高考英语阅读理解真题18(含答案解析)

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Choice of Walks for Beginner and Experienced Walkers

The Carlow Autumn Walking festival is a great opportunity for the beginner, experienced or advanced walker to enjoy the challenges of Carlow's mountain hikes or the peace of its woodland walks.

Walk 1 - The Natural World

With environmentalist Éanna Lamhna as the guide, this walk promises to be an informative tour. Walkers are sure to learn lots about the habitats and natural world of the Blackstairs.

Date and Time: Saturday, lst October, at 09:00

Start Point: Scrataes Bridge

Walk Duration: 6 hours

Walk 2 - introduction to Hillwalking

Emmanuel Chappard, an experienced guide, has a passion for making the great outdoors accessible to all. This mountain walk provides an insight into the skills required for hillwalking to ensure you get the most from future walking trips.

Date and Time: Sunday, 2nd October, at 09:00

Start Point: Deerpark Car Park

Walk Duration: 5 hours

Walk 3 - Moonlight Under the Stars

Walking at night-time is a great way to step out of your comfort zone. Breathtaking views of the lowlands of Carlow can be enjoyed in the presence of welcoming guides from local walking clubs. A torch(手电筒) along with suitable clothing is essential for walking in the dark. Those who are dressed inappropriately will be refused permission to participate.

Date and Time: Saturday, 1st October, at 18:30

Start Point: The Town Hall

Walk Duration: 3 hours

Walk 4 - Photographic Walk in Kilbranish Forest

This informative walk led by Richard Smyth introduces you to the basic principles of photography in the wild. bring along your camera and enjoy the wonderful views along this well-surfaced forest path.

Date and Time: Sunday, 2nd October, at 11:45

Start Point: Kilbranish Forest Recreation Area

Walk Duration: 1.5 hours

21. Which walk takes the shortest time?

A. The Natural World.

B. Introduction to Hillwalking.

C. Moonlight Under the Stars.

D. Photographic Walk in Kilbranish Forest.

22.What are participants in Walk 3 required to do?

A.Wear proper clothes.

B.Join a walking club.

C.Get special permits.

D.Bring a survival guide.

23.What do the four walks have in common?

A.They involve difficult climbing.

B.They are for experienced walkers.

C.They share the same start point.

D.They are scheduled for the weekend.

答案及解析：

21. D. Photographic Walk in Kilbranish Forest.

解析：根据Walk Duration的信息，我们可以看到Walk 4的时长是1.5 hours，这是所有选项中时间最短的。

22. A. Wear proper clothes.

解析：根据Walk 3的描述，文中提到"A torch along with suitable clothing is essential for walking in the dark."这意味着参与者需要穿适当的衣服。

23. D. They are scheduled for the weekend.

解析：通过检查每个walk的日期和时间，我们可以看到Walk 1和Walk 3是在周六，而Walk 2和Walk 4是在周日，这表明所有的walk都是在周末安排的。其他选项A, B, 和C在文中没有提到或者不是所有walk的共同点。