C.

New research shows sheep are clever

People often make jokes about how dull sheep are, but new research shows they may be cleverer than we think. Researchers at the University of Cambridge discovered that Welsh mountain sheep have brainpower that equals rodents (啮齿动物). Tests found that the sheep can map the area they live in, and some may even be able to plan ahead.

Young fish prefer noisy neighbors

A new study has shown that young fish like to live on reefs with noisy neighbors! Researchers from the universities of Auckland and Bristol found that young fish looking for a home choose areas where other noisy fish live. The scientists produced all kinds of sounds which had been recorded in different natural environments. The young fish seemed to prefer the sounds of natural reefs, complete with noisy animals! The scientists compared the choice to a music fan wandering around at a music festival, choosing to set up a tent closest to the music they like best!

Butterflies are disappearing

A new study has shown that 17 species (物种) of butterfly found in Europe have dropped by 70% in the last 20 years. The information collected from 3,000 sites across 15 countries shows it may be caused by the loss (减少) of grasslands covered with flowers. You can encourage butterflies to come into your garden by planting flowers.

62. What is the passage mainly about?

A. Some new studies about animals. B. People’s wrong ideas about animals.

C. Why the number of animals has dropped. D. The importance of protecting animals.

63. According to the first paragraph, we may infer that sheep _____.

A. are less clever than rodents B. can find their home

C. can read maps D. are good planners

64. Which seems to have to do with the number of butterflies?

A. The species of grass in grasslands. B. The species of trees in grasslands.

C. The number of flowers in grasslands. D. The number of animals in grasslands.

65. In which part of a newspaper can we most probably read the passage?

A. Geography. B. Culture. C. Travel. D. Nature.

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如空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项(请将此题答案写在第Ⅱ卷答题卡上)

Although many Chinese students say that their knowledge of English grammar is good, most would admit(承认) that their spoken English is poor. Whenever I speak to a Chinese stud ent, they always say, “My spoken English is poor.”66 I would like to suggest that there may be some reasons for their problems with spoken English.

First, they fail to find suitable(合适的) words to express themselves due to a limited (有限的)vocabulary. 67.However, you can speak with a limited vocabulary, if you choose a positive attitude. Others will follow you as long as you use the words that you know.

68 . Sometimes they make mistakes when they are speaking because they are shy and nervous. Yet students should remember that their goal should be FLUENCY NOT ACCURACY(准确). Your aim in writing is to be accurate following the rules for grammar and using the right words and spelling them correctly. However, in speaking your aim(目标) is fluency. You want to get your message across, to talk to someone in English, as quickly and as well as you can, even though sometimes you may use a wrong word or tense(时态), but it doesn’t m atter.69 .

The third reason is that not enough attention is paid to listening. You have one mouth but two ears! All that hearing is necessary for you to start speaking.

Fourth, most Chinese students are reactive rather than proactive language learners. Instead of actively seeking(寻求) out opportunities to improve their spoken English they passively(被动的) wait for speaking opportunities to come to them and wonder why their English always remains poor.70 .

A. The person you are speaking to wi ll understand you and make allowances(允许) for any mistakes he hears.

B. They may try to avoid making similar mistakes next time.

C. Obviously(明显的) the better answer is to expand(拓展) their vocabulary.

D. If you have this proactive outlook, then you will see English opportunities wherever you go.

E. However, their spoken English does not have to remain“poor”!

F. Second, they are afraid of making mistakes.

G. The second reason lies in the reluctance (勉强) of using what has just been learned.