第二部分 阅读理解 （共两节，满分40分）

第一节（共15小题; 每小题2分，满分30分）

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A 、B 、C 和 D ）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

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From glaciers to beaches, whale-watching to wine-tasting, New Zealand has so much to offer. Not sure where to begin? Get started with these places.

Try wine-tasting on Waiheke

Home to a magical blend of vineyards, olive groves, beaches, art studios and funky cafes, Waiheke Island is an enchanting oasis. Sip New Zealand's finest wines at one of the many vineyards while enjoying sea views.

Go wild in Queenstown

Queenstown is the perfect place for an adventure. Experience jet boat rides, skiing, river rafting, hiking and biking, or go bungy jumping where it all began. Not for you? Try wine-tasting, spa treatments or alfresco

dining for a relaxing alternative.

Say 'kia ora' to culture

Soak up Māori culture and hospitality in Rotorua, the cultural heart of New Zealand. Visit an authentic pre-European Māori village for a cultural show. After a delicious 'hāngī' feast, the thermal hot pools will be calling.

Bask in Milford Sound's scale

Depart from Queenstown or Te Anau and enjoy an afternoon cruise around Milford Sound's dramatic fiords, spectacular waterfalls and snow-capped peaks. Other ways to see the "Eighth Wonder of the World" is by flightseeing, kayaking or overnight boat ride.

Explore geothermal phenomena

Geysers, boiling mud pools & huge volcanic craters are in Rotorua, where nature's forces escape by bubbling, steaming & hissing from the inner earth.

Make furry-footed friends

Ever since the first The Lord of the Rings movie was released in 2001, New Zealand has been known as the home of Middle‑earth(tm). Take a guided tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set in Matamata, land of The Shire's lush pastures.

Heli-hike a glacier

Wild rivers, rainforests, glaciers and rugged beaches invite exploration on the stunning, unspoiled region of the West Coast. Take a helicopter to the top of a glacier for a guided walk onto the Franz Josef or Fox Glacier.

21. Which of the following is not mentioned in the text?

A. Sample New Zealand's finest wines in the vineyards of Waiheke Island while enjoying the sea views.

B. Relax and unwind after experiencing adventure in Queenstown.

C. Enjoy a meal after taking a cable car to the show in Rotorua.

D. Visit one of "Eight Wonders of the World" by flying, boat, etc.-Milford Sound

22. Which of the following words is best for describing New Zealand?

A. Dangerous and boring. B. Horrible and precarious.

C. Rich and colorful. D. Unbearable.