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17.Iceland,all island just south of the Arctic Circle,has fairly mild winters,thanks to warm ocean currents,Time your vacation here during the winter months to take advantage of off-season deals.Off-season means good deals on flights.hotels and tours.You may also find that the locals are a bit friendlier and more welcoming when tourists aren't arriving in crowds.
In the winter months,there are less than seven hours of daylight;thus,chances are good you'll catch sight of the northern lights.Sunsets are also beautiful at this time,making for some great photo opportunities.
In Iceland,winter is the perfect time to hike glaciers,go ice climbing,explore caves made out of hardened lava and much more.One of the most popular activities is off-roading(越野比赛)in a specially-equipped"super jeep".
Before booking your trip,be sure to check for volcano warnings.There are about 130volcanoes on or around Iceland.Thirty-five of them are active.In 2010,a volcano named Eyjaallajokull exploded,sending clouds of ash up to four kilometers into the atmosphere.The ash drifted toward the UK and Europe.Because the ash could damage aircraft engines,airlines operating in the region were forced to cancel flights for six days.As a result,thousands of people were stuck in airports.
Recently,another volcano named Bardarbunga has become active,erupting ash into the air. such events,if large enough,could prevent your trip from going ahead.So check the latest volcano news before making your reservations.
28.What does this article mainly talk about?B
A.Some of Iceland's urban cultural attractions
B.Why winter is a good time to visit Iceland.
C.Reasons for visiting Iceland in June and July.
D.The average price for a short tour of Iceland.
29.In Iceland you are more likely to see the northern lights in winter becauseD.
A.They move from rural areas to cities.
B.The weather is more stable at that time.
C.They're a special feature of many festivals
D.The sky is dark for longer periods then.
30.What is Paragraph 4mainly about?C
A.Perfect time for hiking.
B.Ways to travel around.
C.Things to do for fun.
D.Off-roading in"super jeeps".
31.Why does the author mention the volcanoes in Iceland?D
A.To describe the geography of Iceland.
B.To introduce one of the attractions of Iceland.
C.To explain the possible damage of volcanoes.
D.To remind the travelers to plan their trips to Iceland well.
分析 本文主要讲述了为什么冬天是一个参观冰岛的好时刻.
解答 28-31BDCD
28 B 主旨大意题.阅读短文可知这篇短文主要讲述了为什么冬天是一个参观冰岛的好时刻.故选B.
29 D 细节理解题.根据"In the winter months,there are less than seven hours of daylight"可知这是因为那时的黑夜更长.故选D.
30 C 段落大意题.阅读本段可知本段主要讲述了一些可以玩乐的事情.故选C.
40 D 细节理解题.根据短文倒数第二段描述,可知冰岛火山很多,很容易对旅行造成影响.故此举是为了让人们为他们的冰岛之行做好计划.故选D.
点评 考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力,做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句,和题干进行比较,再做出正确的选择.在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实,要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断.

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