第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分32分）

第一节（共11小题；每小题2分，满分22分）

　　阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

　　Summer is the most popular season to visit Texas since there is so much to see and to do. While visiting the Lone Star State this summer, don't miss visiting some of these attractions and taking part in some of Texas' best summer vacation activities.

　　Visit SeaWorld

　　There are sea life shows, adventure camps, thrilling rides and a water park. A great many activities are waiting for you at SeaWorld.

　　Windsurf (风帆冲浪) at South Padre

　　With miles of shallow (浅的), calm water in the Lower Laguna Madre and strong winds conning off the Gulf of Mexico, South Padre Island is a windsurfer's dream.

　　Swim at Barton Springs

　　Barton Springs is in the famous Zilker Park. It was formed when Barton Creek was built. Since its opening, Barton Springs has become one of the most popular swimming pools in the state.

　　Take part in an outdoor adventure

　　In the scenic Texas Hill Country, Lake Buchanan Adventures offers different kinds of activities, including boating, hiking, camping and more.

　　Camp and hike in Big Bend Park

　　Big Bend offers a great number of outdoor activities in an old way. Backpacking, mountain biking, fishing, boating, hiking, nature watching and camping - you name it. If it can be done outdoors, it can be done in Big Bend.

　　Enjoy saltwater fishing

　　Saltwater fishing in Texas is as good as anywhere else in the USA. More and more fishermen have been discovering this in recent years and packing their bags and rods (鱼竿）to make good use of Texas' world-class saltwater fishery.

21.The underlined phrase "the Lone Star State" in Paragraph 1 is another name for _______.

A. South Padre

B. San Antonio

C. Texas

D. Gulf of Mexico

22.When you visit SeaWorld, you can enjoy the following EXCEPT ________.

A. sea life shows B. climbing C. adventure camps D. exciting rides

23.Where can you go if you want your windsurfing dream to come true?

A. San Antonio. B. Texas Hill Country. C. Barton Springs. D. South Padre.

　　A year ago, I paid no attention to English idioms, though my teacher emphasized the importance again and again. But soon, the importance of English idioms was shown in an amusing experience.

One day, I happened to meet an Englishman on the road, and soon we began to talk. As I was talking about how I was studying English, the foreigner seemed to be astonished, gently shaking his head, shrugging his shoulders, saying,"You don't say!" "You don't say!" I was puzzled. I thought,"Perhaps this is not an appropriate topic. Well, I'd better change the topic." So I said to him, "Well, shall we talk about the Great Wall? By the way, have you ever ben there?""Certainly, everyone back home will laugh at me if I leave China without seeing it. It is magnificent." He was deep in thought when I began to talk like a tourist guide,"The Great Wall is one of the wonders in the world. We are very proud of it." Soon I was interrupted again by his order,"You don't say!" I couldn't help asking. I said, "Didn't you say you don't say?" Hearing this, the Englishman laughed. He explained," 'You don't say' actually means 'Really?'. It is an expression of surprise. Perhaps you haven't learned that English idiom." Only then did I realize I had made a fool of myself. Since then, I have been more careful with idiomatic expressions.

24. A year ago, I paid no attention to English idioms because ______

A. English idioms were too difficult to master

B. I had no interest in English learning

C. my teacher didn't emphasize the importance

D. I cared little about the teacher's instruction

25.When I first heard "You don't say!"I thought _______

A. the Englishman was only interested in the Great Wall

B. the Englishman was not interested in my English studies

C. I had talked too much

D. I had to stop talking at once

26.The underlined word "amusing" means"______"

A. terrible B. important C. interesting D. lucky