百强校高考英语第二次大联考(新课标III卷)

百强校高考英语第二次大联考（新课标III卷) 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________
一、短对话
1．What is the charge for breakfast at the moment?
A．$2. B．$2.50. C．$3.
2．When will the speakers meet?
A．By 5:00. B．By 4:30. C．By 2:30. 3．What color T-shirt does the man like?
A．Green and white. B．Gray and black. C．Gray and white. 4．How did the woman feel about her presentation?
A．Relaxed. B．Confident. C．Anxious. 5．What are the speakers talking about?
A．Where to play. B．When to play. C．Who to play with.
二、长对话
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

6．What did the man do today?
A．He went snowboarding.
B．He climbed the mountains.
C．He visited the street market.
7．Why does the man feel happy now?
A．He met a famous mountain climber.
B．He has got his favorite poster.
C．He has taken photos of a famous person.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

8．What is the man trying to do?
A．Make new friends.
B．Arrange a dinner party.
C．Introduce some people to the woman.
9．What is Tom like?
A．Athletic. B．Shy. C．Outgoing.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

10．What are the speakers discussing?
A．Whether to buy a new mobile phone.
B．Where to buy a new mobile phone.
C．Which mobile phone to buy.
11．What kind of mobile phone does the man like?
A．One with lots of games. B．One with a video camera. C．One with Internet access. 12．How does the man deal with his e-mails?
A．He replies in time.
B．He doesn’t write back at all.
C．He doesn’t have time to check them.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

13．Where does this conversation take place?
A．At a second-hand bookstore. B．In a classroom. C．In a library.
14．Why doesn’t the woman use her roommate’s book?
A．She will have a different professor.
B．Her roommate sold the book.
C．The book has a lot of marks.
15．What is the problem with an older edition?
A．It’s difficult to find the information the professor re fers to.
B．It’s not cheaper than the new edition.
C．The teacher doesn’t order it.
16．What do we know about the woman?
A．She is an A student. B．She doesn’t find the book.C．She is happy with her purchase.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

