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【题目】Phillip Island is a small island and nature reserve off the coast of South Australia, about 140 km from Melbourne. On the island you can see koalas, kangaroos and the main attraction, the Penguin Parade（归巢）on Summerland Beach.

As dusk was approaching, we made our way down to the beach, as did everyone else. On the beach was a stone grandstand, rather cold on the behind, so bring a coat or blanket to sit on. As it got darker, people talked less, keeping an eye out on the beach to see the arrival of that first penguin.

Suddenly there was movement at the edge of the surf and all heads turned as one. There, standing by the edge of the water was the smallest penguin we had ever seen. He looked left, then right, as if he was considering crossing a busy road and then he ran quickly across to the sand dunes and the penguin holes.

He must have been the scout(侦查员), because after him, there came groups of penguins, some consisted of two or three penguins, and some had about ten or fifteen, but they all made the same mad dash across the sand into the holes, as if they couldn't get there fast enough. The groups started to lessen and finally no more penguins emerged from the sea.

We sat on the grandstand for a while, not talking, just feeling awed(敬畏的) at what we'd just seen. Neither of us had ever seen penguins in the wild before, only in zoos and it was an amazing feeling.

You could see the penguins here every evening and morning, but they weren't in cages or in small pools. The sea was their playground and it is a sight we would definitely recommend to anyone.

You weren't allowed to take flash photographs as it scared them. After the penguins had gone to their holes, you could walk along boardwalks and see them there. That's got to be worth a look.

【1】What does the text mainly talk about?

A. The main attraction on Phillip Island.

B. The Penguin Parade on Summerland Beach.

C. The beautiful scenery on Phillip Island.

D. How to protect the penguins on Phillip Island.

【2】Which of the following shows the right order of the Penguin Parade?

a. The smallest penguin stands in front of the parade and looks around.

b. Groups of penguins go after the smallest penguin and dash into the holes.

c. The smallest penguin runs quickly to the holes.

d. The penguins appear as a whole.

e. There are no more penguins on the sea.

A. d a c b e B. a b c d e

C. a c d b e D. d a b c e

【3】The text is intended for ___________.

A. teachers B. Parents

C. kids D. travelers

【4】Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. The best time to see penguins is at noon.

B. You could take photos at any time.

C. You could see penguins at dawn.

D. You could play with the penguins.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】B

【2】C

【3】D

【4】C

【解析】

本文是一篇游记。文章作者主要描写在萨默兰海滨企鹅归巢的景象。

【1】主旨大意题。根据文章大意：文章作者主要描写在萨默兰海滨企鹅归巢的景象。故选B。

【2】细节理解题。根据文章第二、三两段对企鹅归巢的描写，可知先是最小的企鹅在归巢的队伍前四处张望，然后迅速的跑进企鹅洞里去，接着是成群的企鹅出现并跟着最小的企鹅冲进洞里，最终大海里再也没有企鹅了。故选C。

【3】推理判断题。根据全文及最后一段After the penguins had gone to their holes, you could walk along boardwalks and see them there. That's got to be worth a look.可以推断，本文是为游客而写的。故选D。

【4】细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段You could see the penguins here every evening and morning, but they weren't in cages or in small pools.可知，可以在早晨或晚上可以看企鹅。故选C。