A. Because the students have less choices now.

B. Because the test has become more important than in the past.

C. Because the test is an important and life changing event.

18. What is TRUE about traffic control during the Gaokao?

A. It lasts for a long time.

B. It aims to create a peaceful environment for students.

C. It does not only happen around the examination sites.

19. What is the most important lesson students should learn before graduation?

A. Respect other people's interests.

B. Don't be too sensitive to the Gaokao. C. Depend on themselves in life.

20. What is the speaker's attitude toward traffic control in the end?

A. Negative. B. Positive. C. Uninterested.

第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）

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。

Welcome to the North Pole Adventure

The North Pole Adventure is a one-of-a-kind interactive Christmas attraction for the entire family. Unlike other Christmas attractions, it is open from November 25 until Christmas Eve. It is not a guided tour. While elves (小精灵) are throughout the adventure to interact with your children, your kids can spend as much time in each area as they wish. The adventure features a replica (复制品) of the North Pole including everything you imagine at Santa's North Pole.

Santa's House

Kids will experience what it's like at the North Pole and see first-hand what it takes for Santa and his elves to get ready for Christmas each year. The memories your children will take away from Santa's House will be ones they will remember for a life time.

Post Office

All kids will be assisted by Santa's elves in writing a letter to Santa and then depositing it in Santa's magical mailbox. A few days before Christmas, they will receive letters at their own homes from Santa.