17．Where is the speaker?
A．In Hong Kong. B．In Los Angeles. C．In New York. 18．Why are there some uncertain conditions on the way?
A．The flight hours are too long.
B．There’s a typhoon in the nearby area.
C．The plane will travel over the Pacific Ocean.
19．When will the flight probably take off?
A．At 6:00 a.m. B．At 10:00 a.m. C．At 6:00 p.m. 20．What is the weather like in L.A．now?
A．Sunny and hot. B．Rainy and cloudy. C．Stormy and cold.
三、阅读理解
Need a family-friendly spot on Long Island? Don't miss the followings!
Animal Exhibit
Not only will you see fish, reptiles and amphibians here, but you'll also see baby alligators and other rescued animals. Kids can also learn about science and participate in programs and workshops throughout the year. The Animal Exhibit is also a hotspot for science-themed birthday parties. Additionally, 11 acres of park and preserve at Tanglewood make great use for exploring nature trails and pond-fishing.
Telephone: 020 7405 2127
Adventureland
There is an undeniable excitement that comes from seeing the hot-air balloon Ferris Wheel as you drive down Route 110. And that's just the beginning of the fun. You'll find kiddie rides for the younger ones, water rides to stay cool in the summer heat and thrill-ride favorites, such as the Musik Express, Pirate Ship and Frisbee. A trip to this amusement park wouldn't be complete without checking out the Turbulence Coaster.
Telephone: 020 7414 3428
The Paramount in Huntington
The Paramount in Huntington is great for families who want to enjoy a show on a smaller scale. The Dolan Twins, Carly Rae Jepsen, The Imagination Movers and Lukas Graham have performed there. There are shows for all ages offered year-round. There are also many free, outdoor concerts at Long Island parks, such as the Town of Hempstead's Summer
Concert Series and the Huntington Summer Arts Festival at Heckscher Park.
Telephone: 020 7841 3600
Home Depot kids workshop
Offered on the first Saturday morning of each month, Home Depot kids workshop allows little ones to build and craft items, such as a skateboard pencil box that they can decorate and keep.
Telephone: 020 7967 1066
21．Which will a science fan call if he’d like to celebrate their birthday?
A．020 7414 3428. B．020 7967 1066.
C．020 7405 2127. D．020 7841 3600.
22．What is the most attractive part at Adventureland?
A．Blow the balloon. B．Enjoy water rides in fall.
C．Try out the Musik Express. D．Ride the Turbulence Coaster. 23．Where can visitors enjoy live music?
A．At the Animal Exhibit. B．At Adventureland.
C．At Home Depot kids workshop. D．At the Paramount in Huntington.
Sparks flew as sophomore Adina Ripin fed nails through a melting machine in front of fascinated onlookers last Saturday.
Ripin was one of several student scientists educating people through entertainment for the annual Spooky Science Day in Rettner Atrium. The event — hosted by the Society of Physics Students and co-sponsored by twelve science-based student groups — consisted of tables set up with candy and Halloween-themed science models.
"We really want to get kids excited about science, and Halloween is an excellent opportunity to educate kids in a fun way," said Ripin, outreach chair of the Society of Physics Students, bringing up the image of the "stereotypical(模式化的) mad scientist" to clarify the overlaps between the two. "Kids have a lot of preconceptions about gravity," she said, "and we want to use this opportunity to show kids how Einsteinian gravity works in a fun way."
Ripin organized the event by advertising for free on both RocParent and Kids Out and About Rochester, two local promotional websites, as well as by distributing brochures to dozens of elementary schools. "A lot more people showed up this year than last year," she explained, attributing this increase to the advertising efforts. "We really tried to increase our
adv ertising efforts this year, so I’m glad it worked. The advertising was definitely the most difficult part, but we seemed to do a good job getting the word out, which was really exciting."
Stephanie Belmont of Irondequoit, who attended the event with her two children, said she discovered the event on Kids Out and About, and that the event offered "an interesting combination of non-cheesy Halloween stuff and science". Another attendee, Webster resident Stephanie Barbaro, described the event as "super cute", adding that she thought it was "very creative and different". "We always want to educate our kids," she said, "and they were already dressed up, so it was really nice to find an educational Halloween event." 24．What can we learn about Spooky Science Day?
A．It is held twice a year.
B．It was founded by Adina Ripin.
C．It is aimed at making Halloween candy.
D．It is specially designed for Halloween this year.
25．Why do they host the event?
A．Because they want to teach kids about science amusingly.
B．Because they want to make fun of kids in Halloween.
C．Because it can show how famous scientists used to be.
D．Because it will give kids some inspiration for education.
26．What may be the biggest difficulty in holding the event?
A．Getting more interested in science. B．Taking in new group members. C．Showing the event to the pupils. D．Making the event known to more. 27．What is the visitors’ attitude toward the event?
A．Doubtful. B．Favorable. C．Fearful. D．Negative.
It's easy to imagine the Sahara as a lifeless and timeless place, where the merciless forces of nature rule over any sense of human history. However, that’s far from the truth. Some corners of the Western Sahara, found along the northwestern coast of Africa, are littered with hundreds of ancient stone monuments from centuries worth of human culture, some of which date back to over 10,000 years ago.
Between 2002 and 2009, the Western Sahara Project, led by the University of East Anglia in the UK, documented the archaeology(考古学) and environment of northwestern
Sahara around the town of Tifariti. The monuments come in a variety of forms and were constructed by a number of different cultures across the centuries. Many appear to be little more than long rows of piled rocks, while others are purposefully placed large stones standing proudly in a circular pattern. Others are 5-meter-high (16 feet) dry stone wall constructions that could have only been built by human hands.
It’s unclear what most of the monuments are meant to represent, although most are assumed to be burial mounds(墓冢), used as part of a funerary ceremony, or sign at the presence of a grave. This desire to construct burial mounds is something that can be found in countless cultures across the planet, from the Scythians of ancient Siberia to the sea-faring Vikings of northern Europe, and it looks like the ancient people of Western Sahara were not different.
For one reason or another, this natural basin area managed to remain a place of human activity over the millennia, especially when times became tough in the surrounding areas. "One of our theories is that as the Sahara dried between five and six thousand years ago—this is one of the refugia(避难所), an area where water remained," Joanne Clarke, prehistoric archaeologist at the University of East Anglia, told Atlas Obscura.
28．How were the monuments constructed?
A．They are in different shapes.
B．They are piled up on one another.
C．They took about 500 years to complete.
D．Most of them are parallel to each other.
29．What will the researchers probably focus on about the monuments in future?
A．The way to build burial mounds.
B．The symbols of different monuments.
C．The original appearances of the monuments.
D．Their difference between the Sahara and other regions.
30．What does Joanne Clarke think of the Sahara in history?
A．It was the mere source of water in that area.
B．It used to be a shelter from sufferings for people.
C．People used to hold various activities in its honor.
D．It shouldn’t have dried five and six thousand years ago.
31．What can be the best title of the text?
A．The Sahara used to be a heaven for every culture
B．The Sahara is really a lifeless and timeless place
C．The burial bounds represent different cultures in the Sahara
D．The Western Sahara is covered with mysterious ancient stone monuments
