2016年北京卷
A
41.On Saturday Sophia was .
A.in the summer Palace B.in the British Museum
C.at Tower Bridge D.at Heathrow Airport
42.What was the weather like when Steve was in Paris?
A.Rainy. B.Warm. C.Cloudy. D.Cold.
43.How long did it take Jack to get back home?
A.Two hours. B.Three hours. C.Four hours. D.Five hours.
44.Kate was in Sydney for .
A.a picnic B.a concert C.a football game D.a flower show
B
From Nobody to Somebody
Brian was a funny student. He loved watching comedies(喜剧) best and hoped to become a comedy actor one day.
When he heard about the talent show to be held at his school, Brian decided to take part in. He had never acted on stage(舞台) before, and he was very excited. But some students laughed at him. “You are not funny but silly,” Ken, one of his classmates, said to his face. “No one will like what you do,” another boy also said to him, loudly.
Brian couldn’t understand why they were so unkind to him. For a moment, he thought about giving up the show. But he remembered how much his friends liked his jokes, and also his teachers said he was very funny. So he decided to prepare for the show.
Brian did a great job at the talent show. Everyone loved his performance, and he won the first prize! His teachers and friends were proud of him. Even so, Ken told Brian that he was not funny, and that he would never be successful. Brian didn’t understand why Ken said so, but he realized that it had nothing to do with him. He confidently continued to work towards his goal.
As the years went on, Brian met more people like Ken. “You’ll do a terrible job,” they said to him. Luckily, most people encouraged him and some helped him to become even funnier. He got a lot of opportunities to perform in movies. He was even invited to appear on television. His fans thanked him because his comedies made them feel good when they were unhappy.
Now Brian is a big comedy star! He is doing what he loves best. He never feels stressed like those unkind people, and he laughs all day long!
45.What did Brian love best when he was a student?
A.Going to school. B.Helping classmates.
C.Watching comedies. D.Meeting new friends.
46.Brian decided to prepare for the show because .
A.his friends liked his jokes B.he was invited by a TV station
C.he wasn’t busy acting in movies D.Ken was expecting his performance
47.After winning the first prize, Brian .
A.began to understand Ken B.became a teacher of acting
C.encouraged others to join him D.continued to work towards his goal
48.Brian’s fans thanked him because his comedies brought them .
A.success B.happiness C.luck D.pride
C
Are You Right Handed or Left Handed?
Which hand do you use when you write? About 8 to 15 percent of people are left handed. They often have to use tools that are designed for right-handed people. So it is difficult for left-handers to use most tools. If you are right handed, try this experiment: Take a knife with your left hand and try cutting a potato into pieces. Don’t be surprised if you feel awkward(别扭的).
In the past, people thought it was strange to use the left hand. Young students looked down upon their left-handed classmates. Some children were even punished for using their left hand to write. But these days parents and teachers have accepted that. In almost every school in the world, left-handed students can use their left hand to write.
What causes people to be left handed or right handed? Experts have searched long and hard on this. They concluded(得出结论)that left-handed people are left handed for the same reason that right-handed people are right handed. One out of every ten people just is a left-hander. It’s simply like the color of our eyes—some people have brown eyes, while some others have black eyes.
However, many researchers think that left-handers and right-handers are different in some aspects. Right-handers are more talkative and outgoing than left-handers. Many right-handed people understand spoken words better. For example, after they listen to directions to a supermarket, they can find it easily. Right-handers are good at organizing people, too. They are also better basketball guards. Just ask Yao Ming.
Research shows that left-handers are creative and artistic. Many famous performers, like Jim Carrey and Paul McCartney, are left handed. Many left-handers learn better visually(在视觉方面). In art, both Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo were left handed. In music, Ludwig van Beethoven was left handed. In science, you find Newton and Einstein. The left-handed people are also really good at tennis and other single sports.
If you prefer one hand, but you are still good at writing with the other, you are mixed handed. research shows mixed-handers can remember everyday things better than other people. What did you eat for lunch two weeks ago? If you’re mixed handed, you can probably remember.
49.If right-handers cut up potatoes with their left hand, they will .
A.get hurt B.give up cutting
C.feel awkward D.change their tools
50.What is paragraph 2 mainly about?
A.Causes of being left handed. B.Encouragement to left-handers.
C.Punishment for using the left hand. D.Changes in opinions on left-handers.
51.According to the passage, right-handers .
