Man is the most intelligent animal created by God because God has given him language which other animals do not have. Communication makes life extremely convenient and easy. Language plays a very important role in life as any emotion can be easily and effectively conveyed (傳遞) through language to anyone. But all this is applicable and beneficial only to human beings. What about animals? How do they communicate with each other?

We all know that animals do not have the ability to use language as a medium for communication. But they do have other means of conveying messages to other animals, of which use of body language is the most important one. The messages can be of many types like conveying food location, danger alarms, appreciation of good deeds like helping other animals in dangerous situations, etc. There are two main types of communication in animals: verbal (語言的) communication and non-verbal communication.

Sound is one of the most common types of verbal communication in animals, and majority of the species use it as the medium to convey messages. Bats have to rely on sound waves to communicate. They mostly rest in the morning and become active at night to search for food and do other tasks. All the birds communicate through their chirping. Mammals generally make use of sounds to give calls to other members of their community. Whales are the perfect examples, which use sound waves for communication. They have a whale song, which they repeat after regular intervals.

Facial Expressions

This kind of communication is mostly found in dogs. When they are angry, they show their teeth and raise their ears. On the other hand, when they are frightened, they pull their ears behind and open their mouth. Also, in birds, when the parent bird brings food for the offspring, the begging expression can be observed on the offspring’s face.

Gestures and Body Movements

This type of communication is common not only in animals, but in human beings too. All human beings, although they use language for communication, tend to use gestures and body movements as well while communicating. Honey bees are the most enthusiastic creatures on earth because they dance to communicate. Some bees dance in the hive (蜂箱) so that other bees get signals of the location of the honey comb. A deer waves its tail to warn others of coming danger.

51. What does this passage mainly talk about?

A. What messages animals can convey.

B. Why life is easier for human beings.

C. Why man is the most intelligent animal.

D. How animals communicate with each other.

52. Our life is more convenient and easier owing to the fact that ______.

A. other animals do not have any emotion

B. we can communicate with each other through language

C. we also use body movements while communicating

D. other animals use sounds to give calls to their members

53. What’s the most important way for animals to convey messages?

A. Use of body language.

B. Use of sounds.

C. Use of facial expressions.

D. Use of dancing.

54. When a dog pulls its ears behind with the mouth open, we can tell it ______.

A. is angry

B. is frightened

C. has been begging for food

D. has eaten too much

55. Which of the following doesn’t belong to non-verbal communication?

A. The begging expression.

B. Relying on sound waves.

C. Dancing.

D. Waving tails.

Bali is an Indonesia island that is rich in indigenous (本土的) culture. A lot of people say that Balinese culture is unique and that the people of Bali have always been content with the “now”. If you ask a Balinese person what heaven is like, the probable answer will be “just like Bali”. This only goes to show that most Balinese people are happy to be where they are and never worry.

One factor that contributes to this laidback lifestyle is the culture of close family ties in Bali. In the Balinese culture, support is always available. Balinese extended families are so tightly linked that all members usually live in the same block.

Balinese culture is based on a form of this religion, which is called “Hindu Darma”. This religion reached the island during the eleventh century. Most of the family customs and traditions as well as community lifestyles of the Balinese people are influenced by this. The religious influence even expands widely into the arts, which makes Bali distinct from the rest of Indonesia.

In spite of the fact that tourists flood to the island every year, Balinese people have managed to conserve their culture. Almost every native of Bali is an artist in some form or another. Parents and villagers have passed on their skills to their children, who all seem to have inclinations (愛好) either to music, dance, painting, or decoration.

Another remarkable mark of the Balinese culture is the senses of ceremonies known as the Manusa Yadnya. This marks the different stages of Balinese life. Cremation (火葬) is very popular on this island—and unlike in the West, death is a joyous and colorful event for the Balinese.

