Dolphins and sharks are showing up in surprisingly shallow

water just off the Florida coast. Mullets, crabs, rays and small

fish gather by the thousands off an Alabama pirer. Birds covered in

oil are crawling deep into marshes （沼泽）, never to be seen again.

Marine scientists studying the effects of the BP disaster（英国石油公司漏油事件）are seeing

some strange phenomena. Fish and other wildlife seem to be fleeing the oil out in the Gulf and clustering in cleaner waters along the coast in a trend that some researchers see as a potentially troubling sign. The animals' presence close to shore means their usual habitat is badly polluted, and the crowding could result in mass die-offs as fish run out of oxygen. Also, the animals could easily be captured by their enemies.

    The nearly two-month-old spill（漏油）has created an environmental disaster in US history as tens of millions of gallons have flown into the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem. Scientists are seeing some unusual things as they try to understand the effects on thousands of species of marine life.

For nearly four hours Monday, a three-person crew with Greenpeace cruised past delicate

islands and mangrove-dotted inlets in Barataria Bay off southern Louisiana. They saw dolphins by the dozen frolicking（嬉戏）in the oily sheen（光泽）and oil-tinged pelicans feeding their young. But they spotted no dead animals.

"I think part of the reason why we're not seeing more yet is that the impacts of this crisis are

really just beginning," Greenpeace marine biologist John Hocevar said.

The counting of dead wildlife in the Gulf is more than an academic exercise; the deaths will

help determine how much BP pays in damages.

What do the marine life react to the BP disaster?

       A．Birds crawl deep into caves.

       B．Dolphins and sharks show up in deep water.

       C．Tens of thousands of marine animals are found dead.

       D．Sea creatures flee from oil spill, gathering near seashore.

Which of the following is NOT related to the potentially troubling sign?

       A．The usual habitat of deep-water animals is badly polluted.

       B．Many animals could be easily eaten by their enemies.

       C．Masses of fishes could die due to lack of oxygen.

       D．Some dolphins are frolicking in marshes.

The environmental disaster was caused by     .

      A．the damage of the Mexico Gulf ecosystem

       B．the lack of environmental sense of BP

       C．the nearly two-month-old oil spill

       D．the crowding marine life

What is John Hocevar’s attitude towards the disaster?

       A．Worried.   B．Disappointed.   C．Depressed.       D．Hesitant. 

From the passage, we can infer that         .

       A．Bp will pay much money according to the number of dead wildlife there

       B．marine scientists have seen some strange phenomena

       C．the disaster has little influence on dolphins

       D．a three-person crew reached no conclusion

—I understand you are one of the largest companies in the country. May I ask more about sales figures?

— ________.

A. That’s all right   B. Sure. Go right ahead

C. Out of the question   D. Why, we surely are

Here’s this week’s list of four open jobs throughout the local area. Whether you’re unemployed and need a job or you are just sick of the one you have, Roswell Patch wants to help. We know new jobs can be hard to come by these days, which is why we’ll try to post a selection of jobs we’ve found in the area on the site each week. Happy hunting!

Part-time Spanish Instructor-World Language Institute, Inc. – Roswell.

World Language Institute, Inc. in Roswell is currently hiring a part-time, native-speaking Spanish instructor. Applicants must be able to pass a background check and drive a 15-passenger bus to pick up students from several schools, from 2 p. m. – 6 p. m. Monday-Friday. The position pays $ 10 per hour. More information about the job is available online.

Experienced Servers – Chill’s – Alpharetta

Chili’s in Alpharetta is seeking experienced servers to add to its team. Qualifications will include being clean and neat and having great attitude and customer service skills. The pay is $ 2.13, plus tips. Stop by the store to fill out an application. More information about this position is available online.

Registered Nurese-North Fulton Regional Hospital-Roswell

North Fulton Regional Hospital is looking for a RN/Registered Nurse to fill a 12-hour night shift. Applicants must be registered and previous hospital experience is preferred. More information about the position is available online.

Software Engineer-ControlScan-Alpharetta

ControlScan in Alpharetta is hiring a software engineer. Applicants should have five or more years of relevant experience, as well as advanced knowledge of computer technology. Pay is commensurate（相称）with experience. More information about the position can be found online.

1.Where can we most probably rend the passage?

    A. In a newspaper. B. On a website.   C. In a magazine. D. In a textbook.

2.What does the underlined word "sick" mean?

    A. Ill.            B. Absent.         C. Bored.          D. Unfamiliar

3.World Language Institute, Inc. is looking for____.

    A. a school bus driver.                                  B. a full-time teacher

    C. a Spanish teacher                  D a Spanish manager

4.Who will mainly work at night?

    A. Jane, hired by North Fulton Regional Hospital.

    B. John, hired by World Language Institute. Inc.

    C. Robert, hired by ControlScan.

    D. Sally, hired by Chili’s.

 

It is because English is being widely used at present __________.?

A.why we learn it hard         B.that we learn it hard ?

C.which we must learn　      D.when we should learn?

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在其下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

      

Generally, we prefer to do things the way we considered to be the best．However, it is

important to listen to those who love us and want to give us an advice when we have serious

problems in our lives．Parents have gained some life experiences and they know what to

act in different situations．That's why we should ask them for help first when they have

problems．Therefore, there are moments when we avoid them and don't want to follow

them．With time passed, my brother as well as I have realized that our parents are right.

Please turn for your parents when in trouble, for they worth trusting and ready to offer

help all the time．