Lake Titicaca, in the Andes mountain chain in South America, is the highest lake in the world． And for hundreds of years the boats called balsas were the highest boats in the world．
The balsas are made by the Aymara Indians who fish in waters more than two miles (about 12,700 feet) above sea level． The Indians wrap totora reeds into cigar-shaped bundles and lash the bundles together． The air trapped between the reeds makes a newly made balsa almost unsinkable． The fisherman may stand near the narrower, higher end of this craft as he poles it along;he may sit in the small hollow amidships as he paddles． With a favorable wind, a reed mat fastened to upright poles near the bow, or front, acts as a sail．
Though steamboats now sail these high waters, the balsas still have one great merit． If they are damaged, materials for repairing or replacing them are right at hand．
1．Lake Titicaca is in the____________．
A．Himalayas of Asia B．Rocky Mountains of North America
C．Alpine chain in Europe D．Andes of South America
2．The lake's height above sea level is__________．
A．ten thousand feet B．over two miles
C．thirteen thousand feet D．over three miles
3．The reed used by the Aymara Indians is the__________．
A． bamboo B． papyrus C． sugarcane D． totora
4．The bundles of reeds lashed together for the boat are_________．
A．cigar-shaped B．pencil-shaped C．plank-shaped D．None of the above
5．With air trapped between the reeds, the craft is likely to be_________．
A． light B． strong C．easy to pilot D．hard to manage
6．The craft may be propelled by use of________．
A． a pole B． a paddle C． the wind D． All of the above
7．The story suggests that materials for repairing a steamboat________．
A．are easily obtained B． have to be brought in from elsewhere
C．are needed more frequently than for reed boats D． are transported by plane
8．A reed boat cannot be repaired when________．
A．a rock cuts into one bundle of reeds B． the lashing around a bundle breaks
C．the bundles of reeds become water soaked D． the sail is torn
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That predatory population increase to control other animals has long been known. Many years ago, the Hudson’s Bay Company records revealed that the fox population went up and down about a year after rabbit population had gone up and down.
Sometimes a situation occurs in which the predatory population is reduced to a level below which nature can readily replace. On Valcour Island in Lake Champlain, a costly campaign resulted in the elimination（消除）of predatory animals only to have birds and small animals increase for four years afterward. Then, lacking predator control, nature resorted to disease to cut down these populations.
Jamaica had an example of nature’s persistence in providing animals for existing habits. Sugar planters, about 75 years ago, imported mongooses（狐猴）to control rats. The mongooses killed off the rats, kids, puppies, and wildlife. Eventually, food became scarce and the mongoose’s population declines.
1. The fact that the number of predators has much to do with that of other animals .
A. is not recent knowledge B.has just been learned
C.hasn’t been proved yet D.is not important now
2. When predator control fails, nature brings animal population into balance by .
A. eliminating the number of predators
B.seeking the help of disease to reduce other animals
C.increasing the number of other animals
D.replacing the number of predators immediately
3. When the mongooses killed off the rats they .
A. became problems themselves B.ate the sugar crop
C.attacked humans D.had nothing to eat
4. It is implied in this passage that .
A. sugar planter imported mongooses to control rats
B.man should never kill animals
C.man has complete control over nature
D.to upset the balance of nature can be troublesome
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The “balance of nature”is not an empty phrase. Nature provides a population to occupy a suitable environment and cuts down surplus population to fit the available food supply. One means of reducing surplus population is predators; others are parasitic diseases. Also, population density produces nervous disorders and even drives animals to mass migrations(移民群),like the lemmings of Norway who plunge（冲入）into the sea.
That predatory population increase to control other animals has long been known. Many years ago, the Hudson’s Bay Company records revealed that the fox population went up and down about a year after rabbit population had gone up and down.
Sometimes a situation occurs in which the predatory population is reduced to a level below which nature can readily replace. On Valcour Island in Lake Champlain, a costly campaign resulted in the elimination（消除）of predatory animals only to have birds and small animals increase for four years afterward. Then, lacking predator control, nature resorted to disease to cut down these populations.
Jamaica had an example of nature’s persistence in providing animals for existing habits. Sugar planters, about 75 years ago, imported mongooses（狐猴）to control rats. The mongooses killed off the rats, kids, puppies, and wildlife. Eventually, food became scarce and the mongoose’s population declines.
1. The fact that the number of predators has much to do with that of other animals .
A. is not recent knowledge B.has just been learned
C.hasn’t been proved yet D.is not important now
2. When predator control fails, nature brings animal population into balance by .
A. eliminating the number of predators
B.seeking the help of disease to reduce other animals
C.increasing the number of other animals
D.replacing the number of predators immediately
3. When the mongooses killed off the rats they .
A. became problems themselves B.ate the sugar crop
C.attacked humans D.had nothing to eat
4. It is implied in this passage that .
A. sugar planter imported mongooses to control rats
B.man should never kill animals
C.man has complete control over nature
D.to upset the balance of nature can be troublesome
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科目：高中英语 来源：英语教研室 题型：054
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Many children may be fond of animals, but few ever think of making the study of animals their career(职业).Even fewer will be 1 by the whole world, 2 the title of United Nations Messenger(使者) of Peace.
But one woman has 3 all that. She has lived with chimpanzees in the African forest for more than 20 years and made great 4 .This woman is Jane Goodall. She was born in London, England, in 1934.Goodall’s lifelong 5 in animals began at an early age. By the age of 10 or 11,Goodall 6 going to Africa to live with animals. This was quite a strange dream in those days, as young 7 didn’t think of having such “wild” actions. But she was 8 by her mother. She told her that if she really wanted something, she should work hard, take advantage of 9 and never give up looking for a way.
