Living in a foreign culture there are many times when I realize that my perspective (观点) on life is drastically different from those Koreans I interact (相互影响) with on a daily basis. This past week I have been greatly challenged to change my perspective and here is why.
My dream in life is to become a doctor, one who changes the world. But last week I opened an email from UBC that contained the words “regrets”, no interview. I didn’t get an interview to medical school, thus will not be entering school for September 2009. My immediate reaction was one of extreme disappointment and anger—mostly directed at myself for not working hard enough, for not seeking out the opportunities necessary to have a good application, for simply not being good enough. My mind was full of hopelessness and despair that left me with no desire to further seek for the dream that I’ve held for quite a time now.
During the past week two things happened. At church our pastor mentioned perspective in a section of his sermon (说教). He stated that when we take our eyes off ourselves and realize God’s greatness, our circumstances will be seen through a new perspective.
The second thing that reminded me to look at perspective was reading a book. The Mitford Series is so good if you are looking for books to read. So last night I was reading and one of the main characters (who is a priest) is trying to figure out what to say at church. His sermon ended up saying “In everything we give thanks.” It is easy to give thanks when we feel successful in life. It is easy to give thanks when we receive a blessing. But seriously, who in their right mind says thanks for the financial problems I have?
64. Where does the author probably live now?
A. In the USA. B. In Britain. C. In China. D. In Korea.
65. How did she feel when the author received the email from UBC?
A. Surprised. B. Disappointed. C. Excited. D. Pleased.
66. In the first pastor’s view, when we face disappointment or despair, we should _________.
A. turn to God for help B. say thanks to it
C. see it in another way D. praise others for it
67. What can we infer from the passage?
A. The author can’t really free from the disappointment.
B. The author thinks the second sermon is wiser.
C. The author still wants to be a doctor.
D. The author thanks God for not being admitted by the university.
After years of heated debate, gray wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone National Park. Fourteen wolves were caught in Canada and transported to the park. By last year, the Yellowstone wolf population had grown to more than 170 wolves.Ziyuanku.com
Gray wolves once were seen here and there in the Yellowstone area and much of the continental United States, but they were gradually displacedby human development. By the 1920s, wolves had practically disappeared from the Yellowstone area. They went farther north into the deep forests of Canada, where there were fewer humans around.
The disappearance of the wolves had many unexpected results. Deer and elk populations - major food sources (来源) for the wolf - grew rapidly. These animals consumed large amounts of vegetation (植被), which reduced plant diversity in the park. In the absence of wolves, coyote populations also grew quickly. The coyotes killed a large percentage of the park' s red foxes, and completely drove away the park' s beavers.
As early as 1966,biologists asked the government to consider reintroducing wolves to Yellowstone Park.They hoped that wolves would be able to control the elk and coyote problems.Many farmers opposed the plan because they feared that wolves would kill their farm animals or pets.
The government spent nearly 30 years coming up with a plan to reintroduce the wolvers. The U.S.Fish and Wildlife Service carefully monitors and manages the wolf packs in Yellowstone.Today,the debate continues over how well the gray wolf is fitting in at Yellowstone.Elk,deer,and coyote populations are down,while beavers and red fores have made a comeback.The Yellowstone wolf project has been a valuable experiment to help biologists decide whether to reintroduce wolves to other parts of the country as well.
28.What is the text mainly about?
| A． |
Wildlife research in the United States. |
| B． |
Plant diversity in the Yellowstone area. |
| C． |
The conflict between farmers and gray wolves. |
| D． |
The reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone Park. |
29.What does the underlined word "displaced" in paragraph 2 mean?
| A． |
Tested. |
B． |
Separated. |
C． |
Forced out. |
D． |
Tracked down. |
30.What did the disappearance of gray wolves bring about？
| A． |
Damage to local ecology. |
B． |
A decline in the park's income. |
| C． |
Preservation of vegetation. |
D． |
An increase in the variety of animals. |
31.What is the author's attitude towards the Yellowstone wolf project？
| A． |
Doubtful. |
B． |
Positive. |
C． |
Disapproving. |
D． |
Uncaring. |
Minutes after the last movie ended yesterday at the Plaza Theater, employees were busy sweeping up popcorns and gathering coke cups. It was a scene that had been repeated many times in the theater's 75-year history. This time, however, the cleanup was a little different. As one group of workers carried out the rubbish, another group began removing seats and other theater equipment in preparation for the building's end.
