一、完形填空
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
I always love exploring natural wonders. As a nature lover, I becoming an explorer to explore the world's most amazing sights. Last year, my dream came true. I a team to visit the Grand Canyon(大峡谷), one of the greatest natural wonders on Earth.
When I first stood at the edge(边缘) of the canyon, I was completely shocked by its huge . The rocks, shaped by the Colorado River over millions of years, in different colours under the sun. Our guide told us that the canyon is more than 1.6 kilometres in some places.
We spent three days hiking along the trails(路线). The weather was , changing from sunny to rainy(多雨的) in just a few hours, but it didn't stop us. We took hundreds of photos and talked with from all over the world. I learned the importance of protecting these wonders. We must take action to stop pollution and limit(限制) the of tourists.
This trip taught me a lot. It made me more to protect nature and explore more wonders in the future. I hope more people can realize the beauty of nature and join us in protecting it.
()1. A. dream of B. go off C. hear of D. turn off
()2. A. harmed B. joined C. doubted D. cleared
()3. A. size B. height C. weight D. length
()4. A. locked B. pressed C. shone D. hit
()5. A. light B. thin C. deep D. thick
()6. A. wonderful B. changeable C. private D. hidden
()7. A. owners B. drivers C. travelers D. readers
()8. A. aid B. chat C. number D. mile
()9. A. only B. sadly C. badly D. really
()10. A. awake B. determined C. basic D. careless

1.A 2.B 3.A 4.C 5.C 6.B 7.C 8.C 9.D 10.B

二、短文填空
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或填入括号内单词的正确形式。
What is the best season to visit the Amazon Rainforest（亚马孙雨林）? Many new
11. (visit) always ask us this question. The answer is any time. There is a wet season
12. a dry season in the rainforest. No season is 13. (good) than the other.
Both offer beautiful sights and 14. (surprise) chances to see plants and animals, hot
weather and some rainy days.
The wet season is about from November to April. During the time, the rainforest
15. (get) 60% of the total rainfall, so it is cool and wet. Also, because of the rain,
the water in the river rises and there 16. (be) a flood in the forest. That means you
can take 17. boat and travel through the forest. Then you will 18. (find)
beautiful birds, monkeys and many other animals. You can really enjoy 19. (your)
during the wonderful boat trip.
The dry season is between May and October. This is the warm season, with a
temperature 20. about 36℃. However, it still gets some 21. (heavily)
rain. Dry land appears then, so people can go through the forest 22. foot. During
these months, it is much easier to find snakes and 23. (fish) is much easier too. You
may not be able 24. (see) the birds in the trees, but you can see them 25.
(fly) in the sky.
Which season would you like to come to the rainforest?

11.visitors 12.and 13.better 14.surprising 15.gets 16.is 17.a 18.find 19.yourself/yourselves 20.of 21.heavy 22.on 23.fishing 24.to see 25.flying