In Wiltshire, England, volunteers are being sought to visit a nature protection area to count the butterflies living there and on surrounding fields. The project is promoted by all environmental protection organization, which has contributed to improving the living environment for wild animals. Recently, the organization has issued an appeal to help it observe environmental changes based on the record of butterflies and protect the environment.
In the area, the local people have planted many special flowers with the help of the organization, aiming to see whether these flowers will interest the rare and beautiful butterflies. The project officer Sarah Marshall says,“It will be a suitable habitat (栖息地) for butterflies. They are great‘indicator species’ as they are easily affected by climate changes so they make a brilliant early-warning system for the environment.” She also points out that volunteers are needed to record the number or species of butterflies, and based on the change happening to the butterflies, the hidden environmental problems in the area can be found out in time.
The organization is seeking volunteers to help monitor butterflies from April through to September. They will walk a fixed route and record the different butterflies they encounter along the way. Each visit should take no more than two hours, and each volunteer is expected to visit once a month to count the wildlife. “Staff will provide back up, so if the weather is poor on the day you are to visit (butterflies don’t like to fly in the rain, wind or if it’s too cloudy) we can have someone else do your job,” Sarah points out.
No previous experience is necessary as training and support will be provided, but a keen interest is essential. If you are interested please contact Sarah on (01380) 725670, ext 278, email—sarahm @ wiltshirewildlife. org.
小题1: According to Paragraph 1, what is the purpose of the Project?| A．To appeal to more visitors | | B．To protect the environment | | C．To control butterfly population | | D．To expand the area for wildlife |
小题2:Butterflies are called “indicator species” because _______.| A．they can provide support for visitors | | B．they can give information to other species | | C．they are not easily found out in their habitats | | D．they are very sensitive to environmental changes |
小题3:Volunteers are required to do the things EXCEPT __________.| A．having some special previous experience | | B．being interested in protecting the environment | | C．walking a regular route and do some recordings | | D．visiting the nature protection area once a month |
小题4:What is the text mainly about?| A．Visitors are being trained to identify butterflies. | | B．Wildlife areas are being protected by butterflies. | | C．Volunteers are being needed to count butterflies. | | D．Organizations are being put up to protect butterflies. |
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小题1:B
小题2:D
小题3:A
小题4:C |
试题分析：本文讲述了英国当地的一个环境保护组织正在招募志愿者来帮助保护环境，并详细介绍了对志愿者的要求等信息。
小题1:B 细节题。根据文章第一段最后一句Recently, the organization has issued an appeal to help it observe environmental changes based on the record of butterflies and protect the environment.
可知这个计划的目的在于保护环境。故B正确。
小题2:D 细节题。根据文章第二段3,4行They are great‘indicator species’ as they are easily affected by climate changes so they make a brilliant early-warning system for the environment.”可知蝴蝶对于气候的变化最为敏感，故D正确。
小题3:A 细节题。根据文章第三段2，3行.They will walk a fixed route and record the different butterflies they encounter along the way. Each visit should take no more than two hours, and each volunteer is expected to visit once a month to count the wildlife.以及第4段No previous experience is necessary as training and support will be provided, but a keen interest is essential.可知BCD三项都是文章中提及的对志愿者的要求，只有A项没有提及。
小题4:C 主旨大意题。根据文章主题段第一段In Wiltshire, England, volunteers are being sought to visit a nature protection area to count the butterflies living there and on surrounding fields.可知该组织正在招募志愿者来帮助计算当地蝴蝶的数量，通过相关的行为来保护环境。故C正确。
点评：本文讲述了英国当地的一个环境保护组织正在招募志愿者来帮助保护环境，并详细介绍了对志愿者的要求等信息。本文细节题居多，答题时在文章找到对应的地方，用笔进行标记，这有利于后期有时间检查时可以立刻找到答案的位置。仔细理解作者所讲的意思，再结合选项，通过排除法和自己对全文的把握，选出正确答案。 |
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The world always makes way for the dreamer.
When I was twelve years old, my father took me to see Zig Zigler. I remember sitting in that dark hall listening to Mr. Zigler 16 everyone’s spirits up to the ceiling, I 17 there feeling like I could do anything. When we got to the car, I turned to my father and said, “Dad, I want to 18 people feel like that.” My father asked me 19 __ I meant. “I want to be a motivational(激发积极性的)speaker just like Mr. Zigler,” I replied. A（An） 20 was born.
Recently, I began seeking my dream of motivating others. 21__a four-year relationship with Fortune 100 Company 22 as a sales-trainer and ending as a regional(地区的) sales manager, I left the company at the height of my 23 _. Many people were __ 24 that I would leave after earning a six-figure income(收入). And they asked __25__ I would risk everything for a dream.
I made my 26 to start my own company and leave my worryingless position(职位)after _27__a regional sales meeting. The vice-president of our company made a 28 that changed my life. He asked us, “If a god would offer you three wishes, what would they be?” After giving us a 29 to write down the three wishes, he then asked us, “Why do you need a 30 ?” I would never forget the power I felt at that moment. I realized that 31 I had accomplished in the past had prepared me for this moment. I was ready and didn’t need a god’s help to become a motivational speaker. A motivational speaker was 32 .
