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。
Thanks to the worldfamous Colombian writer Garcia Marquez, many people think of Latin America as a land of magic. In his books, impossible things happen.
1．________ It may come from the mix of different cultures and ethnicities(种族) in Latin America. Although some of these differences have caused conflicts, they have also been a source of beauty, as well as encouraged people in Latin America to be more openminded.
Latin America includes more than 30 countries and areas located south of the United States in the American continent. From north to south, it starts from Mexico in North America, goes through the Caribbean and ends at the southernmost tip of South America.
2．________ People can enjoy sunshine in the Caribbean islands, ride horses on the green grasslands of the Pampas, and explore volcanoes and snowcapped mountains in the Andes. It even has the world’s biggest rainforest—the Amazon. Many of the world’s most unique plants and animals live there.
There is also a diverse mix of people in Latin America.3.________ In countries like Mexico and Colombia, over half of the population is of mixed ethnicity. However, most of them speak the same languages—Spanish or Portuguese.
4．________ Latin American people have created the samba, rumba, chacha and tango. These dance styles require dancers to hold each other closely and move passionately.5.________
Latin America is an open and romantic place. Its impressive natural environment, historical contributions and cultural traditions have made it unique and influential.
A．It has natives, Africans and Europeans.
B．Latin America’s environment is quite diverse.
C．Where does the magic in his books come from?
D．They are cheerful and can bring strangers together.
E．The music and dance of Latin America are quite wellknown.
F．Many people in Latin America have open and romantic hearts.
G．To most people, Latin America is a land of happiness and passion.
第二节 阅读七选五
【解题导语】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了拉丁美洲的人文环境。
1．C 解析：根据空格后一句“It may come from the mix of different cultures and ethnicities (种族) in Latin America.”可知，这可能来自拉丁美洲不同文化和种族的融合。C项“他书里的魔力来自哪里？”与下文衔接紧密，符合语境。故选C。
2．B 解析：根据空格后一句“People can enjoy sunshine in the Caribbean islands, ride horses on the green grasslands of the Pampas, and explore volcanoes and snowcapped mountains in the Andes.”可知，人们可以在加勒比群岛享受阳光，在潘帕斯草原上骑马，探索安第斯山脉的火山和积雪覆盖的群山。B项“拉丁美洲的环境是非常多样的”与下文衔接紧密，符合语境。故选B。
3．A 解析：根据空格前一句“There is also a diverse mix of people in Latin America.”可知，此处拉丁美洲也有各种各样的人。A项承接上文，符合语境。故选A。
4．E 解析：根据空格后一句“Latin American people have created the samba, rumba, chacha and tango.”可知，拉丁美洲人民创造了桑巴舞、伦巴舞、恰恰舞和探戈舞。E项“拉丁美洲的音乐和舞蹈非常有名”与下文衔接紧密，符合语境。故选E。
5．D 解析：根据空格前一句“These dance styles require dancers to hold each other closely and move passionately.”可知，这些舞蹈风格要求舞者紧紧地抱在一起，充满激情地舞动。D项“他们很快乐，可以带动陌生人与他们一起”承接上文，符合语境。故选D。
Thanks to the worldfamous Colombian writer Garcia Marquez, many people think of Latin America as a land of magic. In his books, impossible things happen.
1．________ It may come from the mix of different cultures and ethnicities(种族) in Latin America. Although some of these differences have caused conflicts, they have also been a source of beauty, as well as encouraged people in Latin America to be more openminded.
Latin America includes more than 30 countries and areas located south of the United States in the American continent. From north to south, it starts from Mexico in North America, goes through the Caribbean and ends at the southernmost tip of South America.
2．________ People can enjoy sunshine in the Caribbean islands, ride horses on the green grasslands of the Pampas, and explore volcanoes and snowcapped mountains in the Andes. It even has the world’s biggest rainforest—the Amazon. Many of the world’s most unique plants and animals live there.
There is also a diverse mix of people in Latin America.3.________ In countries like Mexico and Colombia, over half of the population is of mixed ethnicity. However, most of them speak the same languages—Spanish or Portuguese.
4．________ Latin American people have created the samba, rumba, chacha and tango. These dance styles require dancers to hold each other closely and move passionately.5.________
Latin America is an open and romantic place. Its impressive natural environment, historical contributions and cultural traditions have made it unique and influential.
A．It has natives, Africans and Europeans.
B．Latin America’s environment is quite diverse.
C．Where does the magic in his books come from?
D．They are cheerful and can bring strangers together.
E．The music and dance of Latin America are quite wellknown.
F．Many people in Latin America have open and romantic hearts.
G．To most people, Latin America is a land of happiness and passion.
第二节 阅读七选五
【解题导语】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了拉丁美洲的人文环境。
1．C 解析：根据空格后一句“It may come from the mix of different cultures and ethnicities (种族) in Latin America.”可知，这可能来自拉丁美洲不同文化和种族的融合。C项“他书里的魔力来自哪里？”与下文衔接紧密，符合语境。故选C。
2．B 解析：根据空格后一句“People can enjoy sunshine in the Caribbean islands, ride horses on the green grasslands of the Pampas, and explore volcanoes and snowcapped mountains in the Andes.”可知，人们可以在加勒比群岛享受阳光，在潘帕斯草原上骑马，探索安第斯山脉的火山和积雪覆盖的群山。B项“拉丁美洲的环境是非常多样的”与下文衔接紧密，符合语境。故选B。
3．A 解析：根据空格前一句“There is also a diverse mix of people in Latin America.”可知，此处拉丁美洲也有各种各样的人。A项承接上文，符合语境。故选A。
4．E 解析：根据空格后一句“Latin American people have created the samba, rumba, chacha and tango.”可知，拉丁美洲人民创造了桑巴舞、伦巴舞、恰恰舞和探戈舞。E项“拉丁美洲的音乐和舞蹈非常有名”与下文衔接紧密，符合语境。故选E。
5．D 解析：根据空格前一句“These dance styles require dancers to hold each other closely and move passionately.”可知，这些舞蹈风格要求舞者紧紧地抱在一起，充满激情地舞动。D项“他们很快乐，可以带动陌生人与他们一起”承接上文，符合语境。故选D。
