三、阅读理解（共 40 分，每空 2 分）第一节：阅读下面短文，从各题 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳答案。(A)There are many international organizations which work to save and protect endangered species( 物 种 ) and natural environment. If you would like more information about any of theorganizations listed below, you can write to the addresses given.Friends of the Earth (FOE) campaigns on a range of problems including rainforests, thecountryside, water and air pollution and energy. Friends of the Earth International Secretariat . Box 191991000 . Amsterdam The Netherlands Greenpeace uses peaceful but direct action to defend the environment. Itcampaigns to protect rainforests and sea animals, stop global warming and end pollution of air,land and seas. It also opposes nuclear power.Greenpeace InternationalKeizergracht 1761016 DW AmsterdamThe NetherlandsBirdLife International is an organization which works to save endangered birds allover the world. BirdLife InternationalWellbrook CourtGirton RoadCambridge CB3 0NAEnglandWWF—World Wide Fund For Nature is the world’s largest private international organizationfor the conservation of nature and threatened species.Information OfficerWWF InternationalAvenue du Mont-Blanc1196 GlandSwitzerland51. If you want to learn more about the organizations, you can _______.A. call them B. write them a letter C. visit them D. send them an e-mail52. BirdLife International is an organization aiming to ________.A. reduce pollution B. defend rainforestsC. protect ocean animals D. save endangered birds 53. If you oppose nuclear power, you can join ________.A. Friends of the Earth B. World Wide Fund For NatureC. Greenpeace D. BirdLife International54. Which is the best title for the passage?A. Environmental Protection Organizations B. Global Traffic Problems C. Endangered Animals D. Natural Beauty（B）You’ve no doubt heard people say how much they “need” a holiday, when what they really meanis that they want one. Certainly, people working under pressure feel a very strong desire to escapefrom work and become less tight during their holidays, and experience a changed environment.However, work for many people today is office work and mental, rather than physical tasks. Thesepeople may seek much more energy-taking activities while on holiday, rather than simply lying ona beach.Once people become used to going on holiday, taking holidays becomes a habit. For many peoplethe holiday is one of the last things to be given up, and indeed many workers have chosen to spendsome of their last pay when being on holiday. It may give them a “lift” in facing some difficultiesin life.Most of us also enjoy showing off the lovely tans-dark(晒黑的) skins we get from a holiday. Somany tourists are now able to afford holidays in the sun that tans have become quite common;although we join a tan together with health, it has been fully shown that too much sunshine willresult in high danger of skin problems, as well as drying out one’s skin and leading to more lineson your face later in life.55. According to the passage above, more and more people choose to have holidays because they__________.A. hate working indoors all the timeB. want to get away from workC. love enjoying the beauties of natureD. become rich and want a better life56. When office people have holidays, they often __________.A. lie on the beach and enjoy sunshineB. spend more than they can affordC. think about their work on the beachD. choose to do more physical exercise57. A holiday may __________ when one has to face some difficulties in life.A. cheer someone up B. help someone find a jobC. be the last thing to be given up D. bring good luck to someone58. At the end of the passage the writer tries to tell the reader __________.A. the importance of getting sunshineB. the bad effect of being on holidayC. the result of getting sun tannedD. the healthy look of being tanned(C)① On Friday, January 14, 2005, my cousin, Kara Rose, came into the world. ② She lookedperfectly healthy from the outside, but on the inside, the doctors had failed to discover a seriousproblem. ③ She often had trouble breathing and then turned blue. ④ The doctors found that Karahad been born without part of her heart. ⑤ They didn’t think she would live long enough to leavethe hospital. ⑥ When she was four days old, she had her first operation. ⑦ My family stayedtogether during this hard time, hoping everything would turn out for the best. Kara’s strength and determination to live were strong. Eventually, she could go home. We allwaited patiently for new technology that could give Kara a new heart. When she was eighteenmonths old, her parents took her to a famous surgeon who performed a series of operations. Therewas no guarantee she would make it through the operation, but she succeeded.Kara grew stronger every day, and it was not long before she was well enough to be aroundpeople. She had an amazing character and always wore a sweet smile. When she fell asleep againstmy body, happy and content, I realized how valuable life really is. As I took her in my arms withher warm breath against my neck, I decided to live every day of my life to the fullest. This child, who is 15 years younger than I, has gone through more suffering and pain than I everhave. I admire her strength and determination. Kara has taught me that no matter how bad thingsseem, they can work out in the end. Knowing this small, beautiful child has made me a strongerperson, I now believe that difficulty can be beaten. 