Ⅶ.还原阅读。
High-mountain hiking is becoming popular.
1. Many dream of standing on mountain tops, feeling close to the sky.
Hikers face many tests.2. Long walks, sudden storms and altitude sickness can stop them. But most don't give up.
Good preparation is key. 3. Maps, compasses and first-aid kits help hikers stay safe.
The views on the way are amazing. 4. Colourful wildflowers, snow-capped peaks and clear starry skies wait for those who reach high places.
5. It's not just a physical journey, but a mental one—teaching people to be brave and patient.
A. What makes it so attractive?
B. Proper gear plays a big part.
C. These natural sights are hard to forget.
D. The process is full of both pain and joy.
E. Cold air and steep trails(陡峭山路) add to the difficulty.

Ⅶ.1.A 2.E 3.B 4.C 5.D

【分析】这是一道英语还原阅读题，解题思路为：先通读全文把握主旨（高山徒步受欢迎的原因及过程），再逐个分析每个空格前后的语境，通过寻找关键词、逻辑衔接关系（如因果、递进、举例等）匹配对应选项。
【解析】1. 第1空：前文提到高山徒步变得流行，后文说明人们梦想站在山顶，是解释其受欢迎的原因，对应选项A（What makes it so attractive?）；2. 第2空：前文说徒步者面临很多考验，后文列举了长距离、风暴等困难，选项E（Cold air and steep trails add to the difficulty）补充了考验的内容，衔接合理；3. 第3空：前文强调充分准备的重要性，后文提到地图、指南针等装备，选项B（Proper gear plays a big part）衔接准备与装备，符合语境；4. 第4空：前文说沿途风景很美，后文列举了具体自然景观，选项C（These natural sights are hard to forget）承接风景描述，逻辑通顺；5. 第5空：后文提到徒步是身体也是精神旅程，选项D（The process is full of both pain and joy）对应身体的痛苦与精神的快乐，衔接自然。
【答案】1.A 2.E 3.B 4.C 5.D
【知识点】英语还原阅读、语篇逻辑衔接
【点评】本题考查学生对语篇上下文逻辑的理解能力，需结合语境匹配选项，是初中英语常见题型，难度适中。
【难度系数】0.6