46. What do we know about Balinese according to the first two paragraphs?

A. They lead a very relaxing but unwealthy life.

B. They live in large families and are close to each other.

C. Their family members are distributed in different places.

D. Their extended families live too close together to get along well.

47. Bali is distinguished from the rest of Indonesia by ______.

A. people’s tight family relationship

B. the family customs and traditions

C. people’s great love for religion

D. the influence of religion on their culture

48. The underlined word “conserve” in Para. 4 can be replaced by “______”.

A. preserve        B. spread          C. form           D. expand

49. When a person dies in Bali, it is a common practice to ______.

A. express deep sorrow at his death

B. celebrate the death like a great event

C. sing and dance joyfully in his honor

D. remember what he did in his lifetime

50. What is the text mainly about?

A. Balinese religion.

B. The lifestyle of Balinese.

C. Balinese culture.

D. The tourism in Bali.

Many years ago, when I was fresh out of school and working in Denver, I was driving to my parents’ home in Missouri for Christmas. I stopped at a gas station about 50 miles from Oklahoma City, where I was planning to stop and visit a friend. While I was standing in line at the cash register, I said hello to an older couple who were also paying for gas.

I took off, but had gone only a few miles when black smoke poured from the back of my car. I stopped and wondered what I should do. A car pulled up behind me. It was the couple I had spoken to at the gas station. They said they would take me to my friend’s. We chatted on the way into the city, and when I got out of the car, the husband gave me his business card.

I wrote him and his wife a thank-you note for helping me. Soon afterward, I received a Christmas present from them. Their note that came with it said that helping me had made their holiday meaningful.

Years later, I drove to a meeting in a nearby town in the morning. In late afternoon I returned to my car and found that I’d left the lights on all day, and the battery was dead. Then I noticed that the Friendly Ford dealership—a shop selling cars—was right next door. I walked over and found two salesmen in the showroom.

“Just how friendly is Friendly Ford?” I asked and explained my trouble. They quickly drove a pickup truck to my car and started it. They would accept no payment, so when I got home, I wrote them a note to say thanks. I received a letter back from one of the salesmen. No one had ever taken the time to write him and say thank you, and it meant a lot, he said.

“Thank you”—two powerful words. They’re easy to say and mean so much.

41. The author planned to stop at Oklahoma City ______.

A. to visit a friend

B. to see his parents

C. to pay at the cash register

D. to have more gas for his car

42. The words “took off” underlined in Paragraph 2 mean ______.

A. turned off       B. moved off      C. put up           D. set up

43. What happened when the author found smoke coming out of his car?

A. He had it pulled back to the gas station.

B. The couple sent him a business card.

C. The couple offered to help him.

D. He called his friend for help.

44. The battery of the author’s car was dead because ______.

A. something went wrong with the lights

B. the meeting lasted a whole day

C. he forgot to turn off the lights

D. he drove too long a distance

45. By telling his own experiences, the author tries to show ______.

A. how to write a thank-you letter

B. how to deal with car problems

C. the kind-heartedness of older people

D. the importance of expressing thanks

Sydney Airport International Terminal-Arrivals Area

SPECIALTY RETAIL

Newslink: Two separate Newslink stores cater to all your reading needs including newspapers, magazines and the latest bestsellers.

Downtown Duty Free: Make sure you shop at Downtown Duty Free for great savings on a range of items including perfume, alcohol, skincare and cigarettes. It’s your last chance before customs.

Beach Culture: A must for those who go into the Latest in beach clothing. Top surf, street and fashion labels including Mambo, Stussy and Quicksilver, including children’s sizes.

DINING

Blue Sky Care: Speedy service leaves you time to keep an eye on the arrivals gate. Morning pastries, fresh juice, breakfast rolls and coffee while you wait.

McDonald’s: hamburgers, fries, drinks, muffins and shakes—all your family favorites. Breakfast served until 10:30 a. m.

SERVICES

ATM: ATMs are conveniently located throughout Arrival and Departures. Dollars, pounds, francs and RMB are all available.

Vodafone Rentals: This communication center offers the very latest technology for mobile phone rentals, sales and servicing.

