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We are committed to sustainable tourism and to preserving Scotland’s natural wildlife, environment and unique cultures for future generations to enjoy. You can make an optional donation to leading Scottish environmental charities The John Muir Trust and Trees For Life. EVERY pound you donate will be matched by Highland Explorer Tours.What is the best way to save money?
| A．Four adults book one day tour. |
| B．Three adults book on the same tour. |
| C．Four adults book two day tours. |
| D．Three adults book at least two day tours. |
According to the passage, The John Muir Trust is probably a group which .
| A．helps you save money | B．is ready to save tourists from danger |
| C．helps you make a tour plan | D．works on environmental protection |
Which of the following is NOT the characterist
ic of the tour of Scotland?
| A．No insurance. | B．Small group. |
| C．Sustainable tourism. | D．Local guide. |
In which part of a newspaper will you most possibly see this advertisement?
| A．Editorial & Opinion | B．Fashion & Style |
| C．Business Today | D．Leisure Time |
阅读下面的短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中，选出最佳选项。
C
In early October, thousands of people around the globe stepped outside to gaze at their local night sky. As part of an event called the Great World Wide Star Count, adults and kids of looked for one of two constellations(星群)—Cygnus in the Northern Hemisphere and Sagittarius in the Southern Hemisphere. The observers recorded how many stars they saw and how bright the stars were, and then posted their results online.
The Star Count was part of global effort to help scientists learn more about how light pollution affects our view of the night sky. Whether participants saw thousands of stars—or just a dozen—depended a lot on whether they were surrounded by darkness or by twinkling city lights.
Dark spots on the map, above, show the locations of people who participated in the first annual Great Worldwide Star Count. Over 2 weeks, people in 64 countries made 6,624 observations.
On a clear night, with no clouds, moonlight, or artificial lights to block the view, people can see more than 14,000 stars in the sky, but when people are surrounded by city lights they're lucky to see 150 stars.
If you've ever driven toward a big city at night and seen its glow from afar, you're witnessed light pollution. It occurs when light from streetlights, office buildings, signs, and other sources streams into space and illuminates the night sky. This light makes many stars invisible to people on Earth.
Dust and particles of pollution from factories and industries worsen the effects of light pollution. When these particles float into the atmosphere, light ricochets(跳飞)off of them and scatters even more.
Light pollution doesn't fly affect star visibility. It can harm wildlife too. Scientists don't entirely understand how animals navigate at night, but it's clear that artificial light can attract them, making them go off course. There's increasing evidence, for example, that migrating birds use sunsets and sunrises to help find their way.Why did do many people look at the local sky?
| A．To enjoy the beauty of the stars. |
| B．To develop their interest in Astronomy. |
| C．To help scientists do a research on light pollution. |
| D．To get the exact number of star in the sky. |
When people are surrounded by artificial lights, ________.
| A．they can find more stars in the sky |
| B．the stars might appear more clearly |
| C．the stars seem to be bigger |
| D．they can find far fewer stars |
What does the word “illuminates” probably means in this passage?
| A．make...bright |
| B．make...invisible |
| C．make...beautiful |
| D．make...clear |
How does light pollution affect birds?
| A．It does great harm to their eyes at night. |
| B．It mistakes them the way when they migrate. |
| C．It can enable them to see their routes clearly. |
| D．It can make them find their way easily. |
According to the maps above, which continent has fewest participants in the Star Count?
| A．North America. |
| B．Australia. |
| C．South America. |
| D．Africa. |
阅读下面的短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中，选出最佳选项。
B
Tears are nature's way making us feel comfortable. When our eyes are made uncomfortable by some small pieces of pollution, or when we are cutting onions, or when we are exhausted and “red-eyes” from overwork and late hours, tears from in our eyes to clean and refresh them.
Tears are also a sign of strong emotion. We cry when we are sad and we cry when we are happy.
And tears seem to be uniqueness(唯一)of human. We know that animals also experience emotion—fear, pleasure, loneliness—but they do not shed(流)tears. From this we can conclude that tears are closely related to the emotional and biological makeup of the human species.
Biologically speaking, tears are actually drops of saline fluid, which is a little bit salty, produced by a gland(腺)in the body. Because salt is an important component, tears may actually constitute the most conclusive evidence that the human animals are the end product of a long evolutionary(进化的)process that began in the sea.
And it is clear that, in addition to(除了)the emotional benefits, the shedding of tears has a specific biological function as well. Through tears, we can eliminate from our body certain chemicals which build up in response to stress and cerate a chemical imbalance in the body. Crying actually makes us feel better by correcting that imbalance and making us feel good again. And thus the emotional and the biological functions of tears merge(合并)into one and make us even more “human” than we would otherwise be.According to the passage, human beings may have originated in________.
| A．the sea |
| B．the salt |
| C．chemicals |
| D．animals |
Which of the following is NOT a function of tears?
| A．Biological. |
| B．Emotional. |
| C．Political. |
| D．Chemical. |
According to the article, which of the following is unique to humans?
| A．The feeling of loneliness. |
| B．The state of feeling good. |
| C．The ability to shed tears. |
| D．The feeling of fear. |
The word “eliminate” probably means________.
| A．add |
| B．produce |
| C．replace |
| D．remove |
阅读下面的短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中，选出最佳选项。
A
The human nose has given to the language of the world many interesting expressions. Of course this is not surprising. Without the nose we could not breathe or smell. It is the part of the face that gives a person special character. Cyrano De Bergerac said that a large nose showed a great man—brave, polite, manly, and bright. A famous woman poet wished that she had two noses to smell a rose. Blaise Pascal, a French philosopher(哲学家)made an interesting comment about Cleopatra's nose. “If it had been shorter，”he said，“it would have changed the whole face of the world.”Historically, man's nose has had an important role in his imagination. Man has referred to the nose in many ways to express his feelings. Expressions about the nose refer to human weakness, anger, pride, jealousy(嫉妒)and revenge(报复). In English there are a number of phrases about the nose. For example, “To_hold_up_one's_nose” expresses a basic human feeling—pride. People can hold up their noses at people, things and places. The phrases, to be led around by the nose, shows man's weakness. A person who is led around by the nose lets other people control him. On the other hand, a person who follows his nose, lets his instinct guide him.
