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1、AAnimals are considered to be endangered if the species is close to extinction throughout all or most of its environment. Animals become endangered for a variety of reasons. Some animals become endangered when their habitats contain resources for humans. For example, commercial forest cutting in the

2、 Amazon Rainforest has seriously reduced the population of many animal species and led to the extinction of other groups. Land itself is an important resource to humans since it provides us with living space, and when people replace animal habitats with human habitats, it can lead to a larger loss o

3、f natural species. Commercial and industrial operations may reduce land or water for animals and pollute their environment. Owing to water pollution, the baiji, a fresh water dolphin native to China, was declared extinct, meaning its unlikely that the population can recover. Even noise pollution fro

4、m human activities can lead to the disorder of animal behavior. Another cause that makes animals become endangered is over-fishing or over-hunting. Over-hunting whales led to near extinction of many species of whales. The introduction of a non-native species to a habitat may make animals become enda

5、ngered. The native species may not defend against a new one, and the effects can be dangerous. In Australia, the introduction of the common house cat led to the extinction of the red-fronted parakeet and has seriously damaged the populations of several small animals. Introduced species can also brin

6、g new diseases with them. As a result, animals become endangered. Native animals may not have the power to fight against non-native diseases, and population levels can suffer. Another cause of disease is human-introduced chemicals. The use of DDT is believed to be one of the leading causes in drivin

7、g the California Condor to near extinction. When animals become endangered, the entire food chain can be affected. For example, in 2008 disease seriously harmed the honeybee, which is largely responsible for pollinating(授花粉)plants, including many fruits and vegetables. Without their pollination, a v

8、ery large part of the human diet could be reduced. In fact, if the honeybee should become extinct, our life would be affected and billions of dollars would be lost. Therefore, many people argue that when animals become endangered it is in mans own self-interest to protect them. 1. The passage is mai

9、nly about_. A. ways of protecting animals habitatsB. effects caused by species endangermentC. dangers of bringing in non-native speciesD. reasons why animals become endangered2. Which of the following examples shows that environmental pollution may cause species endangerment? A. The extinction of th

10、e whales. B. The extinction of the red-fronted parakeet. C. The decreasing population of the dolphin. D. The effect of the honeybee on the human diet. 3. We can infer from the last paragraph that_. A. humans are to blame for species extinctionB. small animals mean little to the whole food chainC. pr

11、otection of the honeybee has cost billions of dollarsD. humans protect animals for the benefit of themselvesBBoxing Day(节礼日)is the day after Christmas, a public holiday in most countries in the Commonwealth. It originated as a day for giving gifts to employees and poor people. Boxing Day, also known

12、 as the Feast of St. Stephen, originated in England in the middle of the nineteenth century. It originated as a holiday for members of the merchant class to give boxes containing food, fruits, clothing or money to employees or servants. The gifts were an expression of gratitude, similar to the bonus

13、es(奖金, 红利)for the employees today. Because these gifts are usually placed in boxes, people give the holiday its name“Boxing Day”. Also related to the origin of Boxing Day is the tradition of opening the alms(施舍物, 救济物)boxes placed in churches over the Christmas season. The contents of these boxes wer

14、e given out among the poor the day after Christmas. Today, Boxing Day is a holiday in the United Kingdom, Canada and many other Commonwealth nations. It is a time for family and friends to get together. Outdoor sports such as soccer, horse racing and hunting are popular on the holiday. Shopping is a

15、 popular Boxing Day activity, and the malls are usually filled with people taking advantage of after-Christmas bargains. Throughout the Christmas season, many organizations keep the original tradition of Boxing Day alive by donating their time, energy and money to fill the food bank and providing gi

16、fts for the poor. 4. Whats the best title of the passage? A. Boxing DayB. A holiday in the U. K. C. ChristmasD. Christmas gifts5. Why did people call the Feast of St. Stephen Boxing Day? A. Because the gifts were usually placed in boxes in this holiday. B. Because people liked boxes. C. Because empl

17、oyees needed boxes. D. Because merchants wanted to sell more boxes. usually placed in boxes, people give the holiday its name“Boxing Day”. 可知。6. The underlined word“malls”in Paragraph 4 means“_”. A. factoriesB. companiesC. supermarketsD. fairs7. Which of the following belongs to the original traditi

18、on of Boxing Day? A. Dating with friends. B. Buying gifts for lovers. C. Taking part in all kinds of sports. D. Helping the poor. CI receive many letters from children and cant answer them allthere wouldnt be time enough in a day. Ill try to answer some of the questions that are commonly asked. Wher

19、e did I get the idea for Stuart Little and for Charlottes Web? Well, many years ago, I went to bed one night in a railway sleeping car, and during the night I dreamed about a tiny boy who acted rather like a mouse. Thats how the story of Stuart Little got started. As for Charlottes Web, I like anima

