第三部分：阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）

阅读下列短文，从每篇短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Quick Reference Index (索引) 

ACTORS & ACTRESSES	385-399	MAPS (COLOR)	517-528
MUSEUMS	454-469	MEDICAL DEVELOPMENTS	492
ANIMALS	493-496	HOLIDAYS	841-873
ART	480-481	PLANTS RIVERS	108-109 112-114
HIGHWAYS	131-141	NATIONAL PARKS	747-749
BOOKS, BEST SELLERS	478	COUNTRIES	529-615
DISCOVERIES & INVENTIONS	336-338	POPULATION	142-144
ENVIRONMENT	80-101	PASSPORTS	616-619
EDUCATION	284-321	POSTAL INFORMATION	1033-1039
FLAGS OF THE WORLD (COLOR)	513-516	SPORTS	884-978

56. Where can you find information on elephants?

       A. On Pages 517-528                   B. On Pages 529-615  

C. On Pages 616-619                   D. On Pages 493-496

57. If you want to know more about Chinese film star Jackie Chen, where should you begin

your search?

       A. POSTAL INFORMATION on pages 1033-1039

       B. ACTORS & ACTRESSES on pages 385-399

       C. ENVIRONMENT on pages 80-101 

       D. NATIONAL PARKS on pages 747-749 

58. One who likes surfing can find the information about how to surf on pages ________. 

       A. 142-144                 B. 841-873           C. 884-978           D. 517-528 

59. If you are interested in Thomas Edison, you may search __________.  

       A. DISCOVERIES & INVENTIONS        B. ART   

C. POPULATION                                     D. EDUCATION