1、 The Three Gorges region is a scenic area along the Yangtze River in China with a total length of about 200 km. The Three Gorges take up 120 km within this region. Although it is primarily famous for its scenery, the Three Gorges region is historically and culturally an important region in China.The
2、 Three Gorges region is located along the Yangtze River between the cities of Fengjie and Yichang in Chongqing Municipality and Hubei Province.Currently the Three Gorges region is most famous for the Three Gorges Dam. The Three Gorges Dam is located at a place called Sandouping (三斗坪 ) in the middle
3、of the Xiling Gorge.In addition to the impacts (影响) of the dam on the ecology and people (i.e. the mass relocation of towns and villages) of the region, the dam also changes the scenery of the Three Gorges. Because the water level is higher, the gorges are narrower and the mountains appear lower. Su
4、pporters of the dam point out that because the mountains reach several thousand feet above the river, the gorges still offer fascinating views of the surrounding cliffs, and it should be noted that most riverboat companies that operate in the Three Gorges intend to continue to offer tours of the reg
5、ion. The increase in width of the Three Gorges also allows larger ships through the gorges and it is predicted that river traffic of all kinds will increase.Section_ Introduction_ Kilauea is next to Mauna Loa and it has been erupting since January 3rd, 1983. It is 4,190 feet (1.23 km) above sea leve
6、l.When to visitThe park is open 24 hours a day all year round. There are no plants or trees on the lava (火山岩) fields and no protection from the sun, so you must bring sunscreen (防晒霜)How to get thereThe best way to get to the park is to take Highway 11. From the airport at Hilo, Highway 11 will take
7、you southward across the eastern part of the island.Things to seeIf you want to know more about the park, the Kilauea Visitor Center is surely a stop to make. It is a quarter of a mile (402 m) from the park entrance. There, you can see a great movie about real lava and learn about the islands natura
8、l and cultural history. The center is open from 7：45 am. to 5：00 pm. There are also many guided walks and hikes (徒步旅行) around the park. You must check weather conditions and volcanic activity before hiking alone. If possible, you may drive down Chain of Craters Road to see lava flowing into the ocea
9、n.TicketsEntrance to the park is $10.00 for each vehicle, $5.00 for those who travel on foot or ride a bicycle. Children under the age of 15 are free.语篇解读：本文是应用文。文章主要介绍了游览夏威夷火山国家公园的一些相关事宜。9Different from Mauna Loa, Kilauea _.Awill disappear soon Bis closed to visitorsCerupts more often Dis much bigg
10、er解析：选 C 细节理解题。由第一段中的 “Mauna Loa, which last erupted (喷发) in 1984”和“Kilauea . has been erupting since January 3rd, 1983”可知，Kilauea 火山喷发更加频繁，故选 C 项。10The Kilauea Visitor Center _.Aoffers all kinds of moviesBis next to the park entranceCis open for 8 hours every dayDintroduces visitors to the park解析：选
11、 D 细节理解题。由第四段中的 “If you want to . a stop to make.”和“There, you can . learn about the islands natural and cultural history.”可知，D 项说法正确。11If a family of three drives a car into the park, they need to pay _.A$5.00 B$10.00C$15.00 D$20.00解析：选 B 细节理解题。由最后一段中的 “Entrance to the park is $10.00 for each vehic
12、le”可知，一家三口开车的话，进入公园只需付十美元，故选 B 项。12The text is most probably taken from _.Aa geography textbookBa newspaper reportCa travel magazineDa research paper解析：选 C 推理判断题。由文中的 When to visit, How to get there 和 Tickets 等信息可知，本文很可能选自一本旅行杂志，故选 C 项。.阅读七选五Arbor DayIn the US., people are celebrating Arbor Day (植树节
13、) today, the last Friday in April. This holiday encourages people to plant and care for trees.I remember receiving a tree seedling (树苗) on Arbor Day when I was 7 years old. My parents helped me plant the tiny tree in our front yard._1_ More than 25 years later, I am still proud and amazed when I see
14、 it! Now its a tall flowering tree that reaches to the top of our twostory home._2_ Switzerland was the first country to create a national tree day. Other countries, such as Korea and South Africa, celebrate trees for a week! And India holds a national tree planting festival every July.Whats so impo
15、rtant about trees anyway？Trees create oxygen, which we need to survive._3_ And tree roots (根) can clean the harmful water. Trees also help stop soil erosion (水土流失 )_4_ Studies show that areas of cities with a high number of trees have fewer violent crimes. And living near “green spaces” (parks with
16、trees and plants) lowers childrens risks of getting seriously sick. Trees also help lower noise, heat and pollution levels in cities._5_ Some call this experience “forest bathing”. This time with nature may even improve ones immune system (免疫系统 )So maybe you should hug a tree today or at least sit q
17、uietly under one!AI was so proud of it!BTrees are very important for city life, too.CI was used to celebrating Arbor Day every year.DWe should plant more trees in the countryside now.ETree leaves also help clean the air, keeping us healthier.FThe US. isnt the only country that recognizes the importa
18、nce of trees.GFinally, its no surprise that spending time in nature just relaxing lowers stress.语篇解读：本文是议论文。文章主要介绍了植树节及树木对人类的重要性。1选 A A 项“I was so proud of it！”与下文中的“I am still proud and amazed when I see it”相呼应。2选 F 根据下文许多国家都有庆祝植树节的惯例可知，不仅只有美国认识到了树木的重要性。3选 E 根据该段主题句“Whats so important about trees anyway？”及下文中树木对环境的重要性可知，画线处应该也是树木给环境带来的好处，故应选 E 项。4选 B 根据该段下文中树木可以减少犯罪率，降低儿童患病的风险及减少城市污染可知，该段的主题是树木在城市生活中起着重要的作用，故应选 B 项。5选 G 根据下文中的“This time with nature may even improve ones immune system (免疫系统 )” 可知，该段的主题是树木有益于人的身心健康，故 G 项中的在大自然中徜徉可以减轻压力符合主题。