For the human emotion of rejection, the phrase to_have_one's_nose_put_out_of_joint is very descriptive. The expression applies to persons who have been turned aside because of a competitor. Their pride is hurt and they feel rejected. This expression is not new. It was used by Erasmus in 1542.
This is only a sampling of expressions in English dealing with the nose. There are a number of others. However, it should be as plain as the nose on your face that the nose is more than an organ for breathing and smelling!This passage is about________.
| A．the human nose, an organ for breathing and smelling |
| B．the nose giving various expressions |
| C．a woman poet's wish was to have two noses |
| D．interesting comments made on Cleopatra's nose |
According to Blaise Pascal, “Cleopatra's nose”________．
| A．did change the whole face of the world |
| B．should be shorter |
| C．represents her powerful character |
| D．had been cut shorter |
“To hold up one's nose” is an expression of________.
| A．contempt |
| B．revenge |
| C．anger |
| D．jealousy |
A man who is described as “to have one's nose put out of joint”________．
| A．is happy |
| B．wants to sell a flower |
| C．is ill |
| D．feels hurt and rejected |
Camp memories last forever! We make sure they are unforgettable!
Shadow Ridge Summer Camps offer so many exciting things for campers to do. Unlike other camp programs that include horses as a small part of their program, at Shadow Ridge horses ARE the program! We are 100% horse from stable(马厩)management, nature walks, and track rides to bedroom furnishings.
Horses help us achieve many of our aims. Girls can learn to develop responsibility, self-confidence and personal connections in their lives while having fun. Using horses as a wonderful tool for education, our camps offer an interesting place for growth and learning.
Imagine each girl having her very own horse to spend time with and a best friend to love and take care of. Each camper is responsible for a horse for the week. Our riding program provides a lot of riding and lesson time. Campers will learn how to take care of the horse and the tack(马具), as well as how to ride. Days are filled with horse-related activities to strengthen the connection between each girl and horse, as the girls learn to work safely around the horses.
At Shadow Ridge we try to create a loving, caring family atmosphere for our campers. We have “The Bunkhouse”(4 girls), the “Wranglers Roost”(4 girls), and “The Hideout”(2 girls)in our comfortable 177yearold farm house. All meals are home cooked, offering delicious and healthy food for the hungry rider.
Our excellent activities create personalized memories of your child's vacation. Each child will receive a camp T-shirt and a photo album(usually 300～500 pictures)of their stay at camp.
Our camps are offered during June, July and August 2007, for small groups of girls aged 13～16 years, not only from Canada but also other parts of the world.
We will send you full program descriptions at your request.What is the main purpose of the passage?
| A．To attract people to the camps. |
| B．To talk about camping experiences. |
| C．To describe the programs of the camps. |
| D．To explain the aim of the camps. |
What do we know about the camp programs at Shadow Ridge?
| A．Campers are required to wear camp T-shirts. |
| B．Horses play a central role in the activities. |
| C．Campers learn to cook food for themselves. |
| D．Horse lessons are offered all the year round. |
The programs at Shadow Ridge mainly aim to help people________.
| A．understand horses better |
| B．enjoy a family atmosphere |
| C．have fun above other things |
| D．achieve an educational purpose |
The passage is written mainly for________.
| A．horse riders |
| B．teenage girls |
| C．Canadian parents |
| D．international travelers |
阅读理解
One afternoon last fall in Edmonton, best friends Katelynn and Erikka were watching their favourite television show and snacking on candies. Suddenly, Erikka began choking.
Having just completed the CPR course in her physical education class, Katelynn sprung(跳起来)into action, performing the Heimlich Manoeuvre. It didn't work at first, Katelynn says, so she tried a different position and all of a sudden a green tube shot straight out of Erikka's mouth and landed on the floor in front of them.
“Since this happened, I just give her(Katelynn)lots and lots of hugs and thank her constantly for saving my life and I tell her I would save her life, too, if she were to ever need me! I tell everyone that taking a first aid course is very important because it teaches us how to save lives. It really does work！”Erikka says.
Katelynn adds, “It makes me feel much more confident and smarter knowing I can save a life. I know that I can actually put my training to use in emergency(紧急情况), whether it's to save the life of a family member, a friend or someone in the community.”
Filled with enthusiasm(热情), Erikka says，“There are so many areas in my life where I can use my first aid training. For example, I'm an athlete and I play lots of different sports. Things can happen on the field or at an athletic event, where my training could make a big difference and all of us babysit, which means you never know when you will be called upon in the case of an emergency. I am really glad I've had this training because I can use it again and again！”What happened to Erikka when she was snacking with Katelynn one afternoon last fall?
| A．She suddenly became very ill. |
| B．She suddenly lost her consciousness. |
| C．Something got stuck in her throat. |
| D．She ate too much. |
The Heimlich Manoeuvre is probably a way of________.
| A．doing physical exercise |
| B．giving first aid |
| C．enjoying oneself |
| D．playing games |
What Erikka says in the last paragraph shows that________.
| A．there are possible dangers in many areas of life |
| B．students should get trained in every way |
| C．she is going for dangerous sports |
| D．people should get trained to save other people's life |
From the passage, we can know that Erikka is a(n)________．
| A．student |
| B．nurse |
| C．athlete |
| D．patient |