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四、阅读短文，根据短文内容选择正确答案。
Vanuatu is a nation of small islands in the South Pacific. It is one of the smallest countries in the world. But for those interested in adventure（冒险）and sports，there is a lot to do. Some of the best swimming and snorkeling（潜水）can be found here. Vanuatu's islands also offer visitors two of the most exciting activities in the world：volcano surfing and land diving.
On Tanna Island，Mount Yasur rises 300 meters into the sky. Yasur is one of Vanuatu's few active volcanoes（火山）. It erupts（爆发）almost every day，sometimes several times a day. For centuries，both locals and tourists have climbed this mountain to visit the top. Recently，people have also started climbing Yasur to surf the volcano. In some ways，volcano surfing is like surfing in the sea，but in other ways，it's very different. A volcano surfer's goal is to escape the erupting volcano—without being hit by flying rocks! It's fast，fun，and dangerous.

Most people know something about bungee jumping. But did you know that bungee jumping started on Pentecost Island in Vanuatu almost 15 centuries ago? And this sport is from an activity called land diving. Land diving is part of a religious ceremony（宗教庆典）. A man ties two tree vines around his ankles. He then climbs a wooden tower around 20 to 30 meters high，crosses his arms，and jumps headfirst. The goal is to touch the earth with the top of his head without breaking the vines or hitting the ground hard. Even though this activity may put people in great danger，every spring，lots of local boys and men still attend this amazing test of bravery. Women are not allowed to dive，but they cheer the divers on by dancing and singing. Many tourists come to the island every year to watch this ancient tradition.

(C)1. What can we know about Vanuatu from this passage?
A. It's just a small island.
B. It's the smallest country in the world.
C. If someone likes exciting sports，Vanuatu is a good choice.
(C)2. How are volcano surfing and land diving similar?
A. They are both ancient sports.
B. Anyone can do them.
C. They are both dangerous activities.
(B)3. What's the right definition of the word “escape” in the second paragraph?
A. To be forgotten or not noticed.
B. To avoid something unpleasant or dangerous.
C. To get away from a place where you have been kept or not allowed to leave.
(C)4. Which sentence is true about land diving?
A. It was first called “bungee jumping”.
B. It is less popular today than in the past.
C. It is a traditional activity in Vanuatu.
(A)5. What is the purpose of this reading?
A. To explain what volcano surfing and land diving are.
B. To compare Vanuatu with other islands in the South Pacific.
C. To talk about the world's best volcano surfer and land diver.

答案： C; C; B; C; A