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When the Berlin Wall came down in 1989, Leonard Bernstein gave a concert in Berlin, including Beethoven"s Ode to Joy, with the word "Joy" changed to "Freedom" in the lyrics sung.The orchestra(管弦乐队)were drawn from both East and West Germany, as well as the United Kingdom, France, the Soviet Union, and the United States.
Freedom was in the air and it was not just for people. The wall between East and West Germany had also kept a large population of wild pigs within the eastern forests of Brandenburg.The wall"s falling down made it easier for the big pigs—a very big one can weigh over 300 pounds—to leave the woodlands and walk into the town. Warm winters and easy access to food have helped the population increase. Now about 10,000 wild pigs walk around Berlin.
The nature of the beast has added to the boom(兴旺)."The pigs are intelligent," says Marc Franusch, a spokesman for the Berlin forestry department. "They learn to use the neighborhoods.They get used to people, dogs, and traffic."  
The wild pigs tend to travel in small groups and have been found searching rubbish and gardens, feeding their piglets(小猪)in the shadow of parked cars, and crossing busy roads.On average, the animals are involved in one traffic accident every day. And despite the fact that it"s illegal, some Berliners have been known to give the pigs food.
Though wild pigs are protected under German law, the city"s forestry department is permitted to kill 2,000 of the creatures every year, targeting mostly young adult animals in forests surrounding Berlin. Pigs within city limits are only shot if they make an immediate threat.No humans have yet been seriously wounded by them, but local dogs have been the victims of their tusks. "The forestry department is not aiming to get rid of the pigs," explains Franusch, "but we do have to reduce dangerous situations."
小题1:The concert in the first paragraph is given to          
A.celebrate Bernstein"s successB.remind people of fighting for rights
C.show the artists" delight of lifeD.express people"s joy for freedom
小题2:The following factors contribute to the boom of wild pigs EXCEPT          
A.the Berlin WallB.adequate food
C.their own natureD.warm winter
小题3:From the text we can know that          
A.in Berlin people can never kill any wild pig
B.it is against law to offer food to wild pigs
C.wild pigs each weigh more than three hundred pounds
D.traffic accidents are mainly caused by wild pigs in Berlin
小题4:The article mainly talks about           
A.why wild pigs in Berlin enjoy so much freedom
B.when wild pigs were united in Berlin
C.how wild pigs are living in Berlin
D.what damage wild pigs have done to Berliners