A.learn better visually B.are good organizers
C.are better at single sports D.give clear directions to others
52.From the passage, we can learn that left-handers .
A.may be more talkative and outgoing
B.are ordinary people like right-handers
C.might remember everyday things better
D.no longer need to use right-handed tools
D
Should Children Be Allowed to Get Bored?
Children need time to stand and stare. They should be allowed to get bored so that they can develop their ability to be creative.
Children are expected by their parents to be reading a textbook all the time. However, research shows that it may hamper the development of their imagination, while boredom can give them opportunities to develop creativity.
Boredom is often linked with loneliness, but a writer named Meera Syal said boredom had helped her in developing her mind. She told researchers about her childhood. Having few things to do, Syal often talked with her neighbors. She also tried to do things like learning to bake cakes. “But importantly, I thought and wrote a lot, because I was bored,” Syal said. She kept a diary, filling her time with short stories and poems she made up.
Grayson Perry, an artist, grew up in a family with little money. He enjoyed himself by making up stories, drawing pictures for his stories and reading many books in the library. Bored but free, he spent hours looking out of the window, watching the changing clouds and seasons. Perry filled up his free time with what he liked. He became creative, because he could think freely.
Dr. Belton is an expert on the effects of emotions on learning. “Boredom could be an uncomfortable feeling,” she said. “But some young people cannot deal with that boredom creatively. So sometimes they may break a classroom window, or drive a car out for a mad race.”
Usually, when children have nothing to do, they would turn on the TV, the computer, or the phone. Their time on these things has increased, yet they need to have time to think about their experiences through play or just watching the world around them.
It is this kind of thinking that can inspire the imagination. On the other hand, the TV or phone may cut short the thinking process. That can be harmful to the development of creativity. “For developing the ability to be creative,” Dr. Belton advised, “perhaps we need to stand and stare, and stay off-line from time to time.”
53.What does the word “hamper” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?
A.Slow down. B.Keep up with.
C.Go beyond. D.Give rise to.
54.The writer talks about Syal and Perry to .
A.stress the great differences between them
B.introduce a popular writer and a famous artist
C.suggest good ways of going through boredom
D.show effects of boredom on developing creativity
55.What can we learn from the passage?
A.Boredom provides children with space to think freely.
B.It’s much better for children to be busy than be bored.
C.Boredom helps children deal with difficulties properly.
D.It’s boring for children to think about their experiences.
2015年北京卷
A
| Matt /UK | My favourite season is spring,because everything is getting new and fresh again.I like having picnics and taking photos with my friends.I don't like autumn,because I know that it's going to be getting cold soon. ♥Share(4) ⬆Support(7) |
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41.Matt's favourite season is .
A.spring B.summer C.autumn D.winter
42.Where is Anna from?
A.The US. B.Canada. C.The UK. D.Germany.
43.What's the weather like in Neil's hometown in summer?
A.Wet. B.Cool. C.Windy. D.Cloudy.
44.In winter,Kat loves .
A.going camping B.taking a walk C.building snowmen D.having picnics
B
Bags of Love
Last year,I worked in a middle school near my mother' s house,and I stayed with her for a month.During that time,I helped her do some housework and buy some food.
After the first week,I noticed that the food was eaten up very quickly.Then I began keeping an eye on my mum.To my surprise,I found that she would put some of the food into a paper bag and go out with it at about nine every morning.And finally,I decided to follow her.I saw her taking the food to the street children.She would also spend a lot of time talking and playing with them.
One day,I talked to a neighbour and found out that my mum was well-known in the area.The children were very friendly with her and even thought of her as their own mother.Then it hit me—why wouldn' t she want to tell me about it?Was she worried that I would stop buying food if I found out?
When my mum got home,I gave her a big hug(拥抱).I told her she didn' t need to keep it a secret from me.And she told me something about the children.Some of them lived with an old lady in a small house.Others slept on the street.For years,she was helping the poor street children by giving them food.After she told me everything,I was so moved by how selfless(无私的)she was.She helped others in need.As her son,I was so proud of my mum.
I continued to buy food for my mum after that.But I always added one more bag for her other children.
45.After the first week,the writer noticed that .
A.the food was put into a big box B.his mum followed the children
C.the food was eaten up quickly D.his mum stopped buying food
46.The street children thought of the writer' s mum as their .
A.old grandma B.own mother C.new neighbour D.dear teacher
47.How did the writer feel about his mum after she told him everything?
A.He was proud of her. B.He was confident in her.