36. Where is this passage likely to appear?

A. A morning newspaper.

B. A monthly magazine.

C. A geography book.

D. An official guide.

37. The underlined phrase “cater to” probably means ______.

A. satisfy          B. afford            C. support         D. help

38. If you want to have some coffee while waiting for your flight, you can go to ______.

A. Vodafone Rentals                 B. Blue Sky Cafe

C. Downtown Duty Free           D. McDonald’s

39. At Beach Culture you can buy ______.

A. newspapers and magazines

B. skincare and cigarettes

C. Mambo and Stussy

D. fresh juice and breakfast rolls

40. Which of the following is true according to the text?

A. You can have breakfast at McDonald’s at 11:00 a. m..

B. You’ll save money if you buy alcohol or perfume at Downtown Duty Free.

C. You’ll not find any beach clothing for your seven-year-old boy in Beach Culture.

D. There is only one ATM throughout Arrivals and Departure.

In the clinic, I asked if Michael could be retested, so the specialist tested him again. To my  16    , it was the same score.

Later that evening, I   17   told Frank what I had learned that day. After talking it over, we agreed that we knew our   18   much better than an IQ (智商) test. We   19   that Michael’s score must have been a   20   and we should treat him   21   as usual.

We moved to Indiana in 1962, and Michael studied at Concordia High School in the same year. He got   22   grades in the school, especially   23   biology and chemistry, which was a great comfort.

Michael   24   Indiana University in 1965 as a pre-medical student. Soon afterwards, his teacher permitted him to take more courses than   25  . In 1968, he was accepted by the School of Medicine, Yale University.

On graduation day in 1972, Frank and I   26   the ceremony at Yale. After the ceremony, we told Michael about the   27   IQ score he got when he was six. Since that day, Michael sometimes would look at us and say   28  , “My dear mom and dad never told me that I couldn’t be a doctor, not until after I graduated from medical school!” It is his special way of thanking us for the   29   we had in him.

Interestingly, Michael then   30   another IQ test. We went to the same clinic where he had 31     the test eighteen years before. This time Michael scored 126, an increase of 36 points. A result like that was supposed to be   32  .

Children often do as   33   as what adults, particularly parents and teachers,   34   of them. That is, tell a child he is “  35  ,” and he may play the role of a foolish child.

16. A. joy            B. surprise         C. dislike          D. disappointment

17. A. tearfully       B. fearfully        C. cheerfully       D. hopefully

 18. A. student     B. son            C. friend           D. doctor

19. A. argued        B. realized         C. decided         D. understood

20. A. joke          B. mistake         C. warning         D. wonder

21. A. specially       B. strictly         C. naturally      D. carefully

22. A. poor          B. good         C. average         D. standard

23. A. in             B. about          C. of             D. for

24. A. visited         B. chose          C. passed          D. entered

25. A. allowed      B. described        C. required         D. offered

26. A. missed        B. held            C. delayed         D. attended

27. A. high          B. same           C. low          D. different

28. A. curiously      B. eagerly          C. calmly         D. jokingly

29. A. faith          B. interest         C. pride         D. delight

30. A. looked for     B. asked for        C. waited for      D. prepared for

31. A. received       B. accepted        C. organized       D. discussed

32. A. imperfect               B. impossible      C. uncertain       D. unsatisfactory

33. A. honestly       B. much          C. well           D. bravely

34. A. hear              B. learn           C. expect         D. speak

35. A. wise          B. rude            C. shy            D. stupid

 —Shall I open the window to let in some fresh air?

—______ It’s really hot in here.

A. What a pity.                                 B. Sure, go ahead.

C. Why not?                                D. It’s up to you.

 Though he didn’t perform well in the French Open, he is still ______ the top ten in the world.

A. among          B. of              C. in             D. above

 —Where’s my driving license? Maybe I left it at home.

—My Goodness! I ______ you would always take it along.

A. was to think     B. thought       C. have thought    D. have been thinking

 Though the training cost a lot of time and effort, I do think it ______.

A. valuable         B. significant       C. worthwhile      D. vital

 After careful consideration, he decided to take the position, ______ he knew it would be difficult for him.

A. even though     B. now that        C. as if             D. so that