I、阅读理解 (共两节, 满分60分)
第一节 (共15小题; 每小题3分, 满分45分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A,B,C和D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑 。
A
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the eleventh largest nation in Europe. England, Wales and Scotland make up the island of Great Britain, which takes up most of the Britain Isles. Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales are mountainous. The highest mountain is Ben Nevis in Scotland. Plains and valleys cover much of England. The British climate is mild.
