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。
A
While beach vacations may be a great way to take your mind off work, people tend to forget about lakes, which can be as equally beautiful a travel destination as beach holidays. If you are looking for some peace on your vacation, we have some recommendations for you in the Caucasus.
1). Lake Van
Lake Van is the must－visit of all lakes on this list. The largest lake in Turkey, Lake Van is located on the eastern shore of Turkey and is also the most accessible lake there. It's situat
ed at 5，380ft above a level, and unique to lakes around the world, the water is high in salt content.
2) .Lake Cildir
Lake Cildir is located in Ardahan Province, East Turkey, near the borders of Georgia and Armenia. It is the cond largest freshwater lake in Eastern Turkey, and many tourists are not aware of this beautiful attraction. Lake Cildir is surrounded by mountains of the Caucasus. The lake freezes during late November. If the winter is not harsh, you can try some lake activities like ice skating and ice fishing.
3). Lake Paravani
Lake Paravani is located in the south of Georgia. This time, the elevation(海拔)gets a little higher, as this lake is located at 6，801ft above a level. At this level, altitude sickness can occur and it is a good idea to bring medication for altitude sickness. Being a volcanic lake makes for a more interesting experience. The lake is best known for fishing.
4). Lake Seven
Lake Seven is situated in the central part of Armenia, in Gegharkunik Province. It is the largest lake in Armenia, located at 6，200ft above a level. Along the lake shore, there are various kinds of accommodation such as resorts and hotels, with plenty of activities to take part in, such as windsurfing, swimming and sunbathing. Meanwhile, do not forget to visit one of the famous cultural monuments, the Sevanavank Monastery(修道院), and it offers a great view of the lake as well.
21. If you go to Lake Cildir in early December, you________．
A. can't find comfortable accommodation becau of the cold weather
B. can try lots of outdoor activities such as windsurfing and swimming
C. should take some medicine for altitude sickness
D. can try some lake activities like ice skating and ice fishing
22. What is the most distinctive feature of Lake Paravani?
A. It is the cond largest freshwater lake in Eastern Turkey.
B. It is a volcanic lake at a very high altitude.
C. It is the largest lake in Turkey.
D. It is surrounded by mountains of the Caucasus.
23. Which of the following statements is NOT true about Lake Seven?
A. It is the largest lake in Armenia.
B. It is situated in the central part of Armenia.
C. It is located at 6，801ft above a level.
D. The famous Sevanavank Monastery is near the lake.
B
I grew up in a middle-class family. Dad worked hard to support our family and Mom tried to save money while making sure we had enough food to eat and clothes to wear. One of their greatest desires was to rai decent, loving children who had an opportunity to finish college.
My brother, Gene, never hesitated to learn new things. He had an artistic hand, so he went into fine arts for a while. He also did a lot of screens about computers. He became so good at it that the school hired him to teach there after he completed his studies. My younger brother also pursued computers, following in his footsteps.
Gene did not have a history of any health problems from his very young age to adulthood. One day， he came home from teaching, ate his dinner and went to bed. That evening，my “healthy” brother died suddenly of a cardiac arrest（心跳骤停）.My parents were extremely sad.
At the viewing in the funeral hou, amidst the sadness, my parents felt so much pride. So many people came and each was relating a story of how they were touched by Gene.
A cleaner came to say that practically every day Gene brought him a sandwich. Finally, Mom found out why Gene had taken so many sandwiches to school! Then there was a man who came in bringing money, saying that Gene had lent him some when he was down and out. Gene had never asked him for the money back.
From the school president to the guard, people came. And becau of his good heart and deeds, my younger brother was awarded a full scholarship in the school as a tribute to my dead brother.
In the end, my parents realized that even at the young age of 26, my brother had lived a full life and was very instrumental in helping others live theirs a little better.
