country’s active volcanoes. Last but not least, Costa Rica is easy on the budget! Because the dollar is still strong in Latin America, families can have an amazing Costa Rican experience for about half the cost of a trip to Disneyland. They will find nice hotels for every budget. For 185 dollars per night, families can stay at an ocean-side hotel that has water slides and a butterfly garden. For a cheaper alternative, 80 dollars per night will get you a nice, cozy room in a hotel with hiking trails nearby and friendly staff available 24 hours a day. Planning your next vacation soon Consider Costa Rica.

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