阅读理解〔一共15小题;每一小题2分,满分是30分〕阅读以下四篇短文,从每一小题所给的四个选项〔A、 B、 C和D〕中,选出最正确选项。AWashington, D. C Bicycle ToursCherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.Duration: 3 hoursThis small group bike tour is a fantastic way to see the world famous cherry trees with beautiful flowers of Washington,D.C. Your guide will provide a history lesson about the trees and the famous monuments where they blossom. Reserve your spot before availability-and the cherry blossoms-disappear!Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle TourDuration: 3 hours (4 miles)Join a guided bike tour and view some of the most popular monuments in Washington, D.C. Explore the monuments and memorials on the National Mall as your guide shares unique facts and history at each stop. Guided tour includes bike, helmet, cookies and bottled water.Capital City Bike Tour in Washington, D. CDuration: 3 hoursMorning or Afternoon, this bike tour is the perfect tour for D. C. newcomers and locals looking to experience Washington, D.C. in a healthy way with minimum effort. Knowledgeable guides will entertain you with the most interesting stories about Presidents,Congress, memorials, and parks. Comfortable bikes and a smooth tour route(道路)make cycling between the sites fun and relaxing.Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle TourDuration: 3 hours (7 miles)Join a small group bike tour for an evening of exploration in the heart of Washington, D.C. Get up close to the monuments and memorials as you bike the sites of Capitol Hill and the National Mall. Frequent stops are made for photo taking as your guide offers unique facts and history. Tour includes bike, helmet, and bottled water. All riders are equipped with reflective vests and safety lights.11. Which tour do you need to book in advance?A Cherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.B. Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle Tour.C. Capital City Bike Tour in Washington, D. CD. Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour.12. What will you do on the Capital City Bike Tour?A. Meet famous people.B. Go to a national park.C. Visit well-known museums.D. Enjoy interesting stories.13. Which of the following does the bicycle tour at night provide?A. City maps.B. Cameras.C. Meals.D. Safety lights.BThe sun was setting and the farm would be closing soon. I dressed our three daughters quickly as my husband started the car. Cutting down our own Christmas tree had been a family tradition.As we walked through the rows of trees, my youngest daughter Kimberly shouted excitedly, “There it is, the perfect tree!〞 The other two agreed. My husband and I looked at each puzzled (困惑的). It was misshapen and pine needles(松针) were missing here and there.We tried to talk our daughters into changing their minds, but failed. We had to tie the tree to the top of our car and headed home. As we reached our house, Heather jumped out first. Suddenly she shouted, “The tree isn’t there!〞 We thought she was kidding. However, it wasn’t there.The girls were so sad. “We ll get another tree tomorrow, “ I said, secretly hoping the new tree would be prettier. But the girls gave us the look that no parent can say no to. We had no choice but to go back and find that tree.About five minutes into our drive, we saw our tree on the side of the road. Clearly it had been run over by a truck and a big part of it had fallen off, but we took our little broken tree home anyway.Once at home, we all agreed that the flat broken side would go up against the wall. That night, as we decorated our tree, something magical happened. By the time we were done, I had to admit (成认), it didn’t look sad after all. “This is the best tree we ever had. It s perfect!〞 my second daughter Samantha said excitedly. My husband and I couldn’t have agreed more!Now we always recall that little broken tree! Year by year, we tell the story of that very special Christmas almost twenty-five years ago.14. Why did the couple feel puzzled at first?A. Their daughters chose an ugly tree.B. Their daughters made a terrible mistake.C. Their daughters wouldn’t change their minds.D. Their daughters didn’t want to find other trees.15. How did the author feel when she knew the tree was missing?A. Sad. B. Worried. C. Surprised. D. Pleased.16. What do we know about that night when the author’s family decorated their tree?A. They did magic for fun.B. They took turns telling stories.C. They turned the tree into an unforgettable one.D. They argued over how the tree should be decorated.17. What is the best title of this text?A. A special Christmas giftB. A sad little treeC. Decorating the perfect treeD. Following a family traditionCUntil he was about 20 years old, Benjamin Banneker had never seen a watch or clock. Born in1731 in Maryland, USA, he worked as a farmer and lived by sunrise and sunset. He didn’t need to know the exact time.One day, he saw a watch and was fascinated with it. Today, no one knows whose watch it was, but he borrowed it and studied how it worked.Then, he built a wooden clock- America’s first clock! Not only did it tell the time, but its bell rang every hour. People traveled miles to see Benjamin’ s clock. The clock continued to work until Benjamin’ s death in 1806.Benjamin was educated at a time when few people knew how to read or write. And at the age of 22, he built a working clock without having a lesson or book on the subject. How could he do that? That was because of his love of math.From the time he was a boy, Benjamin loved to learn, and he especially loved math. His grandmother taught him to read and write using the only book she had, the Bible. He went to school in the winters. Years later, his lifelong friend Jacob Hall recalled that Benjamin often stayed in the schoolhouse and lost himself in books while other students played outdoors.Benjamin worked on his family’s farm and studied when his work was done. He became known as a man of learning. He made calculations(计算) and wrote letters for his neighbors who could not do these things.18. Benjamin first saw a watch .A. in 1731. B. in class. C. at about 20. D.in a farmer’s home.19. What can we learn about the clock Benjamin built?A. It cost him a lot.B. It was made of wood.C. It didn’t always tell the correct time.D. It was similar to the watch he had borrowed.20. Benjamin often helped his neighbors .A. do farm work.B. write letters.C. learn to read.D. fix watches.21. What is the best title for the text?A. He invented America s first clock.B. A wooden clock made history.C. Secrets of an amazing clock.D. The history of clocks.DCoffee is an important part of Italian culture and since arriving here over six months ago, I have drunk a lot of it!Of course, coffee is also very popular in the UK but coffee culture in Italy is completely different. In Italy, when you order a coffee in a cafe or bar(酒吧), you are served with a tiny, bitter espresso. This is “normal (正常的) coffee〞 for Italians and they are not so interested in the huge coffees that we drink in the UK. If you want more than one sip(小口) of coffee in Italy, lungo is a good choice. In addition, while takeaway coffee is quite popular among Brits, it is not very common at all in Italy. Generally, Italians prefer to drink their tiny coffees while standing at the bar and, for many, this short break is an important part of their day.Usually, breakfast in a bar in Italy -includes a coffee and a pastry (酥皮糕点). Cappuccinos are very popular at breakfast time and, for me, a creamy cappuccino and a pastry with chocolate is the perfect way to start the day.Finally, I have found that coffee in Italy, such as espresso or macchiato (an espresso with a drop of milk), is so much cheaper than coffee in the UK. They are small, of course, but this means that in Italy it is possible to go out for coffee every day without breaking the bank.22. How is Paragraph 2 mainly developed?A. By time. B. By space. C. By example. D. By comparison23. Which coffee will you get in Italy if you order one without special instructions?A. Espresso. B. Lungo. C. Cappuccino. D. Macchiato.24. What can we learn about the coffee culture in Italy?A.Takeaway coffee is very popular among Italians.B.Italians are very often seen drinking huge coffees.C.Few Italians take short breaks from work for coffee.D.Coffees are often served along with pastries during breakfasts.25. What does the author think of Italian coffee?A. She loves its bitter taste.B. It is too expensive for her.C. It is a good choice for breakfast.D. The cup it is served in is too small.