Having made that decision, I was immediately 33___. One week after I gave notice, my husband was laid off (下岗) from his job, and now we had no 34 . But I held fast to my dream. The wonder really began to happen. In a short time my husband found a better job. And I was able to book several 35 engagements（业务）with new customers. I discovered the unbelievable power of dreams.
| 小题2: | | A．left | B．came | C．arrived | D．reached |
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| 小题3: | | A．get | B．hope | C．make | D．cheer |
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| 小题5: | | A．dream | B．idea | C．girl | D．speaker |
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| 小题6: | | A．After | B．Before | C．Because | D．While |
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| 小题7: | | A．beginning | B．working | C．acting | D．regarding |
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| 小题8: | | A．life | B．love | C．money | D．career |
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| 小题9: | | A．disappointed | B．moved | C．surprised | D．delighted |
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| 小题11: | | A．plan | B．promise | C．decision | D．mind |
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| 小题12: | | A．attending | B．joining | C．entering | D．holding |
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| 小题13: | | A．newspaper | B．book | C．report | D．speech |
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| 小题14: | | A．day | B．second | C．week | D．moment |
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| 小题15: | | A．love | B．worker | C．god | D．company |
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| 小题16: | | A．everything | B．anything | C．nothing | D．something |
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| 小题17: | | A．alive | B．dead | C．missing | D．born |
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| 小题18: | | A．examined | B．searched | C．found | D．tested |
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| 小题19: | | A．help | B．harm | C．income | D．money |
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| 小题20: | | A．selling | B．speaking | C．writing | D．listening |
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The office has always been a place to get ahead. Unfortunately, It is also a place where a lot of natural resources start to fall behind. Take a look around next time you’re at work. See how many lights are left on when people leave. See how much paper is being wasted. How much electricity is being used to run computers that are left on. Look at how much water is being wasted in the rest-rooms. And how much solid waste is being thrown out in the rubbish cans. We bet it’s a lot.
Now, here are some simple ways you can produce less waste at work. When you are at the copier, only make the copies you need. Use both sides of the paper when writing something less important. Turn off your lights when you leave. Use a lower watt bulb in your lamp. Drink your coffee or tea out of your mugs instead of single-use cups. Set up a recycling box for cans and one for bottles. And when you’re in the bathroom brushing your teeth or washing your face, don’t let the tap run. Remember, if we use fewer resources today, we’ll save more for tomorrow.
小题1:The main purpose of the passage is to tell people _______. | A．the disadvantages of working in an office | | B．the waste produced in an office | | C．to save resources when working in an office | | D．how to save water in a restroom |
小题2:How many kinds of waste are mentioned in the passage？| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
小题3:From the passage we can infer that in the office ________. | A．using computers is a waste of resource | | B．many people don’t turn off the computers after using them | | C．computers are run by electricity | | D．a computer is not a must for working |
小题4:It is suggested that we use both sides of the paper at the copier because _______.| A．we are short of paper | B．the printing is not important | | C．we should save paper | D．we have to pay for the paper |
小题5:The underlined word mugs is most likely to be _______. | A．a machine that makes coffee | | B．a container that can be used again and again | | C．a paper product for tea | | D．something that can only be found in an office |
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Let me tell you about five of the enemies we face from within．The first enemy that you’ve got to destroy before it destroys you is indifference．What a tragic disease this is! “Ho-hum，let it slide. I’ll just drift along．” Here’s one problem with drifting：you can’t drift your way to the top of the mountain．
The second enemy we face is indecision(优柔寡断). Indecision is the thief of opportunity and enterprise．It will steal your chances for a better future．Take a sword to this enemy．
The third enemy inside is doubt．Sure，there’s room for healthy skepticism．You can’t believe everything．But you also can’t let doubt take over．Many people doubt the past, doubt the future，doubt each other，doubt the government，doubt the possibilities and doubt the opportunities． , they doubt themselves．I’m telling you，doubt will destroy your life and your chances of success．It will empty both your bank account and your heart．Doubt is all enemy．Get rid of it．
The fourth enemy within is worry．We’ve all got to worry some．Just don’t let it conquer you．Instead, let it alarm you．Worry can be useful．If you step off the curb (路边) in New York City and a taxi is coming，you’ve got to worry．But you can’t let worry loose like a mad dog that drives you into a small corner．Here’s what you’ve got to do with your worries：drive them into a small corner. Whatever is out to get you，you’ve got to get it．Whatever is pushing on you, you’ve got to push back．
The fifth enemy is overcaution. It is the timid (胆小的) approach to life．Timidity is not a virtue；it’s an illness．If you let it go，it’ll conquer you．Timid people don’t get promoted．They don’t advance and grow and become powerful in the marketplace．You’ve got to avoid overcaution．
小题1:What’s the best title for this passage? (Within 8 words)
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小题2:List three enemies inside that might prevent you from getting promoted．(Within 5 words)
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小题3:Fill in the blank in Paragraph 3 with proper words or phrases．(Within 5 words)
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小题4:Which sentence in the text is the closest in meaning to the following one?