It's hard to overstate the importance of rainforests in keeping the world a place we want to go on living in. Yet they are being cleared at a terrifying rate, in part because methods to check on their protection are failing. The Nature Conservancy think they have a solution by listening to the rainforests' voices, and researchers they have partnered with have published a paper in Science confirming its viability(可行性).
Forest monitors struggle to keep up with what is happening in areas that are large and remote from population centers. Satellite images can flag complete destruction, but they do a poor job of measuring when a forest's diversity is degraded. Researchers have started tying small, solar-powered sound recorders to trees, setting them to listen at regular intervals, particularly dawn and dusk when the rainforest is most alive. The recorders provide an indication(显示) of the animal sounds for hundreds of meters in all directions. This marks a major advance over camera traps, which of course only point in one direction and are blocked from seeing far.
Reviewing several studies on the workings of these, Dr. Zuzana Burivalova of Princeton University and co-authors report that these sound recorders supply an amount of information about the forests' true condition, far more than can be showed by other remote sensors. Moreover, it is far cheaper to visit an area once to put in a recorder than to stick around for larger measurements.
Burivalova and colleagues also note some less obvious advantages. Once the data is uploaded, it can be analyzed by anyone. Deep learning programs can be used to tie sounds to their makers. Calls can be assessed in many ways, revealing both the number of noisy animals in the recorders' vicinity(附近) and the diversity of species that make them. The authors call for "a global organization to host a global acoustic(声学) platform" to provide a massive database of rainforest sounds, allowing comparisons between healthy and degraded rainforests half a world apart.
32．What is the possible reason for the rainforests disappearing rapidly according to paragraph 1?
A．The climate changes have a bad effect on it.
B．People attach no importance to its protection.
C．Goods related to rainforests are popular among consumers.
D．There is a lack of good means to monitor its real condition.
33．What is the disadvantage of the Satellite images?
A．It cannot keep track of the wildlife in the forest.
B．It cannot predict the wildlife diversity with cameras.
C．It cannot figure out the wildlife diversity in the forest.
D．It cannot mark the disappearance of the rainforests clearly.
34．What can we learn from paragraph 3?
A．The forests' true condition is worse than expected.
B．The sound recorders are more efficient and reliable.
C．The remote sensors are far more effective than the sound recorders.
D．They need larger measurements to record the rainforest sounds.
35．What does the underlined word "them" in paragraph 4 refer to?
A．Animal calls. B．Obvious advantages.
C．Previous studies. D．Nearby recorders.
四、七选五
With Wimbledon fortnight in full swing, all eyes are on the world’s most famous tennis tournament. And 36．, then this is the perfect opportunity to head outside and try the sport for yourself, for taking up tennis is a good idea for everyone.
Super social
It’s one of the most social sports around and a great way to meet people. What’s more, tennis is a sport men and women are encouraged to play together, unlike football or netball. And as it is a universal game, you could turn up at a club anywhere in the world and be able to play 37．.
Mind games
Tennis is a very technical game that engages the mind. Strength doesn’t necessarily mean you will win: a very physical young player may lose to a slower opponent who has
better strategies. 38．. Which shot should they hit and when? You have to keep each one in focus at all times, which is great for stimulating the mind.
39．
No time? No problem. Not every tennis match needs to last as long as those on Centre Court. Instead, you can fit a game into your lunch hour. See who can be the first to get to 10 points or play a single set.
Get outdoors
A recent study found that exercising outdoors was great for boosting energy levels while helping to reduce stress and low mood. Many of us have low levels of vitamin D and spending time outside is the best way to top up naturally. 40．.
A．Fit it in
B．Wonder workout
C．even if you don’t speak the language
D．if you’ve been tuning in to watch the action on court
E. Just make sure you wear sunscreen to protect your skin
F. When playing outdoors, no two tennis sessions are the same.
G. A tennis player is constantly thinking and planning their next move
五、完形填空
In my childhood, there were no smart phones or computers. Still, I never felt
41 . The field, hills and 42 around my home were the perfect playground. I can remember once hiking to a nearby 43 and walking slowly around it. At the back of it I was 44 to find an old dirt road that I had never seen before. It was full of muddy tyre tracks and deep woods 45 it on both sides, but exploring it still seemed like a fine
46 .
I 47 on and on for what seemed like hours. I was sure my guardian angel was whispering in my ears to turn around and 48 back home but I was 49 and even a bit stupid, so I walked on. There was still neither a car nor a house 50 . My legs were getting 51 . I noticed that the sun was starting to go down and I grew 52 . I didn’t want to end up 53 on this road in the dark of night, and I was worried that it would be 54 before I could make my way back to the lake again.
I continued to walk on with the 55 growing inside of me. My heart was 56 and my legs were aching. When I 57 one last corner and saw a house that I 58 , I jumped up and down and laughed out loud. I knew the way home! It was still over a mile away, but my 59 felt like feathers. I 60 into the house with a big smile just in time for dinner. Then I ended my adventure with a good night’s sleep.
41．A．bored B．disappointed C．satisfied D．confused 42．A．towns B．farms C．woodlands D．villages 43．A．lake B．farmhouse C．forest D．highway 44．A．anxious B．amazed C．frustrated D．satisfied 45．A．measured B．bordered C．remarked D．covered 46．A．scene B．event C．signal D．adventure 47．A．walked B．drove C．flew D．rode 48．A．wander B．land C．pace D．head 49．A．stubborn B．desperate C．sad D．anxious 50．A．in order B．in comfort C．in sight D．in need 51．A．injured B．lame C．powerful D．tired 52．A．thrilled B．disappointed C．astonished D．scared 53．A．exposed B．trapped C．injured D．worried 54．A．rainy B．cold C．dark D．hot 55．A．respect B．fear C．surprise D．urge 56．A．beating B．sinking C．blocking D．racing 57．A．searched B．turned C．checked D．examined 58．A．owned B．overlooked C．recognized D．defined 59．A．arms B．legs C．head D．hands 60．A．danced B．stormed C．dragged D．jumped
六、语法填空
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Apple cider vinegar is enjoying a huge renewal in the UK as a kitchen cupboard basic, 61．(praise) by the "clean-eating" generation as the latest wonder ingredient which can be
knocked back daily 62．a general tonic(滋补品).
Fans claim that just one tablespoon of vinegar (mixed with water and sometimes sweetened) 63．(be) rich in natural minerals, and vitamins and can help regulate blood sugar levels, 64．(strong) the immune system, aid weight loss and improve the general health of the gut(内脏).
As a favorite product in the US, 65．(it) new-found popularity on this side of the Atlantic is giving an unexpected increase to the UK apple industry, 66．reliance on imported fruit has led to hundreds of 67．(tradition) varieties gradually disappearing.
Mel Leyshon, editor of the Healthy Food Guide, admitted there were many unsupported claims for apple cider vinegar, "One of them being 68．it can help you lose weight, but there are no 69．(study) to prove this. But drinking a glass of apple cider vinegar before a meal may help fill you up so you eat less. A better idea is to get into the habit of eating more salads with a light dressing made 70．(use) apple cider vinegar ".
七、短文改错
71．假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。

