单选题 According to the man, why shouldn't people be worried about climbing onto an elephant?

A、 Because elephants are mild animals.
B、 Because elephants are trained to carry goods.
C、 Because people have designed safe ways for the climbing.
D、 Because people will be aided by professional assistants.

【正确答案】 D

【答案解析】解析：因果关系的找寻和判断。根据原文Don't worry if you feel it difficult to climb onto such a gigantic animal；our assistants will be there to help you可知不必担心爬上这样的庞然大物会颇费周折，我们的助手会在那里帮助你们。由此可判断D的含义与原文意思相符，该项是正确答案。

单选题 How many different ways of climbing onto an elephant are described in the talk?

A、 Two.
B、 Three.
C、 Four.
D、 Five.

【正确答案】 C

【答案解析】解析：数字信息的找寻和判断。根据原文there are four ways to climb…及后面the first，the second，the third和the fourth等词语可判断C项内容与原文相符，是正确答案。

单选题 Which parts of the elephant's body are NOT used by the passenger in climbing onto the elephant?

A、 The front part of either leg or the ear.
B、 Its front leg and the ear.
C、 The backside and the tail.
D、 Its back leg and the tusk.

【正确答案】 D

【答案解析】解析：特定信息的找寻和判断。原文提到了几种爬象方式，第一种stepping on the top of the front part of either leg；第二种the elephant lifts either of its front legs；第三种The elephant lowers one of its back legs and you simply catch hold of the tail；第四种by the trunk。由此可见只有D项内容未被提到。因此该项为正确答案。

单选题 According to the passage, what is special about the expert's way of climbing onto an elephant?

A、 It is the easiest for the passenger.
B、 It is so elegant and yet quite simple.
C、 It is the most comfortable for the elephant.
D、 It can be carried out with a special command.

【正确答案】 B

【答案解析】解析：事实细节的找寻和判断。根据原文The fourth，the expert's way，is by the trunk．It looks so elegant and simple由此可见B项内容与原文相符，该项为正确答案。

单选题 Which of the following group of people is most likely to be interested in the talk?

A、 Tourists.
B、 Mountaineers.
C、 Poachers.
D、 Businessmen.

【正确答案】 A

【答案解析】解析：事实细节的找寻和判断。根据原文this island trip及have a tour around等词语可判断本文针对旅游者。由此可见 A项内容与原文相符，因此该项为正确答案。