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If you're looking to fully experience Africa's breathtaking scenery, and have an eye for adventure, then there's only one place to be. Here, inside Africa picks four of the best hikes from across the continent.
1. Kilimanjaro
Make it to the top of Tanzanians 5,895-meter Kilimanjaro, and you'll be standing at Africa's highest point. The mountain is Africa's most-visited hiking destination, attracting tens of thousands of tourists and adventures every year.
You don't have to be a technical climber to climb Mount Kilimanjaro； you just need not be pretty physically fit. There are six routes to choose from difficulty, scenery and success. No special equipment.
2 Atlas Mountains
The High Atlas is an impressive mountainous range in central Morocco that hosts North Africa's highest peak — Mount Toubkal, at 4,165 meters. There's a variety of routes to follow during your climb but inexperienced climbers should note that the hike through the mountain' challenging zones is quite demanding.
3. Mount Kenya
A long-extinct volcano. Mount Kenya is Africa's second-highest peak, at 5,199 meters.
Lying just south of the equator, the mountain's deep valleys and diverse wildlife will guarantee you wonderful scenery and a fantastic hiking experience.
The climb, however, to the mountain's steep ice-capped peaks is quite challenging, making it the most technical, probably, in that East African area.
4. Mount Meru
Mount Meru may forever exist in the shadow of its neighbor, Kilimanjaro, but Tanzanians second-highest mountain （4,565 meters） has its own devotees.
It's less known, but Mount Meru is for the true enthusiast who wants to experience what very few people actually do.
Mount Meru is often used by mountaineers to accustom themselves before trying to conquer Kilimanjaro, or by those wanting a hike with the local Massai.
1. What do we know about Kilimanjaro?
A. It's the highest mountain in the world. B. It's relatively easy to climb.
C. Its six routes can be chosen by difficulty. D. The climbers need special facilities.
2. Why do mountaineers climb Mount Meru first before they do Kilimanjaro?
A. To avoid big crowds of climbers. B. To conquer the local Massai.
C. To experience what most people do. D. To get ready for harder climbing.
3. Which is the lowest of the four?
A. Kilimanjaro. B. Atlas Mountains.
C. Mount Kenya. D. Mount Meru.
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. B
【解析】
本文是一篇说明文，文章主要介绍了非洲四座名山及登山的相关情况。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一部分“You don't have to be a technical climber to climb Mount Kilimanjaro； you just need not be pretty physically fit.” 攀登乞力马扎罗山，你不必是一个专业的登山者;你身体不需要太健康。所以攀登Mount Kilimanjaro相对来说比较简单。故选B项。
【2题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“Mount Meru is often used by mountaineers to accustom themselves before trying to conquer Kilimanjaro, or by those wanting a hike with the local Massai” 在征服乞力马扎罗山之前，登山者通常会把梅鲁山作为一种习惯，或者是那些想和当地马萨人一起徒步旅行的人。所以在爬乞力马扎罗山之前去爬梅鲁山是为了适应更难的攀登。故选D项。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一部分Kilimanjaro的高度是5895米，第二部分Atlas Mountains的高度是4165米，第三部分Mount Kenya的高度是5199米，第四部分Mount Meru高度是4565米，所以最低的山是Atlas Mountains。故选B项。