答案

小题1:D
小题2:A
小题3:B
小题4:C
解析

试题分析:本文叙述了野猪在柏林的生活状况,由于没有了柏林围墙,使野猪很容易出入城市,带来了一些交通队事故的发生,但是它们是受法律保护的动物,在法律不允许的情况下是不能捕杀它们的。
小题1:推理判断题。根据with the word "Joy" changed to "Freedom" in the lyrics sung.Freedom was in the air and it was not just for people.故选D。
小题2:细节理解题。根据Warm winters and easy access to food have helped the population increase.选项D符合原文;The nature of the beast has added to the boom选项C符合原文;和Berliners have been known to give the pigs food选项B符合原文;故选A。
小题3:细节理解题。根据And despite the fact that it"s illegal, some Berliners have been known to give the pigs food.跟野猪提供食物是非法的,故选B。
小题4:主旨大意题。根据综观全文主要叙述的野猪是怎样生活在柏林的,故选C。
点评:主旨大意题的难度较大,此类题目一般不易直接找到答案,最简单的方法是仔细研究文章开头的一二句,因为他们常是文章的主题句,然后,快速浏览文章首句和结尾句。如果第一句的主题不明,可注意结尾是否有概括总结,对选项要注意全面性和概括性。
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How could I turn down an opportunity for a weeklong cruise on a luxury motorsailer in the Andaman Sea? Without a second thought, I packed my bags and jumped on a plane to Singapore, and the following day I found myself looking out the airplane window at the beautiful waters surrounding the island of Langkawi off the coast of Malaysia.
The last time I was in Langkawi was in 2001, when it was relatively quiet. Langkawi has come a long way since then; there are 4, 5, and even 6-star hotels, as well as spas, golfing, horseback riding and even a cable car taking visitors to the highest point on the island.
At the Langkawi International Airport I met my shipmates and we were driven to Pantai Tengah with a quick pit stop for sunblock and duty-free goodies. Many other shopping opportunities abound since Langkawi was designated as a duty-free zone in 1987 to entice tourists to the island.
A luxurious yacht tender picked us up. Phillipe, the first mate, maneuvered the tender between sailboats and as we went around a small island there she was, S/V Blue Gold. This majestic 10-passenger sailboat—all 165 feet of her—had been built in Italy and recently underwent a full retrofit. Once aboard, the crew welcomed us with refreshments and big smiles. Before we got too comfortable and settled into the plush comforts of the boat, Alain, the captain, took us on a tour of Blue Gold’s impressive accommodations. The master suite had a king-size bed, with a lounge area and “his & hers” wardrobes. The VIP cabin had a queen-size bed, also with a lounge area. Both had ensuite bathrooms.
The first evening aboard was the perfect start to our voyage—a small cocktail party followed by a light meal of seared tuna salad. It was exactly what our jet-lagged bodies craved, and we all slept very well aboard what would become our new home for the next 7 days.
In the morning after breakfast, we sailed to Pulau Ta Ngah (also spelled “Pulau Tengah”; pulau means island in Malay). In the 1970s the site had been a Vietnamese refugee transit camp. Not long after the end of the war, the camp was shut down and the island was gazetted as a marine park by the Malaysian government. Officially “uninhabited,” it does boast a golf course, but we were unable to determine if it was still in operation. The most intriguing event on the island occurs in July when the giant leatherback turtles lay their eggs on a beach on Ta Ngah.
小题1:Where is Langkawi?
A.In Pulau Ta NgahB.In MalaysiaC.In the Atlantic OceanD.In The Arctic
小题2:We know from the passage Langkawi________.
A.has become prosperous in the past decade
B.was a noisy industrial city twenty years ago
C.has no three-star hotels nowadays
D.is best known for its horse riding races
小题3:S/V Blue Gold is __________.
A.a small island with most beautiful sceneries we have ever seen
B.a luxurious 6-star hotel with best food and service
C.a VIP cabin with 9 queen-size beds and ensuite bathrooms
D.a splendid boat with comfortable accommodations
小题4:It is implied that _________.
A.many people go golfing on Pulau Ta Ngah every year
B.the Vietnamese War broke out in 1970
C.the author liked the party and meal provided in the voyage
D.people living on Pulau Ta Ngah must have earned a lot of money
小题5:The article is probably part of __________.
A.a news reportB.a travel storyC.an advertisement D.an operating manual

