Suppose you discovered an unusual animal, one not described in any present zoology book. How would you begin to identify a creature that may一or may not—exist? Or suppose you came upon an animal that scientists thought had died thousands of years ago. These are exactly the kinds of puzzling situations that crypto—zoologists deal with every day.
Crypto comes from the Greek words kryptos, which means hidden, and zoology, the study of animals. Of course, crypto—zoologists must acquire a thorough and complete knowledge of all kinds of animals, both living and extinct, such as dinosaurs. In addition, they must be able to tell the difference between a real discovery and a case of mistaken identity.
You may have heard of people who claim they’ve seen the Loch Ness Monster or Bigfoot. Most crypto-zoologists doubt that proof of either Nessie or Bigfoot will ever be found. But they have many discoveries of 1ess impressive creatures, like the pseudoryx, to investigate（调查）.
The pseudoryx, from the Vietnamese rain forest, looks like a goat, but it is really more closely related to the ox. The evidence for the pseudoryx was pieced together from the villagers’ collection of bones, and hides. Even though the researchers could not find an actual pseudoryx, a talented Vietnamese taxidermist was able to reconstruct a model from the parts the researchers brought to him. Scientists also analyzed the genetic material from a pseudoryx’s bones. Their analysis confirmed that the pseudoryx was certainly a unique new species, unlike any that had been identified before.
Other crypto-zoologists are presently working to prove the existence of a small ape called the orang-pen-dek on the island of Sumatra. Still others are looking into sightings of the moa, a flightless bird which was thought to be extinct for hundreds of years.
New types of animals are continuing to be discovered. The crypto-zoologist is constantly analyzing the facts and trying to solve the mysteries. For every mystery that is solved, a new one is likely to appear.
1．From the second paragraph, we know that .
A．crypto-zoology is a science coming from Greece
B．doing research in crypto-zoology is a demanding task
C．crypto-zoologists try to determine whether animals really exist
D．crypto-zoologists are skillful at distinguishing between theory and assumption
2．Which of the following is true about the pseudoryx?
A．An artificial copy was made from the parts collected.
B．Evidence from the villagers helped to find a real pseudoryx.
C．The genetic material is compared with that of a goat and an ox.
D．It’s doubtful whether pseudoryx is different from the existing animals.
3．What is the best title of the passage?
A．Uncovered truth in animals
B．Looking for unknown animals
C．Crypto-zoology--a new field of science
D．Crypto—zoologists--the detectives in science
4．The examples of animals in the passage are used to .
A．appeal readers to solve mysteries
B．show how crypto—zoologists work
C．inform people that many animals are in great danger
D．show the importance of preserving the balance of nature
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Many people believe the glare from snow causes snowblindness. Yet, dark glasses or not, they find themselves suffering from headaches and watering eyes, and even snowblindness, when exposed to several hours of “snow light”. The United States Army has now determined that glare from snow does not cause snowblindness in troops in a snow-covered country. A man's eyes frequently find nothing to focus on in a broad expanse of barren snow-covered terrain(地域). So his long look continually moves and jumps back and forth over the entire landscape in search of something to look at. Finding nothing, hour after hour, the eyes never stop searching and eyeballs become sore and the eye muscles ache. Nature offers this discomfort by producing more and more liquid which covers the eyeball. The liquid covers the eyeball in increasing quantity until vision became not clear, and then is not easily seen and the result is total, even though not very long, snowblindness.
Experiments led the Army to a simple method of solving this problem. Scouts, ahead of a main body of troops, are trained to shake snow from evergreen bushes creating a dotted line as they cross completely snow-covered landscape. Even the scouts themselves throw lightweight, dark colored objects ahead on which they too can focus. The men following can then see something. Their eyes focus on a bush and have something to see. By focusing their attention on one object at a time, the men can cross the snow without becoming hopelessly snowblind or lost. In this way the problem of crossing a solid white terrain is solved.
1. The first paragraph is mainly concerned with ________.
A. need for dark glasses
B the whiteness from snow
C. headaches, watering eyes and snowblindness
D. snow glare and snowblindness
2. According to the author, recent work on snowblindness shows that it is caused by ________.
A. exposure to bright light
B. failure to focus on an object
C. a loss of vision which doesn't last long
D. focusing on dark colored objects for a very long time
3. Suppose you walk across a completely snow-covered area, what should you do to solve the problem of snowblindness?
A. By wearing dark sun glasses.
B. By throwing an extra pair of black shoes ahead.
C. By asking the Army for help.
D. By walking backwards.
4. A suitable title for this passage would be ________.
A. Snowblindness and How to avoid it B. Soldiers in Snow
C. Nature's Cure for Snowblindness D. Snow Vision
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Winter is dangerous because it’s so difficult to know what is going to happen and accidents take place so easily. Fog can be waiting to meet you over the top of a hill. Ice might be hiding under the melting (融化) snow, waiting ahead to send you off the road. The car coming to you may suddenly slip（滑） across the road.
Rule No.1 for driving on icy roads is to drive smoothly (平稳地). Sudden movements can make a car very difficult to control. So every time you either start or stop your car, increase or reduce your speed, you must be as gentle and slow as possible. Suppose you are driving with a full cup of hot coffee on the seat next to you. Drive so that you wouldn’t spill (溅) it.
Rule No.2 is to pay attention to what might happen. The more ice there is, the further down the road you have to look. Test how long it takes to gently stop your car. Remember that you may be driving more quickly than you think. Generally, allow twice of your usual stopping distance when the road is wet, three times this distance on snow than usual, and even more on ice. Try to stay in control of your car at all time and you will not get into trouble.
