1 . Dozens of dolphins swam out of the polluted waters of Haifa Harbor on Tuesday. This was the first time that dolphins had visited this crowded Mediterranean Port, and researchers were surprised by the unexpected event.
Between 40 and 50 of the dolphins appeared in the busy port on Tuesday morning, obviously drawn by the fish-rich waters of Haifa Bay.
However, the bay is also full of harmful chemicals. Avia d Sheinin, professor of Haifa University’s Maritime Studies Department, said he didn’t think the dolphins were harmed by the pollution, but that he hoped they would swim back to the sea soon. “It seems that they are quite relaxed. They don’t seem to be stressed,” he said.
Haifa Bay is lined by chemical companies that have been pouring poisonous waste into the water for decades. While pollution levels have dropped in recent years, the water is still considered a health hazard, whispering warnings to those who draw near.
“There are lots of fishes in Haifa Port. Unfortunately, we couldn’t tell the dolphins that the fish are not healthy, and I don’t know what the result will be,” he told Israel Army Radio.
Hundreds of Haifa residents gathered around Haifa Bay to see the interesting sight, and researchers said this provided a rare chance to film and study the rough-toothed dolphins. In addition to the dozens of dolphins which swam into the port on Tuesday, a similar number stayed outside the breakwater (防波堤). Later Tuesday the dolphins left the port but remained near the entrance and Israel’s coastguard was patrolling (巡逻) the area to try to make sure the dolphins didn’t re-enter the poisonous waters.
Relatively little is known about rough-toothed dolphins, which are usually found in deep and warm tropical waters.
1. What cause the dolphins to appear at Haifa Harbor?| A．Clean water. | B．Food supply. |
| C．Social behavior. | D．Water temperature. |
| A．Danger. | B．Benefit. |
| C．Plan. | D．Survey. |
| A．He is curious about the dolphins. |
| B．He will do research on the dolphins. |
| C．He is uncertain about what will happen to the dolphins. |
| D．The dolphins might affect the existence of fish in Haifa port. |
| A．To avoid traffic jam. |
| B．To deal with the harmful waters. |
| C．To prevent people killing dolphins. |
| D．To protect the dolphins from the polluted waters. |
| A．People love dolphins. |
| B．Dolphins are well protected in Israel. |
| C．Haifa Bay is full of harmful chemicals. |
| D．Dolphins made a surprise visit to the polluted harbor. |
2 . Five years ago, a truly unforgettable event took place. My wife and I were celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary (纪念日) that year. To our delight, it was a splendid event, lovingly hosted by our sons just for us. Our dear, old friends gave us a wonderful surprise with their thoughtful gifts and heartfelt congratulations. Our gift to each other was a driving trip out west. We drove from Ontario into Alberta, then southward into Glacier National Park in Montana, and continued to Yellowstone National Park.
It was a cold spring day, and the Beartooth Highway had opened for the season just days before. Alongside the road, there was still a great amount of snow there. The scenery was so impressive that we made lots of stops to record memories with my camera. At the highest point of the highway, I stopped at a lookout to catch the amazing views, with my wife in the centre of my camera lens.
There were not many cars on the road. Sometimes, cars with energetic young tourists passed by. And then we heard a motorcycle in the distance. The driver of the motorcycle, who wore dirty clothes, parked behind our cars. Approaching us, he spoke only a simple command, “Give me your camera and get over there with your wife.” I must admit I felt nervous that we might be robbed where we just created some beautiful memories. Surprisingly, he just took a picture of us, handed back my camera and rode off before we could offer our thanks. Unexpectedly, the photo he took is now one of the most valuable and prized of our trip.
In that unexpected encounter, I absorbed a lesson in the most unlikely of places. We should never judge a man by his appearance. To the motorcyclist who may one day read this story and remember us: we wish to extend our deepest appreciation and a heartfelt “Thank you” for the kindness you showed us that day.
