46. According to the forecast,

Kansas City will be warmer than Toronto

Temperatures will be the lowest in Seattle and Minneapolis.

The weather will be fine in most of the listed cities.

More than half of the listed cities are cloudy or rain likely

47. Among the following four cities. The difference between the afternoon high and the evening low is smallest in

Kansas City

Miami

Atlanta

Seattle

48. Which of the following cities is closest to Miami in weather conditions?

Boston.

Atlanta.

Washington.

Houston.

49. The difference between the afternoon high and the evening low is greatest in       .

A.   Seattle

B.   Los Angeles

C.   Las Vegas

D.   Phoenix

50. The differences between the afternoon high and the evening low are the same in       。

A.Chicago. Dallas, Kansas City, and St, Louis

B. Atlanta, San Francisco, New Orleans ,and Seattle.

C.Cleveland, Dallas, St, Louis, and Washington.

D.Pittsburgh, Miami, Houston, and Boston.

C

In the second half of each year, many powerful storms are horn in the tropical Atlantic and Caribbean seas. Of these, only about a half dozen generate the strong, circling winds of 75 miles per hour or more that give them hurricane status, and several usually make their way to the coast. There they cause millions of dollars of damage, and bring death to large numbers of people.

The great storms that hit the coast start as innocent circling disturbances hundreds--even thousands--of miles out to sea. As they travel aimlessly over water warmed by the summer sun, they are carried westward by the trade winds. When conditions are just right, warm, moist air flows in at the bottom of such a disturbance, moves upward through it and comes out at the top. In the process, the moisture in this warm air produces rain, and with it the heat that is converted to energy in the form of strong winds. As the heat increases, the young hurricane begins to swirl in a counter-clockwise motion.

The average life of s hurricane is only about nine days, but it contains almost more power than we can imagine. The energy in the heat released by a hurricane's rainfall in a single day would satisfy the entire electrical needs of the United States for more than six months. Water, not wind, is the main source of death and destruction in a hurricane. A typical hurricane brings 6 to 12-inch downpours resulting in sudden floods. Worst of all is the powerful movement of the sea -- the mountains of water moving toward the low-pressure hurricane center. The water level rises as much as 15 feet above normal as it moves toward shore.

51. When is an ordinary tropical storm called a hurricane?

A. When it begins in the Atlantic and Caribbean seas.

B. When it hits the coastline.

C. When it is more than 75 miles wide.

D. When its winds reach 75 miles per hour.

52. What is the worst thing about hurricanes?

A. The destructive effects of water.

B. The heat they release.

C. That they last about nine days on the average.

D. Their strong winds.

53. The counter-clockwise swirling of the hurricane is brought about by .

A. the low-pressure area in the center of the storm

B. the force of waves of water

C. the trade winds

D. the increasing heat

54. Apparently the word “downpour” in the last paragraph means .

A. heavy rainfall

B. dangerous waves

C. the progress of water to the hurricane center

D. the energy produced by the hurricane

55. Which of the following is not true?

A. Millions of dollars of damage is caused by powerful storms.

B. In the second half of each year, there are powerful storms in tropical Atlantic and Caribbean seas.

C. A hurricane contains more power than we can imagine.

D. The energy in the heat released by a hurricane's rainfall in a single hour would meet the entire needs of the United States for more than six months.

第二节：信息匹配(共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分)

请阅读下列应用文和相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。最后将答案涂在答题卡的相应序号处. 注意: 请同时涂A,B 表示E; 同时涂C,D表示F.

首先，请阅读下列运动学校、中心或俱乐部的信息：

A. Riding School: You can start horse-riding at any age. Choose private or group lessons any weekday between 9 am and 8:30 pm (3:30 pm on Saturdays). There are 10 kilometres of tracks and paths for leisurely rides across farmland and open country. You will need a riding hat.

B. Sailing Club: Our Young Sailor's Course leads to the Stage 1 Sailing qualification. You’ll learn how to sail safely and the course also covers sailing theory and first aid.  Have fun with other course members afterwards in the clubroom. There are 10 weekly two-hour lessons (Tuesdays 6 pm ~ 8 pm).

C. Diving Centre: Our experienced instructors offer one-month courses in deep-sea diving for beginners. There are two evening lessons a week, in which you learn to breathe underwater and use the equipment safely. You only need a swimming costume and towel. Reduced rates for couples.

D. Tennis Club: Learn to play tennis in the heart of the city and have fun at our tennis weekends. Arrive on Friday evening, learn the basic rules on Saturday and play in a competition on Sunday. There's also a disco and swimming pool. White tennis clothes and a racket are required.

E. Watersports Club: We use a two-kilometre length of river for speedboat racing, and water-skiing. A beginners' course consists of ten 20-minute lessons. You will learn to handle boats safely and confidently, but must be able to swim. The club is in a convenient central position and is open daily from 9 am to 4 pm, with lessons all through the day.

F. Golf Club: After a three-hour introduction with a professional golfer, you can join this golf club. The course is built on beautiful country hills and is open from dawn until dusk daily. There are regular social evenings on Saturdays in the club bar. You will need your own golf equipment.