B

Running like the wind, roaring like thunder, tigers have long been feared and respected as a king of the animal world.But last week a report said that there are no more than 30 wild tigers left in South China.

This was the conclusion of a team of scientists from China's State Forestry Administration and the World Nature Fund.

The South China tiger, also known as the Chinese tiger, is native to southern China.In the 1950's, there were over 4000 tigers found in mountain forests in the country.But due to the destruction of their natural habitat and uncontrolled hunting, it has been pushed on to the list of the world's top ten most endangered species.

Sixty-six of the big cats can be found in the cages of a dozen zoos around China.But they are nothing like their wild cousins.They have lost their natural skills such as hunting and killing.If they were set free they could not look after themselves.

"Breeding has damaged the quality of the species", said Pei Enle, deputy director of the Shanghai Zoo.

To reintroduce the species into the wild, the country started a programme to send five to ten young tigers to South Africa.Four of them have already arrived.Progress has been made as two elder tigers have recovered some of their instincts and can hunt wild animals by themselves at the African base.

" South Africans are very experienced in reintroducing big animals to the wild.The country has very good natural conditions for the tigers to learn in", said Lu Jun, office director of the National Wildlife Research and Development Center." We tried in Fujian Province, but it was not successful as there was not a complete eco-chain and there was a lack of space."

The tigers should return to China in 2007 when the reservations in Fujian are ready.

59.What is the main reason for the South China tiger becoming one of the world's top ten most endangered species?

A.Because it has lost its natural instincts.

B.Because there is not a complete eco-chain.

C.Because uncontrolled hunting has destroyed its natural living conditions.

D.Because there is no space for it

60.How is the programme of sending several tigers to South Africa getting on?

A.Two tigers can already compete with their wild cousins.

B.Its effect still remains to be seen.

C.Some of the tigers are already on the road to recovering their natural skills.

D.The tigers should be able to recover their instincts completely by 2007.

61.By saying " but they are nothing like their wild cousins", the writer means that ______.

A.they don't know how to hunt or kill

B.they are no longer feared by other wild animals

C.a complete change has resulted in the species because of breeding

D.to reintroduce them into the wild has become an urgent task

62.What is the purpose of sending young tigers to South Africa?

A.To get the tigers to go on a tour.

B.To provide them with a better environment.

C.To help the tigers recover their ability to live in the wild.

D.To find a complete eco-chain for them.

63.Which one is not the reason for South Africa being chosen as the training place?

A.Because the tigers can hunt wild animals by themselves at the African base.

B.Because South Africans are skilled at dealing with the tigers.

C.Because there is a complete eco-chain and enough space there.

D.Because the country has good natural conditions for the tigers to learn in.

C

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64.From the first ad , we know E—The Environmental Magazine ________ .

A.costs a Canadian reader $34.95 a year

B.mainly deals with political problems

C.is a monthly publication

D.has won Independent press Awards 12 times

65.The second ad is intended for _______ .

A.job seekers B.trainers

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66.What do we know about Belvedere Castle Exhibit ?

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C.It mainly focuses on wildlife .

D.It lasts for more than eleven years .

67.Which of the following ads offers a map of its location ?

A.Tennis Skills Camp. B.Belvedere Castle Exhibit .

C.E—The environmental Magazine . D.Edinburgh Young Caregivers Project .

D

It is a hot summer day,and you feel thirsty.A friend gives you a glass of cold lemondae.How do you feel when you see the glass? Will you describe your feeling as happiness or as pleasure? I believe you will say it is a feeling of pleasure.

There is a connection between these two kinds of feelings,and sometimes one cause the other ,but they are not the same.Pleasure is more dependent on the five senses while happiness is independent of them.

When you are happy ,little unpleasant events usually do not disturb you.When you are unhappy.you feel as if everything is against you.You may compensate for it by eating chocolate and sweets because this gives you pleasure,yet you stay unhappy.

A person may smoke cigarettes because it gives him pleasure,yet this does not make him happier,especially if he knows the fact that it is not good for his healthy.

The physical world is always in a changing state.At each moment a new thing is being

Created,changed,transformed and then destroyed.This is the normal state of things

and no one can change it.If we stay still in a certain state,we are sure to experience

unhappiness sooner or later.On the other hand, if we adjust to the environment,nothing can influence our moods.Then outer events have nothing to do with

our inner joy of mind

The room of the mind is filled with worry or fear.If you are free of thinking

about them,the room has been emptied,and then you will see what is happening and

experience it.When your mind stays quiet,you will see that happiness comes from the inside.