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It was my first year teaching in a special needs class, and I wasn’t sure what to expect at our yearly. Special Olympics sports meeting. My   1  had some challenges, from learning disabilities to cerebral palsy(大脑性麻痹).
Mark was one with the latter. Restricted to a   2 , he had to fight his spasms (抽筋) just to control his movements.   3 , he always had a positive attitude and greeted everyone with a huge smile.
His classmates   4  him and always took the time to make sure he was included in group activities, especially Mike, Andy and Lucas, three boys who were good at   5 . Obviously, Mark wanted to be like them, unrestricted by the limitation of his   6  and watching them moving on the playing field seemed to fill him with   7  .
When the day came, Mike, Andy and Lucas   8  well in their sports events, and gave the normally calm audience something to cheer about. Mark sat in his wheelchair on the sidelines,  9   them on.
The final event of the day was the 400 meter race.   10  was invited to either walk or run, according to their ability, around the   11  length of the track.
When Mike, Andy and Lucas reached the finish line, they   12   and turned to look behind them. At the   13   of the crowd, determined not to be left behind, was Mark. All his classmates had   14   him. He was alone on the track with over half the distance left to   15 .
Mike, Andy and Lucas looked at each other, and a silent   16  passed between them. Slowly, they jogged   17  towards their friend, cheering him on   18  he had done for them moments before.
The progress was   19 , but in the end the three star runners and Mark crossed the finish line together to the enthusiastic cries of their teachers and classmates. Seeing the look on Mark’s face as he crossed the finish line, hands upraised and laughing, I came to understand what   20  the Special Olympics, and the determined athletes who compete, so extraordinary.
Years later, I’m still cheering them on.
小题1:
A.partnersB.friendsC.studentsD.classmates
小题2:
A.bedB.machineC.wheelchairD.desk
小题3:
A.SoB.HoweverC.OtherwiseD.Therefore
小题4:
A.protectedB.satisfiedC.respectedD.loved
小题5:
A.sportsB.practiceC.studiesD.expression
小题6:
A.interestsB.bodyC.habitsD.mind
小题7:
A.wonderB.trustC.stressD.reset
小题8:
A.trainedB.playedC.operatedD.prepared
小题9:
A.bringingB.holdingC.cheeringD.moving
小题10:
A.SomeoneB.NobodyC.AnybodyD.Everyone
小题11:
A.entireB.differentC.averageD.equal
小题12:
A.fellB.pausedC.rushedD.rested
小题13:
A.centerB.frontC.endD.top
小题14:
A.leftB.ignoredC.passedD.helped
小题15:
A.continueB.jogC.walkD.cover
小题16:
A.demandB.thoughtC.actionD.relief
小题17:
A.backB.alongC.againD.on
小题18:
A.whileB.althoughC.sinceD.as
小题19:
A.boringB.greatC.slowD.relaxing
小题20:
A.leavesB.findsC.keepsD.makes

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Soon it would be the holidays, but before that, there were year exams. All the 36 had been working hard for some time, reviewing their lessons for the exams. If they didn’t  37 , they would have to retake them in September. There were usually a few who  38 , but Jane didn’t want to be one of them. She had worked hard all year,  39  just before the exams she was working so hard that her sister Barbara was  40  about her. She went to bed too  41 . The night before the first exam, Barbara  42  that she have an early night and take a  43 pill. She promised to wake  44  up in the morning.
As she was falling asleep, Jane was afraid that she might oversleep. Her  45  kept jumping from subject to subject. At last, with the help of  46 , she went to sleep. In no time at all, she was sitting in the examination hall, looking at the examination  47 , but she couldn’t answer any of the questions.  48 around her was writing pages and gages.  49 she thought hard, she couldn’t find anything to write  50 . She kept looking at her  51 . Time was running out. There was only an hour to go. She started one question, wrote two sentences,  52  and tried another one. With only half an hour left she wrote another two sentences. By this time she was so worried that she started  53 . Her whole body shook. It shook so much that she  54  up. She was still in bed and it had all been a  55  dream. A minute later, Barbara called her name.
小题1:
A.teachersB.studentsC.classmatesD.schools
小题2:
A.prepareB.missC.joinD.pass
小题3:
A.succeededB.failedC.endedD.called
小题4:
A.butB.soC.andD.because
小题5:
A.excitedB.frightenedC.worriedD.pleased
小题6:
A.earlyB.lateC.heavilyD.eagerly
小题7:
A.insistedB.hopedC.orderedD.wished
小题8:
A.sleepingB.restingC.excitingD.breathing
小题9:
A.himB.herC.themD.herself
小题10:
A.handB.eyeC.mindD.body
小题11:
A.her sisterB.her parentsC.the lessonsD.the medicine
小题12:
A.resultB.marksC.deskD.paper
小题13:
A.The teacherB.The studentsC.No oneD.Everyone
小题14:
A.IfB.ThoughC.SoD.How
小题15:
A.withB.aboutC.onD.to
小题16:
A.watchB.textbookC.sisterD.subject
小题17:
A.gave upB.put offC.looked aroundD.thought over
小题18:
A.examiningB.leavingC.copyingD.crying
小题19:
A.raisedB.wokeC.stoodD.cheered
小题20:
A.niceB.wonderfulC.terribleD.special