C.He was angry with her. D.He was worried about her.
48.The writer added one more bag of food to .
A.make friends with the children B.get a hug from his mother
C.become well-known in the area D.help the poor street children
C
Do you enjoy visiting a museum?Did you ever make a plan before a visit?Every museum must have something that attracts you.And there are many possible ways to enjoy yourself in a museum.
If you follow these steps below,you' ll know what is worth seeing and doing,so that you can make the most of your time at the museum.
Decide what museum you will visit.There are so many different kinds of museums and you first need to find one that you like.It' s easy for you to choose one and start an enjoyable visit!
Do some research online.Every museum now has a website which allows you to look through the information about it.On the website,you may look for such things as:
●The exhibits(展品)—See what is on show at the museum at all times,and what special exhibitions are held for a short time.
●The history of the museum—There will often be very interesting stories about the exhibits and the benefactors(捐赠者).That can make your visit more interesting.
●Activities—See whether there are talks,tours or special activities on the day when you visit.Many museums hold some activities that meet the interests of all age groups.
●Cost,food and storage—It' s important to know how much the visit will cost.You have to decide whether or not you can eat there.You might also need to find out about transportation needs,as well as storage for coats,bags etc.
Learn at least one thing on your visit.It is always good to take away something new from your visit.
Plan breaks into your visit.When you walk around,standing here and studying exhibits there,you may become very tired.So it is important to take breaks.A break is a good opportunity for you to think of what you have seen and what else you might want to do in the museum.
Take a friend or two.Visiting museums is always a lot more fun when you are with someone else.You can talk over what you' re seeing.A friend also brings another way of thinking when you talk about the exhibits.
49.According to the passage,we should first .
A.do some research online B.make a plan for lunch
C.decide on a museum to visit D.choose a friend to go with
50.To make our visit more interesting,we can .
A.organize activities like special shows and talks
B.read the stories about exhibits and benefactors
C.learn about the interests of all age groups
D.walk around the museum without breaks
51.If we visit a museum with friends,we can .
A.share the experience with them B.come up with strange ideas
C.cut down the cost of the visit D.discuss the next visit plan
52.What does the passage mainly talk about?
A.What to do in a museum. B.When to visit a museum.
C.Where to find a museum. D.How to enjoy a museum.
D
New technology Revolutionizes(变革)Learning
More and more people believe that technologies are great for learning.Today,such teaching tools as iPads are used in a lot of courses,including language,history and science.
Many teachers are supporters of using iPads in language learning.They say that students now have much more time for discussion in the classroom.Instead of spending valuable class time listening to texts or watching teaching videos,students can do this on their own and come to class prepared for discussion.
The teachers also say that iPads allow students to learn at their own pace.Some students might listen to a dialogue only once and understand it,so they can save time for doing other things.Other students,however,might need to listen to the same dialogue again and again to understand it.Using iPads is especially helpful to students who are learning a language at different paces.
The students who are using the new tool in some courses are also happy.They believe that using iPads is a more enjoyable way to learn(such as listening to stories and watching movies).The class has become much more interesting and creative.
There are other advantages for students.By using iPads,they can pay more attention to the material and learn more.Teaching notes are stored in their iPads and are easy to find.Some students spend more time studying now.“I can listen to my language material or watch teaching videos on the bus,instead of having to wait until I get home,”a student explained.
Many adults complain that technologies such as iPads are doing harm to students.They worry that students might use iPads to download teaching notes and use them to cheat during exams.Some believe that iPads may separate students from each other.If a student spends more time watching videos on an iPad,he will have fewer opportunities to have face-to-face communication with others.
However,technologies are already a part of most students' day-to-day lives.As for cheating,teachers can ask students to hand in their iPads when they take exams.Education needs to make changes with the times as technology is playing an important part.We should look forward to a wonderful future when iPads and other technologies can add a lot to the classroom.
53.What does the expression“at their own pace”in paragraph 3 probably mean?
A.According to their own timetable. B.Without their teachers' help.
C.Because of their wonderful goals. D.Against their parents' hope.
54.From the passage we can learn that .
A.students with iPads have less discussion in class
B.students get more fun from learning with iPads
C.iPads help students save time waiting for buses
D.iPads prevent students from cheating in exams
55.The writer probably agrees that .
A.teachers can take control of students' learning
B.exam results depend a lot on new technology
C.technology in education has a bright future
D.note-taking is as helpful as video-watching
2015年天津卷
A
Mr Robin(知更鸟)had his house in a tree.
