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。
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This is a list of places to spend the 2020 Olympics if you aren't going to Japan.
Australia
The fact that the summer Olympics fall during Australia's winter season is worth keeping in mind for two reasons: it makes traveling there cheaper, and it's still not too cold. As far as the Olympics are concerned, there will be no shortage of opportunities to watch the Games in between your various explorations of the country and its limitless activities.
Thailand
Thailand is a breathtaking place 10 spend some time during any summer, and provides a perfect setting for Olympie viewing: You can go scuba diving one morning before watching sports all afternoon, or simply duck out for world-famous street food in between events. But Thai sports fans may also be taking extra interest in the Olympics these days.
United States
The U.S. is likely to be as interested in the Olympics as any other nation, given is collection of athletes who will be taking center stage. You can rest assured it won't be difficult to watch the Games no matter where you're visiting specifically. This leaves you with all sorts of fun options. You can visit a luxury ski resort town like Aspen, which turns into a gorgeous hiking destination in the summer.
Great Britain
Not unlike the U, s. Britain will make for a fun place to spend the 2020 Olympics because there's a great deal of national interest in a number of different sports, and the local athletes are expected to be competitive. Summer can also be a good time to be in Britain in general," with relatively mild temperatures allowing for full exploration of the country. That means you can stay in the beautiful Lake District if you like, hiking or kayaking when you're not watching the Games.
1. What is special about Australia as a destination in an Olympic summer?
A. Its season. B. Its activities.
C. Its sports. D. Its scenery,
2. Which country can you go to if you are a street food lover?
A. Australia. B. Thailand.
C. United States. D. Great Britain.
3. What do the U. S. and Britain have in common as fun places to spend the 2020 Olympics?
A. They both have a pleasant temperature. B. They are both interested in the Games.
C They both own lots of sports centers. D. They are both English-speaking countries.
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. B
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。如果你不打算2020年去日本参加奥运会，文章列出了2020年奥运会期间可以旅游的国家。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Australia中The fact that the summer Olympics fall during Australia's winter season is worth keeping in mind for two reasons: it makes traveling there cheaper, and it's still not too cold.“夏季奥运会在澳大利亚的冬季举行，这一事实值得我们牢记在心，原因有二:一是它使到澳大利亚旅游更便宜，二是它仍然不太冷。”可知，澳大利亚作为夏季奥运会的目的地，它的季节是特殊的。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Thailand中simply duck out for world-famous street food in between events.“在活动间隙去吃世界著名的街头小吃。”由此可知，如果你是街头美食爱好者，你应该去泰国。故选B。
3题详解】
推理判断题。根据United States中The U.S. is likely to be as interested in the Olympics as any other nation, given is collection of athletes who will be taking center stage.“美国可能会像其他国家一样对奥运会感兴趣，因为有很多运动员将成为焦点。”和Great Britain中Not unlike the U, s. Britain will make for a fun place to spend the 2020 Olympics because there's a great deal of national interest in a number of different sports,“与美国相似，英国将成为举办2020年奥运会
一个有趣的地方，因为在许多不同的体育项目中都有大量的国家利益，”由此可知，2020年奥运会可以旅游的城市，美国和英国的共同之处是“他们都对奥运会感兴趣。”故选B。