When a close friend invited Goodall to Kenya in 1957,she readily 10 .Within a few months of her arrival she met the famous anthropologist(人类学家) Dr. Louis Leakey, who soon decided that Goodall was the 11 person he was looking for to begin a 12 of wild chimpanzees on the shore of Lake Tanganyika in Tanzania.
In July 1960, Goodall arrived at Gombe National Park in Tanzania. At the beginning, studying the chimpanzees was not 13 for her. The animals fled from her 14 , so it took months for her to get close to them. With a strong 15 , she searched the forest every day, trying not to get too close to the chimpanzees too 16 . Gradually the chimpanzees became used to her presence.
She discovered many things of chimpanzees during her first years at Gombe National Park. In October 1960,she observed a chimpanzee making and using 17 to fish for termites (白蚁).This discovery threw 18 on the popular idea at the time that Man was the world’s only toolmaker. The longer Goodall’s research continues, the more it becomes obvious that chimpanzees are very 19 to humans.
Since the mid-1980s, Goodall has been lecturing around the world to raise people’s sense about environmental 20 . “Let’s live in the new age with hope, respect for all living things, understanding and love,” she said.
1.A. recognized B. known C. accepted D. admitted
2.A.receiving B. giving C. enjoying D. having
3.A.done B. proved C. achieved D. realized
4.A.discoveries B. decisions C. choices D. findings
5.A.study B. interest C. sense &n bsp; D. dream
6.A.was fond of B. tired of C. insisted on D. dreamed of
7.A.boys B. girls C. men D. women
8.A.encouraged B. prevented C. advised D. forced
9.A.knowledge B. youth C. hope D. chances
10.A.accepted B. refused C. hesitated D. considered
11.A.only B. last C. special D. first
12.A.project B. study C. center D. career
13.A.hard B. interesting C. easy D. convenient
14.A.in surprise B. in a hurry C. as expected D. in fear
15.A.will B. body C. desire D. mind
16.A.far B. near C. soon D. much
17.A.nets B. tools C. holes D. spoon
18.A.doubt B. light C. questions D. beliefs
19.A.close B. similar C. friendly D. helpful
20.A.improvement B. protection C. pollution D. destruction
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Sports can help you keep fit and get in touch with nature. However, whether you are on the mountains, in the waves, or on the grassland, you should be aware that your sport of choice might have great influence on the environment.
Some sports are resource-hungry. Golf, as you may know, eats up not only large areas of countryside, but also tons of water. Besides, all sorts of chemicals and huge amounts of energy are used to keep its courses （球场） in good condition. This causes major environmental effects. For example, in the dry regions of
There are many environment-friendly sports. Power walking is one of them that you could take up today. You don’t need any special equipment except a good pair of shoes; and you don’t have to worry about resources and your purse. Simple and free, power walking can also keep you fit. If you walk regularly, it will be good for your heart and bones. Experts say that 20 minutes of power walking daily can make you feel less anxious, sleep well and have better weight control.
Whatever sport you take up, you can make it greener by using environment-friendly equipment and buying products made from recycled materials. But the final goal should be “green gyms”. They are better replacements for traditional health clubs and modern sports centers. Members of green gyms play sports outdoors, in the countryside or other open spaces. There is no special requirement for you to start your membership. And best of all, it’s free.
64. Which of the following is the author most probably in favor of?
A. Cycling around a lake.
B. Motor racing in the desert.
C. Playing basketball in a gym.
D. Swimming in a sports center.
65. What do we know about golf from the passage?
A. It is popular in
B. It causes water shortages around the world.
C. It pollutes the earth with chemicals and wastes.
D. It needs water and electricity to keep its courses green.
66. The author uses power walking as an example mainly because______.
A. it is an outdoor sport
B. it improves our health
C. it uses fewer resources
D. it is recommended by experts
67. The author writes the passage to_______.
A. show us the function of major sports
B. encourage us to go in for green sports
C. discuss the major influence of popular sports
D. introduce different types of environment-friendly sports
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B．Although it is mainly associated with classical music, the Philharmonic Hall has branched out into popular music and the varied programme now includes country, rock, jazz and pop concerts; similar acts can be seen at the Empire. There is also the Picket on Hardman Street, and The Life Cafe on Bold Street also has live music, including the occasional big name wanting to play in a smaller venue. |
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C．London Theatre may be separated into three parts. One section encompasses the sophisticated end of the theatre spectrum- plenty of Shakespeare and excellent modern plays. There are also the 'West End' shows- this refers to the big productions, not to where they're located. There are many big-production plays and operas that make for a great evening out. |
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E. Dance performances tend to center on Sadler's Wells theater, where contemporary dance, ballet and opera can all be found. The Royal Festival Hall and the The Barbican Centre also house excellent productions, and the ICA is a mecca for experimental dance.
F. Sefton college is the leading specialist catering training centre in the education sector. Everyday we offer healthy, innovation and exciting menus, which meet the government standards. We have provided catering and cleaning services to Saint Francis Xaviers College and the whole Liverpool for many years and recently won the contract to supply catering to Manchester. So join us, you will get lot of practice.
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66. Jon Murphy: I have worked for six months in California and have been to places as far as Bangkok, Australia, Canada and throughout Europe. Working with the communities is fantastic.
67. James Barton: I suppose I was born with a love of music. Everyday, I listen to music for at least two hours and music bands are my favourite.
68. Jane Lake: I was at university studying Religious Studies and English. And now my area of practice is painting and drawing.
69. Dave Kirby: I met my great friend Andrew Schofield and it was probably he who introduced me to the theatre and plays.
70. Gary Birkett: Being a chef involves a lot of work. Not only do you have to cook but you learn about stock control, sourcing quality food, compiling rosters and creating attractive and exciting menus.
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