His four baby robins lived in it.They grew very fast.Soon the house was too little for them.
“It is time for you to fly,” said Mr Robin.
“Oh,we cannot fly,” said the baby robins.
“You can,if you try,” said Mr Robin.
A robin tried.He flew into a tree.
“Oh,how interesting!” said the little robin.“I like to fly.See me go!”
Then the other robins tried.
In a little while they could all fly.
The robins could fly,but they could not sing.
Mr Robin said to them,“Come,little robins,it is time for you to sing.”
“No,Dad,we cannot sing.”
“You can,if you try.Hear the other birds sing.Look at the pretty flowers and the blue sky.Then you will want to sing.Hear me sing to you.Now sing for me.”
One little robin sang.
Then they all sang.
A little girl came by.“Wow,hear the birds sing!” she said.“How happy they are!”
51.How many baby robins lived in the house?
A.3. B.4. C.6. D.7.
52.What did Mr Robin ask his babies to do first?
A.To fly. B.To jump.
C.To look for food. D.To build houses.
53.How did the little robin feel when he flew into a tree?
A.Interested. B.Bored. C.Tired. D.Worried.
54.What else did the baby robins learn to do?
A.To have dinner. B.To take a trip.
C.To have a party. D.To sing.
55.What did the girl think of the birds?
A.They were poor. B.They were rude.
C.They were happy. D.They were sad.
B
In northern Scotland there is a long,deep lake called Loch Ness.More than 200 meters deep,it is the largest lake in the UK.People say a big monster(怪兽)lives in its dark,cold waters.It weighs more than 1,000 kilos and is at least ten meters long.Some people say it has a head like a horse.Others say it looks like a snake.Many people travel to Loch Ness to look for this strange monster,but only a few people have seen it.At least,they say they have seen it.
The Loch Ness Monster is a famous legend(传说).The first story about a monster in Loch Ness was told over 500 years ago,but the legend of the monster spread widely only in the twentieth century.In 1933,a husband and wife reported that they saw a big monster in the middle of the lake.Since then,a number of people have said that they have seen a monster in Loch Ness.Several people have taken photos,but at least one of them was a hoax(骗局).During the 1960s,a team was formed to look for the monster.They took many photos and made movies,but they were never able to find a monster.
There is no real fact that a monster lives in Loch Ness,but there is also no fact that one doesn't live.One thing is true about Loch Ness:there are a lot of tourists there.
56.In northern ___ there is a long,deep lake called Loch Ness.
A.Scotland B.Hong Kong C.Rome D.Paris
57.What do people say about the monster in Loch Ness?
A.It weighs about 100 kilos. B.It is one meter long.
C.It has a tail like a horse. D.It looks like a snake.
58.When was the first story about the monster told?
A.200 years ago. B.Over 500 years ago.
C.In 1933. D.In 1960.
59.Why was a team formed during the 1960s?
A.To kill the monster. B.To look for the monster.
C.To catch the monster. D.To sell the monster.
60.What is the passage mainly about?
A.People that saw a monster. B.A trip to Loch Ness.
C.A legend about a monster. D.A team that took photos.
C
Vanuatu is an island nation in the South Pacific.It is one of the smallest countries in the world.But for those who are interested in adventure and sport,there is a lot to do.Vanuatu's islands offer visitors two of the most exciting and dangerous activities in the world:volcano(火山)surfing and land diving.
Volcano Surfing
On Tanna Island,Mount Yasur rises 300 meters into the sky.Yasur is an active volcano,and it erupts(爆发)almost every day,sometimes several times a day.For centuries,people have climbed this mountain to visit the top.Recently,people have also started climbing Yasur to surf the volcano.In some ways,volcano surfing is like surfing in the sea,but in other ways it's very different.Volcano surfers try to escape the erupting volcano—without getting hit by flying rocks!It's fast,fun and dangerous—the perfect extreme sport(极限运动).
Land Diving
Most people are familiar with bungee jumping,but do you know bungee jumping started on Pentecost Island in Vanuatu and is almost fifteen centuries old?The activity,first called land diving,is part of a religious ceremony(宗教仪式).A man ties tree vines(树藤)to his legs.He then jumps head-first from a high tower to touch the earth with the top of his head—without breaking the vine.Every spring,island natives(men only)still take part in this amazing activity.
61.In Line 2,what does the word “those” mean?
