—Have you heard the story of “The Merchant of Venice”?

—No. When and where does the story ______?

      A. take up        B. take on             C. take place         D. take off

 You ______ be hungry already — you had lunch only two hours ago!

A. wouldn’t                B. can’t               C. mustn’t           D. needn’t

_______ all the inventions have in common is ______ they have succeeded .

  A. What ; what   B. That ; that   C. What ; that   D. That ; what

--- Betty , welcome to my birthday party . Please make yourself at home .

 --- ________.

  A. The same to you   B. No , not really  C. Thank you   D. Here you are

He wrote this article ____this great communist fighter, Dr. Bethune.

    A. in honor for   B. in return for  C. to honor of  D. in memory of

                                       Equipped only with a pair of binoculars (雙筒望遠鏡) and ready to spend long hours waiting in all weathers for a precious glance of a rare bullfinch(紅腹灰雀). Britain’s birdwatchers had long been supposed to be lovers of a minority sport. But new figures show birdwatching is fast becoming a popular pastime, with almost three million of us absorbed in our fluttering feathered friends.

Devoted birdwatchers, those prepared to travel thousands of miles for a sighting of a rare Siberian bird, are fast being joined by a new breed of follower whose interest is satiated by watching a few finches (雀科鳴鳥) on a Sunday walk or putting up a bird-box in the back garden.

    “Almost three million UK birdwatchers is certainly possible if you include everyone with only a casual interest,” Stephen Moss said in his newly published book—A Bird in the Bush: a Social History of Birdwatching—which records the pursuit from the rich Victorian Englishman’s love of shooting rare birds to the less offensive observational tendencies of birdwatchers today.

Television wildlife programs have helped to fuel the new trend. Last summer, BBC 2’s Britain Goes Wild was a surprise success. It pulled in three million viewers and led to bird-houses selling out across the UK as 45,000 people promised to put up a box.

    Birdwatchers’ networking system first came to the attention of the nation in 1989, when a birdwatcher caught sight of the first Vermivora chrysoptera — a golden-winged songbird from North America—to be seen in Britain. He put a message out on the network service Birdline, and next day  3,000 birdwatchers proved the full pull of a truly rare bird as they visited the Tesco car park in Kent, where it had settled. Today, birdwatchers can log on to www.birdline.co.uk or have news of the latest sightings texted to their phones.

    “Multimillion-pound spending on binoculars, bird food and boxes point to the increasing numbers of birdwatchers,” said David Cromack, the editor of Bird Watching magazine, “The number of people involved is so big that they have great potential to influence government decisions affecting the environment.”

5、The word “satiated” in paragraph 2 can best be replaced by “_______”.

    A. affected             B. shared                     C. satisfied            D. narrowed

6、What happened after the message of seeing a Vermivora chrysoptera was put on the network?

    A. Birdwatchers helped the rare bird settle in Kent.

    B. Large numbers of birdwatchers went to view the bird.

    C. Many birdwatchers logged on to the website for details.

    D. Birdwatchers showed their determination to protect the rare bird.

7、Which of the following CANNOT be true according to the passage?

    A. Television wildlife programs started the popular pastime of birdwatching.

    B. The network service has contributed to the rapid development of birdwatching.

    C. Birdwatching in Britain was long considered a sport with a small group of followers.

    D. The current situation of birdwatching may promote the protection of the environment.

8、The passage mainly tells us about ________ in UK.

    A. the history of birdwatching               B. a growing passion for birdwatching

C. the impact of media on birdwatching    D. birdwatching as a popular expensive sport

Our teacher has _________ some very difficult questions to ask us.

   A. put                     B. made up            C. made of            D. decided

Certainly people make you feel comfortable when they are around. You spend an hour with them and feel as if you’ve known them half your life. These people have something in common. And once we know what it is, we can try to do it ourselves.

How is it done? Here are several skills (技巧) that good talkers have. If you follow the skills, they will help you put people at ease, and make friends with them quickly.

First of all, good talkers ask questions. Almost anyone, no matter how shy they are, will answer a question. One well-known businessman says. “At business lunches, I always ask people what they did this morning. It’s a common question, but it will get things going.” From there you can move on to other matters sometimes to really personal questions. And how they answer will let you know how far you can go.

Second, once good talkers have asked questions they listen for the answer. This point seems clear, but it isn’t. Your questions should have a point and help to tell what sort of person you are talking to. And to find out, you really have to listen carefully and attentively (專心地).

Real listening means certain things. First it means not to change the subject of conversation (對話). If someone sticks to (堅持) one topic (話題), you can take it as a fact that he’ll be really interested in it. Real listening also means not just listening to words, but to tones (語調(diào)) of voice. If the voice sounds dull, then, it’s time for you to change the subject.

