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主题:人与自然——自然生态 学科素养:语言能力 词数:约260 建议用时:7分钟

Are you a nature lover? Then you must visit Zhangye Geopark in China! It has been regarded by UNESCO as one of the world's top geoparks. If you enjoy beautiful views of nature, it's really worth a visit. Here, you can see the beauty of the rainbow hills.
They are low hills that look like waves and they have many different colours, just like a rainbow! There is hardly any grass growing on the land. When you see the hills from above, it's like you're looking at rainbows painted on the ground.
You may wonder how these colourful hills came into being. Millions of years ago, this area was under a lake. Over time, rivers brought in sand and stones with different kinds of metal elements (元素). These were left in layers (层) on the bottom of the lake. Some layers were red, some were yellow, and others turned purple or blue. Later, as the climate became colder and drier, the lake dried up. Then, something amazing happened! The underground land began to rise and push against each other. The layers of sandstone were lifted higher and higher. Through years of wind, sun, and rain, they formed the colourful hills we see today.
June to September is the best time to visit Zhangye Geopark. During this period, the weather is pleasant, and the mornings and evenings are cooler than the hot days, providing perfect weather to enjoy the sunrises and sunsets. Sunshine after a summer rain will make the colours of the hills appear even brighter and more beautiful.
(C) 31. Where is Zhangye Geopark?
A. In Europe.
B. In Africa.
C. In China.
D. In Thailand.
(B) 32. What makes the hills in Zhangye Geopark special?
A. They are the highest in the world.
B. They have many colours like a rainbow.
C. They were discovered by UNESCO.
D. They are covered with lots of green grass.
(B) 33. What does the underlined word “they” in the third paragraph refer to?
A. The metal elements.
B. The layers of sandstone.
C. The underground lands.
D. The colourful hills.
(C) 34. Why is June to September the best time to visit Zhangye Geopark?
A. The lakes are cleaner in this period.
B. The park is less crowded these months.
C. The weather is better for viewing.
D. The hills are much higher than usual.

答案： 答案速查 31—34 CBBC
【主旨大意】本文介绍了张掖地质公园的独特自然景观——彩虹山，并解释了其形成过程以及最佳游览时间。
31. C
32. B【点拨】细节理解题。根据“They are low hills that look like waves and they have many different colours, just like a rainbow!”可知，张掖地质公园的山丘特别之处在于它们像彩虹一样有很多颜色。故选B。
33. B【点拨】代词指代题。根据“The layers of sandstone were lifted higher and higher. Through years of wind, sun, and rain, they formed the colourful hills we see today.”可知，they指代的是The layers of sandstone。故选B。
34. C【点拨】细节理解题。根据“June to September is the best time to visit Zhangye Geopark. During this period, the weather is pleasant, and the mornings and evenings are cooler than the hot days, providing perfect weather to enjoy the sunrises and sunsets.”可知，6月到9月是最佳游览时间，是因为天气更适宜观赏。故选C。