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1、2016年广州市普通高中毕业班综合测试（二）英 语第I卷第二部分 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。AThe best of adventure and sport in NSWIf you want adventure, then the state of New SouthWales (NSW) in Australia is the place to go. No matterwhat the season, you can choose from a
2、 wide variety oflandscapes, climates, activities and experiences all witheasy access to tour operators and local guides.For snow lovers, theres no better place than theSnowy Mountains. Skiers and snowboarders can hit theslopes for some downhill thrills in Kosciuszko National. Park. Non-skiing advent
3、ure-seekers will enjoy hiking or snowshoeing.If water sports are more your thing, there are plenty of places to go. Surfers youre your surfboards and head to Byron Bay, Shellharbour, or Newcastles Merewether Beach. To see spectacular sea life up close, visit Lord Howe Island, a world-famous destinat
4、ion for underwater diving.The oceans, lakes and rivers around NSW offer a lifetimes worth of exciting fishing and boating challenges. Want more? Experience the rush of whitewater rafting in Jindabyne and Penrith, or go barefoot waterskiing in Port Stephens.For adventure in NSW, the skys the limit! B
5、ook a hot-air-balloon or helicopter ride over the stunning vineyards of the Hunter Valley, go skydiving in Wollongong, or try hang-gliding in Stanwell Park.Get to know the States unique and tough landscapes on a caving, canoeing or rock climbing adventure. Four-wheel-driving and off-roading tours ar
6、e popular in both Country NSW and Outback NSW. Or explore parts of the State on horseback youIl find great horse riding options in Sydney and throughout NSW.21. What is the purpose of this article?A. To advertise a new holiday tour.B. To describe the geography of NSW.C. To promote NSWs tourist attra
7、ctions.D. To encourage people to move to NSW.22. Where can you go barefoot waterskiing?A. Port Stephens. B. The Hunter ValleyC. Stanwell Park. D. Wollongong.23. Who are the intended readers？A. Families. B. Local guides.C. Photographers. D. Adventure travellers BThe United States of America was found
8、ed in 1776 after the 13 independent American states rose up against the ruling British, defeated them in the American Revolutionary War, and signed the Declaration of Independence, the document which declared the creation of the new country.The men who led the revolution, drafted the Declaration of
9、Independence, and wrote the first American laws are known as founding fathers. Benjamin Franklin, whose picture is on the US 100-dollar note, was appointed to prepare the Declaration that was eventually signed by the other founding fathers.Franklin was born in 1706 in Boston to a soap maker named Jo
10、siah Franklin. His father could not afford full schooling for all his children, but Benjamin loved books and worked in his elder brothers printing business before starting a newspaper called the Pennsylvania Gazette in 1729. He wrote and drew cartoons for the newspaper. In addition, he worked to imp
11、rove living conditions in the city: introducing street lights, cleaning the roads and building libraries. In the 1740s, Franklin retired from his newspaper and turned to science with great success. He was a very smart man and his work on electricity, including the “kite experiment” which confirmed t
12、he nature of lightning, made him famous throughout the world.Franklin earned the title of the “First American” for his efforts to unite the 13 American states, and to win their independence. This part of the story starts in London. He was sent to the city to persuade the British to treat the America
13、n states more fairly. It was here that he began interacting with important political thinkers and activists of the time and developing his own political ideas.Following his return to America in 1761 he became much more active in American politics and in the battle against British rule.After the Unit
14、ed States of America was established, Franklin held several important positions such as the first United States Postmaster General, Ambassador to France and President of Pennsylvania. He is also famous today for his wise sayings, including “a penny saved is a penny earned” and “an ounce of preventio
15、n is worth a pound of cure”.24. What is the article mainly about? A. The American Declaration of Independence. B. Franklins contributions to American society. C. The American War of Independence. D. Benjamin Franklins early life.25. How did Franklin begin developing his own political thinking? A. By discussing ideas with political activists in Britain. B. By persuading the 13 American states to unite. C. By fighting against British rule in America. D. By writing articles for his own newspaper.26. What can be inferred about Franklin from the a
