-- Has Mary finished writing her article?
-- No, and it _____ before class was over.
A. should be finished B. should finish
C. should have finished D. ought to have been finished
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CALCUTTA, India Mar 24, 2006 (AP) — One of the world’s oldest creatures, a giant tortoise believed to have been about 250 years old, has died in the Calcutta zoo where it spent more than half its long life.
Addwaita, which means “the one and only” in the local Bengali language, was one of four Aldabra tortoises brought to India by British sailors in the 18th century. Zoo officials say he was a gift for Lord Robert Clive of the East India Company, who was instrumental in establishing British colonial① rule in India, before he returned to England in 1767. Long after the other three tortoises died, Addwaita continued to thrive②, living in Clive’s garden before being moved to the zoo in 1875.
“According to records in the zoo, the age of the giant tortoise, Addwaita, who died on Wednesday, would be about 250 years,” said zoo director Subir Chowdhury. That would have made him much older than the world’s oldest documented③ living animal: Harriet, a 176-year-old Galapagos tortoise who lives at the Australia Zoo north of Brisbane, according to the zoo’s Web site. She was taken from the island of Isla Santa Cruz by Charles Darwin in the 19th century.
Aldabra tortoises come from the Aldabra atoll④ in the Seychelle islands in the Indian Ocean, and often live to more than 100 years of age. Males can weigh up to 550 pounds. Addwaita, the zoo’s biggest attraction, had been unwell for the last few days, said local Forest Minister Jogesh Burman.
“We were keeping a watch on him. When the zoo keepers went to his enclosure on Wednesday they found him dead,” Burman said.
Notes:
colonial adj. 殖民的
thrive v. 茁壮成长
documented adj. 备有证明文件的
atoll n. 环礁
Choose the best answers according to the above:
According to the passage, Addwaita ________.
A. was sent to India as a gift by British government
B. was sent to India by British sailors in 1767
C. lived together with three other Aldabra tortoises in India
D. belonged to Lord Robert Clive for some time
By now, the oldest animal in the world is about at ________.
A. 176 years old B. 100 years old C. 250 years old D. 200 years old
In the last few days before Addwaita died, he ________.
A. had been sent to hospital for treatment
B. had been playing with travelers
C. had been found not better than before
D. had stayed in his enclosure for days
What would be the best title for the passage?
A. An Old Aldabra Tortoise Died in India
B. A Remarkable Life: Tortoise Dies at 250
C. A Special Kind of Tortoise — Addwaita
D. The Oldest Animal Aldabra Tortoise Died
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Shakespeare's Birthplace and
Exhibition of Shakespeare's World
Welcome to the worldfamous house where William Shakespeare was born in 1564 and where he grew up.The property(房产)remained in the ownership of Shakespeare's family until 1806.The House has welcomed visitors travelling from all over the world,for over 250 years.
OPENING TIMES 20 Mar to 19 Oct Mon to Sat:9:00 am to 5:00 pm Sun:9:30 am to 5:00 pm 20 Oct to 19 Mar Mon to Sat:9:30 am to 4:00 pm Sun:10:00 am to 4:00 pm |
◆Enter through the Visitors' Centre and see the highlypraised exhibition Shakespeare's World,a lively and full introduction to the life and work of Shakespeare.
◆Stand in the rooms where Shakespeare grew up.
◆Discover examples of furniture and needlework from Shakespeare's period.
◆Enjoy the traditional(传统的)English garden,planted with trees and flowers mentioned in the poet's works.
The Birthplace is within easy walking distance of all the car parks shown on the map;nearest is Windsor Street(3 minutes' walk).
The House may present difficulties but the Visitors' Centre,its exhibition,and the garden are accessible(可进入的)to wheelchair users.
The Shakespeare Coffee House(opposite the Birthplace).
68.How much is the admission for a family of two grownups and two children?
A.£9.80. B.£12.00.
C.£14.20. D.£16.40.
69.Where is the nearest parking place to Shakespeare's Birthplace?
A.Behind the exhibition hall.
B.Opposite the Visitors' Centre.
C.At Windsor Street.
D.Near the Coffee House.
70.A wheelchair user may need help to enter ________.
A.the House B.the garden
C.the Visitors' Centre D.the exhibition hall
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Mar Levine, ____ scientist at University of Pennsylvania, US, has found that competitive eaters have stomachs that can expand like ____ balloon.
A.a; a |
B.a; the |
C.a; / |
D.the; a |
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Sunday, October 5
Clear, 69°F
My wife, Eleanor , and I took the train from Paris to Strasbourg, where we were met by our driver and guide,and the minibus which goes along with the boat. We stopped off in Barn for an hour on the way. Then we were taken to Nancy where the boat was kept.
After the other passengers arrived, we had our first dinner on the boat. After dinner we walked into downtown Nancy, a village with a large square and wooden houses.
Monday, October 6
Rained last night, cloudy in the morning, 69°F
We spent about two hours in Nancy, then sailed on the Canal de la Marne au Rhine. Kind of a lazy day. Eating breakfast, lunch, and dinner, after dinner we watched a tape on Baccarat. Where we will visit tomorrow.
It was pleasant to sit out on deck (甲板)and watch the scenery go by at about 3 mph.
Tuesday, October 7
Light rain, 64°F
This mourning we drove over to Baccarat and toured its museum and the church , which has this unbelievable lamp that is going on a world tour the next day. We did lost of shopping , then walked across the bridge to see a very , very modern Catholic church with special Baccarat windows.
We drove to the top of the Voges Mountains and started down the eastern side Later we drove to Sorrenbourg to see the 13th century church at the Cordeliers. It contains the largest window by Mar.
Wednesday, October8
Cloudy.65 °F
Today we sailed from Schneckenbush to Saverne. We went though two caves, an extremely unusual part of the journey. This river scenery is very different. We were in a mountain valley with grassland on one side and a forest beginning to show some color on the other.
Thursday, October9
Cloudy, 66°F
Our dependable minibus was waiting to load the luggage and take us to the hotel where everyone went their separate ways. Our boating days are over until next time.
1. Where did the author get off the train?
A. Paris B. Strasbourg C. Nancy D. Barn
2. On which days did the tourists spend most of their time on the boat?
A. Monday and Tuesday B. Tuesday and Wednesday
C. Wednesday and Wednesday D. Monday and Wednesday
3. From the text, we learn that Baccarat and Sorrenbourg are the names of_________.
A. towns B. churches C. museums D. mountains
4.What does the author think of the tour?
A. Tiring B. Expensive C. Enjoyable D. Quick
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