假定由你负责接待一个外国旅游团。请你拟定一篇发言稿向游客介绍南京。要点如下：

       1. 南京位于中国东南部，是江苏省省会，人口约500万。

       2. 南京有2400多年历史，曾有10个朝代在此建都。

       3. 南京很美，有许多名胜，如玄武湖、鸡鸣寺、石头城等，还有许多现代化的工厂和高大的楼房。

       词数：100左右。

据我所知， 他有做生意的天赋。(as far as; have a gift for)

这个小村庄被青山绿水所环绕。(surround)

        62  Its national symbols, the Silver Fern (银蕨) and the kiwi (几维鸟), express the mystery and magic in this “Land of the Long White Cloud”.

        63  Strong and easy to grow, it can be seen to reflect the spirit of survival of the Europeans who first arrived in the late 17th century. The fern is found on everything from the country’s national emblem (国徽) to newspapers and sportswear.

        64  Unlike most birds, the kiwi cannot fly, only comes out at night, and has feathers like hair. It also depends on its sense of smell rather than sight.

       Perhaps because of these strange qualities, the kiwi has been enthusiastically(热情地) accepted by its people. For New Zealanders, the kiwi is a treasure.   65

A. If the Silver Fern is New Zealand’s special plant, then the kiwi is its most precious animal.

B. You may not know about the history of New Zealand.

C. A small island nation located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, New Zealand is home to many plants and animals which can’t be found elsewhere in the world.

D. It even gives them an international identity -- New Zealanders are known as “Kiwis” across the world.

E. There are about 190 different kinds of fern found in New Zealand but the 8-metre Silver Fern is its tallest and most famous.

       Malaysia is a country of exciting beauty, with a tropical（热带的） climate. Malaysia’s weather is hotter in the lowlands and cooler in the mountains and highlands. Temperatures vary between 20 and 30 centigrade. Rainfall can be expected at any time, with an average of between 200 and 260 centimeters.

       The Malaysian population consists of Malays, Chinese, Indians and Eurasians. Its main religions are Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism and Christianity. Its national language is Malay. English is widely spoken and is used all over the country. Other languages spoken in Malaysia are some Chinese dialects, Tamil, Portuguese and Arabic.

       Malaysia is an exciting and fascinating place for tourists, with something special planned throughout the year. The natural attractions are plentiful, with magnificent mountains lying in green, large stretches of sandy beaches and hospitable and friendly people.

       Malaysia’s economy is the most advanced in this part of the world. The annual income is M$1, 680, one of the highest in the whole of Asia. Malaysia is the world’s leading exporter of rubber, tin, tropical hardwood, palm oil, pepper, tea, coffee and cocoa and has vast resources of oil.

       Malaysia’s capital is Kuala Lumpur in the southwest of the Malay Peninsula. Kuala Lumpur arose in the 1860s when tin was discovered, grew and spread very quickly. It became the state’s capital within forty years of its founding. Now it is home to over one million inhabitants, about 56% of whom are Chinese, 28% Malays and the rest are from anywhere and everywhere.

59. If you visit Malaysia, you will see ________.

A. people of the white and yellow races

B. many temples and churches

C. beautiful tropical scenery

D. All of the above.

60. Though Malay is Malaysia’s national language, ______.

A. over half of its population speak Chinese

B. English is also a popular language

C. people don’t know Malay

D. it’s only spoken by Malays

61. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A. Malaysia is one of the richest countries in Asia.

B. It rains a little now and a little then in Malaysia.

C. Kuala Lumpur became Malaysia’s capital before 1910.

D. Malaysia is rich in agricultural products.

       OTTAWA -- Canada’s western city of Calgary is the world’s best city when it comes to healthy living, local press reported Monday.

       According to an international survey by Mercer Human Resource Consulting, a London-based consulting firm, Calgary was put at the top of a list of 144 cities. It scored 121 points, just above Honolulu’s score of 120. Helsinki（赫尔辛基，芬兰首都） and Ottawa followed at 119.5 and 118.5 respectively.

       Three other Canadian cities came in the top 20. Montreal and Vancouver tied for ninth and Toronto came in at 18th.

       The scores are based on air pollution levels, availability and quality of hospitals and medical supplies, as well as the efficiency of waste removal and sewage systems.

       In America, the lowest scoring city was Atlanta, which was ranked 76th. Athens was the lowest scoring city in Western Europe, ranking 120th because of its air pollution. London was ranked 59th.

56. How many Canadian cities are in the top 20?

A. 3.              B. 4.      C. 5.         D. 6.

57. Which of the following is NOT taken into account when the cities were scored?

A. Weather conditions. B. Air quality.   C. Waste removal.         D. Medical supplies.

58. Among the following cities, which is the lowest scoring one?

A. Atlanta.             B. Athens.          C. London.              D. Helsinki.

       As darkness fell, hundreds of people in the Swiss village left their houses. They were staring  36  at the mountain top in the distance. It was covered with ice and snow beautiful and  37 .

       The huge mountain is called Matterhorn. The mountain climbers had  38  the top，using the southern route（路线）. But no one had ever  39  to try a winter climbing up the northern side. But now one man was daring to try the  40  route. He was Walter Bonatti, a great mountain climber from Italy.

       For two days he had climbed. The village people had  41  him anxiously. Now they were waiting to see his  42  . If he planned to  43  the next day，he would light a green signal. A red light would mean that he was turning.

       A tiny green light  44  high on the mountain side. Bonatti was not giving up！The people  45  .

       The next day he  46  his way upward. He was so lonely and so  47 ！But he would not give up. Again that night he lit the  48  light.

       In the morning, Bonatti  49  up. He could not see the top，but he knew he was  50  there. Though the climb was painful，he moved up.

       Bonatti had spent months  51  for the climb. Was the training enough?  Did he have the strength and  52  to climb to the top? 

       He was  53  at the top！News about his victory（胜利） was radioed to the world.

       The trip  54  the southern route was easy. He was warmly welcomed in the village. He had done the  “ 55 ,” and would be well remembered as a climber forever.