文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。

每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除:把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉。

修改:在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意:
1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。

When I grow up, I'll do jobs about animals. Though I don't know exactly how I can do for the animals yet, I can at least to follow my brother. He is a excellent vet. He looks after frightened snakes. He says that snakes are easy to deal as they don't have any legs. My father works to save rarely birds, some of that are really clever and can even say some words. My mother trains dolphins every workday. They practice in the pool. She hears the dolphins talk and sang. That sounds really cool! There are so many job to choose from, but which one is right for them? I'll have to wait and see!
八、提纲类作文
72．假如你是李华，你的新西兰朋友Lessie 即将来中国旅游，他想让你给他推荐一个中文名字。

请你给他写一封电子邮件，要点如下:
1. 介绍中文名字的特点；
2. 为他取一个中文名字并给出理由。

注意:
1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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参考答案
1．B
【解析】
【分析】
M: Do the charges for meals stay the same?
W: No. Lunch and dinner are unchanged, still $3. We’ve had to increase the charge for breakfast. It’s $2.50. It used to be $2.
【详解】
此题为听力题，解析略。

2．C
【解析】
【分析】
M: The meeting begins at five. But I think we should be there by four thirty to get everything ready.
W: So let’s meet at the station by 2:30 and we travel up together.
M: All right.
【详解】
此题为听力题，解析略。