20、ls and my barn is a very pleasant place to beat all hours. One day when I was on my way to feed the pig, I began feeling sorry for the pig because, like most pigs, he was going to die. This made me sad. So I started thinking of ways to save a pigs life. Three years after I started writing it, it was

21、 published. (I am not a fast worker, as you can see. )Sometimes Im asked how old I was when I started to write, and what made me want to write. I started earlyas soon as I could spell. Children often find pleasure through trying to set their thoughts down on paper, either in words or in pictures. I

22、was not good at drawing, so I used words instead. As I grew older, I found that writing can be a way of earning a living. Well, here is the answer to the last question. No, they are imaginary tales. In real life, a family doesnt have a child who looks like a mouse and a spider doesnt spin words in h

23、er web. And although my stories are imaginary, I like to think that there is some truth in them, tootruth about the way people and animals feel and think and act. 8. EBWhite wrote this passage to_. A. introduce his new booksB. introduce two funny storiesC. explain why he enjoyed writingD. answer som

24、e readers questions9. We can know from the passage that EBWhite is a writer who_. A. writes very fastB. works on a friends farmC. mainly writes stories for adultsD. writes imaginary tales for children10. What inspired EBWhite to write Charlottes Web? A. That he wanted children to love animals. B. Th

25、at he was deeply impressed by a clever pig. C. That he wanted to use his own way to save a pig. D. That he wanted to save the animals on a farm. 11. What is probably the last question? A. Are your stories true? B. What is the truth in your stories? C. Will you write more imaginary tales? D. Do you k

26、now a child looking like a mouse? DFootball, to me, is more than just a game. I have probably learned more valuable lessons from it than from school. When I joined the team freshman year, I didnt realize what I was getting into. Even though I had been playing since fourth grade and knew it was hard

27、work, nothing would prepare me for the effort I would put into football that year. We worked all summer in the weight room and ran on the track to get in physical and mental shape before the season. See, football is more of a mental sport than anything else, so running on the track wasnt only about

28、getting in shape. We would push our minds by running as hard as we could even if we were going to pass out. At the beginning, I was immature(幼稚的)and only thought of myself, sometimes even gave up when I was tired or hurt. Then after the third game I had a season-ending injury. Imagine working all su

29、mmer and then only being able to play three games! I needed surgery on my arm and at least five months to recover. Needless to say, I missed the rest of the season, but this actually helped me realize that since you never know when your last play will be, you should try your hardest in football and

30、life. After freshman year I decided that I would always give my best effort. Playing varsity(大学的)football has taught me so much more than just what my assignments are on a particular play or how to block. I have learned to think about others first, and realized how important working hard is. Being w

31、ith all my friends, even sweating and bleeding with them, really made us bond as a group of hard-working young men who I know will succeed in life. 12. What is the main idea of the passage? A. How the author dislikes the game of football. B. When the author began to play football. C. How the author

32、has changed his attitude to football. D. What sport the author likes best. 13. In the third paragraph, the underlined phrase“getting in shape”probably means“_”. A. becoming healthyB. designing the playgroundC. losing weightD. measuring the track14. What did the author get from his season-ending inju

33、ry? A. A good chance on the team. B. A good lesson about life. C. A good relationship with his partners. D. A good rest as he expected. 15. According to the last paragraph, we know the writer values_. A. hard work and friendshipB. teamwork and competitionC. self-respect and hard workD. competition a

34、nd success第二节(共5小题; 每小题2分, 满分10分)根据短文内容, 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Most people feel lonely sometimes, but it usually only lasts between a few minutes and a few hours. This kind of loneliness is not serious. In fact, it is quite normal. For some people, though, loneliness can last for years.

35、16 The first kind of loneliness is temporary. This is the most common type. 17 The second kind, situational loneliness, is a natural result of a particular situationfor example, family problem, the death of a loved one, or moving to a new place. Although this kind of loneliness can cause physical pr

36、oblems, such as headaches and sleeplessness, it usually does not last for more than a year. The third kind of loneliness is the most severe. 18 People who experience habitual loneliness have problems socializing and becoming close to others. Unfortunately, many chronically lonely people think there

37、is little or nothing they can do to improve their condition. Psychologists agree that one important factor in loneliness is a persons social contacts, e. g. friends, family members, co-workers, etc. 19 For instance, our families give us emotional support, our parents and teachers give us guidance, a

38、nd our friends share similar interests and activities. However, psychologists have found that, though lonely people may have many social contacts, they sometimes feel they should have more. 20 Psychologists are trying to find ways to help habitually lonely people for two reasons: they are unhappy an

39、d unable to socialize and there is a connection between habitual loneliness and serious illness such as heart disease. While temporary and situational loneliness can be a normal, healthy part of life, habitual loneliness can be a sad and sometimes dangerous condition. A. It usually disappears quickl