The film classic The Last Picture Showwas the last movie shown in the old theater. Though the movie is 30 years old, most of the 250 seats were filled with teary-eyed audience wanting to say good-be to the old building. Theater owner Ed Bradford said he chose the movie because it seemed appropriate. The movie is set in a small town where the only movie theater is preparing to close down.
Bradford said that large modern theaters in the city made it impossible for the Plaza to compete. He added that the theater's location(位置) was also a reason. "This used to be the center of town," he said. "Now the area is mostly office buildings and warehouses."
Last week some city officials suggested the city might be interested in turning the old theater into a museum and public meeting place. However, these plans were abandoned because of financial problems. Bradford sold the building and land to a local development firm, which plans to build a shopping complex on the land where the theater is located.
The theater audience said good-by as Bradford locked the doors for the last time. After 75 years the Plaza Theater has shown its last movie. The theater will be missed.
24. In what way was yesterday's cleanup at the Plaza special?
| A． |
It made room for new equipment. |
| B． |
It signaled the closedown of the theater. |
| C． |
It was done with the help of the audience. |
| D． |
It marked the 75th anniversary of the theater. |
25. Why was The Last Picture Showput on?
| A． |
It was an all-time classic. |
B． |
It was about the history of the town. |
| C． |
The audience requested it. |
D． |
The theater owner found it suitable. |
26. What will probably happen to the building?
| A． |
It will be repaired. |
B． |
It will be turned into a museum. |
| C． |
It will be knocked down. |
D． |
It will be sold to the city government. |
27. What can we infer about the audience?
| A． |
They are disappointed with Bradford. |
B． |
They are sad to part with the old theater. |
| C． |
They are supportive of the city officials. |
D． |
They are eager to have a shopping center. |
San Francisco Fire Engine Tours
San Francisco Winery Tour
Running: February 1st through April 30th
This delicious tour goes through the city on its way to Treasure Island where we will stop at the famous Winery SF. Here you can enjoy 4 pours of some of the best wine San Francisco has to offer.(Included in tickets price)
Departing from the Cannery: Tell time upon request.
Duration(时长)：2 hours
Price: ＄90
Back to the Fifties Tour
Running: August 16th through August 31st
This tour transports you back in time to one of San Francisco's most fantastic periods, the 1950s! Enjoy fun history as we take you through San Francisco for a free taste of ice cream.
Departing form the Cannery 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm
Duration:2 hours
Price:＄90
Spooky Halloween Tour
Running: October 10th through October 31st
Join us for a ride through the historical Presidio district .Authentic fire gear （服装）is provided for your warmth as our entertainers take you to some of the most thrilling parts of San Francisco
Departing from the Cannery:6:30 pm and 8:30 pm
Duration :1 hour and 30 minutes
Price: Available upon request
Holiday Lights Tour
Running: December 6th through December 23nd
This tractive four takes you to some of San Francis's most cheerful holiday scenes. Authentic fire gear is provided for your warmth as you get into the holiday spirit.
Departing from the Cannery 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm
Duration: I hour and 30 minutes
Advance reservations required.
（1）Which of the tours is available in March?
| A． |
San Francisco Winery Tour. |
| B． |
Back to the Fifties Tour. |
| C． |
Spooky Hallowen Tour. |
| D． |
Holiday Lights Tour. |
（2）What can tourists do on Back to the Fifties Tours?
| A． |
Go to Treasure Island. |
| B． |
Enjoy the holiday scenes. |
| C． |
Have free ice cream. |
| D． |
Visit the Presidio district. |
（3）What are tourists required to do to go on Holiday Lights Tour?
| A． |
Take some drinks. |
| B． |
Set off early in the morning. |
| C． |
Wear warm clothes. |
| D． |
Make reservations in advance. |
When a leafy plant is under attack ，it doesn't sit quietly. Back in 1983,two scientists,Jack Schultz and Ian Baldwin,reported that young maple trees getting bitten by insects send out a particular smell that neighboring plants can get. These chemicals come from the injured parts of the plant and seem to be an alarm.What the plants pump through the air is a mixture of chemicals known as volatile organic compounds,VOCs for short.