1. What do we know about the trip?| A．It was a gift for their wedding anniversary. | B．It was a suggestion from their friends. |
| C．It was in the late autumn five years ago. | D．It was taken by train to the west. |
| A．Road signs. | B．Impressive scenery. |
| C．Car problems. | D．Complex roadblocks. |
| A．He could have lost the camera. |
| B．The motorcycle driver would borrow the camera. |
| C．His wife might not be satisfied with the view there. |
| D．The motorcycle driver might not be good at the taking pictures. |
| A．Rich and generous. | B．Kind and straightforward. |
| C．Creative and capable. | D．Careful and admirable. |
| A．No pains, no gains. | B．Seeing is believing. |
| C．Don’t judge a book by its cover. | D．The longest journey begins with the first step. |
3 . Want to explore new cultures, meet new people and engage in meaningful pursuits? You can do all the three with Global Development Association (GDA). No matter what life stage you’re at, wherever you go, and whatever project you undertake with us, you’ll create positive changes in a poor and remote community.
We welcome volunteers from all walks of life and backgrounds. While the majority of our volunteers are between the ages of 17 and 24, we’re currently in need of volunteer managers aged 25to 75, who play a very important role in the safe and effective operation of our programs. Our positions include project managers, mountain leaders, and communication officers.
Your chosen role could vary from enhancing a community’s access to clean drinking water to preserving valuable local cultures. Or perhaps you might design adventure challenges to train our young volunteers.
Not only will you be aiding the personal growth of our young volunteers, but you’ll also be picking up new skills and expanding your cultural insights. You’ll likely meet individuals who could become lifelong friends.
This summer we have both 4-week and 7-week programmes:
Country | Schedule | |
4-week programmes | 7-week programmes | |
Algeria | 5 Jul.—1 Aug. | 20 Jun.—7 Aug. |
Egypt | 24 Jul.—20 Aug. | 19 Jun.—6 Aug. |
Kenya | 20 Jul.—16 Aug. | 18 Jun.—5 Aug. |
South Africa | 2 Aug.—29 Aug. | 15 Jun.—2 Aug. |
GDA ensures that volunteers work with community members and local project partners where our help is needed. All our projects aim to promote the development of poor and remote communities.
There is no other chance like a GDA programme. Join us as a volunteer manager to develop your own skills while bringing benefits to the communities.
Find out more about joining a GDA programme:
Website: www.glodeve.org
Email: humanresources@glodeve.org
1. The shared goal of GDA’s projects’ to ______.| A．explore new cultures | B．protect the environment |
| C．gain corporate benefit | D．help communities in need |
| A．17-24. | B．25-40. | C．25-75. | D．Any age. |
| A．To seek local partners. | B．To carry out programmes. |
| C．To take in young volunteers. | D．To foster cultural awareness. |
| A．Earning a salary. | B．Learning a new language. |
| C．Making new friends. | D．Getting discounts on travel. |
| A．Egypt | B．Algeria | C．Kenya | D．South Africa |
4 . I always dreamed of becoming a full time writer. After two years as a salesman, I
After a year or so,
During the hardest period of my life, a friend came to see me and tried to
Again and again, I said to myself, “I will be
Twenty years have passed, but the effect it had on my life has
| A．took up | B．gave up | C．applied for | D．prepared for |
| A．mistake | B．glory | C．weakness | D．dream |
| A．settled down | B．turned down | C．bent down | D．looked down |
| A．decreasing | B．failing | C．burning | D．exploding |
| A．however | B．though | C．therefore | D．thus |
| A．enjoyable | B．difficult | C．changeable | D．normal |
| A．translated | B．attacked | C．accepted | D．ignored |
| A．pretended | B．determined | C．waited | D．agreed |
| A．anxiety | B．danger | C．judgement | D．failure |
| A．intelligence | B．reality | C．money | D．goal |
| A．persuade | B．calm | C．warn | D．comfort |
| A．or | B．but | C．and | D．so |
| A．healthier | B．poorer | C．better | D．simpler |
| A．head | B．life | C．future | D．ambition |
| A．doubtfully | B．eagerly | C．willingly | D．firmly |
| A．successful | B．faithful | C．sincere | D．generous |
| A．Gradually | B．Suddenly | C．Actually | D．Finally |
| A．admitted | B．experienced | C．designed | D．proved |
| A．ended | B．lasted | C．changed | D．weakened |
| A．dream of | B．complain of | C．hear of | D．think of |
5 . You sitting in the classroom waiting for the teacher to pass out the tests, the door opened and a man walked in, but he wasn’t the regular teacher. You tried to say that you were in the wrong place, but couldn’t open the mouth. You kept trying but it was useless. Finally, you yelled, “Wait!”. Then you opened the eyes and realized it was only a crazy dream.
