C. A discount fare.            D. A friend's invitation.

30. What does Ginni think about Antarctica after the journey?

A. It could be a home for her.          B. It should be easily accessible.

C. It should be well preserved.         D. It needs to be fully introduced.

31. What is the text mainly about?

A. A childhood dream.                      B. An unforgettable experience.

C. Sailing around the world.                  D. Meeting animals in Antarctica.

D

Sometime in the early 1960s, a significant thing happened in Sydney, Australia. The city discovered its harbor. Then, one after another, Sydney discovered tots of things that were just sort of there-broad parks, superb beaches, and a culturally diverse population. But it is the harbor that makes the city.

Andrew Reynolds, a cheerful fellow in his early 30s, pilots Sydney ferryboats for a living. I spent the whole morning shuttling back and forth across the harbor. After our third run Andrew shut down the engine, and we went our separate ways-he for a lunch break, I to explore the city.

"I'll miss these old boats," he said as we parted.

"How do yomean?" I asked.

"Oh, they're replacing them with catamarans. Catamarans are faster, but they're not so elegant, and they're not fun to pilot. Hut that's progress，I guess."

Everywhere in Sydney these days, change and progress are the watchwords（口号）, and traditions are increasingly rare. Shirley Fitzgerald, the city's official historian, told me that in its rush to modernity in the 1970s, Sydney swept aside much of its past, including many of its finest buildings. "Sydney is confused about itself," she said. "We can't seem to make up our minds whether we want a modern city or a traditional one. It's a conflict that we aren't getting any better at resolving（解决）.”

On the other hand, being young and old at the same time has its attractions. I considered this when I met a thoughtful young businessman named Anthony. "Many people say that we lack culture in this country," he told me. "What people forget is that the Italians, when they came to Australia, brought 2000 years of their culture, the Greeks some 3000 years, and the Chinese more still. We've got a foundation built on ancient cultures but with a drive and dynamism of a young country. It's a pretty hard combination to beat."

He is right, but I can't help wishing they would keep those old ferries.

32. What is the first paragraph mainly about?

A. Sydney's striking architecture.           B. The cultural diversity of Sydney.

C. The key to Sydney's development.        D. Sydney's tourist attractions in the 1960s.

33. What can we learn about Andrew Reynolds?

A. He goes to work by boat.           B. He looks forward to a new life.

C. He pilots catamarans well.          D. He is attached to the old ferries.

34. What does Shirley Fitzgerald think of Sydney?

A. It is losing its traditions.               B. It should speed up its progress.

C. It should expand its population.          D. It is becoming more international.

35. Which statement will the author probably agree with? 

A. A city can be young and cad at the same time. 

B. A city built on ancient cultures is more dynamic. 

C. modernity is usually achieved at the cost of elegance. 

D. Compromise should be made between the local and the foreign. 

第二节 (其5小题;每小题2分,满分10分) 

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Important Things to Know When Dicing Out

Cultural dining etiquette (礼节) might surprise yowith some of its important rules.   36   Knowing some tips will help ensure that yohave an enjoyable meal with friends or family-no matter where yoare in the world. 

Chopstick Rules 

The way yohandle chopsticks is important to avid annoying your companions. When yoput them down between bite, always put them down together so they are parallel with the edge of the table in front of you.   37   

Hands or Utensils (餐具)

In India and the Middle East, it's considered very rude to eat with your left hand. People in France expect yoto cat with a utensil in each hand.   38   instead preferring to use their hands. In chide, yomay never touch any fool with your fingers. People in Thailand generally use their jerks only to push food onto their spoons. 

Making Requests 

39   . In Portugal, this would be a serious mistake, because it shows the chef that yodon't like their seasoning skills. Similarly, in Italy, never ask for extra cheese to add to your food.