【小题1】The writer tries to _____ in this passage.
| A．show his dislikes about bad winter weather |
| B．give information about winter weather |
| C．ask people not to drive in winter |
| D．advise people about safe driving in winter |
| A．people should not drive in the snow |
| B．drivers should think more about problems in winter driving |
| C．people drive too fast in winter |
| D．winter drivers should stop their cars less |
| A．to show how important smooth movements are |
| B．to ask the drivers to bring some soft drinks with them |
| C．to tell the drivers to be more relaxed |
| D．to show how it can be spilled |
| A．Traffic accidents take place easily in winter. |
| B．Fog and melting snow often cause car accidents. |
| C．The stopping distance on ice is as long as the usual one. |
| D．In winter you should drive your car with great care. |
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When you walk along a street in a big city in the United States， you may see clocks in most stores. Radio announcers give the correct time during the day. People there think that it is important to know the time. Most Americans have watches. They want to do certain things at certain times. They do not want to be late. Not all people all over the world value time. Suppose you visit a certain country in South America. You would find that people living there do not like to rush. If you had an appointment（约会）with someone， he would probably be late. He would not care for arriving on time. In some countries in South America， even the radio programs may not begin right on time， nor do the radio announcers think it important to announce the right time. Many people regard a clock as a machine. It seems to them that a person who does everything on time is controlled（控制）by a machine. They do not want a clock or any machine to have that much power over their lives.
1.There are clocks in most stores in the US cities because ______.
A. people in the stores want to sell these clocks
B. people think it important to know the time
C. bosses want to make their stores beautiful
D. they needn't wear watches when they are away from home
2.The underlined word “rush” in the passage most probably means ______.
A. “run” B. “race” C. “move” D. “hurry”
3.If you had an appointment with someone in some place in South America,he might not arrive on time，and this is because ______.
A. he didn't have a watch with him
B. he didn't think it important to arrive on time
C. he forgot to have a look at a watch or a clock
D. he didn't like an appointment with someone
4.In some countries in South America ______.
A. the radio programs many start a bit early or late
B. the radio announcers do think it important to announce the exact time
C. many people think a clock has much power
D. most people do not want to be controlled by others
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短文改错 （共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
Did you enjoy yourself yesterday? I suppose you do. But I’d like to tell you what a bad day I had yesterday. Everything just went wrongly. On the morning, my alarm clock didn’t ring, since I woke up an hour late. I was in such a hurry that I burnt my hand when I was cooking the breakfast. Then I ran out of the house to catch the 8:30 buses. This is the bus I usually take. But, you may laugh, I missed it of course. I am very unhappy, and scared as well because teacher hates the students coming late to school. So I ran three miles to school only to found that nobody was there. The school was quiet but peaceful. Our classroom was locked. I realized that moment: It was Sunday.
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Suppose you work in a big firm and find English very important for your job because you often deal with foreign businessmen.Now you are looking for a place where you can improve your English,espeually your spoken English.
Here are some information you need about English Language training.
Global English Centre
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*General English in all four skills listening,speaking,reading and writing *3-month(700 yuan),6-month(1,200 yuan)and one-year(2,000 yuan) courses *Choice of morning or evening classes,3 hours per day,Mon-Fri *Experienced college English teachers. *Close to city centre and bus stops. Tel:67605272 Add:105 Zhongshan Road,100082 |
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Modern Language School *Special courses in English for business,travel,banking,hotel management and office skills. *Small classes(12-16 students)on Sat,& Sun,from 2:00-5:00pm. *Native English teachers from Canada and USA. *Language lab and computers supplied. *3-month course:1,050 yuan;6-month course:1,850 yuan. Write or phone:Modern Language School,675 Park Road 100056 Tel:67353019 |
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The 2lst Century English Training Centre *We specialize in effective teaching at all levels. *We offer morning or afternoon classes,both of which last three months and a half at a cost of 800 yuan. *We also have a six-week TOEFL preparation class during winter and summer holidays. *Entrance exams:June 1 and Dec 1 *Only 15-minute walk from city centre. Call 67801642 for more information |
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The International House of English *Three/Six-month English courses for students of all levels at very cost:60 yuan for 12 hours per week;convenient class hours:9:00-12:00am and 2:00-5:00pm. *A four-month evening programme for developing speaking skills(same cost as day classes) *Well-trained Chinese and foreign teachers experienced in teaching English as a second/foreign language. *Free sightseeing and social activities(活动) *Very close to the Central Park. For further information call 67432308 |
1.You work from 9:00am to 4:30pm every day which schools will you choose?
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A．Global English Centred and the International House. |
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B．Global English Centre and Modern Language School. |
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C．Modern Language School and the 21st Century. |
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D．The 21st Century and the International House |
2.The 21st Century is different from the other three schools in that____.
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A．its teaching quality is better |
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B．it is nearest to the city centre |
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C．it requires an entrance examination |
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D．its courses are more advanced |
3.You will probably prefer to go to the International House because it____.
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A．offers free sightseeing and social activities |
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B．costs less than the other schools |
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C．has a special course in spoken English |
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D．has native English teachers |
4.If you take the evening programme at the International House,you will pay about___
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A．60 yuan |
B．240 yuan |
C．730 yuan |
D．1000 yuan |
5.The passage is most probably taken from_____.
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A．travel book |
B．a library guide |
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C．advertisements from newspapers |
D．a project handbook |
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