3．A
【解析】
【分析】
W: These T-shirts are nice. Which one do you prefer?
M: I like the green and white one better. The colors are prettier. It’s more attractive than the gray and black one.
【详解】
此题为听力题，解析略。

4．C
【解析】
【分析】
M: Well, I’m glad that’s over. I’ve been worried about that presentation all week.
W: I was the same when I did mine. The night before I kept thinking what could go wrong.
【详解】
此题为听力题，解析略。

5．A
【解析】
【分析】
M: Is it all right if I play in here?
W: Well actually, I don’t think you’re allowed to. Look at those boys. You can play there.
【详解】
此题为听力题，解析略。

6．C
7．B
【解析】
【分析】
W: Have you been shopping today?
M: Yeah, I went to the street market for the first time, and I got a new poster for my bedroom ... I’ve been looking for it for ages. I wish I’d bo ught it when I first saw it in the shop near where we stayed ... when we went snowboarding.
W: Oh yes, they had lots of fantastic posters ...
M: The photo was taken by the famous mountain climber, Jerome Blanc. It’s my favorite poster ever. I’m really glad I’ve got it at last.
6．此题为听力题，解析略。

7．此题为听力题，解析略。

8．B
9．A
【解析】
【分析】
M: So I’m thinking of inviting a few friends around for dinner. But I want to get the right
combination of people. Do you know what I mean?
W: Sure. How about inviting Helen and Kelly? They are good fun.
M: Yeah. How about getting Bill to come too? I think Bill would really like Helen.
W: No way. Helen is very outgoing and Bill’s a bookworm.
M: Bill is a great guy, but he is quite shy. Why not invite Pam? Bill and Pam would get along. W: Y eah, they’d suit each other. Now back to Helen and Kelly.
M: I think Tom and Kelly would really get along. He’s super athletic and she is also interested in many kinds of sports.
W: I never thought of Tom, good thinking. What a party this will be!
8．此题为听力题，解析略。

9．此题为听力题，解析略。

10．A
11．C
12．B
【解析】
【分析】
W: Who was speaking to you on the phone?
M: Barry.
W: You mean the tall man who sells mobile phones?
M: Yes, him.
W: Don’t tell me you’re thinking of buying a new mobile phone!
M: Of course I am. My mobile is out of date.
W: But you haven’t had it for very long. Your mobile has a video camera and lots of games. M: It makes no difference. It’s still an old model. I want one which connects to the Internet. W: But you can check your e-mails on your computer.
M: Yes, but only when I’m at home. With this new model, I can get e-mails any time, any place. W: But nobody ever sends you e-mails, anyway.
M: That’s because I never reply. But with my new mobile phone I can keep in touch with everyone.
11．此题为听力题，解析略。

12．此题为听力题，解析略。

13．A
14．B
15．A
16．C
【解析】
【分析】
W: Hi, I’m looking for a textbook for English 100.
M: What’s your professor’s name?
W: Hendrix. She’s a good professor. My roommate had her course last term.
M: Oh, then why don’t you use your roommate’s book?
W: She sold all her books at the end of the term.
M: Too bad. Well, you’re looking for a book called College Writing. Here’s one, but it’s pretty marked up. Sometimes it actually helps to use someone else’s marks, if you happen to get an A student’s book.
W: True, but I really rather mark it myself.
M: OK. Hey, look at this. There’s a mark in it. Let’s check on the edition. Sometimes there’s new information in a later edition, so that’s why the professor orders it. But the worst part is if the professor is always referring to, say, page 50, and the information is on a different page in your edition, it gets confusing.
W: Oh, this is the tenth edition.
M: You’re lucky. That’s what you need. The new one would have cost you $30, but this one’s only 15.
W: I’ll take it and I really appreciate your help. You saved me some money.
M: Glad to hear it.
13．此题为听力题，解析略。

14．此题为听力题，解析略。

16．此题为听力题，解析略。

17．A
18．B
19．C
20．B
【解析】
【分析】
W: Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. On behalf of the International Airlines I welcome you on board flight BC-524 travelling from Hong Kong to Los Angeles, USA.
We still have about 15 minutes until we are cleared for take-off so let me just mention a few things about our flight while we wait. This will be a 16-hour-flight travelling over the Pacific Ocean. We do have some uncertain conditions on the way due to a typhoon in the nearby area but it is absolutely nothing to worry about.
We are expected to arrive in L.A. at 10:00 a.m., so in terms of time this flight will be a little long. The weather in L.A. is currently cloudy with showers, but we do expect it to be fully cleared up and sunny when we arrive. For those of you who are connecting on a flight to New York, we will be mentioning information about that upon arrival.
It seems we have been cleared for take-off already. Please fasten your seat belts, and turn off your mobile phones. On behalf of the International Airlines I once again welcome you on board and hope you have a safe and enjoyable trip with us.
17．此题为听力题，解析略。

