20182019学年度第二学期第二学段教学质量监测高二英语试卷 注意：本试卷共6页，满分100分，时间90分钟第I卷 （共60分）第一部分 阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分）第一节 阅读短文 （共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分） AThe least-visited countries in the worldIts every travelers dream a corner of the planet still undisturbed by tourists. And obviously, such places do exist. The United Nations World Tourism Organization lately reported the four least-visited countries globally.Montserrat (9,000) Once a popular holiday spot, this Lesser Antilles island has never quite recovered from a series of natural disasters. Hurricane Hugo in 1989 hit 90 per cent of the island and in 1995 the Soufriere Hills volcano erupted.These days, its volcano is now actually one of Montserrats main attractions, along with its beautiful beaches. Visitors can also go diving in its clear waters.Comoros (24,000) This collection of islands in the Indian Ocean near Madagascar serves as the perfect destination for those who want to get away from everyday city life.Comoros offers beautiful volcanic scenery, fruitful forests, and remote sleepy towns. There are even some of the best undiscovered reefs (礁) just waiting to be explored by divers. Liechtenstein (69,000)The sixth smallest country in the world is also one of the most undiscovered.Lying between Austria and Switzerland, Liechtenstein is an outdoor enthusiasts playground. Its the only country in the world to be totally in the Alps and a summer destination for hiking and cycling and snow-covered skiing perfection in winter, for those who can afford it.French Guiana (199,000) French Guiana is the least-visited country in South America, with some of the worlds most diverse plant and animal life.While there is much to attract tourists to the area, not least its miles of jungle, the infrastructure (基础设施) is in need of some attention. 1. What do Montserrat and Comoros have in common?A. They have thick forests. B. They have recovered from natural disasters.C. They were badly destroyed by volcanic eruptions. D. They are destinations for divers.2. Which country is the best choice for snow skiing lovers?A. Montserrat. B. Liechtenstein. C. Comoros. D. French Guiana. 3. What do we know about French Guiana?A. Its infrastructure is new and advanced.B. It has a rich diversity of species. C. It is the least-visited country in the world.D. Its most popular attraction is large areas of jungle.BDolphins are not fish, but warm-blooded animals.They live in groups, and speak to each other in their own language.In this way they are like other animals, such as bees and birds. But dolphins are very different from almost all land animals.Their brain is nearly the same size as our own, and they live a long timeat least twenty or thirty years.Like some other animals, dolphins use sound to help them find their way around. They also make these sounds to talk to each other and to help them find food. We now know they do not use their ears to receive these sounds, but the lower part of the mouth, called the jaw.Strangely, dolphins seem to like man,and for thousands of years there have been stories about the dolphin and its friendship with people. There is a story about sailors in the 19th century. In a dangerous part of the sea off the coast of New Zealand, they learnt to look for a dolphin called Jack. From 1871 to 1903 Jack met every boat in the area and showed it the way. Then in 1903 a passenger on a boat called the Penguin shot and wounded (伤害) Jack. He recovered and for nine years more continued to guide all ships through the areaexcept for the Penguin.Today, some people continue to kill dolphins,but many countries of the world now protect them and in these places it is against the law to kill them.4. Dolphins are different from many other animals in that they _.A. live in groups B. are warm-bloodedC.have brains almost as large as ours D. have their own language5. Why did the sailors off the coast of New Zealand look for Jack?A. They wanted his help. B. He was lonely and liked to be with people.C. They enjoyed playing with him. D. He was seriously wounded.6. By telling the story of Jack the author wanted to show that .A. people are cruel to animals B. dolphins are friendly and cleverC. Jack is different from other dolphins D. dolphins should be protected by law7. Which of the following does the dolphin use to help it find its way around? A. Its nose. B. Its ears. C. Its jaw. D. Its eyes.C Amber has a degree in business management and economics. She put her skills to good use when she spent eleven months in Cambodia (柬埔寨) through World Hope International as a volunteer working with a local micro-finance (小额信贷) company to help the poor get financial services.Ambers first few weeks in Cambodia was busy and difficult as she tried to learn the language, under