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Ⅱ. Read the passage and complete the tasks(阅读短文并完成任务)★
As a seasoned traveller who visited over 10 countries before age 26,I can confidently say Iceland is a must-see. When I visited the capital,Reykjavik,during the last week of May,I was amazed by the stunning snow-capped mountains, charming streets and incredibly friendly people—not to mention the unforgettable experiences like exploring waterfalls.
Recently,I spoke with Ann Peters of a tour agency about visiting Iceland. According to Peters,the weather is best in Iceland during the summer months when average temperatures can range from $10°\mathrm{C}$ to $15°\mathrm{C}$ and there can be nearly 24 hours of daylight. So June,July and August are the most popular months to visit Iceland. Actually,in 2023,Iceland had over 1.9 million visitors in June and over 2 million visitors in July and August.
But Peters told me that while you book a trip with your desired weather in mind,you might experience the exact opposite. “The weather in Iceland is influenced by its location in the North Atlantic,where warm air from the Gulf Stream meets the cold Arctic air,resulting in frequent and dramatic weather changes,” she says.“In a single day,you might encounter sunshine,rain,wind and even snow,regardless of the season.”
The best time to see the northern lights is between September and March,during autumn and spring. But even though Iceland is one of the best places to see the northern lights,catching a glimpse of the amazing lights isn’t warranted. “The conditions need to be just right:clear skies and strong solar activity,” says Peters. If spotting the lights is on your bucket list,Peters recommends booking your stay at countryside locations and giving yourself 5—10 days of flexibility to increase your chances.
Peters recommends purchasing a Reykjavík City Card while you are in Iceland,which provides access to many of the city’s museums and swimming pools,unlimited use of public transportation and discounts at various other attractions. The card also includes entry to the Reykjavík Maritime Museum,the National Gallery of Iceland and Arbae Open Air Museum.
Task 1:Choose the best answer(选择最恰当的答案)
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A. The local temperature is relatively stable.
B. There are fewer travellers due to the weather.
C. Extended daylight hours allow for more activities.
D. There are higher chances to see the northern lights.
(
A. The climatic effects of the cold Arctic air.
B. The unpredictability of Iceland's weather.
C. The tips on dealing with weather changes.
D. The significance of Iceland's unique location.
(
A. Guaranteed. B. Approved. C. Missed. D. Appreciated.
(
A. By reducing potential risks of their tour.
B. By giving them free access to attractions.
C. By making their tour more cost-effective.
D. By offering them a discount on air tickets.
Task 2:Summarise the passage(概括文章)(Within 30 words)
5. The article describes
As a seasoned traveller who visited over 10 countries before age 26,I can confidently say Iceland is a must-see. When I visited the capital,Reykjavik,during the last week of May,I was amazed by the stunning snow-capped mountains, charming streets and incredibly friendly people—not to mention the unforgettable experiences like exploring waterfalls.
Recently,I spoke with Ann Peters of a tour agency about visiting Iceland. According to Peters,the weather is best in Iceland during the summer months when average temperatures can range from $10°\mathrm{C}$ to $15°\mathrm{C}$ and there can be nearly 24 hours of daylight. So June,July and August are the most popular months to visit Iceland. Actually,in 2023,Iceland had over 1.9 million visitors in June and over 2 million visitors in July and August.
But Peters told me that while you book a trip with your desired weather in mind,you might experience the exact opposite. “The weather in Iceland is influenced by its location in the North Atlantic,where warm air from the Gulf Stream meets the cold Arctic air,resulting in frequent and dramatic weather changes,” she says.“In a single day,you might encounter sunshine,rain,wind and even snow,regardless of the season.”
The best time to see the northern lights is between September and March,during autumn and spring. But even though Iceland is one of the best places to see the northern lights,catching a glimpse of the amazing lights isn’t warranted. “The conditions need to be just right:clear skies and strong solar activity,” says Peters. If spotting the lights is on your bucket list,Peters recommends booking your stay at countryside locations and giving yourself 5—10 days of flexibility to increase your chances.
Peters recommends purchasing a Reykjavík City Card while you are in Iceland,which provides access to many of the city’s museums and swimming pools,unlimited use of public transportation and discounts at various other attractions. The card also includes entry to the Reykjavík Maritime Museum,the National Gallery of Iceland and Arbae Open Air Museum.
Task 1:Choose the best answer(选择最恰当的答案)
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C
)1. What may be an advantage of visiting Iceland in August?A. The local temperature is relatively stable.
B. There are fewer travellers due to the weather.
C. Extended daylight hours allow for more activities.
D. There are higher chances to see the northern lights.
(
B
)2. What does Peters emphasize in paragraph 3?A. The climatic effects of the cold Arctic air.
B. The unpredictability of Iceland's weather.
C. The tips on dealing with weather changes.
D. The significance of Iceland's unique location.
(
A
)3. What does “warranted” underlined in paragraph 4 mean?A. Guaranteed. B. Approved. C. Missed. D. Appreciated.
(
C
)4. How can the Reykjavík City Card benefit travellers?A. By reducing potential risks of their tour.
B. By giving them free access to attractions.
C. By making their tour more cost-effective.
D. By offering them a discount on air tickets.
Task 2:Summarise the passage(概括文章)(Within 30 words)
5. The article describes
the author's travel experience in Iceland, discusses the best travel time, unpredictable weather, aurora viewing tips, and introduces the useful Reykjavik City Card for visitors.
