Antarctica, the coldest place on Earth, is the fifth 61_________(large) continent in the world. The conditions there are quite extreme with 62________(near) no rainfall. 98 percent of the land 63__________(cover)permanently by ice. However, it is full of wildlife like the penguins, 64________ can adapt 65________ its hard conditions. The ice there has become a window on the past with gases and minerals 66________(trap) in it. Not until the late 18th century did James cook 67________(across) the Antarctica Circle. Then in 1895, a Norwegian 68__________(explore) called Carstens set foot on the mainland. In 1961, 12 countries signed a treaty to make 69________ the biggest nature reserve of the world. Today, many scientists go there 70________(study) its resources and to work together for progress and peace.
答案:61. largest 62. nearly 63. is covered 64. which 65. to 66. trapped 67. cross 68. explorer 69. Antarctica或 it 70. to study