56. This passage is probably taken from ________.

　 A. a novel　 B. a travel journal　 C. a textbook　 D. a news report

47. A. force　　 B. warn　　　　 C. allow　　　 D. encourage

SECTION C　 (1.5′each)

Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.

Walk to school every day? That will work, but not if you like to sleep in . If you like bad smells and crowding, the bus might be your choice. But why not a bicycle? A bicycle will get you there 　48　 　than your feet and will save you money.

This is 　49　 　you see more bicycles than any other kind of transportation in China, about 500 million of them. That’s close to one for every two people in the whole country . 　50　 if you survey your class at school , you probably will find a higher rate.

Bicycles became popular 　51　 　they are fun for people and at the same time help develop a strong body.

Cycling every day helps people build healthier hearts and 　52　 　muscles. Scientists say a 30-minute ride every day can help you 　53　 　weight.

Today, bicycles also are popular 　　54　 　city planners. They see bicycles as a good way to reduce heavy traffic. Unlike buses, bicycles produce no exhaust(尾气) and don’t burn energy. Many countries are encouraging more daily use of 　55　

PART THREE　 READING COMPREHENSION　 (2′each)

Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A,B,C, and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.

A

December 17^th, 2008

　 My husband and I have just come back from a fantastic trip to Kenya. We visited the Masai Mara. It was a short flight from Nairobi, where we stayed at Mara Bushtops, an excellent camp located just outside the national reserve. The guides were brilliant and we especially enjoyed the walking journey.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 -Jayne Roberts

November 30^th, 2008　　　　　　　　　　

I have traveled to Kenya several times and have found a jewel in Hemingway’s Resort in Watamu (near Malinde) on the coast. It is located close to Tsavo National Park and other areas and offers excellent journey opportunities. If you like fishing as I do, then Hemingway’s Resort will provide you with excellent access to the boats.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 -David Hasselman

April 14^th, 2008

I am a USA resident and I visited Kneya in June last year. It was interesting and attractive. It was the time for the yearly migration of wildebeest (an animal like a beer) from Serengeti to Masai Mara. The tour guide was very friendly. Indeed he gave me a lecture on wildlife. I stayed at a Keekorok lodge(小舍). If you are planning to go to Kenya, just contact these journey planners and you will never regret it. I hope I can go there for a second time.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 -Richard Smith

July 23^rd, 2007

　 I am Kenyan. Although I have been living in Amsterdam for a few years now, I have my own special places and things I always go back to see. I have been around the world and I think the lodges at Kiwayu are just he best lodging experience. What I don’t like is that African countries are settling into western comforts. In my mind Africa should be wild and rough. But that’s changing; the lodges in Kiwayu now offer comfort only to be found in the high streets of Manhattan. But this is taking away the spirit of adventure that makes Africa so attractive.

　 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　-Arnold Wanjau

46. A. fun　　　 B. interest　　　 C. fear　　　　 D. challenge

45. A. stranger　 B. friend　　　 C. relative　　　 D. doctor

44. A. busy　　　 B. shy　　　　 C. disappointed　　 D. touched

43. A. talked　　 B. asked　　　 C. imagined　 D. smiled　

42. A. thin　　　 B. long　　　　 C. short　　　 D. new

41. A. purpose　 B. experience　　 C. failure　　 D. trouble

40. A. angrily　　 B. suddenly　　 C. quickly　　 D. confusedly

39. A. young　　 B. old　　 C. happy　　 D. true