18. What season is it now in Juárez?

A. Spring B. Summer C. Autumn.

19. What are the elderly advised to do?

A. Take a walk in the afternoon. B. Keep their homes cool. C. Drink plenty of water.

20. What is the speaker doing?

A. Hosting a radio program. B. Conducting a seminar. C. Forecasting the weather.

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，共 30 分）

阅读下列短文，从各题中所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

　　If you have the opportunity to visit some places in New Zealand, then the list below is our recommendation.

Fiordland National Park

　　This park is part of the South Westland World Heritage Area and is New Zealand's largest national park and one of the largest in the world. The scenery in Fiordland is nothing short of extremely beautiful, with steep mountains, wild waterfalls, and abundant rain forests. Being able to come back and forth in its deep bay attracts most of the visitors.

　　The area has some of the world's greatest walks including the world famous Milford Track, which was described as the finest walk in the world in the early twentieth century.

Abel Tasman National Park

　　Abel Tasman may be New Zealand's smallest national park, but the attractions are huge. Located in one of New Zealand's sunniest spots, the area also has the best beaches in the country.

　　The popular Abel Tasman Walk is a great way to see this park. It takes 3-5 days to complete. Sea taxis are also available and can drop you off at any number of beaches within the park.

Rotorua

Accessible from New Zealand's biggest city, Auckland, Rotorua is famous for its