18．此题为听力题，解析略。

19．此题为听力题，解析略。

20．此题为听力题，解析略。

21．C
22．D
23．D
【解析】
【分析】
本文是一篇应用文。

主要向读者介绍了美国长岛一些适宜家庭欢聚旅行的活动。

21．细节理解题。

根据文章中的"The Animal Exhibit is also a hotspot for science-themed birthday parties."可知，答案为C。

22．细节理解题。

根据文章中的"A trip to this amusement park woul dn’t be complete without checking out the Turbulence Coaster."可知，在Adventureland，最吸引人的活动就是坐过山车。

故选D。

23．细节理解题。

根据文章中的"There are also many free, outdoor concerts at Long Island parks, such as the Town of Hempstead’s Summer Concert Series and the Huntington Sum mer Arts Festival at Heckscher Park."“长岛公园也有许多免费的户外音乐会，比如亨普斯特德镇的夏季系列音乐会和赫克舍尔公园的亨廷顿夏季艺术节。

”可知the Paramount in Huntington有音乐会演出。

故选D。

24．D
25．A
26．D
27．B
【解析】
【分析】
本文是一篇记叙文。

文章讲述的是，大学生物理学会举行的一年一度的"幽灵科学日"活动，旨在用有趣的方式教育孩子了解和学习科学知识。

24．细节理解题。

根据第二段中的"Students and co-sponsored by twelve science-based student groups — consisted of tables set up with candy and Halloween-themed science models."可知，今年的活动主旨是万圣节，故选D。

25．细节理解题。

根据第三段中的"We really want to get kids excited about science, and Halloween is an excellent opportunity to educate kids in a fun way... and we want to use this opportunity to show kids how Einsteinian gravity works in a fun way."可知他们举办这一活动的目的是引发孩子们对科学的好奇心，用一种好玩的方式来教孩子们科学知识，故选A。

26．推理判断题。

根据第四段中的"The advertising was definitely the most difficult part"(广告
无疑是最困难的部分)可推断出，举办这个活动遇到的最大困难可能是如何使活动被更多的人知晓，故答案为D。

27．观点态度题。

最后一段主要讲述公众对这一活动的赞扬与欣赏，可推断出，参观者的态度是支持的。

故选B。

【点睛】
推理判断题要求在理解原文表面文字信息的基础上，做出一定的推理判断，从而得到文章的隐含意义和深层意义。

推理判断题所涉及的内容可能是文中的某一句话，也可能是某几句话，所以，推理题的答案只能是根据原文表面文字信息一步推出的答案：即对原文某一句话或某几句话所作的同义改写或综合。

推理判断题的题干中通常含infer,suggest,imply,conclude indicate等标志性词语。

这种题型主要包括细节判断题、态度观点推断题、写作意图推断题、文章出处判断题和猜测想象推断。

本题第3小题，根据第四段中的"The advertising was definitely the most difficult part"(广告无疑是最困难的部分)可推断出，举办这个活动遇到的最大困难可能是如何使活动被更多的人知晓，故答案为D。

28．A
29．B
30．B
31．D
【解析】
【分析】
本文是一篇记叙文。

文章讲述的是，很久以前，撒哈拉沙漠并不是不毛之地，在西撒哈拉沙漠发现的数百座古代石碑，代表了那时的灿烂文化。

28．细节理解题。

根据第二段中的"The monuments come in a variety of forms and were constructed by a number of different cultures across the centuries."可知，这些纪念碑形式各异，是由几个世纪以来许多不同的文化建造而成的，故选A。

29．推理判断题。

根据第三段中的"It’s unclear what most of the monuments are meant to represent, although most are assumed to be burial mounds(墓冢), used as part of a funerary ceremony, or sign at the presence of a grave."可知，目前还不清楚大多数石碑代表什么意义，尽管大多数被认为是墓冢，被用作葬礼仪式的一部分，或暗示坟墓的存在，因此，科学家们接下来要研究的应该是他们不清楚的内容，故答案为B。