三、阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）

        阅读下面的短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

A

Time zone:

Eastern Standard Time(EST): GMT+ 10 hours. 

There is no daylight saving time in Queensland. 

Legal drinking age:

18 years and older. Always keep your ID with you to prove your age. 

Alcohol (酒) shops & hotels are the only places where alcohol can be bought. 

Dangers:

Dial 000 from a fixed line or 112 from a mobile phone. Police, ambulance, fire. 

Electricity:

240/250 volts AC 50Hz Universal outlets for 110 volts (shavers only) standard in hotels, apartments, motels. 

Telephones:

Australian international code is 61. 

Road rules:

Left hand side driving. There is a 50kmh speed limit in most living areas and on open highways100-110kmh. Seat belts must be worn all the time. If you want to hire a car, take along your driver's license. 

No smoking:

Indoors: Indoor areas are no smoking. 

Poker Machines: Poker machine areas are no smoking. 

Outdoors: Non-enclosed eating and drinking areas are no smoking. 

Swimming Safety:

ALWAYS SWIM BETWEEN THE RED AND YELLOW FLAGS and pay attention to the life guards' advice. Gold Coast beaches are guarded by skilled life guards and volunteers at weekends. 

31. The above information is most probably taken from a (an) _____. 

A. science magazine                       B. education newspaper

C. travel guidebook                         D. horror novel

32. We can learn from the above information that in Queensland _____.

A. smoking is not allowed in lots of places

B. people can buy alcohol anywhere with ID

C. people can swim beyond the red and yellow flags

D. when a building is on fire, dial 112 from a fixed line

33. If Mr Black is having a holiday in Queensland, he can   _____.

A. drive on the right hand side

B. hire a car with his driver's license

C. drive at the speed of 120kmh on highways

D. drive his car without wearing the seat belt

B

The next time you look up at the sky and see a cloud that looks like Mickey Mouse or your favorite fruit, look again. It may not be a cloud, but a Flogo -- a logo that flies. It's a new form of advertising in the sky that's never been used before. It's a different way to market your products, logos, and events. 

These funny logos are made with soap bubbles （肥皂泡） mixed with a little helium gas （氦气） ,which makes them lighter than air and float in the sky. Special machines are used to make these new funny Flogos. The machine, which can be rented for $ 2,500 a day, can make a Flogo every 15-25 seconds. 

Flogos can fly much higher or lower if needed. They can last from a few minutes to an hour anywhere in the sky, depending on the weather conditions. Though they can fly up to 20, 000 feet, they usually float around at 300- 500 feet. Flogos are only white now, but people hope to have more colorful Flogos in the near future. 

Flogos are Green, 100% environmentally safe, because the soap used to make the Flogo comes from plants and leaves. So this fun way of advertising is healthy and good for the environment. 

34. Flogos are mainly used to _____.

A. advertise in the sky B. make funny bubbles

C. improve weather conditions D. see colorful clouds

35. Why are Flogos healthy and good for the environment?

A. Because they can float high and last for a long time in the sky. 

B. Because there is a little helium gas mixed with soap bubbles. 

C. Because the machines used to make them are special and expensive. 

D. Because the soap used to make them comes from plants and leaves. 

36. From the passage, we can infer that Flogos _____.

A. can fly for hours in the sky all day

B. can have different colors at present

C. may be influenced by the weather

D. may be the cheapest way of advertising

 37. Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?

A. Machines -- Used for Flogos! B. Flogos -- Logos that fly!

C. Advertising -- Made of Fruits! D. Clouds -- Like Mickey Mouse!

C

You love reading, but you've read all your books four times, and are tired of reading the same ones. You're planning to go to the library, but don't know what kind of books to get. With the right knowledge, it's easy to choose a good book!

Answer these questions first. What authors do you like? Research books by the authors you've enjoyed, and you can get more of the same type of books. What are your interests? Type your hobbies into your library catalog search. By doing this, you will find books that you might like. Is there a type of book you would like to try? If there is, search the book and read the summary. This will help you decide if the book is right for you. 

Search your house next. Often good books are quietly collecting dust in your own house. Maybe you forget about one, or someone who is living with you has a couple of good books. Also by searching your house, you can find some books that you can read, and they won't even cost you any money. 

Then, ask someone to recommend a good book. You can ask your older brother or sister, your mom, your dad, your best friend, or even your English teacher. Local bookstores often have wonderful recommendations. And when they get to know you, it's even better! You should ask people who like the same type of books, so that you can get books that match your need. 

 Join a book club, please. Being a book club member is often a way to experience new books with other members. Joining a book club or setting up a book club helps you know who else likes the same books as you, and you can read books that others have read and discuss them. 

Finally, read the first part of each book. Of course, if you have many books, this can be time-consuming. Reading the first part of a book can help you know what books and types of books that you like, and you won't have a hard time looking for books again. [来源:Zxxk.Com]

38. This article is mainly written to help you _____.

A. buy a good book B. read a good book

C. choose a good book D. borrow a good book

39. The underlined sentence in the third paragraph maybe means that _____.

A. your house hasn't been cleaned for a long time

B. the books haven't been touched for a long time

C. your friends haven't read your books for a long time

D. your friends haven't visited your house for a long time

40. What is NOT mentioned about joining a book club?

A. Experiencing new books with other members. 

B. Knowing who else likes the same books as you. 

C. Reading and discussing books others have read. 

D. Helping you make more and more close friends. 

41. What does the underlined word "time-consuming" in the last paragraph mean?

A. using less time B. wasting less time