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"A child is dying---out of breath!" I had just begun my working day in the city, when these words came through the radio of the police car I was driving. I turned on the red lights and siren(警笛)and drove off as fast as I could. "Just my luck!" I thought. I didn"t know this city well and my first call of the day was a life-and-death sudden happening, several kilometers away.
I got to the house. A mother, filled with fear, handed me her baby, his face already blue. Was I too late? Dear me!
I did what had been taught to do in such a serious condition. A small thing flew out of the baby"s mouth on to the floor. It was a button. Thank heaven! The holes in it let a little air through.
A doctor rushed into the room. He had with him an oxygen bag.
The child began to cry at the top of his voice, burned red and started to look for his mother. He was angry but was saved.
小题1:The writer of the story is _______.
A.a policeman B.a driver C.a doctor D.the boy"s father
小题2:The writer turned on the red lights and siren in order to _____.
A.show that he was a police car
B.have the people in the streets make way for him
C.warn the people in the streets of the danger ahead
D.tell the people in the streets that he did not know the way well
小题3:The baby was still living when the writer got to the house because _______.
A.the writer arrived in time
B.the writer had been taught what to do at that time
C.the button was not big enough
D.the button happened to have holes in it
小题4:What worried the writer all the way to the dying child ?
A.He was afraid to come too late to save the child.
B.It was a sudden happening and he was too young.
C.Any people might be knocked down or killed by his car.
D.He was afraid that he could not have the button taken out.

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One winter term during college, I took a history class to fulfill a requirement.
The professor was a     1    fellow with red hair. He would walk shyly into the room wearing his hooded (带帽的) winter coat, once not even     2    the hood during the lecture. He was terribly nervous in class and lowered his head     3    looking up through his glasses at his students.
So I     4    a little game for myself. I would try to find something in his lecture to ask him an intelligent question about,     5    me to pay attention rather than letting my eyes close. He was obviously     6     to have a question to answer. In fact, his answers were always interesting.
I continued to do this every day of the course and found myself actually enjoying the subject. The professor seemed to become a bit more     7    and some of the other students even     8    from time to time. My little game had saved me from being bored, as it was   9  to do. And, I learned quite a bit about ancient world history. Except for all of his strange __10  , he was indeed quite an expert in his field.
On the last day of his class, we gathered our     11    and headed out the door. The shy, red-haired professor     12    directly in front of me, with obvious efforts, as I reached the door, and put out his hand. He said, “I want to thank you for making this class so interesting.” As he shook my hand and     13    for the first time, I was so surprised. To me, it had been a pleasant way to     14    the time. I had no idea that all of my question asking had any    15    on him or the others at all.
Each of us, through the things we say and do, can have a great effect not just on our own experiences, but those of others.
小题1:
A.strangeB.patientC.popularD.proud
小题2:
A.cleaningB.noticingC.removingD.wearing
小题3:
A.hardlyB.simplyC.absolutelyD.quickly
小题4:
A.playedB.continuedC.createdD.bought
小题5:
A.remindingB.forcingC.allowingD.telling
小题6:
A.angryB.surprisedC.sadD.pleased
小题7:
A.relaxedB.traditionalC.reasonableD.concerned
小题8:
A.gave upB.fell behindC.look backD.joined in
小题9:
A.designedB.permittedC.challengedD.forbidden
小题10:
A.explanationB.appearanceC.secretD.hobby
小题11:
A.collectionB.friendsC.gameD.books
小题12:
A.waitedB.apologizedC.greetedD.stepped
小题13:
A.regrettedB.smiledC.criedD.required
小题14:
A.passB.saveC.fixD.waste
小题15:
A.guidanceB.resultC.mercyD.effect

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