The State of Colorado has four of the best parks out of the 58 national parks in the United States. The parks have some of the best scenery of all the national parks．

Black Canyon （峡谷） of Gunnison National Park

This park offers the most breathtaking views from up in the mountains into the canyons below． While exploring the canyons, you will find that the walls drop nearly straight．down into the narrow valleys of the snake-like rivers below．Visitors are offered more than 100 camping sites, and a lot of bird species and many animals are native to the area．

Rocky Mountain National Park

It is the only national park in the north central region in the state of Colorado．Elevations in this park are anywhere from 8,000 feet to 14,259 feet at the top of Longs Peak．．While traveling throughout this park you will notice two very different climates because of the difference t-he upper peaks of the Rocky Mountains make. You can enjoy 359 miles of hiking trails, a lot of places for camping, horse-back riding and beautiful scenery.

Mesa Verde National Park

This is probably the most interesting national park, offering a fascinating trip back in time to 600 AD up to 1300 AD．This park was declared a protected national park in-1906 because of the cliff dwellings （住所） that were found throughout the area, which were once-home to American Indians．Many of these dwellings can be walked through, while you imagine what each room may have been used for so many years ago．

Great Sand Dunes （沙丘） National Park

The Great Sand dunes National Park lies in south central Colorado, about 127 miles from Pueblo．This park has the tallest sand dunes in all of North America and has trails for hiking．The natural sandy beaches around the small rivers and lakes are good for swimmers．

56．What's the most breathtaking thing in the Black Canyon of Gunnison National Park?

       A．The animals．       B．The walls．    C．The rivers．     D．The camping sites,

57．In the Rocky Mountain National Park, tourists may NOT be able to _      _．

       A．go sightseeing      B．boat             C．ride a horse         D．camp

58．If you are interested in history, you are advised to visit __．

       A．the Rocky Mountain National Park．

       B．the Black Canyon of Gunnison National Park

       C．the Great Sand Dunes National Park

       D．the Mesa Verde National Park

59．What's the author's purpose in writing this passage?

       A．Persuading people to visit Colorado while in America．

       B．Showing people which park is the best of the four in Colorado

       C．Introducing the best four parks in Colorado to people．

       D．Telling people some traveling information in Colorado．

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下面是关于旅游胜地的介绍。

E. The gorgeous and breathtaking Mapawa Nature Park, one of the successful stories of how people, livelihood, environment and tourism work well together. We were taken on a hay ride around the sprawling properties which include heavily forested mountains, with waterfalls and rivers buried in its canopy of lush and verdant foliage.

F. Boracay is famous for its long white sandy beaches, and is also a popular outlet for water sports activities such as scuba diving, snorkeling, sailing etc. Other than the sandy beaches, Boracay is well known for the nightlife and party scene. There are numerous bars and clubs along the whole stretch of beach, mostly located at station 2 of Boracay.

请阅读下面五个人的相关信息，然后为他们选择适合个人的旅游胜地。

56. Amy is fond of the sea and every year she will go to an island to enjoy the beautiful beach and to experience the customs of the local.

57. Tom likes to know everything related to history. And he is eager to know the cultures of a new place.

58.Kitty just wants slow-paced life－something she can hardly experience when she is in the busy city. When she is free, she just wants to escape from the hustle and bustle of busy streets and fast-paced living and enjoy the quietness, just a walk in a quiet town will satisfy her.

59. David is a lawyer .He is always busy and under stress. He is seldom free but on holidays he usually will try different adventurous sports from white water rafting and jet boat rides to bungee－jumping and skydiving. In this way, he releases his stress. And drinking with friends is his favorite.

60. Venus is a good cook and she is interested in different flavors in different places. Wherever she travels, she will try the local food. And if she likes it, she will try to cook the same thing when she is back.

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    下面是关于旅游胜地的介绍。

A. Manila is one of the Philippine’s oldest cities, and glimpses of cultures past and present blend together to give you an experience which is sometimes gritty, sometimes pleasant, but unmistakably authentic. Here you can enjoy seeing Authentic colonial churches which withstands the test of time.

B. Dumaguete is the “city of gentle people.” It is where you can still find tree-lined streets, with motorcycles, not cars and taxis, dominating the road. Everything about it is simple and serene from its people to the various places surrounding the city. It is located in Negros Oriental, opposite Bacolod City. A University town where you can see more students than working professionals, Dumaguete is among the most peaceful and clean cities in the Visayas.

