第一节(共H小题;每小题2分,满分30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

                       

             We are sailing toward the San Bias Archipelago,a chain of more than 360 islands in the Caribbean Sea.

            “There's a boat!” Our daughter Hayley shouts suddenly.

             Three men,far out at sea,are in a canoe called a cayuco. We pull up near them and they offer to sell us a spiny lobster(龙虾) ,but they have not caught enough for each of us.

            “Un momento,por favor [One moment,please],” the man says.

             He dives overboard,holding his breath,goes down 40 feet, and comes back up with another lobster in his bare hands!We buy the lobsters and visit with the men.

             These fishermen are the Kuna Indians from the San Bias Islands. The Kuna Indians have made their homes famous because of their efforts to protect their rain forests,their independence,and their culture.

             For more than 400 years,the Kuna Indians have fought to keep their traditional way of life. They,ve formed their own system of government and laws. They,ye kept the Kuna language,though many speak Spanish,too. And while visitors are welcome,non-Kuna people are not allowed to own land.

             Once we are on the island,we visit the sahila,or chief. It is an important part of Kuna culture for a visitor to receive an invitation and pay a fee to the sahila before entering,his village. We walk around the village and look at the way the Kuna people live. Kuna villages vary in size. They can range from a few dwellings(住所) to large villages with.some modem conveniences.

             Hayley and her brother Jackson are being homeschooled while we are traveling on our boat. Part of our homeschool day is spent learning about the countries and people we visit. Earlier today we read about Kuna foods and money. The Kuna eat a lot of fish,lobsters and coconuts (椰子) .The coconut is also used for money. Each coconut tree has a Kuna owner,so the coconuts cannot be taken or touched.

21. According to the text,the Kuna Indians have been trying their best to.

   A. expand their land

   B. prevent strangers visiting

   C. keep their traditions alive

   D. learn more about the outside world

22. Why does the author's family visit the sahila?

   A. To ask for his help.

   B. To show respect for him.

   C. To invite him to travel with them.

   D. To get permission to enter his village.

23. The main purpose of this text is to introduce.

   A. the meaning of traveling

   B. the benefits of homeschooling

   C. the history of the San Bias Islands

   D. the native people living on the San Bias Islands

                                    B 

          Grand Cayman,the largest of three Cayman Islands in the Caribbean,is a perfect place for water lovers with a lot of family-friendly activities and attractions. Here are some of the best ones. Stingray (黄貂鱼) City 

           The word “city” is misleading,because the stingrays are actually found in their natural habitat along a series of shallow sandbars(沙洲). The stingrays gather in this shallow area accessible via a boat ride. Take a picture of the action on your water camera as you feed the stingrays some squid (乌贼) . Don’t be surprised to be surrounded by a dozen stingrays!

Barrier Reef Snorkeling(潜游) 

            The coral reef gardens are so colorfUl that they look like a painting. The kid-friendly tour starts with a gentle boat ride. Watch for stingrays. The Mamott Grand Cayman Beach Resort is within walking distance of shops and restaurants.

Tiki Beach 

             Many snorkel and stingray tnps include a visit to this beautiful spot on kid-friendly Seven Mile Beach (rated among the world's top 10 beaches) . You'1l see why as you play in the gentle surf under blue skies. ABBQ lunch is cooked on site. Restrooms and outdoor showers make this a family-friendly beach you won't want to leave.

Swim with Dolphins

              A variety of kid-friendly dolphins can be seen,enabling families to get in the clear sea water with these friendly creatures. At Dolphin Discovery, you can swim with dolphins in shallow water. For most visitors there,the minimum age is 3.

Cayman Turtle Farm 

               Home to 11,000 green sea turtles,this world-class research and educational facility (设施) offers several kid-friendly activities. Swim with fish,see sharks in the tanks,and interact(互动) with starfish and other sea animals at the touch pool. 

25. What are readers advised to do m Stingray City?

   A. To try to catch some stingrays.

   B. To try swimming with stingrays.

   C. To photograph when feeding stingrays.、

   D. To enjoy a gentle,comfortable boat ride.

26. What makes Cayman Turtle Farm different from other attractions?

   A. It allows visitors to surf.

   B. It is most family-friendly. ,

   C. Visitors can snorkel and play with dolphins there. 

   D. Visitors can get knowledge and interact with sea animals.

27. What can we learn from this text?

   A. Various stingrays can be seen in deep water.

   B. The coral reef gardens exhibit many paintings.

   C. Seven Mile Beach is well known for its BBQ lunch.

   D. A two-year-old child cannot enter Dolphin Discovery.

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