60. The underlined expression "you had missed the mark" means "you had failed to _____'.

　 A. make her feel better　　　　　　 B. keep your friendship

　 C. receive a present in return　　　　 D. get the expected effect

70. Who is most likely to become an ichthyologist?

　　 A. Tom, because he likes fishing and outdoor sports.

　　 B. Jack, because he likes to travel and read adventure books.

　　 C. Jenny, because she likes science, mathematics and reading about dinosaurs.

　　 D. Jane, because she likes mathematics, science, biology and searching rock-pools.

　7l. The passage is probably written for _______.

　　 A. university students　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. science researchers

　　 C. fisheries experts　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D, fish farmers

答案　 68.C　 69.B　 70.D　 71.A

Passage 92

(06·湖北B篇)

Have you ever received a gift that was so dearly, not your taste that you wondered if perhaps it had been handed to you by mistake? Worse, have you ever given a present and watched your friend look as though she had opened the wrong box? Maybe she responded with a polite "Why, thank you," but you knew you had missed the mark. Why do presents sometimes go wrong? And what do your choices (good and bad) reflect about your persona] qualities?

Choosing the right gift is an art, I believe. It calls for empathy-the ability to put yourself into someone else's head and heart We're all able to do this; in fact, we're born with a kind of natural empathy. After the earliest period of childhood, however, it needs to be reinforced (加强)-by our parents, teachers, friends. When it isn't, we're not able to understand other people's feelings as sharply. This can show in the gifts we select, and so can many other emotional (情感的) qualities.

　 Think back to the presents you’ve given over the past year, the time and effort you put into your selection, how much you spent, your thoughts while you were shopping, and your feelings when the receiver opened the package. Keep in mind that what you choose displays your inner world. Of course, you may express yourself differently with different friends, relatives, and other people you know.

　 We live in a society where exchanging presents is an important part of communication. Ignoring the tradition won't make it go away. If you really dislike such a tradition, tell your friends ahead of time.

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

　　 A. An ichthyologist has an interesting and varied profession.

　　 B. Aquaculture is the study of fish protection.

　　 C. The life of an ichthyologist can involve lots of travel.

　　 D. A fish scientist needs to be independent and curious about things.

68. What makes the jobs of ichthyologists so varied?

　 A. They study fish habits and collect information.

　　 B. They have to study science and mathematics.

　　 C. They work in fields as well as in laboratories.

　　 D. They read research papers written by others.

67. It can be concluded from the passage that _______.

　 A. human progress has brought civilization to the society

　 B. civilization has improved traditional forms of work

　 C. our environment has been affected by human progress

　 D. early people understood environmental protection

答案　 64.C　 65.B　 66.A　 67.C

Passage 91

(06·江西D篇)

An ichthyologist is a scientist who studies fish. Most people who do this job say they love their work because it is very rewarding and varied. They work not only inside a laboratory, but also out in the field. Fieldwork includes traveling to river?, oceans and lakes in order to collect information and specimens (~2~), Reading, writing and speaking me also very important to the job, Fish scientists need to read the research of other scientists. They must he able to write up their own research clearly so that others can follow it. They also need to be able to give lectures about their findings, so that they can spread knowledge.

　　　 Ichthyologists who wish to specialize can choose any one of three areas of study. The first area is aqnaeuhure　 (水产养殖). This involves the study and practice of fish farming and management. Because it is a rather new study,there are very few job opportunities available. However, as there is so much to discover, many see it as an exciting area for a new ichthyologist to enter. The second area is fisheries science, which means working with a team of scientists to find out more about different fish species.　 The third area is about the protection of natural fish populations. This is very important today, given that many fish species are in danger of dying out because of the actions of humans.

　　　 To become a successful fish scientist, you need to have a curious mind and be able to work on your own. You also need to be able to handle equipment and perform experiments; but most importantly, you must love fish. To become an ichthyologist, you will need to train at a university to pass a Bachelor of Science degree. For this, you will need to be good at mathematics, physical science and biology. Then, you will need to study for another year to complete an henours degree in ichthyology. This honours degree contains eoursework about all aspects of fish. You also need to complete a research paper.

66. Which of the following is TRUE according to this passage?

　 A. Early people moved to new places looking for new sources of food.

　 B. Modem civilization began when people started to live together in big groups.

　 C. Modem advancements are always good for the environment.

　 D. People began to exchange goods because they didn't have enough money.

65. The main purpose for small clans to join together was _______.

A. to hunt animals　　　　　　　　 B. to seek safety　　　

C. to share caves　　　　　　　　　 D. to protect environment

64. Early tribes didn't have much effect on animal population because_______.　　

A. they kept animals for themselves　　　　　

B. they ate only vegetables

　　 C. they killed only enough for food　　　　　

D. they loved animals

75.The best title for this passage may probably be_______. A. Environment Agency　　　　　　　 B. Technology In Flood Defenses C. Flood Warning System　　　　　　 D. Easter Floods

答案　 72.D　 73.B　 74.B　 75.C

Passage 90

(06·江西C篇)

Early people had very little effect on the environment. They lived in eaves in very small ' elan'groups. They collected or killed only enough for the dan's survival. Early clans were nomadic, which means that they did not stay in one place. Instead, they moved around, following the animals that were their main food source and seeking areas where seasonal plants grew wild. Moving around seasonally helped to protect the environment. The land had time to recover and animals had time to breed (繁殖) before the clan returned for the next season.

　　 As time went by, these small family clans joined with others to form larger groups for protection. Joining with other clans gave them more hunters and more women to help cut up the meat and share it between families. Eventually, people tamed(驯养) wild animals such as dogs and horses. People settled around rivers and fertile plains to share responsibilities and duties. Then, people began to plant crops instead of moving to areas where the plant grew. This development changed the environment.

　　 Traditional forms of work also changed. Some people were hatter at performing a particular task than other clan members, so they began to specialize in things they were good at doing. This also meant that they began to exchange their goods for things that others produced.

　　 People began to communicate with distant tribes. Land was cleared for roads. Foreign plants and animals were transported to places where they had not existed before. Specialization also gave people more free time. So art, dance and music became important ways of expressing feelings and thoughts. This was how many great civilizations started.

　　 Compared to the past, modern civilization has experienced many changes to become the highly developed society that exists today. Populations have increased rapidly. Forests have been cleared for farms. Inventions and technology have made work easier.

　　 However, pollution and other serious problems have also resulted from human progress. As concerned citizerns, it is up to us to learn from past mistakes and to help maintain and improve our environment.

74. People can easily get information and advice about flood any time of the day from______.

A. automatic messaging system　　　　　　 B. Floodline 0845 988 1188 C. the Flood Warning team in Kent　　　　 D. automated voice messaging system