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1、第一部分阅读理解（百强校英语解析团队专供）（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AIf you have a long holiday to spend, where can you go?Nikoi Island, IndonesiaLess than 85 km but somehow a whole world away from Singapores shining skyline lies Nikoi Island. Surrounded by white sandy shorelines
2、and vivid coral reefs, Nikois centre is hidden in rainforest, resulting in amazing biodiversity seen in its native plants, animals and bird life. Marrying traditional Indonesian craftsmanship with contemporary design, Nikoi boasts just 15 stilted（建于支柱上的）beach houses, all with breathtaking sea views,
3、 guaranteeing privacy and total escape from the daily grind.Amanpulo, PhilippinesThe only property on Pamalican Island, the luxurious Amanpulo resort offers extremely impressive accommodation, with only access to over five kilometres of clean coral sand beach. Designed to resemble indigenous Bahay K
4、ubo homes, Amanpulos beachside, treetop and hillside villas all feature comfortable decks with hammocks（吊床）from which to enjoy the spectacular views of the greenish-blue sea below. Fill your schedule with Amanpulos signature aquatic adventures (including diving, windsurfing and sailing), recharge in
5、 the award-winning spa or feast upon locally caught seafood the choice is yours.Song Saa, CambodiaSong Saas incredible ocean views, and breathtaking sunsets are a very typical example of pure paradise. Its 24 villas each with their own sea-view private plunge pool are designed to reflect the natural
6、 beauty of Cambodias coastline; built from recycled wood with straw roofs and driftwood furnishings, these presences are stylish proof of Song Saas admirable commitment to sustainability（持续）and conservation. You can choose to do as much or as little as you want here, with rainforest tours, island sa
7、faris and reef snorkelling just some of the activities on offer that showcase this spectacular destination.1. What can we see in the center of Nikois Island?A. Lands of desert.B. Streams and rivers.C. Kinds of animals and plants.D. Tall buildings.2. What can we learn about the Amanpulos villas?A. Th
8、ey are made of bricks.B. We can have a good view of the sea there.C. They are very expensive.D. We can learn much historic stories from them.3. What activity can you enjoy in Song Saa?A. Diving.B. White rafting.C. Mountain-climbing.D. Rainforest tour.BNatural selection is the process by which one ty
9、pe of animal within a species thrives because of certain characteristics that make it more likely to live than others in its group. The history of the peppered moth（灰蛾）is an example of the natural selection process.In 19th century England, certain types of peppered moths were able to better blend（融合
10、）into their surroundings. During that time period, great changes were happening in Great Britain. The Industrial Revolution was part of this change, and with it came air pollution. Natural selection often takes hundred or even thousands of years to occur. For the peppered moth, this process occurred
11、 comparatively quickly.At the beginning of the Industrial Age, most peppered moths in England were light-colored and covered with black markings, although a few moths had dark-colored wings. Because the light-colored moths blended into the light-colored bark on the trees, they could not be easily se
12、en by birds that would eat them. As the air grew more polluted, however, tree trunks became covered with soot（烟煤）and became darker. The light-colored moths became easy for birds to see against the dark tree trunks. Since the dark-colored moths now had the advantage, their numbers grew. Within 50 yea
13、rs, the peppered moth went from being mostly light-colored to being mostly dark-colored.In the 20th century, the air cleared up, and the peppered moth population changed again. As tree trunks lighted due to less soot in the air, light-colored moths once again had an advantage. Their numbers increase
14、d as soot levels declined. Depending on their environment, the coloration of the moths helped them to be “naturally selected” to survive.4. Which of the following has the closest meaning to the underlined word “thrives” in the first paragraph?A. Reduces.B. Booms.C. Changes.D. Endangers.5. What can w
15、e infer about the peppered moths natural selection process?A. The length of time was unusual.B. The soot levels in England did not affect it.C. This type of color change was typical for moths.D. It was a good example of environmental protection.6. Whats the difference between light-colored and dark-
16、colored moths?A. Dark-colored moths were originally easy to see on trees.B. Both kinds of moths preferred the dark-colored trees.C. Birds failed to see light-colored moths.D. The color of moths was unimportant.7. Which would most likely happen if soot darkened Englands trees again?A. Birds would eat fewer moths.B. Moths would not be able to stay alive.