68.What does the underlined phrase “compensate for”in Paragraph 2 most probably mean ?

A.to make a suitable payment for B.to let you anger for

C.to provide with a balancing effect for D.to solve the problems for

69.We can learn from the passage________.

A.happiness is more dependent on the five senses

B.pleasure sometimes arouses happiness

C.you feel happy when nothing around you changes in a certain state

D.you feel unhappy because you have to adjust to the environment.

70.Whic can be the best title for the passage?

A.Pleasure Leads to Happiness B.Happiness Changes Us

C.Happiness Is Within Us D.Stay a Quiet Mind

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出的最佳选项.选项中有两项为多余选

项.

E

For several years,Americans have enjoyed teleshopping—watching TV and buying

things by phone. 71 In a number of European countries,people can turn on their TVs and shop for clothes,jewelry,food,toys,and many other things.

72 _For example,the biggest Swedish company sells different kinds of things on TV in 15 European countries,and in one year it made $100 million.In France there are two teleshopping channels,and the French spend about $20 million a year to buy things through those channels.

In Gemany,until last year teleshopping was only possible on one channel for one

hour everyday.Then the government allowed more teleshoppong.Other channels can open for telebusiness,including the largest American teleshopping company and a 24-hour teleshopping company. 73

Some people like teleshopping because it allows them to do their shopping without leaving their homes.With all the problems of traffic in the cities,this is an important reason,but at the same time,other Europeans do not like this new way of shopping. 74 Many Europeans usually worry about the quality of the things for sale on TV.Good quality is important to them,and they believe they can not be sure about the quality of the things on TV.

75 They will have to be more careful about the quality of the things they sell.They will also have to work harder to sell things that the buyers can not touch or see in person.

A.Now teleshopping is starting in Europe.

B.They call teleshopping “Junk on the air”.

C.Teleshopping is becoming popular in Sweden.

D.German businesses are hoping this new teleshopping will help them sell more things.

E.The need for high quality means that European teleshopping companies will have to be different from the American companies.

F.Teleshopping is popular among people.

G.German teleshopping business is controlled by American.

第II卷 非选择题，满分35分

第四部分：写作(共两节，满分35分)

第一节：短文改错(共10小题，每题1分，满分10分)

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文,文中共有10处

语言错误,每句最多有两处.错误涉及一个单词的增加,删除和修改.

增加:把缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),并在其下面写出该词.

删除:把多余的词用斜线()划掉.

修改:在错的词下划一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词.

注意:1.每处错误极其修改均限一词.

2.只允许修改10处,多者从第11处不记分.

Dear editor,

I am a high school student.A few days before,one of my very good friend told me that he was going to stop school.He said that he wanted to start his own’s business.

I tried my best to get him to change his mind,and failed.I realize it is difficult of me to change his mind.He is not doing so good in his studies.The process is more important than the result is.Now there are only 90 days being left before the test.I am not sure his decision is right or wrong.I needed your advice.

Gao Fei

第二节：书面表达 (满分25分)

假如你是李华，你的校友Ram听说你的家乡海南岛成了国际旅游岛，对此特别感兴趣，

专门来信询问你对建设国际旅游岛的看法。请根据以下要点回一封信。

要点：

1.吸引更多游客，带动旅游业发展;

2.增加就业机会，提高居民的生活水平;

3.交通便利，环境更优美

4.字数：100左右

参考词汇：海南国际旅游岛的建设 the construction of Hainan International Tourism

交通 transport

Dear Ram,

Thank you for your concern about the construction of Hainan International Tourism Island.

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Yours,

LiHua

参考答案

Dear Ram,

Thank you for your concern about the construction of Hainan International Tourism Island.

On hearing the exciting news, I almost jumped with joy.There is no doubt that it will have a great effect on the development of Hainan, especially on Hainan’s tourism.As we all know, Hainan Island is so beautiful that more and more people at home and abroad are attracted to enjoy its wonderful scenery.

What’ more ,more jobs will be offered to local people and they will lead a better life.I think the government will also focus on the construction of transport,making it convenient for people to travel around.Besides, the environmental protection is another concern.I am sure we will make Hainan Island an ideal place for tourism.Ram, welcome to our hometown to experience our unique scenery and culture.

Best wishes to you!

Yours,

Li Hua

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