What do you know about the sea? You may have seen it. Some of us have swum or bathed in it. It looks beautiful on a fine sunny day and it can be very rough when there is a strong wind. What other things do we know about it? Of course, the sea is very large. In the world there is more sea than land. The sea covers three quarters of the earth. The sea is also very deep in some places. It is not deep everywhere, some parts of it are very great. At one spot, near Japan the sea is nearly 11 kilometers deep! Just think of it, the highest mountain in the world is only about 9 kilometers high! If you have swum in the sea, you know that the water is salty. Rivers carry salt from the land into the sea. Some parts of the sea are more salty than other parts. Do you know the Dead Sea in Arabia? It is very salty. Swimmers cannot sink in it! Fish cannot live in the Dead Sea. It is a strange sea. In most parts of the sea, there are a lot of fishes and plants. Some live near the top of the sea. Others live deep down. No sunlight can reach the depth of the sea. So it is completely dark. Strange fishes live there. Some are blind. Some have their own lights. Some have great jaws. With their great jaws, they swallow fish larger than themselves. The sea can be very cold. Deep sea divers know this well. At the top of the water may be warm. Then as the divers go down, the sea becomes colder and colder.
Many scientists are now making a study of animal and plant life in the sea. They hope to find new resources for mankind.
【小题1】. Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A．Land covers one fourth of the area of the earth.

B．The depths of the sea are different in different places.

C．The depth of a sea at one spot near Japan is nearly the height of the highest mountain.

D．The salt in the sea mainly comes from the land.

What do you know about the sea? You may have seen it. Some of us have swum or bathed in it. It looks beautiful on a fine sunny day and it can be very rough when there is a strong wind. What other things do we know about it? Of course, the sea is very large. In the world there is more sea than land. The sea covers three quarters of the earth. The sea is also very deep in some places. It is not deep everywhere, some parts of it are very great. At one spot, near Japan the sea is nearly 11 kilometers deep! Just think of it, the highest mountain in the world is only about 9 kilometers high! If you have swum in the sea, you know that the water is salty. Rivers carry salt from the land into the sea. Some parts of the sea are more salty than other parts. Do you know the Dead Sea in Arabia? It is very salty. Swimmers cannot sink in it! Fish cannot live in the Dead Sea. It is a strange sea. In most parts of the sea, there are a lot of fishes and plants. Some live near the top of the sea. Others live deep down. No sunlight can reach the depth of the sea. So it is completely dark. Strange fishes live there. Some are blind. Some have their own lights. Some have great jaws. With their great jaws, they swallow fish larger than themselves. The sea can be very cold. Deep sea divers know this well. At the top of the water may be warm. Then as the divers go down, the sea becomes colder and colder.

  Many scientists are now making a study of animal and plant life in the sea. They hope to find new resources for mankind.

1.. Which of the following statements is NOT true?

   A. Land covers one fourth of the area of the earth.

   B. The depths of the sea are different in different places.

   C. The depth of a sea at one spot near Japan is nearly the height of the highest mountain.

   D. The salt in the sea mainly comes from the land.

2... The Dead Sea is lifeless because ___.

   A. the water in it is too cold                   B. the water in it is too salty for anything to grow

   C. the water in it never flows                   D. no sunlight can reach the bottom of the lake

3.. We can see the underlined word “rough” in this passage means ___.

   A. ugly              B. noisy                C. cold             D. not calm

4... Which of the following statements is true?

   A. Some of the fish living in the depth of the sea can not see by themselves.

   B. Some fish give out light for themselves.

C. Some fish live on other fish.             D. All of the above

5... What does the writer intend to tell us in the last paragraph?

