阅读限时练I阅读理解A（2019 肥高三质检）lf you have the opport unity to visit some placesin New Zealand, then the list below is our recommendation.Fiordland National ParkThis park is part of the South Westland World Heritage Area and isNew Zealand s largest national park and one of the largest in the world. The scenery in Fiordland is nothing short of extremely beautiful, with steep mountains, wild waterfalls, and abundant rain forests. Being able to come back and forth in its deep bay attracts most of the visitors.The area has some of the world s greatest walks including the world famous Milford Track, which was described as the finest walk in the world in the early twentieth century.Abel Tasman National ParkAbel Tasma n may be New Zeala nd s smallest n ati onal park, but the attract ions are huge. Located in one of New Zealand sunniest spots, the area also has the best beaches in the country.The popular Abel Tasma n Walk is a great way to see this park. It takes 3 5 days to complete. Sea taxis are also available and can drop you off at any nu mber of beaches with in the park.RotoruaAccessible from New Zealand s biggest city, Auckland, Rotorua is famous for its volcanic activities. Rotorua is also famous for its plentiful lakes which are great for swimming and fishing. The surro unding area contains ple nty of n ative bushes and some famous walks.Rotorua is also the best area in the country to experience and learn about Maori culture.Mt Cook National ParkMt Cook as well as the surro unding area is an alp ine（ 高山的）park with in the World Heritage listed in South Westland. The biggest peaks in all of Australasia are here. The park doesn contain many trees or plants due to the altitude. Walks range from a two- hour walk to difficult tracks suitable for experie need mountain eers only.A helicopter or plane ride gives visitors excellent views of the mountains with the option of landing at the top of Tasman Glacier, a true permanent snow - covered alpine environment.【解题导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了新西兰值得游玩的几个地方。1. The most impressive experience in Fiordland National Park may beA . rock climbsB. forest campsC. water jumpsD. boat tripsD解析：推理判断题。根据Fiordland National Park部分第一段尾句可知，能够在它Fiordland国家公园，令人印的深海湾里来回穿梭会吸引大多数的游客；据此可以判断，在象最深刻的经历是乘船旅行，故 D 项正确。2 If you are interested in folk customs, you can go to visit A Fiordland National ParkBRotoruaC Mt Cook National ParkD Abel Tasman National ParkB 解析：细节理解题。根据 Rotorua 部分第二段可知， Rotorua 也是全国最好的学习 毛利文化的地方；如果你对民间风俗感兴趣，可以去那里，故 B 项正确。3 If you go to visit Mt Cook National Park, you can A view some amazing waterfallsB enjoy some tropical fruitsC step on the top of Tasman GlacierD take walks in various bushesC 解析：细节理解题。 根据文章最后一句可知， 乘坐一架直升机或飞机并选择在 Tasman Glacier 顶部着陆，可以让游客欣赏到山区的美景， Tasman Glacier 是真正的永久积雪覆盖的 高山环境。据此可知，如果去 Mt Cook 国家公园，你可以登到 Tasman Glacier 顶部，故 C 项正确。B（2019 湖南六校联盟高三联考 ）1 told my friend Graham that I often cycle two miles from my house to the town centre but unfortunately there is a big hill on the route. He replied, “ You mean fortunately. H”e explained that I should be glad of the extra exercise that the hill provided.My attitude to the hill has now changed. I used to complain as I approached it but now I tell myself the following. This hill will exercise my heart and lungs. It will help me to lose weight and get fit. It will mean that I live longer. This hill is my friend. Finally I comfort myself with the thought of all those silly people who pay money to go to a gym and sit on stationary exercise bicycles when I can get the same value for free. I have a smile of satisfaction as I reach the top of the hill.Problems are there to be faced and overcome. We cannot achieve anything with an easy life. Helen Keller was the first deaf and blind person to gain a university degree. Her activism and writing proved inspirational. She wrote, “ The character cannot be developed with ease. Only through experiences of suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired and success achieved”.One of the main determinants of success in life is our attitude towards adversity. From time to time we all face hardships, problems, accidents and difficulties. Some are of our making but many are no fault of our own. While we cannot choose adversity, we can choose our attitude towards it.Douglas Bader was 21 when in 1931 he had both legs cut off following a flying accident. He was determined to fly again and went on to become one of the leading flying aviators in the Battle of Britain with 22 aerial victories over the Germans. He was an inspiration to others during the war. He said, “Dont listen to anyone who tells you that you can t do this or that. That s nonsense. Make up your mind, and you ll never use crutches or a stick, and then have a go at everything. Go to school, and join in all the games you can. Go anywhere you want to. But never, never let them persu