What happens to our minds and bodies when we’re asleep? To find out, scientists have set up “sleep laboratories.”, where scientists use machines to keep track of people’s heartbeats, watch their muscular (肌肉的) movements and their brainwaves are recorded too.
Scientists believe that people go through five stages of sleep. All five stages are repeated four to six times each night. Stage one is a very light sleep. But stage four is the deepest sleep of all. If you’re very tired, you will spend a lot of time in stage four. Then you pass into the fifth state. Your heart starts beating faster. Your eyes move back and forth very quickly under closed lids. You are dreaming.
The fifth stage is called REM sleep, which stands for Rapid Eye Movement. How do scientists know all this? They work with sleep volunteers. If you were a sleep volunteer, this is what scientists would do. Every time you went into REM sleep, they would wake you up. After a few nights, you might start going into REM sleep sooner and more often than usual. The scientists would be kept very busy trying to wake you up. They might think you were trying hard to make up for the lost dream time!
What this may mean is that people need to dream just as they need to sleep. When you’ve been asleep, your mind doesn’t turn off. It keeps on thinking. And your sleeping mind turns your thoughts into a technicolor movie with sound, lights, and a huge cast. Sometimes you may dream you are being chased by something you can’t see. Sometimes you may fall without getting hurt. And in some dreams, your best friend turns into a monster, or your cat talks.
Dreams can be scary, funny, or just plain boring. But what do they mean? In ancient times, people said dreams told them about the future. Today most experts think that dreams teach people about themselves. You may not understand all your dreams, but at least you can enjoy them. In your dreams, you can discover a whole other world!
1. What is the purpose of setting up sleep laboratories?| A．To watch and take care of people while they are asleep. |
| B．To find out what happens to our minds and bodies when we are asleep. |
| C．To find out the five stages of sleep. |
| D．To find out what’s REM sleep. |
| A．the same dream may repeat all the time |
| B．people dream only when they are tired |
| C．everyone dreams at night |
| D．when you dream you are in the deepest sleep |
| A．To disrupt their sleep patterns. |
| B．To monitor the occurrence of dreaming. |
| C．To ensure they sleep well enough. |
| D．To observe their muscular movements. |
| A．Dreams can be mysterious and unpredictable. |
| B．Dream analysis has been consistent throughout history. |
| C．Experts believe dreams provide self-insight. |
| D．People enjoy dreams even if they don’t understand them. |
6 . A walking tour in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
Rocky Mountain National Park covers about 41 square miles with dozens of mountain peaks. More than 250 species of birds will delight your senses and more than 900 types of wildflowers will keep you marveling(感到惊奇) at their beauty.
Your Colorado walking tour officially begins. To ensure that you arrive on time we strongly suggest that you arrive one day before the departure date.
Day 1 The trip begins at 1:00 p. m. Travel by bus to Rocky Mountain National Park. Check in our accommodations, enjoy a fresh lunch and head into the park for our first hike.
Day 2 During today’s hike we will cover 3. 8 miles. We’ll stop to enjoy both “The Pool” and Fern Falls on our way to Fern Lake. You’ll enjoy every minute of today’s hike and then spend a relaxing evening in the town of Estes Park.
Day 3 Glacier Gorge, the main section of the Park, has some of the most beautiful attractions in the Park. Today we’ll push our boots up the trail to Black Lake, about 4.7 miles. With views of Longs Peak, we’ll hike past a major waterfall and several smaller lakes before arriving at Black Lake.
Day 4 Today we’ll head to Wild Basin, southeast of the main park area, for a hike to Ouzel Lake. Wild Basin traverses(穿过) through Aspen forest past rushing streams, to a high mountain lake where we will enjoy a picnic lunch.