Scientists have found that all kinds of plants give out VOCs when being attacked.It's a plant's way of crying out.But is anyone listening?Apparently.Because we can watch the neighbours react.
Some plants pump out smelly chemicals to keep insects away.But others do double duty .They pump out perfumes designed to attract different insects who are natural enemies to the attackers.Once they arrive,the tables are turned .The attacker who are natural enemies to the attackers . Once they arrive,the tables are turned.The attacker who was lunching now becomes lunch.
In study after study,it appears that these chemical conversations help the neighbors .The damage is usually more serious on the first plant,but the neighbors ,relatively speaking ,stay safer because they heard the alarm and knew what to do.
Does this mean that plants talk to each other? Scientists don't know. Maybe the first plant just made a cry of pain or was sending a message to its own branches, and so, in effect, was talking to itself. Perhaps the neighbors just happened to "overhear" the cry. So information was exchanged, but it wasn't a true, intentional back and forth.
Charles Darwin, over 150 years ago, imagined a world far busier, noisier and more intimate(亲密的) than the world we can see and hear. Our senses are weak. There's a whole lot going on.
32. What does a plant do when it is under attack?
| A． |
It makes noises. |
B． |
It gets help from other plants. |
| C． |
It stands quietly |
D． |
It sends out certain chemicals. |
33. What does the author mean by "the tables are turned" in paragraph 3?
| A． |
The attackers get attacked. |
| B． |
The insects gather under the table. |
| C． |
The plants get ready to fight back. |
| D． |
The perfumes attract natural enemies. |
34.Scientists find from their studies that plants can .
| A． |
predict natural disasters |
B． |
protect themselves against insects |
| C． |
talk to one another intentionally |
D． |
help their neighbors when necessary |
35.what can we infer from the last paragraph?
| A． |
The word is changing faster than ever. |
| B． |
People have stronger senses than before |
| C． |
The world is more complex than it seems |
| D． |
People in Darwin's time were imaginative. |
Terrafugia Inc .said Monday that its new flying car has completed its first flight,bringing the company closer to its goal of selling the flying car within the next year.The wehicle-named the Transition - has two seats wheels and wings that fold up so it can be driven like a car.The Transition,which flew at 1,400 feet for eight minutes last month, can reach around 70 miles per hour on the road and 115 in the flies using a 23-gallon tank of gas and bums 5 gallons per hour in the air. On the ground, it gets 35 miles per gallon.
Around 100 people have already put down a ＄10,000 deposit to get a Transition when they go on sale, and those numbers will likely rise after Terrafugia introduces the Transition to the public later this week at the New York Auto Show. But don't expect it to show up in too many driveways. It's expected to cost ＄279,000.And it won't help if you're stuck in traffic. The car needs a runway.
Inventors have been trying to make flying cars since the 1930s, according to Robert Mann, an airline industry expert. But Mann thinks Terrafugia has come closer than anyone to making the flying car a reality. The govemment has already permitted z&the company to use special materials to make it easier for the vehicle to fly. The Transition is now going through crash tests to make sure it meets federal safety siandards.
Mann said Terrafugia was helped by the Federal Aviation Administration's decision five years ago to create a separate set of standards for light sport aircraft, which are lower than those for pilots of larger planes. Terrafugia says an owner would need to pass a test and complete 20 hours of flying time to be able to fly the Transition,a requirement pilots would find relatively easy to meet.
28. What is the first paragraph mainly about?
| A． |
The basic data of the Transition. |
B． |
The advantages of flying cars. |
| C． |
The potential market for flying cars. |
D． |
The designers of the Transition. |
29. Why is the Transition unlikely to show up in too many driveways?
| A． |
It causers traffic jams. |
B． |
It is difficult to operate. |
| C． |
It is very expensive. |
D． |
It bums too much fuel. |
30. What is the govemment's attitude to the development of the flying car?
| A． |
Cautious |
B． |
Favorable. |
| C． |
Ambiguous. |
D． |
Disapproving. |
31. What is the best title for the text?
| A． |
Flying Car at Auto Show |
B． |
The Transition's Fist Flight |
| C． |
Pilots'Dream Coming True |
D． |
Flying Car Closer to Reality |