1 . There are around 100 tribes that live in global isolation, mostly in South America and India.
The Sentinelese(250 people)have lived on one of the Andaman Islands in Eastern India for 60, 000 years. They protect their island by fighting against people from outside. Their language is different from any other known language.
Another Andaman tribe is the Jarawa(300 people). In the past, they were independent and fought against anybody trying to make contact with them. But in 1998, the Indian govemment built a road across their land, and since then, they’ve had more contact with the outside world.
Some Amazon tribes avoid contact because of unhappy memories. The Mashco—Piro left their vegetable gardens after rubber companies killed most of their tribe at the beginning of the 20th century. Those who survived became nomadic(游牧的)and started hunting animals in the forest.
The Awa live in the Amazon forests of Brazil. Out of 350 members, 100 have no contact with the outside world. They left their villages and adopted a nomadic lifestyle around 1850 to escape attacks by Europeans. In the following years, farmers in nearby communities started cutting the trees to expand their farmland. The Awa lost most of their hunting land.
The few Amazon tribes that still exist are fighting to keep their traditional way of life.
Survival, an organization that fights for the rights of tribal people, says that uncontacted tribes are the most vulnerable(弱势的)humans on the planet and that’s why their environment should be unavailable to the rest of us.
After years of pressure, the organization got Brazil’s government to clear invaders from the Awa land. All non-Awa people are leaving so the tribe can get their forest back. But some think it’s impossible for tribes to stay isolated forever in a connected world. Contact will be made one day. So the question is：Whose choice should it be, ours or theirs?
1. What could be learnt about the Sentinelese from the text?| A．They speak the same language as the Jarawa. |
| B．They resist contact from the outside world. |
| C．There are about 350 members in their tribe. |
| D．They received help from the Indian government. |
| A．To avoid being attacked by Europeans. |
| B．To avoid being robbed by rubber companies. |
| C．To protect their hunting land. |
| D．To maintain their traditional way of life. |
| A．They should fight for their rights by themselves. |
| B．We should show them respect and not disturb them. |
| C．It’s impossible to stay isolated from the outside world. |
| D．We should help them get used to the connected world. |
| A．Doubtfully. | B．Critically. | C．Indifferently. | D．Objectively. |
If you live in northeastern China, you expect long, cold winters. People
The festival includes several thousand ice sculptures. Some of these works are the recreations of castles, historic landmarks and famous people, lit up at night in bright colors. There
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1. 自然环境；
2. 人文环境(交通、生活等)；
3. 表示欢迎。
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Dear Jack,
I’m very glad to hear that you are going to pay a visit to myhometown.
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Yours,
Li Hua
China's national observatory on Monday issued a yellow alert for sandstorms in the northern part of the country. “
Some regions in Inner Mongolia, Ningxia, Shaanxi and Shanxi were hit by strong sandstorms. The capital Beijing was enveloped in yellow dust
This wave of sandstorms is a result of the combined
5 . In 1849, travelers going from the East Coast to the West Coast of the U.S. had three choices. They could go by wagon(马车) across the dangerous land. They could travel by sea to Panama, cross Panama by foot, and then sail to the West Coast. The third choice was to board a sailing ship in New York bound for California. The journey took long. Severe weather could add as much as five extra months to the trip.
Could there be any other way to travel from the Atlantic to the Pacific? The answer was a canal. A canal is a human-made waterway.
In the1850s,the U.S. and Britain negotiated treaty(条约) for the rights to build canal. However, this canal was never built.
Panama was another logical option for a canal. With a canal in Panama, travel time could be three months instead of eight months.
In 1879, France began to build a canal across Panama. This project was led by Ferdinand, the experienced builder of the Suez Canal in Egypt. The French government felt that he could get the job done.
Unfortunately, problems began as soon as construction started. It rained every day and temperatures climbed as high as 130 degrees. Tropical diseases caused illness or death to the majority of workers. These factors put a great deal of stress on the project. The money assigned to build the canal quickly ran out. In 1899, France abandoned the project.
The U.S. Congress decided to finish the canal. The U.S . government paid $40 million to France for the completed work and abandoned equipment. In 1903, a treaty between the U.S. and Panama was signed paying Panama $10 million for the land for the canal. This treaty also guaranteed $250,000 to Panama each year for the use of its land and ensured its independence. This deal was viewed as a major foreign policy achievement at the time.
By early1913, the canal was nearly complete. On September 26,1931, an old tugboat was the first ship through the canal. Thousands of people watched and cheered.
Time, money, and possibly even lives have been saved as ships use the shorter route from ocean to ocean provided by the canal. The Panama Canal, a highway of water, is a phenomenon.
