原文As Ginni Bazlinton reached Antarctica, she found herself greeted by a group of little Gentoo penguins (企鹅) longing to say hello. These gentle, lovely gatekeepers welcomed her and kick-started what was to be a trip Ginni would never forget.
Ever since her childhood, Ginni, now 71, has had a deep love for travel. Throughout her career (职业) as a professional dancer, she toured in the UK, but always longed to explore further. When she retired from dancing and her sons eventually flew the nest, she decided it was time to take the plunge.
After taking a degree at Chichester University in Related Arts, Ginni began to travel the world, eventually getting work teaching English in Japan and Chile. And it was in Chile she discovered she could get last-minute cheap deals on ships going to Antarctica from the islands off Tierra del Fuego, the southernmost tip of the South American mainland. “I just decided I wanted to go,” she says. “I had no idea about what I’d find there and I wasn’t nervous, I just wanted to do it. And I wanted to do it alone as I always prefer it that way.”
In March 2008, Ginni boarded a ship with 48 passengers she’d never met before, to begin the journey towards Antarctica. “From seeing the wildlife to witnessing sunrises, the whole experience was amazing. Antarctica left an impression on me that no other place has,” Ginni says. “I remember the first time I saw a humpback whale; it just rose out of the water like some prehistoric creature and I thought it was smiling at us. You could still hear the operatic sounds it was making underwater.”
The realization that this is a precious land, to be respected by humans, was one of the biggest things that hit home to Ginni.
28. Which of the following best explains “take the plunge” underlined in paragraph 2? A. Try challenging things. B. Take a degree. C. Bring back lost memories. D. Stick to a promise. 29. What made Ginni decide on the trip to Antarctica? A. Lovely penguins. B. Beautiful scenery. 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. 译文当Ginni Bazlington到达南极洲时，她发现自己受到了一群渴望打招呼的巴布亚小企鹅的欢迎。这些温柔可爱的看门人欢迎她，开始了Ginni永远不会忘记的旅程。
现年71岁的Ginni从小就对旅行情有独钟。在她的职业舞蹈生涯中，她曾在英国巡回演出，但一直渴望进一步探索。当她从舞蹈界退休，她的儿子们最终成功了，她决定是时候冒险了。 在奇切斯特大学获得相关艺术学位后，Ginni开始周游世界，最终在日本和智利找到了教授英语的工作。正是在智利，她发现自己可以在最后一刻获得从南美洲大陆最南端火地岛前往南极洲的廉价船只交易。“我只是决定要去，”她说。“我不知道在那里会发现什么，我也不紧张，我只是想做。我想独自一人做，因为我一直喜欢这样。”
2008年3月，Ginni登上了一艘载有48名乘客的船，开始了前往南极洲的旅程。Ginni说：“从看到野生动物到目睹日出，整个经历都令人惊叹。南极洲给我留下了其他地方都没有的印象。”。“我记得我第一次看到座头鲸时，它就像史前生物一样从水中浮了出来，我以为它在向我们微笑。你仍然可以听到它在水下发出的歌剧般的声音。”
Ginni意识到这是一片珍贵的土地，值得人类尊重，这是最重要的事情之一。
28.以下哪一项最能解释第2段中强调的“冒险”？ A.尝试具有挑战性的事情。B.取得学位。 C.找回失去的记忆。D.信守诺言。 29.是什么让金妮决定去南极旅行？ A.可爱的企鹅。B.美丽的风景。 C.折扣票价。D.朋友的邀请。 30.旅途结束后，Ginni对南极洲有什么看法？ A.这可能是她的家。B.它应该很容易接近。 C.应该好好保存。D.它需要全面介绍。 31.课文主要讲什么？ A.儿时的梦想。B.难忘的经历。 C.环游世界。D.在南极洲与动物会面。

1 段译 当Ginni Bazlington到达南极洲时，她发现自己受到了一群渴望打招呼的巴布亚小企鹅的欢迎。这些温柔可爱的看门人欢迎她，开始了Ginni永远不会忘记的旅程。

As Ginni Bazlinton reached Antarctica, she found herself greeted by a group of little Gentoo penguins (企鹅) longing to say hello. 句译 当Ginni Bazlington到达南极洲时，她发现自己受到了一群渴望打招呼的巴布亚小企鹅的欢迎。 These gentle, lovely gatekeepers welcomed her and kick-started what was to be a trip Ginni would never forget.句译 这些温柔可爱的看门人欢迎她，开始了Ginni永远不会忘记的旅程。

2 段译 现年71岁的Ginni从小就对旅行情有独钟。在她的职业舞蹈生涯中，她曾在英国巡回演出，但一直渴望进一步探索。当她从舞蹈界退休，她的儿子们最终成功了，她决定是时候冒险了。