Day 5 The Flat Top Mountain area will delight your senses with thick forests and abundant wildflowers. Our feet will carry us for about 8. 8 miles.
Day 6 Catch the Estes Park Shuttle to Denver International Airport or continue on your own to other adventures!
1. Where will people sleep on the second day?| A．By Black Lake. | B．By Fern Lake. |
| C．On Flat Top Mountain. | D．In the town of Estes Park. |
| A．Day 1. | B．Day 2. | C．Day 3. | D．Day 4. |
| A．Lots of flowers. | B．Major waterfall. | C．Rushing streams. | D．A lake. |
| A．Day 2. | B．Day 3. | C．Day 5. | D．Day 6. |
| A．The people who like hiking. | B．The teachers. |
| C．The gardeners. | D．The managers. |
7 . I was travelling on an overnight bus from Kolhapur to Aurangabad. The ordinary bus was more than
After around two very long hours, I was
Just then, something magical happened. Our observer stood up and
The bus reached its destination (目的地) the next morning. The groups quickly said goodbye and went their
| A．crowded | B．odd | C．noisy | D．dirty |
| A．travelling | B．standing | C．running | D．reading |
| A．uncertainly | B．unusually | C．uncomfortably | D．unsuccessfully |
| A．confused | B．worried | C．surprised | D．tired |
| A．blame | B．remind | C．balance | D．introduce |
| A．kicking | B．beating | C．touching | D．holding |
| A．appreciated | B．recognized | C．felt | D．saw |
| A．hand | B．advice | C．chance | D．seat |
| A．accepted | B．forgot | C．remembered | D．refused |
| A．relief | B．regret | C．concern | D．pain |
| A．followed | B．signaled | C．begged | D．taught |
| A．difference | B．connection | C．business | D．behavior |
| A．returned | B．offered | C．ordered | D．kept |
| A．competed | B．spread | C．developed | D．pulled |
| A．quarreling with | B．talking about | C．chatting with | D．complaining about |
| A．replacing | B．sharing | C．advertising | D．collecting |
| A．enjoyable | B．suitable | C．important | D．admirable |
| A．ways | B．fields | C．aims | D．routines |
| A．dream | B．present | C．experience | D．arrangement |
| A．know | B．make | C．discover | D．have |
8 . At thirteen, I was diagnosed (诊断) with kind of attention disorder. It made school difficult for me. When everyone else in the class was focusing on tasks, I could not.
In my first literature class, Mrs. Smith asked us to read a story and then write on it, all within 45 minutes. I raised my hand right away and said, “Mrs. Smith, you see, the doctor said I have attention problems. I might not be able to do it.”
She glanced down at me through her glasses, “You are not different from your classmates, young man.” I tried, but I didn’t finish the reading when the bell rang. I had to take it home.
In the quietness of my bedroom, the story suddenly all became clear to me. It was about a blind person, Louis Braile. He lived in a time when the blind couldn’t get much education. But Louis didn’t give up. Instead, he invented a reading system of raised dots (点), which opened up a whole new world of knowledge to the blind.
Wasn’t I the “blind” in my class, being made to learn like the “sighted” students? My thoughts spilled out and my pen started to dance. I completed the task within 40 minutes. Indeed, I was not different from others; I just needed a quieter place. If Louis could find his way out of his problem, why should I ever give up?
I didn’t expect anything when I handed in my paper to Mrs. Smith, so it was quite a surprise when it came back to me the next day—with an “A” on it. At the bottom of the paper were these words, “See what you can do when you keep trying?”
1. What problem did the author meet when he was in class?| A．He didn’t like the teacher. | B．He was not fond of literature. |
| C．The classroom was too noisy. | D．He couldn’t focus his attention in class. |
| A．He managed to cure his blindness. |
| B．He got a good education at school. |
| C．He made an invention which helped the blind. |
| D．He couldn’t see and read for the whole life. |
| A．She encouraged him. | B．She looked down on him. |
| C．She hurt him. | D．She was angry with him. |
| A．The author couldn’t read. | B．The author overcame his difficulty. |
| C．The author gave up finally. | D．The author got a low grade. |
| A．How to be a great teacher. | B．Keep trying, and you can do it. |
| C．What should you do as a blind. | D．Ways to overcome attention disorder. |
9 . Like all big cities, Paris has a traffic problem: lots of cars, lots of traffic jams and lots of pollution from exhaust fumes. So the city began a project to improve the situation.