1. What does the underlined word “phenomenon” in the last paragraph probably mean?| A．Disaster | B．Wonder. | C．Case. | D．Supply. |
| A．France incorrectly believed in Ferdinand. |
| B．Ferdinand managed another canal project in Egypt. |
| C．Tropical diseases infected most workers on the project |
| D．The U.S. government paid France and took over the project. |
| A．It caused feelings of hate between France and the U.S. |
| B．It strengthened the relationship between Panama and the U.S. |
| C．It united the people living on the east and west coasts of the U.S. |
| D．It created pressure on the relationship between Britain and the U.S. |
| A．To persuade readers to visit the Canal. |
| B．To inform readers about the Canal and its history. |
| C．To tell interesting facts about who built the Canal. |
| D．To state building the Canal was a good political decision. |
6 . The Lake on Top of a Mountain
Imagine a lake as blue as the summer sky, surrounded by thousands of pine trees and towering mountains.
People come during every season to enjoy Lake Tahoe. It is the perfect spot for camping, boating, fishing, biking, and hiking.
While people now use Lake Tahoe mostly for fun rather than survival, it is still important to keep the water and land clean. California and Nevada work together to make sure these natural resources are used wisely.
| A．Few people know this place |
| B．It sounds like something from a storybook |
| C．They even created many tales about the lake |
| D．Thousands of people visit Lake Tahoe each year |
| E．However, Lake Tahoe is best known for its snow sports |
| F．They have excellent hunting skills and never farm the land |
| G．It would be terrible if the lake and mountains became severely polluted |
7 . After spending a term in Spain, I have been trying to work out which common impressions on Spain have some truth in them and which don't.
Spain is always warm and sunny. This is not true. The city I stayed in, which is in central Spain, often becomes colder than London in winter. However, the city receives little rain all year round and gets very hot in summer.
The Spanish love to have fun.
Spain is a fascinating country, in which you are sure to have lots of fun. I find that a lot of the common impressions on Spain hold some truth.
| A．Spain is famous for its Flamenco. |
| B．Here’s what I have discovered so far. |
| C．But the country is not limited to them. |
| D．I have seen a lot of evidence that this is true. |
| E．The following are correct impressions on Spain. |
| F．Southern Spain tends to be warmer than northern Spain. |
| G．Northern Spain is colder in summer and also colder in winter. |
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Dear Calvin,
Knowing that you would like to travel to a place of interests in China, I’m writing to recommend Qingming Reverside Landscape Garden with you.
Locating in Kaifeng, Henan Province, Qingming Reverside Landscape Garden have a good reputation among tourists. Based on an appealed painting by Zhang Zeduan, Qingming Reverside Landscape Garden naturally which got its name. It offers you a chance go back to the Song Dynasty, but you can enjoy the unique culture and experience the special lifestyle of the local people then. It's well worth visiting.
Wish you a extremely happy journey and enjoy ourselves.
In 1972, UNESCO started a programme to protect the world’s cultural and
The Taj Mahal built between 1631 and 1648, is a masterpiece of architecture. It took more than 20, 000 workers and 1,000 elephants
Human life
10 . Vancouver
Natural Resources
As a major centre for the global forestry industry, Vancouver is host to many international forestry conferences and events, and the natural home of the massive BC forestry business. Companies such as Canfor and West Fraser Timber Co., the second and third largest lumber (木材) producers in the world, are headquartered in Vancouver. Vancouver is also a major centre for the mining industry.
International Trade
International trade is a key part for Vancouver’s economy. The city has Canada’s largest port and is one of North America’s major gateways for Pan-Pacific trade. The Port of Vancouver ranks first in North America in total foreign exports and second on the West Coast in total goods volume.
Banking and Finance
The headquarters for HSBC Canada is located in the Financial District in downtown. Canada’s third largest commercial entity (实体), Jim Pattison Group is a so based in Vancouver.
International Relation
Vancouver is a major centre for diplomacy (外交) and foreign relations. Most countries of the world have consulate (领事馆) or general offices in the Central Business District. In fact, many major diplomatic conferences are hosted by the city-including the world famous G7 summit with President Clinton, APEC, and the World Trade Organization. Greenpeace has its world headquarters in the city. Therefore, Vancouver was among the first North American cities to declare itself a Nuclear Weapons Free Zone.
Tourism
Tourism is a leading industry to Vancouver. The Whistler-Blackcomb Resort is among the most popular skiing resorts in North America, and was the site of the downhill events of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Vancouver’s beaches, parks, waterfronts, and mountain backdrops and its multi-cultural character attract more and more tourists.
Films
Vancouver was also called “Hollywood North”, for hosting the production of about ten percent of Hollywood’s movies. Many U.S. television and film series are shot exclusively in Vancouver. This has partly been because of the favourable Canadian dollar exchange rate.
1. Which of the following descript in about Vancouver is NOT true according to the passage:| A．The Port of Vancouver ranks first in North America in total foreign exports. |
| B．Vancouver is a film production centre and called “Hollywood North”. |
| C．International forestry conferences and events were held in Vancouver. |
| D．Vancouver is a leading centre for the global agriculture and industry. |
| A．Jim Pattison Group. | B．WHO. |
| C．Greenpeace. | D．The 2010 Winter Olympics. |
| A．a business magazine | B．a geography book |
| C．a financial newspaper | D．an entertainment book |