40、y and does not require any special attention. B. Unlike the second type, habitual loneliness usually lasts more than two years and has no specific cause. C. They often feel lonely and in bad condition. D. We depend on various people for different reasons. E. They question their popularity. F. It app

41、ears when they are unhealthy. G. Now researchers say there are three different types of loneliness. 第三部分英语知识运用(共两节, 满分45分)第一节完形填空(共20小题; 每小题1. 5分, 满分30分)阅读下面短文, 从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中, 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。I just spent a wonderful holiday on a little Greek island together with my family. One day, my wife

42、 and I left the village where we lived to visit the other side of the island. There we 21 to see a French lady who was walking with a cane(手杖). Clearly, it was not 22 for her to climb up the 300 steps leading up to an old building. Noticing she had a French accent(口音)I 23 speaking French with her. S

43、he 24 that, saying her English wasnt very good. We had a 25 . She said the next day she would visit the 26 we were in at that moment. I was already looking forward to our 27 again there, because I enjoyed 28 my French. But the next day I did not see her. I 29 she had said that she would leave the is

44、land the day after. I must have 30 her. Yet, three days later I suddenly met her again at the beach. She told me she was taking the ferry boat that night at 2 a. m. and was now 31 a place to stay close to the port(港口), 32 she had difficulty taking her suitcase to the port herself. The hotel she ment

45、ioned was rather 33 and I suggested another hotel which would cost her less, and was a short 34 for her to reach the port. 35 , her hotel could not help carry her suitcase anywhere. So I 36 to carry the suitcase to the 37 for her. I did as I had promised, and the lady was 38 and kept thanking me. I

46、did it 39 , for my parents brought me up to give others a helping hand. Watching the 40 on the ladys face, I wish I got the chance to do it more often. 21. A. failed B. happened C. plannedD. expected22. A. common B. hard C. tiringD. relaxing23. A. enjoyed B. continued C. startedD. stopped24. A. appr

47、eciated B. shared C. believedD. refused25. A. discussion B. conversation C. fight D. competition26. A. hotel B. house C. countryD. village27. A. exam B. training C. meetingD. lesson28. A. copying B. understandingC. practicingD. reading29. A. joked B. remembered C. imagined D. mentioned30. A. missed

48、B. called C. accepted D. disappointed31. A. escaping from B. checking on C. cleaning upD. looking for32. A. though B. because C. soD. but33. A. dirty B. suitable C. comfortableD. expensive34. A. flight B. walk C. sail D. sight35. A. UnfortunatelyB. Strangely C. Differently D. Unusually36. A. hoped B

49、. liked C. offered D. forgot37. A. islandB. building C. beachD. hotel38. A. happyB. kind C. worriedD. confused39. A. seriouslyB. luckily C. naturallyD. carefully40. A. pleasureB. excitement C. surpriseD. fear第卷第三部分英语知识运用(共两节, 满分45分)第2节 (共10小题; 每小题1. 5分, 满分15分)Do you know that body language accounts

50、for(占有)over 90% of a conversation? Thats why communicating face to face is always 41._(good)than a telephone conversation particularly if you are trying to sell something! Your body language will give others a general 42._(impress)of you and it will also show your emotions. Its very difficult to mak

51、e your body lie. Its easy to tell the difference between a sincere smile 43._a false smile. So if you understand body language codes(密码), it is usually possible to know 44. _someone really means. Although much of our body language is universal, a lot is also cultural. Culture codes vary from one cou

52、ntry to45. _and they can lead to 46. (misunderstand). Even simple gestures may have a 47. _(complete)different meaning in other parts of the world. For example, the circle sign 48. _(make) with three raised fingers means“OK” in the United States. But it is not universal. In Brazil, Greece and German

53、y it is a rude gesture showing disrespect and in Japan 59. _means“money”! If you want 70. _(avoid)making embarrassing mistakes when you travel to other countries, you should understand their basic cultures before you leave. and researchers use it as 61. _investigative tool. Journalists use it 62. _(

54、find) information for stories. Doctors use it to learn more about unfamiliar diseases and the 63. _(late)medical development. Ordinary people use it for shopping, banking, bill-paying, and communicating with family and friends. People all over the world use it to connect with individuals from 64. _(

55、differ)countries and cultures. However, 65. _there are many positive developments 66. _(associate)with the Internet, there are also certain fears and concerns. One concern relates to a lack of control over 67. _appears on the Internet. With television and radio there are editors to check the accurac

56、y or appropriateness of the content of programs, and with television there are restrictions on what kinds of programs can be 68. _(broadcast)and at what times of the day. With the Internet, 69. _(parent) cannot check a published guide to determine what is suitable 70. _their children t o see. 第二节(共5小题; 每小题2分, 满分10分)根据短文内容, 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。第四部分写作(共两节, 满分35分)第一节短文改错(共10小题; 每小题1分, 满分10分)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