C. One the finest things about Samal Island is that there is more to it than just great beaches. You can go spelunking, you can go island hopping, or join in the fun during its festivals. Yes, it has a lot of celebrations. So, when you go to Samal, there is no way you can be bored because there is simply so much you can do! Just because it is Samal. Being one of the top tourist destinations in the country and boasting of sparkling waters, white sand beaches who could resist?

D. One thing that we will probably never forget in Misamis Oriental was how delicious the Durian in the province is. Make sure you grab one while you are in Misamis Oriental. We also tried the spicy chicken dish called Halang-halang in Balingoan.Halang-halang is basically a chicken dish cooked in coconut milk, and chili. The word halang-halang is literally a Visayan word that means “spicy-spicy”.

E. The gorgeous and breathtaking Mapawa Nature Park, one of the successful stories of how people, livelihood, environment and tourism work well together. We were taken on a hay ride around the sprawling properties which include heavily forested mountains, with waterfalls and rivers buried in its canopy of lush and verdant foliage.

F. Boracay is famous for its long white sandy beaches, and is also a popular outlet for water sports activities such as scuba diving, snorkeling, sailing etc. Other than the sandy beaches, Boracay is well known for the nightlife and party scene. There are numerous bars and clubs along the whole stretch of beach, mostly located at station 2 of Boracay.

请阅读下面五个人的相关信息，然后为他们选择适合个人的旅游胜地。

56. Amy is fond of the sea and every year she will go to an island to enjoy the beautiful beach and to experience the customs of the local.

57. Tom likes to know everything related to history. And he is eager to know the cultures of a new place.

58.Kitty just wants slow-paced life－something she can hardly experience when she is in the busy city. When she is free, she just wants to escape from the hustle and bustle of busy streets and fast-paced living and enjoy the quietness, just a walk in a quiet town will satisfy her.

59. David is a lawyer .He is always busy and under stress. He is seldom free but on holidays he usually will try different adventurous sports from white water rafting and jet boat rides to bungee－jumping and skydiving. In this way, he releases his stress. And drinking with friends is his favorite.

60. Venus is a good cook and she is interested in different flavors in different places. Wherever she travels, she will try the local food. And if she likes it, she will try to cook the same thing when she is back.

第二节：信息匹配(共5小题；每小题2分，满分l0分)

    请阅读下文和相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。

    下面是关于旅游胜地的介绍。

A. Manila is one of the Philippine’s oldest cities, and glimpses of cultures past and present blend together to give you an experience which is sometimes gritty, sometimes pleasant, but unmistakably authentic. Here you can enjoy seeing Authentic colonial churches which withstands the test of time.

B. Dumaguete is the “city of gentle people.” It is where you can still find tree-lined streets, with motorcycles, not cars and taxis, dominating the road. Everything about it is simple and serene from its people to the various places surrounding the city. It is located in Negros Oriental, opposite Bacolod City. A University town where you can see more students than working professionals, Dumaguete is among the most peaceful and clean cities in the Visayas.

C. One the finest things about Samal Island is that there is more to it than just great beaches. You can go spelunking, you can go island hopping, or join in the fun during its festivals. Yes, it has a lot of celebrations. So, when you go to Samal, there is no way you can be bored because there is simply so much you can do! Just because it is Samal. Being one of the top tourist destinations in the country and boasting of sparkling waters, white sand beaches who could resist?

D. One thing that we will probably never forget in Misamis Oriental was how delicious the Durian in the province is. Make sure you grab one while you are in Misamis Oriental. We also tried the spicy chicken dish called Halang-halang in Balingoan.Halang-halang is basically a chicken dish cooked in coconut milk, and chili. The word halang-halang is literally a Visayan word that means “spicy-spicy”.

E. The gorgeous and breathtaking Mapawa Nature Park, one of the successful stories of how people, livelihood, environment and tourism work well together. We were taken on a hay ride around the sprawling properties which include heavily forested mountains, with waterfalls and rivers buried in its canopy of lush and verdant foliage.

F. Boracay is famous for its long white sandy beaches, and is also a popular outlet for water sports activities such as scuba diving, snorkeling, sailing etc. Other than the sandy beaches, Boracay is well known for the nightlife and party scene. There are numerous bars and clubs along the whole stretch of beach, mostly located at station 2 of Boracay.