Under the Velib project (‘Velib’ comes from velo liberty, or ‘bicycle freedom’) people can take a bicycle, use it for as long as they want, and then leave it at the same or another bicycle station. The first half-hour on the bike is free, but if you don’t return it after 30 minutes, you have to pay. But it’s only €1 a day or €29 a year! The bicycles are heavy (25kg), and they are all gray and have baskets. There are about 20, 000 of them in the city, and around 1, 450 bicycle stations. So there are a lot more Velib stations than the 298 subway stations!
Paris is not the first city to have a project like this. But not everybody thinks it’s a great idea. One Parisian said, “These bicycles are only for short journeys. If people want to travel across the city, they won’t use a bicycle —they’ll still use their cars.”
A city spokesman said, “The bicycle project won’t solve all our traffic problems, of course. But it might help reduce air pollution. Traffic, together with factory fumes, is a big problem. There aren’t any simple answers to traffic problems and pollution in cities. But unless we do something now, there will be more traffic jams and temperatures will continue to rise, so the problems in our environment will get worse. The bikes might help people to lead a healthier life, too.”
1. What can we learn about the Velib project?| A．Its bikes have no baskets. | B．Its bikes are light and colorful. |
| C．It aims to make traveling easier. | D．It owns more stations than the subway. |
| A．Free. | B．€1. | C．€29. | D．€30. |
| A．The cost is rather high. | B．It’s hard to find a Velib station. |
| C．It’s not suitable for a long journey. | D．The distance between two Velib stations is long. |
| A．position. | B．smoke. | C．quality. | D．loss. |
| A．Worried. | B．Positive. | C．Uncaring. | D．Doubtful. |
10 . Each year more than 2,500 people die and 12,600 are injured in home fires just in the United States, with direct property loss because of home fires at about $7.3 billion. Every day Americans experience the horror of fires, but most people don’t understand fires.
To protect yourself, it is important to learn something about home fires.
In less than 30 seconds a small flame(火焰) can get completely out of control and turn into a major fire. It only takes minutes for thick black smoke to fill a house or for it to be in flames. Most deadly fires happen in the home when people are asleep. If you realize a fire, you won’t have time to take valuables because the fire spreads too quickly and the smoke is too thick. The fire uses up the oxygen you need and produces smoke and poisonous gases. Breathing even small amounts of smoke and poisonous gases can make you tired and sleepy, and short of breath. The smoke can cause you to be a deep sleeper before the flames reach your door. You may not wake up in time to escape.
Room temperatures in a fire can be 100 degrees at floor level and rise to 600 degrees at eye level. Breathing in this super-hot air will burn your lungs. It can melt (熔化) clothes to your skin. In five minutes, a room can get so hot that everything in it starts to burn at once.
Fires are bright at first, but quickly produce black smoke and complete darkness. If you wake up to a fire you may be blinded, confused about where you are or which direction you should go in and unable to find your way around the home you’ve lived in for years. Only when we know the true nature of fires can we prepare our families and ourselves.
1. How does the first paragraph develop?| A．By raising questions. | B．By listing reasons. |
| C．By expressing opinions. | D．By giving examples. |
| A．It is necessary to escape in time. | B．It is important to find poisonous gases. |
| C．It is impossible to keep away from smoke. | D．It is dangerous to stay away from the door. |
| A．Causing us to feel hopeless. | B．Making our faces turn black. |
| C．Getting us to lose our ways. | D．Forcing us to walk around the home. |
| A．Different processes of home fires. | B．Some basic knowledge of home fires. |
| C．Great damage of home fires in the USA. | D．Some good ways to prevent home fires. |
| A．In a city guidebook. | B．In a storybook. |
| C．In a science magazine. | D．In a dictionary. |