59. Kara often had trouble breathing because ________.A. she didn’t stay long enough in the hospital B. the doctors failed to discover the problemC. she was born with an incomplete heart D. her first operation was not successful60. Which of the following statements is true?A. Kara’s determination helped her get through. B. The new technology gave the family the hope to live on. C. Kara eventually recovered at the age of 15..D. Doctors were confident in the success of her operation.61. The writer wants to tell us that _______.A. younger people often suffer more painB. strong-will helps defeat difficultiesC. experienced doctors can make miraclesD. medical technology is developing fast62. Where should the sentence in the box be added in Paragraph 1?I was also anxiously hoping the doctors would be able to make her life longer.A. After Sentence ①. B. After Sentence ③.C. After Sentence. ⑤. D. After Sentence ⑦.（D）Wild and Strange CelebrationsLooking for a new way to have fun For inspiration, check out these festivals. Some may seemwild, and others strange, but they are all fun.La Tomatina! Warning: Anybody in Bunol, Spain, on the last Wednesday of August should prepare to get wetwith tomatoes! Every year on this day, around 30,000 tourists join 9,000 people living in Bunol totake part in the world’s largest tomato fight. La Tomatina, or “the tomato party,” is the last eventof a weeklong festival in honor of Bunol’s patron saint（守护神）San Luis Bertran. A rocket isfired, and for the next hour, everyone goes crazy as 100 tons of tomatoes get thrown with juiceeverywhere. One of the few rules participants( 参 加者 ) must follow: Crush the tomato beforethrowing it.Elephant Round Up ShowElephants playing soccer Believe it or not, every November in Surin, Thailand, elephants do playsoccer as part of the Elephant Round-Up Show. The “round-up” starts with a parade of over 100elephants from newborns to grown-ups, well-trained animals. The elephants then take part insoccer, log-carrying and other games that show off their strength and intelligence for the crowd.The event concludes with a mock battle, showing how elephants were used in war years ago.Makepung People commonly race cars, horse and dogs, but who’s heard of racing bulls In Bali, Indonesia,however, Makepung, or bull racing, is an event held weekly between July and October. Visitorscan watch as teams of two bulls get decorated and then race around a 2 km dirt track（跑道）.Famer “jockeys” stand on a wooden cart behind the bulls, controlling them with a rope aroundtheir necks. As many as 300 teams take part in the races every year, and championship races areheld at the end of the Makepung season.Cooper’s Hill Cheese RollingEvery May in Britain, you will find some men and women run, stumble and fall down a steep,230-meter-long hill --- and all for a piece of cheese! “Cheese Rolling” has been taking place onCooper’s Hill for over 200 years. The race begins when a kg, wheel-shaped thick piece of DoubleGloucester cheese is rolled down the hill. Up to 20 competitors then run after it. The cheese, whichcan reach speeds of over 100 km/h, is rarely caught. But the first competitor to reach the bottom ofthe hill walks home with the cheese, as well as any injuries gained along the way.63. Which two festivals do the animals take part in? 64. Why do people in Bunol celebrate the weeklong festival 65. When do people celebrate Elephant Round Up Show in Thailand? 66. Translate the last sentence into Chinese. (E)One day he is a famous policeman. The next day he is a gangster from Temple street. His songsare heard on radios all over Hong Kong. This is Andy Lau Tak Wah, the superstar that everyonesees, hears and loves. He is one of the most famous actors and singers in Hong Kong.However, there is another side to Andy Lau. There is an important part of his life that only a fewpeople know about. Andy Lau helps 15 children from poor countries all over the world. Theseboys and girls live in 11 different countries. Most of the children have not met him and none ofthem know that he is one of the biggest stars in Asia.Andy Lau's interest in children started when he did some work with World Vision. This is a charitythat helps poor children to lead better lives. For 200 a month, a sponsor helps with the food andeducation of one child.The child does not receive the money in cash. Instead the money pays for the child's school fees,food, medical care and clothing. Each child knows the name of the sponsor who is giving themoney. The sponsor receives a report each year on the child's progress. They can write to eachother, but usually the children do not speak Cantonese or English.When Andy Lau heard about these children, he wanted to help them. "It was not anything special,"he said. "Until I had the chance to go to Indonesia and meet the little girl I am sponsoring, I didn'tknow anything about the type of life she had."He said the meeting with Nina in Indonesia was very emotional. "When I met her, I felt very, veryhappy," he said. "I saw that the money was used for a very good purpose. It brought me closer tothe child in a way that simply giving money cannot."By sponsoring these children through a charitable organization, Andy Lau is giving them hope andat the same time caring for them. "I want to do whatever I can. I will continue to help thesechildren in need," he said.67. Andy Lau is a __________.A. policeman and actor B. gangster and singerC. policeman and gangster D. singer and actor68. Andy Lau _______________.A. has 15 children in Hong Kong B. helps many poor children worldwideC. lives with many different children D. has met all the children he helps69. World Vision is a charity that helps children to ________.A. lead better lives B. become actors and singersC. travel to other countries D. earn more money70. The children that Andy Lau helps do not ____________.A. go to school B. want to meet himC. know he is famous D. have any food

