2013年高考英语二轮专题训练 阅读理解60天30.docVIP

2013年高考英语二轮专题训练 阅读理解60天（30） Reading Comprehension Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage. A INDIA Flying a kite from the roof is part of everyday life in India. Each year, on Jan. 14, an international kite festival draws more than 1 million enthusiasts from 36 countries. SPAIN Surely, the paella is very delicious, but it’s unusual like foie-gras candy and ham “tapioca,” created by molecular gastronomists(分子美食家)like Ferran Adria, that make Spain the foodie’s mecca（胜地）. SOUTH-AFRICA The 850-mile drive from Johannesburg to Cape Town features big-game terrain（地形）, pristine beaches, and towering cliffs. Be sure to stop and check out the ancient Bushman paintings at Kamberg Center. MALTA It rarely rains between April and August in Malta, and the long, dry summers are matched by short, mild winters. Winds from northern African known as xlokk keep the place temperate in spring and fall. JAPAN Japan’s elders (who make up a fifth of the population) don’t just enjoy generous pensions, the respect of society, and the world’s longest life expectancy. They also get their own national holiday, Keiro No Hi. FRANCE Mama is sitting pretty, with as much as seven months’ paid leave, low-cost health care, and a baby nurse who makes house calls. If she’s sick, the government sends someone to do the family laundry. 56. Every year in January, you can . A. enjoy Japan’s national holiday, Keiro No Hi B. attend the international Kite festival in India C. have the 850-mile drive in South Africa D. have a lot of rain in Malta 57. Which is the best place for people to spend their elderly life? A. Spain. B. India. C. Japan. D. Malta. 58. What does the underlined phrase “make house calls” mean? A. Come to one’s house to help him. B. Help somebod