精品解析：辽宁省庄河市高级中学2017-2018学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题

辽宁省庄河市高级中学2017-2018学年高二上学期期中考试 英语试题 第Ⅰ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。 A While 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. Malta Malta 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. Fiji Fiji 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. Maldives Not 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 tunnels C. ride the great waves D. hike in the hills 2. 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. It is surfing enthusiasts’ favorite island country. D. If yo