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知能小卷五 UNIT 5
(时间:90分钟 满分:120分)
第一部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
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What follows are just a few of the global destinations given World Heritage status by UNESCO. They could be your familys next vacation.
Wildlife Wonders
The Okavango Delta in northern Botswana is one of southern Africas biggest and most biodiverse freshwater watersheds (流域) and a dream destination for animal lovers of all ages. It sustains the planets most endangered animals, including the largest remaining elephant population, cheetahs, African wild dogs, wattled cranes, and great white pelicans.
Fairy Chimneys
Central Turkeys Göreme National Park is a dry region of volcanic stone that takes fantastic forms, which often called fairy chimneys (仙女烟囱). Some of the most striking sights are villages carved into the volcanic stone. The Göreme Open Air Museum, valley hikes, cave hotels, hot air balloon rides, and guided tours are highlights for all ages.
The Earliest Mummies (木乃伊)
Wrapped simply in reeds and decorated with hair and clay masks, Chiles Chinchorro mummies are 2,000 years older than Egypts. At San Miguel de Azapa Archaeological Museum, only a few of the 300 samples are on view, while at Colón 10, visitors can see 48 mummies buried in the earth through a glass floor.
Dinosaur Fossils
Dinosaur Provincial Park in Canada gives some paleontologists (古生物学者) a chance to explore landscapes. Although visitors are not permitted to dig in this fragile environment, the park offers a full schedule of family⁃friendly fossil tours, guided activities, and dinosaur displays. Families can camp out under the stars and dream of the days when various dinosaurs lived in this region.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍的是被联合国教科文组织列为世界遗产的几个全球景点的相关信息。
1.Which of the following highlights the Okavango Delta?
A. Beautiful villages.
B. Rare freshwater fishes.
C. Diverse wildlife species.
D. Striking views of mountains.
答案与解析 C 细节理解题。根据Wildlife Wonders部分的“It sustains the p