However，you shouldn’t be forced into a small room by the worry beyond control．
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Scientists in Mexico have just begun a new study of one of the world’s biggest pyramids: the Pyramid of the Sun, north of Mexico City. They’re putting lots of small, high-tech machines under the pyramid to try to unlock some of its secrets. For thousands of years, people have tried to uncover the secrets of the pyramids.
The people who built the pyramids made lots of secret doors and rooms to stop robbers from finding the treasures inside. However, there always have been some smart thieves in history. Now, almost all of Egypt’s pyramids have been robbed, including the Great Pyramid of Khufu, which is the largest pyramid in the world. It is the only one of the ancient wonders of the world that is still standing.
In AD 820, an Arab king named Abdullah AL Manum got a group of workers to dig their way into the Great Pyramid and have a look. Inside the pyramid, they found three rooms --- the Queen’s Chamber, the Grand Gallery and the King’s Chamber. But to their surprise, the men didn’t find the treasures they wanted. The Queen’s and King’s Chambers were both empty! Where were the King’s mummy and his treasures? Had someone already taken them away? The huge stone doors at the pyramid’s entrance were still closed when AL Manum’s men went inside. How had the thieves got in and out?
Since then, many people have gone inside the Great Pyramid to have a look or to try to take things. But still, no other chambers or walkways have been found.
In 2002, an American team made the most recent visit to the Great Pyramid. Scientists sent a robot into the pyramid, but they only found a mysterious locked stone door.
小题1:The first two paragraphs were written to show that ________.| A．the Pyramid of the Sun is an unusual historic building | | B．ancient Egyptian emperors were cruel | | C．construction workers led a hard life in ancient Egypt | | D．the secrets of the pyramids remain to be uncovered |
小题2:What is the purpose of making some secret doors to the pyramids?| A．To try to unlock some of its secrets. | | B．To stop robbers from finding the treasures inside. | | C．To refuse some visitors all over the world into it. | | D．To tell the truth to the people in the future. |
小题3:Which of the following is NOT true to the Great Pyramid of Khufu?| A．It is the largest pyramid in the world. | | B．It is the only one of the ancient wonders that is still standing. | | C．Abdullah AL Manum took the King’s mummy and his treasures away. | | D．Scientists found a mysterious locked stone door to the Great Pyramid. |
小题4:What would be the best title for the text?| A．The Pyramid of the Sun | | B．The Great Pyramid of Khufu | | C．A Mysterious Locked Stone Door | | D．Unlocking the Doors of History |
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Anne Whitney, a sophomore (大学二年级学生) at Colorado State University, first had a problem taking tests when she began college. "I was always well prepared for my tests. Sometimes I studied for weeks before a test. Yet I would go in to take the test, only to find I could not answer the questions correctly. I would blank out because of nervousness and fear. I couldn"t think of the answer. My low grades on the tests did not show what I knew to the teacher. “Another student in biology had similar experiences. He said, "My first chemistry test was very difficult. Then, on the second test, I sat down to take it, and I was so nervous that I was shaking. My hands were moving up and down so quickly that it was hard to hold my pencil. I knew the material and I knew the answers. Yet I couldn"t even write them down!"
These two young students were experiencing something called test anxiety. Because a student worries and is uneasy about a test, his or her mind does not work as well as it usually does. The student cannot write or think clearly because of the extreme tension and nervousness. Contrary to people’s common belief that poor grades are often a result of poor study habits, sometimes test anxiety plays a role in students’ achieving low grades. Recently, test anxiety has been recognized as a real problem, not just an excuse or a false explanation of lazy students.
Special university advising courses try to help students. In these courses, advisors try to help students by teaching them how to manage test anxiety. At some universities, students take tests to measure their anxiety. If the tests show their anxiety is high, the students can take short courses to help them deal with their tensions. These courses teach students how to relax their bodies. Students are trained to become calm in very tense situations. By controlling their nervousness, they can let their minds work at ease. Learned information then comes out without difficulty on a test.
An expert at the University of California explains, " With almost all students, relaxation and less stress are felt after taking our program. Most of them experience better control during their tests. Almost all have some improvement. With some, the improvement is very great. "
小题1:To "blank out" is probably______.| A．to be like a blanket | B．to be sure of an answer | | C．to be unable to think clearly | D．to show knowledge to the teacher |
小题2:Poor grades are usually believed to be the result of______.| A．poor sleeping habit | B．laziness | | C．test anxiety | D．inability to form good study habits |
小题3:Test anxiety has been recognized as______.| A．an excuse for laziness | B．the result of poor study habits | | C．a real problem | D．something that cannot be changed |
小题4:A University of California advisor said______.| A．all students could overcome the anxiety after taking a special test anxiety program | | B．almost all students felt less stress after taking a University of California advising course | | C．students found it difficult to improve even though they had taken a special test anxiety course | | D．students found it easy to relax as soon as they entered a University of California advising course |
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