A.People. B.Animals.
C.Activities. D.Islands.
62.According to the passage,Mount Yasur ___ .
A.is no longer active
B.is on Pentecost Island
C.erupts almost every day
D.rises 800 meters into the sky
63.Why have people recently started climbing Mount Yasur?
A.People can climb it easily.
B.People can make money.
C.People can watch snow on it.
D.People can surf the volcano.
64.Which of the following about land diving is true?
A.It is not dangerous at all.
B.It was first called “bungee jumping”.
C.It is a traditional activity in Vanuatu.
D.It came to Vanuatu from another country.
65.What is the purpose of the passage?
A.To tell people not to do dangerous sports.
B.To explain what volcano surfing and land diving are.
C.To talk about the world's best volcano surfer and land diver.
D.To compare activities in Vanuatu with sports in New Zealand.
答案解析：
2016年北京卷
A
41. 根据Sophia的发言“I was in the Summer Palace in Beijing on Saturday.” 可知，周六Sophia在颐和园，所以选A。
42. 从Steve所说“It was cloudy the whole weekend in Paris.” 能得出，Steve在巴黎时天气多云，所以选C。
43. 由Jack的话“It took me five hours to get back home.” 可知，Jack回家花了五个小时，所以选D。
44. 依据Kate的表述“On Sunday I was in Sydney for a concert.” 可知，Kate在悉尼参加音乐会，所以选B。
B
45. 根据文中“Brian was a funny student. He loved watching comedies(喜剧) best...” 可知，Brian当学生时最喜欢看喜剧，所以选C。
46. 从“But he remembered how much his friends liked his jokes, and also his teachers said he was very funny. So he decided to prepare for the show.” 能得出，因为朋友们喜欢他的笑话，所以他决定为表演做准备，选A。
47. 依据“Everyone loved his performance, and he won the first prize!... Brian didn’t understand why Ken said so, but he realized that it had nothing to do with him. He confidently continued to work towards his goal.” 可知，赢得一等奖后，Brian继续朝着他的目标努力，选D。
48. 由“His fans thanked him because his comedies made them feel good when they were unhappy.” 可知，Brian的粉丝感谢他是因为他的喜剧给他们带来快乐，选B。
C
49. 根据文中“If you are right handed, try this experiment: Take a knife with your left hand and try cutting a potato into pieces. Don’t be surprised if you feel awkward(别扭的).” 可知，如果惯用右手的人用左手切土豆，会感到别扭，所以选C。
50. 第二段主要讲述了过去人们对惯用左手的人的看法以及现在家长和老师的接受情况，即关于惯用左手的人的观念发生了变化，所以选D。
51. 由“Right-handers are good at organizing people, too.” 可知，惯用右手的人善于组织，是好的组织者，所以选B。
52. 从“They concluded(得出结论)that left-handed people are left handed for the same reason that right-handed people are right handed.” 以及后文对惯用左手的人和惯用右手的人在不同方面特点的阐述可知，惯用左手的人和惯用右手的人一样都是普通人，只是习惯不同，所以选B。
D
53. 根据“Children are expected by their parents to be reading a textbook all the time. However, ... while boredom can give them opportunities to develop creativity.”可知，一直读书可能对想象力的发展有阻碍作用，“hamper”意思与阻碍相近，“slow down”有减缓、阻碍发展的意思，所以选A。
54. 文中讲述Syal和Perry在无聊时的行为以及最终变得有创造力，是为了展示无聊对发展创造力的影响，所以选D。
55. 从“Bored but free, he spent hours looking out of the window, watching the changing clouds and seasons. Perry filled up his free time with what he liked. He became creative, because he could think freely.”以及整体内容可知，无聊给孩子们提供了自由思考的空间，所以选A。
2015年北京卷
A
41. 根据Matt所说“My favourite season is spring”，可知他最喜欢的季节是春天，所以选A。
42. 根据Anna介绍中“Anna/ Germany”，可知她来自德国，所以选D。
43. 根据Nail所说“It's very cool in my hometown”以及上下文可知这里说的是夏天，可知他家乡夏天很凉爽，所以选B。
44. 根据Kat所说“Also, I love building snowmen with my friends”，可知她在冬天喜欢和朋友堆雪人，所以选C。
B
45. 根据“After the first week, I noticed that the food was eaten up very quickly.”，可知第一周后作者注意到食物很快就被吃完了，所以选C。
