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Sitting on the peaceful coast of Galapagos Islands. Ecuador, watching the sun move quietly into the sea, you shouldn’t forget that Charles Darwin (1809-1882) arrived here in 1835. He stayed on the islands for five weeks, observing various animals. This finally inspired (啟發(fā)) his famous work, On the Origin of Species. You can certainly follow Darwin’s footsteps and enjoy a trip from four to seven days to the islands.
The most well-known animals of the Galapagos is the giant tortoise（巨型海龜），which can be seen moving slowly around the highlands of Santa Cruz, the second largest island in the archipelago （群島）. Some of these creatures are so old that they might have been in their youth by Darwin himself.
Despite strict control over activities and timing, your stay on the Galapagos will be remembered as a chain of incomparable pictures; diving with sea lions that swim and play within inches of you; feeling small sharks touch your feet as you swim; and most magically, seeing a whale and her baby surface with a great breath of air.
Travelling between the islands and observing the wildlife that so inspired Darwin, so you will feel as though you are getting a special view of an untouched world. At night you will sleep on board the ship, leaving the wildlife in complete occupation of the islands, which are as undisturbed now as they have been since the beginning of time.
小題1:What do we know about Danwin’s visit to the islands?
A．He studied different creatures on the islands
B．He completed his famous book on the islands
C．He was touched by the geography of the islands
D．He was attracted by well-know animals of the islands
小題2:which of the following plays a role in making the islands “a paradise for wildlife”?
A．Animals on the islands feed on grass。
B．Local government forbids killing wildlife.
C．People cannot visit the islands as they wish.
D．tourists are not allowed to touch the animals。
小題3:Your stay on the islands will be most impressive mainly because of         .
A．The beautiful sea views
B．Darwin’s inspiring trip
C．a closer view of animals
D．various daring activities
小題4:which of the following would be the best title for the passage ？
A．A Unique Attraction for wildlife Lovers
B．Calapagos as a Paradise for Aentures
C．Charles Darwin as a symbol of Calapagos
D．A successful Example of wildlife protection

小題1:A
小題2:C
小題3:C
小題4:A
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