三、阅读理解（共 40 分，每空 2 分） 第一节：阅读下面短文，从各题 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳答案。 (A) There are many international organizations which work to save and protect endangered species ( 物 种 ) and natural environment. If you would like more information about any of the organizations listed below, you can write to the addresses given. Friends of the Earth (FOE) campaigns on a range of problems including rainforests, the countryside, water and air pollution and energy. Friends of the Earth International Secretariat . Box 19199 1000 . Amsterdam The Netherlands Greenpeace uses peaceful but direct action to defend the environment. It campaigns to protect rainforests and sea animals, stop global warming and end pollution of air, land and seas. It also opposes nuclear power. Greenpeace International Keizergracht 176 1016 DW Amsterdam The NetherlandsBirdLife International is an organization which works to save endangered birds all over the world. BirdLife International Wellbrook Court Girton Road Cambridge CB3 0NA England WWF—World Wide Fund For Nature is the world’s largest private international organization for the conservation of nature and threatened species. Information Officer WWF International Avenue du Mont-Blanc 1196 Gland Switzerland 51. If you want to learn more about the organizations, you can _______. A. call them B. write them a letter C. visit them D. send them an e-mail 52. BirdLife International is an organization aiming to ________. A. reduce pollution B. defend rainforests C. protect ocean animals D. save endangered birds 53. If you oppose nuclear power, you can join ________. A. Friends of the Earth B. World Wide Fund For Nature C. Greenpeace D. BirdLife International 54. Which is the best title for the passage? A. Environmental Protection Organizations B. Global Traffic Problems C. Endangered Animals D. Natural Beauty （B） You’ve no doubt heard people say how much they “need” a holiday, when what they really mean is that they want one. Certainly, people working under pressure feel a very strong desire to escape from work and become less tight during their holidays, and experience a changed environment. However, work for many people today is office work and mental, rather than physical tasks. These people may seek much more energy-taking activities while on holiday, rather than simply lying on a beach. Once people become used to going on holiday, taking holidays becomes a habit. For many people the holiday is one of the last things to be given up, and indeed many workers have chosen to spend some of their last pay when being on holiday. It may give them a “lift” in facing some difficulties in life. Most of us also enjoy showing off the lovely tans-dark(晒黑的) skins we get from a holiday. So many tourists are now able to afford holidays in the sun that tans have become quite common; although we join a tan together with health, it has been fully shown that too much sunshine will result in high danger of skin problems, as well as drying out one’s skin and leading to more lines on your face later in life. 55. According to the passage above, more and more people choose to have holidays because they __________. A. hate working indoors all the time B. want to get away from work C. love enjoying the beauties of nature D. become rich and want a better life 56. When office people have holidays, they often __________. A. lie on the beach and enjoy sunshine B. spend more than they can afford C. think about their work on the beach D. choose to do more physical exercise 57. A holiday may __________ when one has to face some difficulties in life. A. cheer someone up B. help someone find a job C. be the last thing to be given up D. bring good luck to someone 58. At the end of the passage the writer tries to tell the reader __________. A. the importance of getting sunshine B. the bad effect of being on holiday C. the result of getting sun tanned D. the healthy look of being tanned (C) ① On Friday, January 14, 2005, my cousin, Kara Rose, came into the world. ② She looked perfectly healthy from the outside, but on the inside, the doctors had failed to discover a serious problem. ③ She often had trouble breathing and then turned blue. ④ The doctors found that Kara had been born without part of her heart. ⑤ They didn’t think she would live long enough to leave the hospital. ⑥ When she was four days old, she had her first operation. ⑦ My family stayed together during this hard time, hoping everything would turn out for the best. Kara’s strength and determination to live were strong. Eventually, she could go home. We all waited patiently for new technology that could give Kara a new heart. When she was eighteen months old, her parents took her to a famous surgeon who performed a series of operations. There was no guarantee she would make it through the operation, but she succeeded. Kara grew stronger every day, and it was not long before she was well enough to be around people. She had an amazing character and always wore a sweet smile. When she fell asleep against my body, happy and content, I realized how valuable life really is. As I took her in my arms with her warm breath against my neck, I decided to live every day of my life to the fullest. This child, who is 15 years younger than I, has gone through more suffering and pain than I ever have. I admire her strength and determination. Kara has taught me that no matter how bad things seem, they can work out in the end. Knowing this small, beautiful child has made me a stronger person, I now believe that difficulty can be beaten. 59. Kara often had trouble breathing because ________. A. she didn’t stay long enough in the hospital B. the doctors failed to discover the problem C. she was born with an incomplete heart D. her first operation was not successful 60. Which of the following statements is true? A. Kara’s determination helped her get through. B. The new technology gave the family the hope to live on. C. Kara eventually recovered at the age of 15.. D. Doctors were confident in the success of her operation. 