第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
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Some Must-see Travel Destinations for 2020
National Geographic has issued its 2020 list of best travel destinations across the world and it's sure to inspire would-be vacationers.
Guizhou Province, China
Historically one of China's most undiscovered provinces, southwestern Guizhou is gaining global notice as a big data center. The mountainous region's plentiful water and cool climate are attractive to Huawei, Apple and dozens of other tech powerhouses that have been established there. This has improved access to the entire province, including the traditional villages of ethnic minority groups, such as Dong and Miao.
Zakouma National Park, Chad
Home to a rapidly growing African elephant population — some 559 in 2019 and a thousand expected by 2024 — Zakouma National Park is an off-the map African destination. The park's location, in southeastern Chad, one of the world's least-visited countries, makes Zakouma a best-kept secret. Illegal hunting previously had made the park nearly a war zone, with 90 percent of the wild elephants killed. Funding from the European Union has brought back life to the region.
Cairo Egypt
The Great Pyramid, one of the ancient Seven Wonders of the World, can be found just outside Cairo. This triangular structure has been of interest to travelers far and wide for more than 4,000 years. Yet splendid as it is, it also houses some of the most interesting mysteries. It makes visitors wonder what's inside the pyramid.
National Blue Trail, Hungary
Hungary is a dream hiking destination thanks to the country's National Blue Trail. Winding its way from Irottko Mountain to the northeastern village of Hollóháza, the Blue Trail is a wonderfully diverse web of paths labeled with white-and-blue way markers. As Europe's first long-distance trail, it's part of the nearly 6,500-mile European long distance walking route E4.
1. What can we know about Guizhou Province?
A. It remains a remote and little-known place. B. It is gaining global attention for its history.
C. Its ethnic regions are more accessible now. D. Few tech companies have been set up there.
2. Jack wants to go hiking. Which destination is recommended?
A. Cairo, Egypt. B. Guizhou Province, China.
C. Zakouma National Park, Chad. D. National Blue Trail, Hungary.
3. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. The number of elephants in Zakouma is increasing.
B. The Great Pyramid lies in the inner city of Cairo.
C. National Blue Trail is the longest path in Europe.
D. All four destinations are ideal for animal lovers.
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. A
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个2020年必去参观的旅游目的地。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“The mountainous region's plentiful water and cool climate are attractive to Huawei, Apple and dozens of other tech powerhouses that have been established there. This has improved access to the entire province, including the traditional villages of ethnic minority groups, such as Dong and Miao.(这个山区丰富的水源和凉爽的气候吸引了华为、苹果和其他几十家在那里建立起来的科技巨头。这改善了通往全省的通道，包括侗族和苗族等少数民族的传统村落)”可知，贵州的少数民族地区现在更容易到达了。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Hungary is a dream hiking destination thanks to the country's National Blue Trail.(匈牙利有“National Blue Trail”，是理想的徒步旅行目的地)”可知，杰克想去徒步旅行，推荐去National Blue Trail。故选D。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“Home to a rapidly growing African elephant population — some 559 in 2019 and a thousand expected by 2024 — Zakouma National Park is an off-the map African destination.( Zakouma国家公园是非洲大象数量快速增长的家园——2019年将达到559头，2024年预计将达到1000头——Zakouma国家公园是一个地图上没有的非洲目的地)”可知，A选项“Zakouma大象的数量正在增加”正确。故选A。
