五、阅读理解。
跨学科 地理 The Great Lakes below are five freshwater giants. They span across eight US states and two Canadian provinces.
●Lake Ontario(安大略湖)
This lake has the smallest surface area at 7,336 square miles. Three dams(大坝)control the flow of water downstream(下游水流)and include locks so boats can enter from the Atlantic.
●Lake Huron(休伦湖)
This is the second largest lake by surface area and home to Manitoulin Island(马尼图林岛),the world's largest freshwater island.
●Lake Michigan(密歇根湖)
It is joined to Lake Huron by the five-mile-wide Straits(海峡)of Mackinac,though they are still classed as two separate bodies.
●Lake Erie(伊利湖)
With a depth of 64 metres,this is the shallowest of the Great Lakes. It's generally the warmest,but also gets frozen(结冰)more quickly than the others.
●Lake Superior(苏必利尔湖)
At 406 metres deep,the distance from the lake's surface to its deepest point is about the same as the length of four football fields.
1. Which number stands for Lake Ontario? ()

A. ① B. ② C. ④
2. If you want to try ice fishing as early as possible,which lake will you choose? ()
A. Lake Superior. B. Lake Erie. C. Lake Michigan.
3. What does the underlined word "shallowest" most probably mean in Chinese? ()
A. 最深的 B. 最浅的 C. 最宽的
4. Which of the following is a proper title for the passage? ()
A. The Five Great Lakes B. The Largest Lakes in the World C. The Importance of Freshwater Lakes

1.C 2.B 3.B 4.A

六、任务型阅读。
阅读短文,根据短文内容,完成下列各题。
The Duku Highway(独库公路)is a very famous road in Xinjiang. It is known for its beautiful views and exciting journey. The road was completed in September,1983, running over 500 kilometres, from a city called Dushanzi to Kuqa.
The highway is surrounded(围绕)by high mountains and wide grasslands. If you drive on this road, you will see amazing snow-covered mountaintops and green fields. The road takes
you through lots of canyons(峡谷)and riv-ers,and you can see wonderful views at every turn.
One of the best parts of the Duku Highway is the Tianshan Grand Canyon. This is a real-ly big canyon with red and yellow cliffs. It is the perfect place to take pictures. You can also go hiking there,and enjoy the fresh air and peaceful surroundings.
Another place you must visit on the Duku Highway is the colourful Danxia Landform(丹霞地貌). It's an area where the rocks and cliffs have been changing over time. The rocks are bright red,orange,and yellow,just like a rainbow.
The Duku Highway is really a great place for people who love nature. However,when you enjoy the view,do remember those soldiers who built the road for 10 years,and 168 of them lost their lives for it. Therefore,this road is also known as the "Road of Heroes".
1. When was the Duku Highway completed?

2. What can people do at the Tianshan Grand Canyon?

3. Why the Duku Highway is also known as the "Road of Heroes"?

4. Do you want to visit Duku Highway? Why or why not?( within 20 words )

七、语篇填空。
阅读短文,从方框中选择适当的词或词组并用其正确形式填空,使短文通顺、意思完整。(每词或词组限用一次)
protect,wonder,so that,explore,shape
Nature never fails to surprise us with its amazing 1. . Among all of them,I like coastal cliffs the most. They stand firmly(稳固地)by the sea,facing the wind and waves year after year.
I first saw coastal cliffs during a family trip to Qingdao. When I stood on the top of the cliff,I looked down and saw the blue sea crashing against(冲刷)the rocks. I was shocked by the view 2. I couldn't say a word. I felt small and humble(谦卑的)in front of such grandeur(宏伟).
I like coastal cliffs a lot because they show the power and nature. They 3. by wind and water over millions of years,but they remain strong. This teaches me to be brave when facing difficulties in life.
My uncle is a photographer. He often takes photos of wetlands and glaciers(冰川). He also tells me that many natural wonders are in danger because of pollution(污染)and over-development. We must take action 4. them.
5. natural wonders is a great way to connect with nature. It makes us appreciate the beauty of the world and encourages us to be responsible protectors. Let's cherish(珍惜)every gift from nature and pass them on to future generations(一代人).

1. It was completed in September, 1983.
2. People can take pictures, go hiking, and enjoy the fresh air and peaceful surroundings.
3. Because the soldiers who built it worked hard, and 168 of them lost their lives.
4. Yes, I'd love to. Because driving through the high mountains, wide grasslands, and canyons would be an unfor-gettable experience.(答案不唯一)
5. wonders 2. so that 3. have been shaped 4. to protect 5. Exploring