四、短文填空。
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You must have heard of the legend(传说) of Yu Gong, who tried to move two mountains. The Taihang Mountain was one of the two mountains.
The Taihang Mountain 1. through the areas of Beijing, Hebei, Shanxi, and Henan. It is about 400 kilometers long. It is a large mountain range in North China, and it 2. called “the backbone(脊梁) of China” in ancient times.
Many of the legends about the very beginning of human civilization come 3. ______ the Taihang area. For example, Nü Wa used stones to repair the sky to make sure that humans would have a 4. ______ future; Hou Yi protected everyone by 5. ______ the extra suns; Emperor Yan, one of the earliest Chinese emperors, tried large numbers of herbs(草药) and taught people how to use them to 6. ______ diseases.
The Taihang Mountain is not only where the ancient stories happened, but also a place where tens of thousands of fossils(化石) were found. These fossils show how the earth 7. over time. At the same time, we can also learn about how ancient humans lived from the 8. around the area.
Nowadays, there are 9. forests around the area with beautiful colours in four seasons. It is home to many animals and plants as well.
10. you need a trip that helps you learn about history, culture and other important knowledge, you can go to the Taihang Mountain.

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五、完形填空。
Located between Jordan and Israel, the Dead Sea is one of the world's most extraordinary natural wonders. Its 1 is about 430 meters below sea level, making it the lowest point on Earth's land. The water is nearly ten times saltier than ordinary ocean water, which creates a 2 environment where almost no living things can 3. This explains the sea's unusual name.
Despite its harsh (恶劣的) conditions, the Dead Sea attracts millions of 4 every year. Visitors come not for swimming, but for the unique experience of floating effortlessly(轻松地) on the water's 5. Because of the high salt concentration(浓度), it is impossible to sink(下沉)—a phenomenon that never fails to amaze first-time visitors.
Scientists remain 6 about the sea's mineral-rich waters, which are believed to have healing properties(治疗性质). Many people travel here to treat skin diseases, 7 it is considered one of the world's first natural health resorts. However, swimming in the Dead Sea requires caution. Accidentally getting the water into your eyes can be quite 8, so wearing goggles is strongly advised.
The Dead Sea is also shrinking at an alarming rate. Its water level drops about one meter each year, a problem caused by both human activity and natural factors. 9, this remarkable place may disappear in the future if nothing is done to protect it. For now, it remains a 10 destination that satisfies both relaxation and scientific curiosity.
()1. A. surface B. bottom C. shore D. depth
()2. A. common B. friendly C. challenging D. perfect
()3. A. survive B. appear C. develop D. grow
()4. A. scientists B. travellers C. locals D. fishermen
()5. A. bottom B. depth C. surface D. shore
()6. A. bored B. worried C. curious D. certain
()7. A. if B. unless C. though D. as
()8. A. unusual B. risky C. dead D. wonderful
()9. A. After all B. In addition C. As a result D. On the contrary
()10. A. common B. dangerous C. ordinary D. fascinating

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