We do not know exactly how many whales there are in the sea because we can’t count them. But we believe at the beginning of the eighteenth century there were 105,000 humpback whales and 120,000 right whales. At the beginning of the twentieth century there were 75,000 humpbacks and 80,000 rights.

Since 1900 their numbers have fallen very quickly. Between 1935 and 1950 the number of humpbacks fell from 20,000 to 10,000 and since 1950 the number has fallen to only 6,000. The number of right whales has fallen even faster. In 1935 there were 25,000. The number fell to 6,000 in 1950 and since 1950 the number has fallen to 4,000. Men have always been hunters. Thousands of whales have become victims(牺牲品). It’s time to do something to protect whales.

Which of the following is true?

A. We know the exact number of whales in the sea.

B. It’s easy for us to count whales in the sea.

C. We find it impossible to count whales in the sea.

D. We don’t want to know how many whales there are in the sea.

The number of right whales has fallen _______.

A. more slowly than that of humpback whales    

B. faster than that of humpback whales

C. as slowly as that of humpback whales

D. as fast as that of humpback whales

The passage is mainly about _______.

A. the number of humpback whales     

B. the number of right whales

C. hunting whales  

D. the necessity of protecting whales

We do not know exactly how many whales there are in the sea because we can’t count them. But we believe at the beginning of the eighteenth century there were 105,000 humpback whales and 120,000 right whales. At the beginning of the twentieth century there were 75,000 humpbacks and 80,000 rights.

Since 1900 their numbers have fallen very quickly. Between 1935 and 1950 the number of humpbacks fell from 20,000 to 10,000 and since 1950 the number has fallen to only 6,000. The number of right whales has fallen even faster. In 1935 there were 25,000. The number fell to 6,000 in 1950 and since 1950 the number has fallen to 4,000. Men have always been hunters. Thousands of whales have become victims(牺牲品). It’s time to do something to protect whales.

Which of the following is true?

A. We know the exact number of whales in the sea.

B. It’s easy for us to count whales in the sea.

C. We find it impossible to count whales in the sea.

D. We don’t want to know how many whales there are in the sea.

The number of right whales has fallen _______.

A. more slowly than that of humpback whales    

B. faster than that of humpback whales

C. as slowly as that of humpback whales

D. as fast as that of humpback whales

The passage is mainly about _______.

A. the number of humpback whales     

B. the number of right whales

C. hunting whales  

D. the necessity of protecting whales

Quality after-school programs are designed to improve academic performance, decrease youth crimes and other high-risk behaviors, and help young people grow into healthy, successful adults.

　 The effect of quality after-school programs on academic performance is clear. Studies show that students who take part in such programs show better work habits, higher rates of homework completion, improved grades, and higher scores on achievement tests. They also have fewer absences and are less likely to blame. After-school programs also influence high-risk teen behavior. Various studies show decreased rates of crime, drug use, and teen sex among youth who join in well-run after-school programs when compared to similar youth who do not. Finally, after-school programs play an important role in supporting the following fields of development: physical development, mental development and social development. Thus, one can safely say that after-school programming is an effective method to help young people become contributing members of society.

Although there is enough proof from both small and large assessments that after-school programs can make a positive difference, it is important to note that not all programs are equal. First, dosage (时量) matters ---- young people who attend the most hours over the most years benefit more than members who attend less often or over a shorter period of time. Next, after-school programs make bigger difference for those students who need help most and have the fewest choices. Finally, program qualities matter. After-school programs work best when they create unique opportunities for youth. They should provide opportunities for positive relationships, skill building, meaningful involvement (参与), expression, suggestion, service, and work. Staff characteristics make an important difference in the quality of a program. The adults should treat youth as partners, create safe and fair environments, encourage personalized (个性化的) involvement, and actively create learning opportunities. In short, although after-school programs have promising future, how they are designed and run matters.

分析下面的书面表达，指出其中的错误．

　　下面是某中学对该校200名高中毕业生(男女各100名)的择业理想作出调查后所绘制的图表．请根据表格中情况用英语写一则报导．其中包括：1．数据信息；2．男女择业的差异和共同点；3．对比最大的(striking contrast)职业．

　　Middle school students have more (1) ideas about their future jobs. The most striking contrast is in teaching: thirty percent of girls will (2) like to be teachers but (3) only five percent of boys want to be teachers. Twenty percent of boys want to be businessmen and another twenty percent want to become lawyers, but girls take up fifteen percent in these two fields.

　　That (4) boys like to do most is to become managers, comparing (5) to thirty percent of girls who want to be so. Now with the development of our society, more and more students want to be managers or bosses of some companies. Besides teaching, the second choice of girls is (6) managers. The number is not small. Girls are also expected (7) to show their ability in this field.