2020年【英语】广东省湛江市学年高一下学期期末调研考试试题（解析版）.doc

　　广东省湛江市219-22学年高一下学期期末调研考试 　　英语试题 　　第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分45分） 　　第一节（共15小题；每小题 5分，满分3 5分） 　　阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。 　　A 　　Although being the second-smallest independent（独立的）state, only .7 square mile in the world, Monaco benefits from an excellent climate and beautiful settings between the Mediterranean Sea and France. Monte Carlo is its only city and capital. 　　Attractions 　　Every May Monaco has car racing events, such as the Monaco Grand Prix. In the main harbour, expensive yachts and boats make Monaco a good destination for the rich and famous. Monacos pleasant climate and environment as well as the absence of taxes contribute to this situation. Tourism contributes about 25 % of the government income. Museums, zoos and gardens are tourist attractions, so are the beaches, the royal palace and the opera house. 　　History 　　Monaco was built by the Phoenicians who occupied the area from the 1th to the 5th century B. C. The House of Grimaldi has ruled Monaco since 1297 and the first Prince Rainier got the throne （王位）in 13 Later Monaco was under the protection of Rome, France, Spain, and Sardinia. In 1612 when Honore Ⅱ was granted the title of prince by the French crown, he signed a treaty of friendship with France, and the country has remained independent from that time on. 　　People and Religion 　　Half of the residents of Monaco are the French with many Americans , Italians , the British and Belgians making up the other half. Although the official religion of Monaco is Roman Catholic, there is religious freedom in this French-speaking country. 　　Government 　　Prince Rainier Ⅲ rules the country with a minister of state who is French. A National Council with 18 members must approve laws. Its legend was further spread by the marriage of Prince Rainier Ⅲ to the American actress Grace Kelly in 195 　　 Which of the following is true about Monaco according to the text 　　A. It is on the Mediterranean Sea. 　　B. It has two cities including its capital. 　　C. It is the smalles