46. 根据“The children were very friendly with her and even thought of her as their own mother.”，可知流浪儿童把作者的妈妈当作他们自己的妈妈，所以选B。
47. 根据“After she told me everything, I was so moved by how selfless(无私的)she was. She helped others in need. As her son, I was so proud of my mum.”，可知在妈妈告诉他一切后，作者为妈妈感到骄傲，所以选A。
48. 根据“For years, she was helping the poor street children by giving them food.”以及“But I always added one more bag for her other children.”，可知作者多买一袋食物是为了帮助那些贫穷的流浪儿童，所以选D。
C
49. 根据“Decide what museum you will visit. There are so many different kinds of museums and you first need to find one that you like.”可知，我们应该首先决定要参观的博物馆，所以选C。
50. 根据“The history of the museum—There will often be very interesting stories about the exhibits and the benefactors(捐赠者). That can make your visit more interesting.”可知，为了使我们的参观更有趣，我们可以阅读关于展品和捐赠者的故事，所以选B。
51. 根据“Visiting museums is always a lot more fun when you are with someone else. You can talk over what you're seeing.”可知，如果我们和朋友一起参观博物馆，我们可以和他们分享经历，所以选A。
52. 根据“And there are many possible ways to enjoy yourself in a museum.”以及后文介绍的各种参观博物馆的方法可知，这篇文章主要谈论如何享受参观博物馆，所以选D。
D
53. 根据后文“Some students might listen to a dialogue only once and understand it, so they can save time for doing other things. Other students, however, might need to listen to the same dialogue again and again to understand it.”可知，不同学生理解对话的速度不同，“at their own pace”意思是按照他们自己的时间表、节奏，所以选A。
54. 根据“The students who are using the new tool in some courses are also happy. They believe that using iPads is a more enjoyable way to learn(such as listening to stories and watching movies). The class has become much more interesting and creative.”可知，使用iPad学习让学生从学习中获得更多乐趣，所以选B。
55. 根据“Education needs to make changes with the times as technology is playing an important part. We should look forward to a wonderful future when iPads and other technologies can add a lot to the classroom.”可知，作者认为教育中的技术有光明的未来，所以选C。
2015年天津卷
A
51. 根据第一段“His four baby robins lived in it.”，可知鸟巢里有四只小知更鸟，所以选B。
52. 根据第二段“It is time for you to fly,” said Mr Robin.，可知知更鸟爸爸首先要求小知更鸟们学飞，所以选A。
53. 根据文中“Oh, how interesting!” said the little robin.，可知小知更鸟第一次飞上树时感到很有趣，所以选A。
54. 根据后文“it is time for you to sing.”和“Then they all sang.”，可知小知更鸟们后来还学会了唱歌，所以选D。
55. 根据最后一段“How happy they are!” she said.，可知小女孩认为这些鸟儿很快乐，所以选C。
B
56. 根据第一段第一句“In northern Scotland there is a long, deep lake called Loch Ness.”，可知尼斯湖位于苏格兰北部，所以选A。
57. 根据第一段“Others say it looks like a snake.”，可知有人认为怪兽看起来像蛇，所以选D。
58. 根据第二段“The first story about a monster in Loch Ness was told over 500 years ago...”，可知关于尼斯湖怪兽的第一个故事是在500多年前被讲述的，所以选B。
59. 根据第二段“During the 1960s, a team was formed to look for the monster.”，可知在20世纪60年代组建团队是为了寻找怪兽，所以选B。
60. 通读全文可知，文章主要介绍了关于尼斯湖怪兽的传说，包括它的样貌、传说的起源和发展以及相关的探索，所以选C。
C
61. 根据第一段“but for those who are interested in adventure and sport, there is a lot to do.”，可知“those”指代的是对冒险和运动感兴趣的人，所以选A。
62. 根据第二段“Yasur is an active volcano, and it erupts(爆发)almost every day...”，可知Yasur火山几乎每天都会爆发，所以选C。
63. 根据第二段“Recently, people have also started climbing Yasur to surf the volcano.”，可知人们最近开始爬Yasur火山是为了进行火山冲浪，所以选D。
64. 根据第三段“The activity, first called land diving, is part of a religious ceremony.”和“Every spring, island natives...still take part in this amazing activity.”，可知陆地跳水是瓦努阿图的一项传统活动，所以选C。
65. 通读全文可知，文章主要介绍了瓦努阿图的两种极限运动——火山冲浪和陆地跳水的相关信息，所以选B。
