2020年高二下学期第一次月考英语
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2020年高二下学期第一次月考英语
高二下学期第一次月考英语试题
第二部分：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，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
The least-visited countries in the world
It’s every traveler’s 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 Montserra t’s
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 enthusiast’s playground. It’s 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 world’s 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.
21. What do Montserrat and Comoros have in common?
A. They have thick forests.
B. They are destinations for divers.
C. They have recovered from natural disasters.
D. They were badly destroyed by volcanic eruptions.
22. Which country is the best choice for snow skiing lovers?
A. Montserrat.
B. Comoros.
C. Liechtenstein.
D. French Guiana.
23. What do we know about French Guiana?
A. It has a rich diversity of species.
B. Its infrastructure is new and advanced.
C. It is the least-visited country in the world.
D. Its most popular attraction is large areas of jungle.
B
Growing up in my household meant often hearing live music.
When I was six years old, I took a traditional Irish step dance class. I fell in love and stuck with it for the next seven years. During that
time my father also became more involved in the Irish music
world, so he would play, and I would dance. My ethnic heritage
(族裔归属) is German and Irish, but because I was surrounded by
traditional Irish music and dance in my home, I have grown to be
more interested in and connected to my Irish heritage.
When I started interning (实习) for the Folklife Festival, I
became interested in traditional Basque music and dance and I
learned that their experience with dance is very similar to my own.
There are so far over 170 Basque organizations in 24
countries, with a greater population of Basques outside of the
Basque country than in it. The separation they experience from
their homeland is both physical and psychological, so being part
of a group with the same interests is an important social support
system. These organizations contribute to the continuation of
Basque culture, language, and community, and encourage future
generations to learn about their ethnic heritage. One of the ways
they achieve this is through dance.
While learning and performing Basque dances, they connect
to their heritage, experience a part of their homeland, preserve
Basque culture, and create connections and friendships that last
a lifetime.
Californian Valerie Arrechea began teaching alongside her
father at the age of thirteen and on her own at sixteen. For her,
dance is her preferred expression of heritage; it provides a way
to be proud of her Basque heritage.
The dance performances of North American Basque
organizations have developed the interest of non-Basque
Americans as well. Janet Iribarne from the Basque Dancers
explained that their organization is open to anyone, and after
