Question

【题目】阅读短文，然后在文后表格内完成内容摘要，每空不超过三个词。

The Grand Canyon(科罗拉多大峡谷) is a large river canyon in Arizona. It is over 220 miles long and over a mile deep in some places. Its widest point is 18 miles wide. The canyon is considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.

Over millions of years, The Colorado River wore away rocks as it passed through the area. Slowly, the river made the path deeper and deeper. Now, the canyon is surrounded by steep walls on either side, while the river continues to flow at the bottom of the canyon.

Besides its large size, The Grand Canyon is also known for its magnificent colors. The Canyon is made of layers of rock(岩层), and each layer of rock has a different depth and color. Geologists have identified almost different layers of rock exposed by the river’s erosion.

The climate is canyon area is primarily desert, with both high and low temperatures. The upper rims of the canyon often receive snowfall. The air quality is usually very high, although dust storms and smoke from fires can change the air.

The Grand Canyon is home to a variety of plants and animals. Plants range from various species of cactus to pine forests. Many types of animals live in the area, including the bald eagle, bobcats, bats and gila monsters. Six different kinds of rattlesnakes have been found in the area.

Today, the canyon is part of the Grand Canyon National Park. About five million tourists visit the park each year.

【1】________

【2】________

【3】________

【4】________

【5】________

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】size

【2】climate

【3】home

【4】a mile deep

【5】layer

【解析】

这篇短文主要讲述了亚利桑那州科罗拉多大峡谷。峡谷被认为是世界七大自然奇观之一。文中介绍了它的气候和动植物。

【1】根据文中Its widest point is 18 miles wide.可知，这里是说它的大小。size意思是“大小，尺码”故填size。

【2】根据文中The climate is canyon area is primarily desert, with both high and low temperatures.可知，这里是说大峡谷气候。climate的意思是“气候”，根据句意，故填climate。

【3】根据文中The Grand Canyon is home to a variety of plants and animals.可知，大峡谷里有各种各样的动植物。是动物们的家园。故填home。

【4】根据文中It is over 220 miles long and over a mile deep in some places.可知，它长220多英里，有些地方有一英里深。a mile deep意思是“一英里深”。故填a mile deep

【5】根据文中and each layer of rock has a different depth and color.可知，每层岩石都有不同的深度和颜色。故填layer。