辽宁省庄河市高级中学高二上学期期中考试英语 试题第卷第一部分 听力（略）笫二部分 阅读理解（共两节，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，从每小题所给的四个选项（A、B. C、D）中，选出最佳选项，在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AWhile there are many fascinating countries in the world to visit, I think there is something more adventurous, exotic (异国风情的) and romantic about visiting an island country. Take a look at some breathtakingly beautiful island countries in the world, which everyone should certainly visit at least once in his lifetime.MaltaMalta is a beautiful southern European country in the Mediterranean Sea, which has a rich history and culture. There are amazing sky-high cliffs to climb, splendid temples to explore and lots of wonderful places to go scuba-diving. In fact, there are plenty of interesting things to see and to do in Malta and this island country has something for everyone. The historic part of Malta is shown in its incredible architecture, great walled cities, and many underground tunnels.FijiFiji is a fabulous island that has plenty of surprises for any adventurous travelers. It is famous for the worlds best surf scenes, and many surfing enthusiasts travel to Fiji yearly to ride the great wives. Well, if surfing is not for you and you love sitting on the beach and relaxing, hiking or seeing breathtaking waterfalls, Fiji is certainly the best island country to visit.MaldivesNot only is Maldives one of the most beautiful island countries, but it is one of the most popular honeymoon destinations. Situated in the middle of the Indian Ocean, Maldives is made up of a series of ancient coral reefs that grow up along the sides of ancient volcanoes, with fascinating beaches and luxurious resorts.21. In Malta, you can _.A. see breathtaking waterfalls B. explore temples and tunnelsC. ride the great waves D. hike in the hills22. What is the special feature about Fiji?A. You can take a yacht free in this country.B. There are sky-high cliffs to climb,C. 11 is surfing enthusiasts favorite island county.D. If you once visited it, you wouldnt like to go there again.23. If a newly-married couple are looking for the honeymoon destination, they will choose_.A. Malta B. Fiji C. the Mediterranean Sea D. MaldivesBElephants in Uganda are starting to come close to villages near national parks. The big animals are a real danger to people.So, the Uganda Wildlife Authority has been giving people new tools to keep the elephants away: vuvuzelas. They are plastic instruments some fans use at sports events.The instruments make a loud sound elephants do not like. The animals leave, and no one is harmed. A spokesperson for the Uganda Wildlife Authority says vuvuzelas work because they do not threaten the elephants. That is important because an elephant that feels threatened is more likely to attack. So far, no one has reported an elephant attacking in answer to a vuvuzela.Officials and villagers have tried other ways to stop elephants from coming near farms and houses. They have built beehives houses for flying insects that sting. They have hung ropes covered in spicy oil. They have dug long, deep holes. And they have used guns, called A-K47s.An official from the Uganda Wildlife Authority explains that people shoot the gun in the air to scare the elephant. But over time, the elephants have stopped being afraid of the sound of the gun. They only look at the shooter and wave their ears.Another official for the Uganda Wildlife Authority, Gessa Simblicious, says one elephant-prevention solution will not work everywhere in Uganda. And one day, elephants may accept the vuvuzela noise, just as they do the sound of the A-K47.But right now, vuvuzelas are an effective, non-violent and fun way to deal with a serious problem.24. Whats vuvuzelas?A. New tools some fans use at sports events.B. New tool to save the elephants.C. Plastic instruments to keep the elephants away.D. Plastic instruments to threaten the elephants.25. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. Vuvuzelas work because they do not threaten the elephants.B. An elephants will attack human being in answer to a vuvuzela,C. Villagers have no way to stop elephants.D. The elephants are always afraid of the sound of the gun.26. People shoot the gun in the air in order to _.A. shoot the elephants awayB. let the elephants stop being afraid of the soundC. avoid the elephants hurting peopleD. scare the elephants to leave the village27. The author believes that _.A. elephants are not afraid of vuvuzelasB. Vuvuzelas can not stop elephantsC. vuvuzelas can solve this serious problem foreverD. elephants are used to the sound of vuvuzelas nowCIt is quite reasonable to blame traffic jams, the cost of gas and the great speed of modern life, but manners on the road are becoming horrible. Everybody knows that the nicest men would become fierce tigers behind the