辽宁省庄河市高级中学辽宁省庄河市高级中学 2017-20182017-2018 学年高二上学期期中考试学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题英语试题第第卷卷第一部分第一部分 听力（略）听力（略）笫二部分笫二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分阅读理解（共两节，满分 4040 分）分）第一节（共第一节（共 1515 小题；每小题小题；每小题 2 2 分，满分分，满分 3030 分）分）阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的四个选项（阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的四个选项（A A、B.B. C C、D D）中，选出最佳选项，在答题卡上将）中，选出最佳选项，在答题卡上将该项涂黑。该项涂黑。A 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.MaltaMaltaMalta 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.FijiFijiFiji 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.MaldivesMaldivesNot 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.1. In Malta, you can _.A. see breathtaking waterfalls B. explore temples and tunnelsC. ride the great waves D. hike in the hills2. 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.3. If a newly-married couple are looking for the honeymoon destination, they will choose_.A. Malta B. FijiC. the Mediterranean Sea D. Maldives【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D【解析】本文作者为大家介绍了一些岛国，推荐大家去这些具有冒险精神的、异国风情的和浪漫的岛国去旅游。1. 细节理解题。由 There are amazing sky-high cliffs to climb, splendid temples to explore and lots of wonderful places to go scuba-diving.可知在马尔他，你可以探险寺庙和洞群，选 B。2. 细节理解题。由 It is famous for the worlds best surf scenes, and many surfing enthusiasts travel to Fiji yearly to ride the great wives.可知斐济的特别之处在于它是冲浪爱好者最喜欢的岛国，选 C。3. 细节理解题。由 Not only is Maldives one of the most beautiful island countries, but it is one of the most popular honeymoon destinations.可知如果一对刚结婚的夫妇正在寻找度蜜月的地方，他们会选择马尔代夫。B BElephants 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.4. 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.5. 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.6. People shoot the gun in the air in order to _.A. shoot the