请阅读下面五个人的相关信息，然后为他们选择适合个人的旅游胜地。

56. Amy is fond of the sea and every year she will go to an island to enjoy the beautiful beach and to experience the customs of the local.

57. Tom likes to know everything related to history. And he is eager to know the cultures of a new place.

58.Kitty just wants slow-paced life－something she can hardly experience when she is in the busy city. When she is free, she just wants to escape from the hustle and bustle of busy streets and fast-paced living and enjoy the quietness, just a walk in a quiet town will satisfy her.

59. David is a lawyer .He is always busy and under stress. He is seldom free but on holidays he usually will try different adventurous sports from white water rafting and jet boat rides to bungee－jumping and skydiving. In this way, he releases his stress. And drinking with friends is his favourite.

60. Venus is a good cook and she is interested in different flavors in different places. Wherever she travels, she will try the local food. And if she likes it, she will try to cook the same thing when she is back.

（云南省玉溪一中2010届高三上学期期中考试）

New Zealand is an island that lies off the eastern coast of Australia. It __36___ two large islands: North Island and South Island. New Zealand is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean ___37___ the north and east, and the Tasman Sea to the south and west. It is about the same size as the Philippines. Wellington___38___, the capital city, lies on the North Island. Other important ___39___ are Auckland in the north, Christchurch on the South Island and Queenstown, further to the south.

___40___has a mild sea climate, while the north is subtropical. It rains quite a lot. The warmest months are December to February. The coldest months are June to August.

The ocean and seas surrounding the islands are deep blue and many of New Zealand’s cities lie on a bay and have a natural deep ___41___. The sand beaches in New Zealand are also very ___42___. New Zealand has a very beautiful natural landscape with green hills and mountains. Some of the ___43___ are dead volcanoes. The North Island is famous for an area of ___44___, some of which throw hot water into the air. Some of this ___45___ near the earth’s surface is used to make electricity. There are many plants and ___46___ that only live in New Zealand. The most famous animal is a little bird that cannot fly. It is called a kiwi and it is New Zealand’s national bird.

The ___47___were the earliest people to come to New Zealand. When they discovered it about 1,000 years ago, they called it Aotearoa, which means “ Land of the long white cloud”. The Maori came from the islands of Polynesia in the ___48___. It is some 3,500 kilometers from Polynesia to New Zealand , which they crossed in narrow ___49___. They ___50___ dogs, rats and plants with them and settled mainly on the ___51___ where the weather was warmer. Around 1421, Chinese sailors possibly discovered the islands on one of their ___52___ around the word. The Dutchman Abel Tasman named the islands New Zealand in 1642. More than 120 years later, Captain James Cook took possession of the islands in 1769 and from that time British people started to settle in New Zealand. By 1840 about 2,000 ___53___, mainly British, had come to settle in New Zealand and the Maori signed an agreement with these settlers. That day is still celebrated as a national holiday. It is every year on the sixth of February. Today there are many people in New Zealand who call ___54___ “the home country”, although it is a place ___55___ most of them have never been.

36. A. consists of        B.is  made of              C. is  made from       D. is separated by

37. A. on                     B. in                          C. to                    D. off

38. A. London              B. Wellington         C. Auckland                 D. Queenstown

39. A. states                  B. seas                         C. cities                        D. states

40. A. Christchurch      B. South Island             C. North Island            D. New Zealand

41. A. harbour            B. city                     C. river                      D. beach

42. A. polluted              B. blue                         C. narrow                    D. clean

43. A. mountains           B. rivers                 C. beaches                   D. places

44. A. miners              B. hot springs               C. animals                    D. landscapes

45. A. spring               B. heat                        C. water                            D. land

46. A. beaches              B. birds                       C. animals                    D. people

47. A. Chinese              B. British                     C. Maori                      D. Europeans

48. A. Atlantic              B. Indian                  C. Arctic                      D. Pacific

49. A. buses                  B. boats                      C. ships                      D. planes

50. A. raised                B. bought                   C. brought                  D. took

51. A. North Island       B. South Island             C. Queenstown            D. New Zealand

52. A. travels               B. trips                        C. fights                            D. voyages

53. A. Europeans        B. Asians                  C. Chinese                  D. Englishmen

54. A. New Zealand       B. England                   C. China                      D. Island

55. A. which               B. that                      C. where                     D. what