英语试题
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5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。
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New Zealand's towering mountains, temperate rainforests and remote river valleys all fueled Sir Peter Jackson＇s creative spirit when he was crafting（精心制作）the well-know films The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film trilogies（电影三部曲）.Let＇s explore New Zealand，the real Middle-earth.
Start in Hobbiton
The journey starts from the exciting urban center of Auckland to Matamata-the home of the Hobbiton Movie Set. Your knowledgeable guide will help you fully understand the history and the on-location filming processes around The Shire.
Journey to Mordor
Experience wilderness in Tongariro National Park-an area known for its mountainous,desolate（荒凉的）beauty.This region was used as the location for some of the filming of Mordor in The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
Stand among the greenest of forests
Dew（带露水的）scenery and natural spectacles（壮观的景象）are New Zealand＇s biggest draw-cards and a sure reason why the country was chosen as the home of Middle-earth.Explore this magical world of tall trees, clear rivers and sweet bird songs on a short walk or famous multi-day hike. From Cape Reinga all the way down to Bluff there are national parks covering the country.
Discover Earnslaw Burn and the Misty Mountains Pathway
One of the most magical locations in The Hobbit trilogy is Earnslaw Burn. Here you will find sheer（陡峭的）walls of granite（花岗岩）rising 800 meters from the basin floor，and a glacier（冰川）creating a number of waterfalls from its meltwater that spill down from the cliff-tops.
21.Where can visitors have a guided tour（导游）？
A.In Tongariro National Park
C.In Cape Reinga.
B.In The Shire
D.In Earnslaw Burn
22.Why does New Zealand earn the title "the home of Middle-earth"?
A.The natural scenery there is breathtaking.
B.The grass there is always wet with morning dew.
C.Its central part is the most beautiful place on earth.
D.There are waterfalls,glaciers and towering mountains.
23.What can we know about the journey?
A.It is a movie-themed tour.
B.It involves hiking competitions.
C.It follows the order of film shooting.
D.It is designed for fans of director Peter Jackson.
