C
Are you getting tired of seeing the similar places on
the ground? Why not try a hot-air balloon flight(飞行)?
Fly high and enjoy amazing sights from the sky. Here's
something you need to know.
All ages are welcome, but kids under 12 must fly
with an adult(成年人). You should be fit enough to climb
in and out of the balloon basket by yourself.
Weather is important for a successful flight. We need light winds and a
clear, rain-free sky. If it's too cloudy, we'll change the flight time.
Our flights happen right after sunrise or before sunset. The flying
season is from March to October. Don't miss it because we don't fly in
winter!
It's much colder in the sky, so wear warm sweaters and jackets. And
remember to put on your boots—you may walk in wet fields for a while
after landing(着陆).
The wind decides where the balloon goes! But our pilots(飞行员) will
find a safe place to land. It might be 5 to 30 km away from the starting
point. But don't worry. We'll send a bus to pick you up. You won't have
to walk all the way back!
Ready for this exciting flight? Call us or visit our website to book
now!
()23. How does the writer start the article?
A. By sharing some news.
B. By giving an example.
C. By asking questions.
D. By telling a story.
()24. Which of the following is right for the people taking the hot-air
balloon flight?
A. Kids under 12 can fly by themselves.
B. They need to wear warm clothes and boots.
C. They need to climb into the basket with help.
D. They can only book the flight online.
()25. When can people try the hot-air balloon flights?
A. Anytime during the summer days.
B. Only on cloudy winter days.
C. On days with heavy winds.
D. Right after sunrise or before sunset.
()26. Where might the balloon land, if the wind blows from west to
east?

23.C 24.B 25.D 26.C

【解析】
23. 文章开篇以"Are you getting tired of seeing the similar places on the ground? Why not try a hot-air balloon flight?"两个问句引入话题，符合通过提问开启文章的方式，对应选项C。
24. 细节判断：A选项与原文"kids under 12 must fly with an adult"不符；B选项和原文"It's much colder in the sky, so wear warm sweaters and jackets. And remember to put on your boots"表述一致，正确；C选项与原文"You should be fit enough to climb in and out of the balloon basket by yourself"不符；D选项与原文"Call us or visit our website to book now"不符。
25. 细节查找：原文明确说明"Our flights happen right after sunrise or before sunset"，对应选项D；A选项夏季任意时间不符合飞行的天气要求，B选项冬季不提供飞行服务，C选项大风天气不满足飞行条件，均错误。
26. 结合插图信息：风向为自西向东，且着陆点需距离起点5-30km，A点仅1km、B点向西北方向、D点距离35km均不符合要求，C点位于起点东侧、距离20km，完全符合条件。
【答案】
23.C 24.B 25.D 26.C
【知识点】
阅读理解细节查找
阅读理解语篇结构
方位常识应用
【点评】
本题是应用文类阅读理解，考点覆盖语篇开篇方式判断、细节信息比对、图文结合推理，难度梯度合理，既考查学生快速定位文本信息的能力，也结合生活常识和插图信息考查综合推理能力，符合初中英语阅读的基础考查要求。
【难度系数】
0.7