1、 3将所有答案均按题号填涂或填写在答题卡或答题纸相应的答题处,否则不得分。第二部分:阅读理解(共20题,每题2分,满分40分)第一节:(共15小题,每小题2分,满分30分) 阅读下面短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 AFor six hours we: shot through the landscape of the Karoo desert in South Africa. Just rocks and sand and baking sun. Knowing our journey was ending, Daniel
2、 and I just wanted to remember all we had seen and done. He used a camera. I used words. I had already finished three notebooks and was into the fourth, a beautiful leather notebook Id bought in a market in Mozambique. Southern Africa was full of stories. And visions. We were almost drank on sensati
3、ons. The roaring of the at Victoria Falls, the impossible silence of the Okavango Delta in Botswana. And then the other things: dogs in the streets, whole families in Soweto living in one room, a kilometre from clean water. As we drove towards the setting sun, a quietness fell over us. The road was
4、emptywe hadnt seen another car for hours. And as I drove, something caught my eye, something moving next to me. I glanced in the mirror of the car; I glanced sideways to the right, and that was when I saw them. Next to us, by the side of the road, thirty, forty wild horses were racing the car, a clo
5、ud of dust rising behind thembrown, muscular horses almost close enough to touch them, to smell their hot breath. I didnt know how long they had been there next to us.I shouted to Dan: “Look!”, but he was in a deep sleep, his camera lying useless by his feet. They raced the car for a few seconds, th
6、en disappeared far behind us, a memory of heroic forms in the red landscape. When Daniel woke up an hour later I told him what had happened.“Wild horses?” he said. “Why didnt you wake me up?” “I tried. But they were gone after a few seconds.” “Are you sure you didnt dream it? “You were the one who w
7、as sleeping! “Typical,” he said. “The best photos are the ones we never take.” We checked into a dusty hotel and slept the sleep of the dead.21. During their journey in Africa, the two travelers _. A. made friends with local residents B. recorded their experiences in different ways C. enjoyed the su
8、nset in the Karoo desert most D. complained about the poor living conditions22. What does the phrase “heroic forms” in Paragraph 4 refer to? A. Wild horses. B. Racing ears. C. Eye-catching locals. D. Running dogs.23. What did Daniel think when he woke up and was told what had happened? A. A sound sl
9、eep was more important. B. He had already taken beautiful pictures. C. He always missed out on the best thing. D. The next trip would be better.24. Whats the passage mainly about? A. How to view wildlife in Africa. B. Possible dangers of travelling in the desert. C. Tourist attractions in southern A
10、frica. D. Running into wildlife in Africa.BCold, snowy days are calling your kids outdoors. Find fun winter activities for the slopes, trails, ice rink, and backyard for children of all ages. Remember to go over the knowledge of winter sports safety. Have the hot cocoa ready when everyone comes back
11、 inside!Skiing Downhill and cross-country skiing are family favorites during the winter months. Some children start skiing as young as age 2 or 3, but the best age is probably about 5, when kids are more coordinated (协调的)and less afraid of falling. Young downhill skiers can hit the bunny slopes or g
12、reen circle trails but should have an adult with them. Ski lessons can help your child learn the ropes. Its wise to wear a helmet in case of falls or collisions.Snowboarding As with skiing, little ones can start snowboarding young, but few children try before age 5 or 6. Snowboarding is most popular
13、 among teens because they have the strength and skills to stay uptight and try more tricks. Lessons and safety equipment, including a helmet, knee pads, wrist guards, and hip pads, are suggested because snowboarders of all ages have their share of falls.Snow Angels Soft snow? Cheek. Snow suit? Cheek
14、. Thats all the gear kids of any age need to lie down and create a snow angel just like they would do a jumping jack. Make this simple activity extra fun by using materials to decorate your angel, such as food coloring to draw on a face, and old clothes to dress it up. Why should snowmen have all th
15、e fun?Ice Skating This slippery activity will be tricky for newcomers. But once they get the hang of it, they might get lost. Age 4 or 5 is a nice time to begin skating or take lessons. Most children wear figure skates or hockey skates to start out. After they get more into skating, they can try the sports of speed skating, ice dancing, figure skating, or hockey. Have beginners wear a helmet, and offer them a hand to help with balance.25. Alice likes snow very much but hates danger, which or the following suits her? A. Skiing. B. Snowboard
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