Ever since her childhood, Ginni, now 71, has had a deep love for travel. 句译 现年71岁的Ginni从小就对旅行情有独钟。 Throughout her career (职业) as a professional dancer, she toured in the UK, but always longed to explore further. 句译 在她的职业舞蹈生涯中，她曾在英国巡回演出，但一直渴望进一步探索。 When she retired from dancing and her sons eventually flew the nest, she decided it was time to take the plunge.句译 当她从舞蹈界退休，她的儿子们最终成功了，她决定是时候冒险了。

3 段译 在奇切斯特大学获得相关艺术学位后，Ginni开始周游世界，最终在日本和智利找到了教授英语的工作。正是在智利，她发现自己可以在最后一刻获得从南美洲大陆最南端火地岛前往南极洲的廉价船只交易。“我只是决定要去，”她说。“我不知道在那里会发现什么，我也不紧张，我只是想做。我想独自一人做，因为我一直喜欢这样。”

After taking a degree at Chichester University in Related Arts, Ginni began to travel the world, eventually getting work teaching English in Japan and Chile.句译 在奇切斯特大学获得相关艺术学位后，Ginni开始周游世界，最终在日本和智利找到了教授英语的工作。 And it was in Chile she discovered she could get last-minute cheap deals on ships going to Antarctica from the islands off Tierra del Fuego, the southernmost tip of the South American mainland.句译 正是在智利，她发现自己可以在最后一刻获得从南美洲大陆最南端火地岛前往南极洲的廉价船只交易。 “I just decided I wanted to go,” she says. “I had no idea about what I’d find there and I wasn’t nervous, I just wanted to do it.句译 “我只是决定要去，”她说。“我不知道在那里会发现什么，我也不紧张，我只是想做。 And I wanted to do it alone as I always prefer it that way.” 句译 我想独自一人做，因为我一直喜欢这样。”

4 段译 2008年3月，Ginni登上了一艘载有48名乘客的船，开始了前往南极洲的旅程。Ginni说：“从看到野生动物到目睹日出，整个经历都令人惊叹。南极洲给我留下了其他地方都没有的印象。”。“我记得我第一次看到座头鲸时，它就像史前生物一样从水中浮了出来，我以为它在向我们微笑。你仍然可以听到它在水下发出的歌剧般的声音。”

In March 2008, Ginni boarded a ship with 48 passengers she’d never met before, to begin the journey towards Antarctica. 句译 2008年3月，Ginni登上了一艘载有48名乘客的船，开始了前往南极洲的旅程。 “From seeing the wildlife to witnessing sunrises, the whole experience was amazing. 句译 Ginni说：“从看到野生动物到目睹日出，整个经历都令人惊叹。 Antarctica left an impression on me that no other place has,” Ginni says.句译 南极洲给我留下了其他地方都没有的印象。” “I remember the first time I saw a humpback whale; it just rose out of the water like some prehistoric creature and I thought it was smiling at us.句译 “我记得我第一次看到座头鲸时，它就像史前生物一样从水中浮了出来，我以为它在向我们微笑。 You could still hear the operatic sounds it was making underwater.” 句译 你仍然可以听到它在水下发出的歌剧般的声音。”

5 段译 Ginni意识到这是一片珍贵的土地，值得人类尊重，这是最重要的事情之一。

The realization that this is a precious land, to be respected by humans, was one of the biggest things that hit home to Ginni. 句译 Ginni意识到这是一片珍贵的土地，值得人类尊重，这是最重要的事情之一。

28. Which of the following best explains “take the plunge” underlined in paragraph 2?翻译 28.以下哪一项最能解释第2段中强调的“冒险”？

A. Try challenging things. 翻译 尝试具有挑战性的事情。

B. Take a degree.翻译 取得学位。

C. Bring back lost memories. 翻译 找回失去的记忆。

D. Stick to a promise.翻译 信守诺言。

29. What made Ginni decide on the trip to Antarctica?翻译 29.是什么让金妮决定去南极旅行？

A. Lovely penguins. 翻译 可爱的企鹅。

B. Beautiful scenery.翻译 美丽的风景。

C. A discount fare.翻译 折扣票价。

D. A friend’s invitation.翻译 朋友的邀请。

30. What does Ginni think about Antarctica after the journey?翻译 30.旅途结束后，Ginni对南极洲有什么看法？

A. It could be a home for her.翻译 这可能是她的家。

B. It should be easily accessible.翻译 它应该很容易接近。

C. It should be well preserved.翻译 应该好好保存。

D. It needs to be fully introduced.翻译 它需要全面介绍。

31. What is the text mainly about?翻译 31.课文主要讲什么？

A. A childhood dream.翻译 儿时的梦想。

B. An unforgettable experience.翻译 难忘的经历。

C. Sailing around the world.翻译 环游世界。

D. Meeting animals in Antarctica.翻译 在南极洲与动物会面。

答案 28.A 29.C 30.C 31.B   温馨提示：选项可点击，红色为错误选项，绿色为正确选项