Ⅷ. A) Read the passage and complete it with the words or phrases in the box. Each can be used only once. 阅读短文,选择恰当的单词或短语填空。每选项限用一次。
A. eastern B. travellers C. simply D. natural E. measure F. is home to
The East African Rift Valley
The East African Rift Valley is a famous geographical feature (地理特征). It runs through 1 Africa. Stretching (延伸) for thousands of kilometers, it is one of the most amazing 2 wonders on our planet.
Scientists have tried to 3 the full length (长度) of the rift valley, but its vast (广阔的) size makes it difficult. This valley system was formed by the movement of tectonic plates (地壳板块), creating deep lakes, high mountains, and even active volcanoes (活火山) along its way.
The rift valley 4 different kinds of living things. From large animals like lions and elephants to small birds and rare plants, the area's rich ecosystem supports so many living things.
Today, the East African Rift Valley is excellent at attracting people from all over the world. Many 5 come here to hike, watch wildlife, or 6 enjoy the amazing scenery. It's a place where nature shows its most powerful (强大的) side.
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B) Read again and answer the questions. 再读,回答问题。
7. Which part of Africa does the East African Rift Valley run through?
8. Why is it difficult for scientists to measure the full length of the rift valley?
9. What kind of wildlife can be found in the East African Rift Valley?
10. What do many travellers do in the East African Rift Valley?

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7. It runs through eastern Africa. 8. Because its vast size makes it difficult. 9. Large animals like lions and elephants, small birds, and rare plants. 10. Hike, watch wildlife, or enjoy the amazing scenery.