   A. The necessity of the study of the sea.        B. The purpose of man’s further study of the sea.

   C. Man’s limited knowledge of the sea.      D. The importance of new resources for man.

信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)  
Northern Territory ＆ Darwin
A. Australia’s Northern Territory is a vast region with diverse geography. It stretches from the tip of the north coastline to the outback. Waterfalls, interesting rock formations including Uluru (Ayers Rock), native wildlife and parklands are commonplace throughout. Darwin is the capital of Australia’s Northern Territory—its relaxing atmosphere and location make it the perfect centre for touring the area.
Queensland
B.    Australia’s fastest growing state is home to 3.6 million people, taking up around 25% of the continent’s area. Whether you’re after adrenalin-pumping adventure, relaxing on sun-kissed beaches, trekking through ancient rainforest or snorkeling (潜水) on the Great Barrier Reef, there’s an experience just waiting to become YOUR treasured memory. Where else but Queensland?
Victoria & Melbourne
C. Melbourne, the capital of Victoria, is a city of spectacular 19th-century buildings alongside contemporary structures and surrounded by large areas of parkland. It is home to more than three million people from more than 200 nations. Take a walk or a tram (电车) ride and enjoy a delicious meal, wonderful architecture, beautiful parks and gardens, and fabulous shopping.
Sydney
D. Including the harbour’s islands and much of the foreshore (前滩), Sydney Harbour National Park is full of picnic areas, bays, harbour pools and beaches to relax in. It’s where ferries, yachts, cruise vessels, jet boats, catamarans and kayaks all jostle for (争夺) a piece of the world’s best harbour, and you can enjoy a picnic surrounded by the harbour.
Adelaide
E. There’s so much to do in South Australia. And it’s all so close. Adelaide is the perfect gateway to the State’s 12 tourism regions… From cozy bed, tasty breakfasts and seaside villas to luxury city penthouses and gourmet retreats, we’ve got the accommodation to suit every taste and budget.
Tasmania
F. Tasmania is a land apart—a place of wild and beautiful landscapes; friendly, welcoming people; a pleasant, temperate climate; wonderful wine and food; a rich history; and a relaxed island lifestyle. Whether traveling from the ancient and varied terrain (地带) of the Kimberley to the towering forests of the southwest, from the unique coral reefs off our coast to the endless red plains and dunes (沙丘) of our arid heartland, you’ll find amazing series of outdoor experiences and enjoyable holidays.
请阅读下面各位游客的相关信息，并为其选择较为合适的景点。
【小题1】Mike is from Great Britain. He has often heard of the amazing Great Barrier Reef. He hopes to see it with his own eyes some day.
【小题2】Surrey is a sportsman who is very interested in water surfing, boating and some other sports on the sea. He hopes to enjoy the excitement as well as to relax on beaches.
【小题3】Jeffery is an architect who would like to see some 19th-century buildings while visiting Australia so as to make his designs more attractive.
【小题4】Nicholas is a scientist in geography. He would like to go to study something in the open, such as native wildlife, Ayers Rock and so on.
【小题5】Anderson is a college student in geography, who would like to pay a visit to the coral reefs, red plains and dunes while visiting Australia.

下面是一篇关于澳大利亚几个旅游景点的简介及几位旅客的相关信息，请阅读下列简介和游客的相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。首先，请阅读下列各景点的简介：

A.     Northern Territory ＆ Darwin

Australia’s Northern Territory is a vast region with diverse geography. It stretches from the tip of the north coastline to the outback. Waterfalls, interesting rock formations including Uluru (Ayers Rock), native wildlife and parklands are commonplace throughout. Darwin is the capital of Australia’s Northern Territory—its relaxing atmosphere and location make it the perfect centre for touring the area.

B.      Queensland

      Australia’s fastest growing state is home to 3.6 million people, taking up around 25% of the continent’s area. Whether you’re after adrenalin-pumping adventure, relaxing on sun-kissed beaches, trekking through ancient rainforest or snorkeling (潜水) on the Great Barrier Reef, there’s an experience just waiting to become YOUR treasured memory. Where else but Queensland?

C.     Victoria & Melbourne

      Melbourne, the capital of Victoria, is a city of spectacular 19th-century buildings alongside contemporary structures and surrounded by large areas of parkland. It is home to more than three million people from more than 200 nations. Take a walk or a tram (电车) ride and enjoy a delicious meal, wonderful architecture, beautiful parks and gardens, and fabulous shopping.

D.     Sydney

      Including the harbour’s islands and much of the foreshore (前滩), Sydney Harbour National Park is full of picnic areas, bays, harbour pools and beaches to relax in. It’s where ferries, yachts, cruise vessels, jet boats, catamarans and kayaks all jostle for (争夺) a piece of the world’s best harbour, and you can enjoy a picnic surrounded by the harbour.

E.      Adelaide

       There’s so much to do in South Australia. And it’s all so close. Adelaide is the perfect gateway to the State’s 12 tourism regions… From cozy bed, tasty breakfasts and seaside villas to luxury city penthouses and gourmet retreats, we’ve got the accommodation to suit every taste and budget.

F.      Tasmania

       Tasmania is a land apart—a place of wild and beautiful landscapes; friendly, welcoming people; a pleasant, temperate climate; wonderful wine and food; a rich history; and a relaxed island lifestyle. Whether traveling from the ancient and varied terrain (地带) of the Kimberley to the towering forests of the southwest, from the unique coral reefs off our coast to the endless red plains and dunes (沙丘) of our arid heartland, you’ll find amazing series of outdoor experiences and enjoyable holidays.

       请阅读下面各位游客的相关信息，并为其选择较为合适的景点。

     56.  Mike is from Great Britain. He has often heard of the amazing Great Barrier Reef. He hopes to see it with his own eyes some day.

     57.  Surrey is a sportsman who is very interested in water surfing, boating and some other sports on the sea. He hopes to enjoy the excitement as well as to relax on beaches.

     58.  Jeffery is an architect who would like to see some 19th-century buildings while visiting Australia so as to make his designs more attractive.

     59.  Nicholas is a scientist in geography. He would like to go to study something in the open, such as native wildlife, Ayers Rock and so on.

     60.  Anderson is a college student in geography, who would like to pay a visit to the coral reefs, red plains and dunes while visiting Australia.

 游客                                     景点

56. Mike                       A. Northern Territory＆ Darwin

57. Surrey                B. Queensland

58. Jeffery                  C. Victoria & Melbourne

59. Nicholas                     D. Sydney

60. Anderson                  E. Adelaide

F. Tasmania