答案
Ⅱ.1.C 2.B 3.A 4.C
点拨:3题,①语境逻辑:前半句说冰岛是看极光的绝佳地点,后半句用but转折,说明“看到极光”并非绝对;后文紧接着解释“需要晴朗天空和强烈太阳活动的完美条件”,印证“看极光不是必然的”。②词义匹配:Guaranteed(有保证的、确定的)与语境反义契合,代入后意为“看到极光并非有保证的”;③排除干扰:Approved(被批准的)、Missed(错过的)、Appreciated(被欣赏的)均与“条件是否满足、能否看到极光”的核心逻辑无关。
4题,①定位原文:城市卡的权益为“免费进入多家博物馆/泳池、无限使用公共交通、各类景点折扣”,并非全部免费,也无“降低旅行风险、机票折扣”相关表述。②选项核心:cost-effective意为“性价比高的”,城市卡整合多种免费权益+折扣,能帮旅行者节省开支,提升旅行性价比,是对所有权益的精准概括;③排除干扰:B(免费进入所有景点):原文是“many(许多)”而非“all(所有)”,表述绝对;A(降低旅行风险)、D(机票折扣):原文未提及,属于无中生有。
5. The article describes the author's travel experience in Iceland, discusses the best travel time, unpredictable weather, aurora viewing tips, and introduces the useful Reykjavik City Card for visitors.
点拨:3题,①语境逻辑:前半句说冰岛是看极光的绝佳地点,后半句用but转折,说明“看到极光”并非绝对;后文紧接着解释“需要晴朗天空和强烈太阳活动的完美条件”,印证“看极光不是必然的”。②词义匹配:Guaranteed(有保证的、确定的)与语境反义契合,代入后意为“看到极光并非有保证的”;③排除干扰:Approved(被批准的)、Missed(错过的)、Appreciated(被欣赏的)均与“条件是否满足、能否看到极光”的核心逻辑无关。
4题,①定位原文:城市卡的权益为“免费进入多家博物馆/泳池、无限使用公共交通、各类景点折扣”,并非全部免费,也无“降低旅行风险、机票折扣”相关表述。②选项核心:cost-effective意为“性价比高的”,城市卡整合多种免费权益+折扣,能帮旅行者节省开支,提升旅行性价比,是对所有权益的精准概括;③排除干扰:B(免费进入所有景点):原文是“many(许多)”而非“all(所有)”,表述绝对;A(降低旅行风险)、D(机票折扣):原文未提及,属于无中生有。
5. The article describes the author's travel experience in Iceland, discusses the best travel time, unpredictable weather, aurora viewing tips, and introduces the useful Reykjavik City Card for visitors.
解析
【分析】本题为冰岛旅行主题的阅读理解题，Task1是细节理解、词义猜测类选择题，需通过题干定位原文对应段落，对比选项排除干扰项；Task2是主旨概括题，需提炼全文核心要素。解题时先明确问题指向，再回原文精准定位，结合上下文逻辑（如转折、因果）推断词义，概括题需涵盖作者经历、旅行时间、天气、极光、城市卡等核心内容。
【解析】1. 定位原文第二段，夏季（6-8月）冰岛有近24小时日光，对应选项C（延长的日光可提供更多活动）；A未提及温度稳定，B与原文2023年6-8月游客量高矛盾，D极光最佳时间为9-3月，排除选C。2. 第三段核心为冰岛天气多变，对应选项B（天气不可预测）；A、C、D均为片面表述，排除选B。3. 第四段转折后说明看到极光并非必然，需完美条件，故warranted意为“有保证的”，对应A；B、C、D词义不符，排除选A。4. 第五段城市卡含免费进部分景点、无限公交、折扣，能提升性价比，对应选项C；B“所有景点”表述绝对，A、D原文未提及，排除选C。5. 提炼全文核心：作者冰岛旅行经历、最佳旅行时间、多变天气、极光观赏建议、雷克雅未克城市卡。
【答案】1.C 2.B 3.A 4.C；5. the author's travel experience in Iceland, best travel time, unpredictable weather, aurora tips and Reykjavik City Card.
【知识点】阅读理解细节理解、词义猜测、主旨大意
【点评】本题围绕冰岛旅行展开，考查学生信息定位、词义推断与主旨概括能力，需结合原文细节分析，难度适中。
【难度系数】0.5
【解析】1. 定位原文第二段，夏季（6-8月）冰岛有近24小时日光，对应选项C（延长的日光可提供更多活动）；A未提及温度稳定，B与原文2023年6-8月游客量高矛盾，D极光最佳时间为9-3月，排除选C。2. 第三段核心为冰岛天气多变，对应选项B（天气不可预测）；A、C、D均为片面表述，排除选B。3. 第四段转折后说明看到极光并非必然，需完美条件，故warranted意为“有保证的”，对应A；B、C、D词义不符，排除选A。4. 第五段城市卡含免费进部分景点、无限公交、折扣，能提升性价比，对应选项C；B“所有景点”表述绝对，A、D原文未提及，排除选C。5. 提炼全文核心：作者冰岛旅行经历、最佳旅行时间、多变天气、极光观赏建议、雷克雅未克城市卡。
【答案】1.C 2.B 3.A 4.C；5. the author's travel experience in Iceland, best travel time, unpredictable weather, aurora tips and Reykjavik City Card.
【知识点】阅读理解细节理解、词义猜测、主旨大意
【点评】本题围绕冰岛旅行展开，考查学生信息定位、词义推断与主旨概括能力，需结合原文细节分析，难度适中。
【难度系数】0.5