Finally, good talkers know well how to deal with the occasion (場合) of parting. If you’re saying goodbye, you may give him a firm handshake and say, “I’ve really enjoyed meeting you.” If you want to see that person again, don’t keep it secret. Let people know what you feel, and they may walk away feeling as if they’ve known you half their life.

64. You’ll like to stay with certain people because ________.

       A. they know how to get along with others  

       B. you can often get much help from them

       C. they are always glad to do anything for you

       D. they will never get you into trouble

65. Asking questions might be quite a good way ________.

       A. for you to make more and more new friends

       B. to begin your business talks

       C. to get the conversation going well

       D. for you to make a deep and lasting impression (印象) on others

66. After having asked somebody a question, it’ll be polite of you to ________.

       A. make clear what kink of person he is

       B. listen to his answer attentively

       C. wait quietly and patiently for his answer

       D. talk with others

67. Generally speaking, good talkers are persons who ________.

       A. are good at making any topic interesting  

       B. never talk too much or too little

       C. always speak in a gentle way

       D. know how and when they should change the topic of the talk

Read a whole book in English? Me?

      Yes, you. Believe it or not, that may be easier than you think. Not all classics are too difficult or complicated. So you’re not limited to the simplified versions. And the easier books are not all for children.

      Books in their original versions may send you to the dictionary. And you might not understand everything you read. But reading one from cover to cover will give you a real sense of accomplishment（成就）. The key is to find the right books. Let’s take a look at these.

      The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (C.S. Lewis)

      Stepping into an old wardrobe, four English schoolchildren find themselves in the magical world of Narnia. On this delightful land, they find friends among the many talking creatures. The children soon discover, however, that Narnia is ruled by the White Witch. Edmund, one of the children, falls under her power. Who can free Narnia? Only Aslan, the great and noble lion. He alone knows the Deeper Magic. But the children themselves must help fight the battle against the White Witch and those who serve her.

      The Old Man and the Sea (Ernest Hemingway)

      Santiago, an old Cuban fisherman, hasn’t caught any fish in more than 80 days. Sailing far out from land, the old man hooks an enormous fish. That begins an agonizing three day battle. First he struggles against the great fish. Then he must fight off the sharks that circle the little boat and threaten to eat his fish. Exhausted and bleeding, the old man arrives back at shore. But his fish, his beautiful fish . . .

      Hemingway won the Nobel Prize for this superb story of strength and courage, of victory and regret.

      A Wrinkle in Time (Madeleine Lingle)

      Meg’s father, a U.S. government scientist, has been missing for many months. He had been experimenting with time travel when he mysteriously disappeared.

      Now Meg, her little brother Charles Wallace and her friend Calvin will try to rescue him. But first they must outwit the forces of evil they encounter（遇到） on their journey through time and space. Can they find Meg’s father before it’s too late?

      This novel is more than just a science fiction adventure. It’s an exploration of the nature of our universe.

      The Pearl (John Steinbeck)

      One day Kino, a poor Mexican pearl diver, finds a magnificent pearl. With it he dreams of buying a better life, new clothes and schooling for his son. Instead, it brings only evil. His wife pleads with him to get rid of it. "No," says Kino. "I will have my chance. I am a man." But when he kills a man who is trying to steal the pearl, Kino and his wife must run for their lives.This tale of dreams, justice and the power of greed is told simply and beautifully.

      The Long Winter (Laura Ingalls Wilder)

      It’s winter, 1880—1881, on America’s northern prairies. Mr. and Mrs. Ingalls and their four girls stay near the kitchen stove to keep warm. Heavy snowstorms cut them off even from neighbors. With the trains stopped, no supplies can reach the town. Food and fuel are running out. Day after day the girls must grind wheat for bread and twist hay to burn. At times they nearly lose the battle to keep their spirits up.

      This story provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of early American settlers.

63. In the passage, the author intends to _______.

   A. recommend a few simplified versions of classics

   B. recommend a few original versions of classics

   C. tell us how to read an English book from beginning to end

   D. tell us how to find proper English books to read 

64. In The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, the White Witch is probably _____.

   A. an evil woman with magic power           B. a friendly woman with magic power

   C. a delightful talking creature                D. a powerful lion

65. The underlined word "outwit" in the passage probably means ______.

   A. get rid of                              B. take advantage of  

   C. beat by being cleverer                    D. make the most of

66. Which book deals with history?

   A. The Pearl.                            B. The Old Man and the Sea.   

   C. A Wrinkle in Time.                     D. The Long Winter.

67. A Wrinkle in Time is different from other books mentioned in the passage in that _____.

   A. it is not a science fiction                 B. it tells a true story

   C. it provides some scientific knowledge      D. it tells the battle between justice and evil

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