61. The writer wants to tell us that _______. A. younger people often suffer more pain B. strong-will helps defeat difficulties C. experienced doctors can make miracles D. medical technology is developing fast 62. Where should the sentence in the box be added in Paragraph 1? I was also anxiously hoping the doctors would be able to make her life longer. A. After Sentence ①. B. After Sentence ③. C. After Sentence. ⑤. D. After Sentence ⑦. （D）Wild and Strange Celebrations Looking for a new way to have fun For inspiration, check out these festivals. Some may seem wild, and others strange, but they are all fun. La Tomatina! Warning: Anybody in Bunol, Spain, on the last Wednesday of August should prepare to get wet with tomatoes! Every year on this day, around 30,000 tourists join 9,000 people living in Bunol to take part in the world’s largest tomato fight. La Tomatina, or “the tomato party,” is the last event of a weeklong festival in honor of Bunol’s patron saint（守护神）San Luis Bertran. A rocket is fired, and for the next hour, everyone goes crazy as 100 tons of tomatoes get thrown with juice everywhere. One of the few rules participants( 参 加者 ) must follow: Crush the tomato before throwing it. Elephant Round Up Show Elephants playing soccer Believe it or not, every November in Surin, Thailand, elephants do play soccer as part of the Elephant Round-Up Show. The “round-up” starts with a parade of over 100 elephants from newborns to grown-ups, well-trained animals. The elephants then take part in soccer, log-carrying and other games that show off their strength and intelligence for the crowd. The event concludes with a mock battle, showing how elephants were used in war years ago. Makepung People commonly race cars, horse and dogs, but who’s heard of racing bulls In Bali, Indonesia, however, Makepung, or bull racing, is an event held weekly between July and October. Visitors can watch as teams of two bulls get decorated and then race around a 2 km dirt track（跑道）. Famer “jockeys” stand on a wooden cart behind the bulls, controlling them with a rope around their necks. As many as 300 teams take part in the races every year, and championship races are held at the end of the Makepung season. Cooper’s Hill Cheese Rolling Every May in Britain, you will find some men and women run, stumble and fall down a steep, 230-meter-long hill --- and all for a piece of cheese! “Cheese Rolling” has been taking place on Cooper’s Hill for over 200 years. The race begins when a kg, wheel-shaped thick piece of Double Gloucester cheese is rolled down the hill. Up to 20 competitors then run after it. The cheese, which can reach speeds of over 100 km/h, is rarely caught. But the first competitor to reach the bottom of the hill walks home with the cheese, as well as any injuries gained along the way. 63. Which two festivals do the animals take part in? 64. Why do people in Bunol celebrate the weeklong festival 65. When do people celebrate Elephant Round Up Show in Thailand? 66. Translate the last sentence into Chinese. (E) One day he is a famous policeman. The next day he is a gangster from Temple street. His songs are heard on radios all over Hong Kong. This is Andy Lau Tak Wah, the superstar that everyone sees, hears and loves. He is one of the most famous actors and singers in Hong Kong. However, there is another side to Andy Lau. There is an important part of his life that only a few people know about. Andy Lau helps 15 children from poor countries all over the world. These boys and girls live in 11 different countries. Most of the children have not met him and none of them know that he is one of the biggest stars in Asia. Andy Lau's interest in children started when he did some work with World Vision. This is a charity that helps poor children to lead better lives. For $200 a month, a sponsor helps with the food and education of one child. The child does not receive the money in cash. Instead the money pays for the child's school fees, food, medical care and clothing. Each child knows the name of the sponsor who is giving the money. The sponsor receives a report each year on the child's progress. They can write to each other, but usually the children do not speak Cantonese or English. When Andy Lau heard about these children, he wanted to help them. "It was not anything special," he said. "Until I had the chance to go to Indonesia and meet the little girl I am sponsoring, I didn't know anything about the type of life she had." He said the meeting with Nina in Indonesia was very emotional. "When I met her, I felt very, very happy," he said. "I saw that the money was used for a very good purpose. It brought me closer to the child in a way that simply giving money cannot." By sponsoring these children through a charitable organization, Andy Lau is giving them hope and at the same time caring for them. "I want to do whatever I can. I will continue to help these children in need," he said. 67. Andy Lau is a __________. A. policeman and actor B. gangster and singer C. policeman and gangster D. singer and actor 68. Andy Lau _______________. A. has 15 children in Hong Kong B. helps many poor children worldwide C. lives with many different children D. has met all the children he helps 69. World Vision is a charity that helps children to ________. A. lead better lives B. become actors and singers C. travel to other countries D. earn more money 70. The children that Andy Lau helps do not ____________. A. go to school B. want to meet him C. know he is famous D. have any food