C．harder                                        D．better
解析：选D。比较级与否定词连用时，表示最高级含义。此处强调澳大利亚内陆地区是骑单车去冒险的最佳地区。
15．A.sail                                       B．kiss
C．drop                                          D．experience
解析：选A。当你骑着自行车时，你就像在云层中穿梭。sail 在此意为“飘，浮游”。
16．A.rain                                       B．sunlight
C．wind                                          D．snow
解析：选C。感觉到“风”吹着你的头发。
17．A.river                                            B．beach
C．lake                                           D．land
解析：选B。根据 wet 及下句中的 beaches 可知答案。
18．A.inventors                               B．photographers
C．runners                                      D．surfers
解析：选D。只有 surfers“进行冲浪运动的人”与水上运动有关。
19．A.handle                                   B．forget
C．impress                                      D．compare
解析：选B。forget to do sth. 意为“忘记去做某事”。
20．A.colours                                  B．purposes
C．spots                                          D．animals
解析：选A。从后面的 shapes 可知。A
If you'd like to go travelling, the following World Heritage Sites may be your best choices.
Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area
The Jiuzhaigou valley, which lies in the northern part of Sichuan Province, reaches a height of more than 4,800m, with a series of diverse forest ecosystems(生态系统). It's particularly well­known for their series of narrow land forms and excellent waterfalls. Some 140 kinds of birds live in the valley, as well as a number of endangered plants and animals, including the giant panda.
For more information, please visit http：//whc, unesco, org/en/list/637.
Khami Ruins National Monument
The city of Khami, which developed after the capital of Great Zimbabwe had been given up in the mid­16th century, is of great archaeological(考古的) interest. The discovery of objects from Europe and China shows that Khami was a major centre for trade over a long period of time.
For more information，please visit http：//whc. unesco. org/en/list/365.
Henderson Island
Henderson Island, which lies in the eastern South Pacific, is one of the few atolls (环礁) in the world whose ecology has been untouched by human presence. It is particularly famous for the 10 plants and four land birds that can only be seen on the island.
For more information, please visit http：//whc. unesco. org/en/list/487.
Old City of Jerusalem
As a holy city for three different religions in the Middle East, Jerusalem has always been of great religious importance. It was given a World Heritage Status in 1981 and placed on the “World Heritage in Danger List” in the following year.
For more information, please visit http：//whc, unesco. org/en/list/148.

语篇解读：本文介绍了四处世界遗产地以供游客选择。

1．Which of the following is TRUE about the Jiuzhaigou valley?
A．It has the most beautiful forests.
B．Wonderful waterfalls can be seen there.
C．About 140 kinds of animals live there.
D．You can find most of China's endangered plants there.
解析：选B。细节理解题。根据 Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area 的 “It's particularly well­known for their series of narrow land forms and excellent waterfalls.”可知，在九寨沟能够观赏到瀑布。
2．What do you know about the city of Khami?
A．It was once given up as the capital.
B．It was ruined in the mid­16th century.
C．It was famous for its archaeological trade.
D．It was an important business centre for a long time.
解析：选D。细节理解题。由 Khami Ruins National Monument 的 “The discovery of objects from Europe and China shows that Khami was a major centre for trade over a long period of time.”可知卡米曾经是商贸中心。
3．From the passage you can learn that Henderson Island ________.
A．is made up of a few large atolls
B．hasn't been influenced by human activities
C．isn't suitable for humans to live on
D．is open to visitors free of charge
解析：选B。细节理解题。从 Henderson Island 的“... whose ecology has been untouched by human presence.”可知，亨德森岛是为数不多的没有受人类活动影响的岛屿之一。
4．If you want to learn about religions, you may visit ________.
A．http：//whc. unesco. org /en/ list/148
B．http：//whc. unesco. org/en/list/365
C．http：//whc. unesco. org/en/list/487
D．http：//whc. unesco. org/en/list/637
解析：选A。细节理解题。根据“As a holy city for three different religions in the Middle East, Jerusalem has always been of great religious importance.”可知，耶路撒冷是宗教圣地，故要想了解宗教，就去耶路撒冷。
5．The passage is mainly written for ________.
A．journalists                           B．environmentalists

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