The dull wetland _______ the moment the first...

The dull wetland _______ the moment the first ray of sunlight shines on it. Thousands of creatures living in it wake up and begin their life of a new day.

A. stays alive    B. begins to live                   C. makes a living  D. comes to life

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The world's first-known nursery for baby giant manta rays(蝠鲼) has been discovered hidden away in the Gulf of Mexico, the place of 70 miles off the coast of Texas, after studying decades of giant manta ray data from the area by the scientists.

Where the baby manta rays grow up has long troubled scientists, as they are rarely spotted in the four to five years it takes them to become adults, when they can often grow to more than 20ft wide.

In the study Mr Stewart and colleagues describe a reef (暗礁)---filled with mantas of all ages---where the sea floor runs down into deeper water. He said "We think they may be feeding on specific types of zooplankton(浮游生物) there, then migrating up toward the surface, where we saw them. They might be hanging around the banks because it could be a little safer than open water. We’ve seen them so rarely that we know very little about these baby manta rays. We don‘t know how far they move, or exactly what they feed on, or all of the habitats these access.”

Giant manta rays are listed as species dying out by protectors, although actual population numbers of the mysterious "gentle giant" are hard to calculate. Sightings of the closely-related reef manta, however, have dropped by 90 percent in regions of southeast Asia in the past decade, according to a study.

Fishing is considered the biggest threat to giant manta numbers, both intentional and accidental. Their gill plates(腮下肉)- the parts through which they filter(过滤) their food from seawater-are sold in China for medical purposes, while they often end up as something caught by mistake due to their huge wings.

1.Where do the baby manta rays probably grow up according to the study?

A. In the deep water area.

B. On the surface of the sea water.

C. Around the banks of channel.

D. In the reef of the Gulf of Mexico.

2.What can we learn from Paragraph3?

A. Manta rays can be seen on the sea surface.

B. Manta rays prefer the open water to the banks.

C. The scientists have known much about manta rays.

D. Manta rays are fond of eating on the sea surface.

3.What is the main reason for the decrease of giant manta rays?

A. The habitat environment becomes worse.

B. They are overfished by people

C. They are not very difficult to catch.

D. People can see the reef manta much less than before.

4.What does the author intend to do in the last paragraph?

A. Summarize the previous paragraphs.

B. Warn people of their wrong behaviors.

C. Introduce some knowledge of the fish.

D. Give examples to support his point.

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Just the mention of the TOEFL, GRE and GAMT exams brings a thought of long hours of dull paper work. But that idea is becoming increasingly out of date. As planned, computerized tests will begin next year which will bring a series of changes from test psychology to scoring techniques.

From computer - equipped rooms, examinees will answer the questions on a computer. If they are sure about their choices, they can pass to the next question by pressing the entry (条目) “next”. Then another question will be randomly (任意地) selected from a vast test item bank and appear on the screen. After answering all the questions, examinees can choose the entry “quit” if they are not satisfied with their performance, or “score” if they want to see the result. Scores will be calculated immediately and appear on the screen. By that point, student's marks are official--there is no going back.

Since they greatly shorten the painful waiting process-which used to be two or three months, computerized tests have won worldwide popularity. Besides, there will be no rushing to the registration offices (登记处) for these exams. Computerized tests will be given every workday in an exam center with all three kinds of tests being held in the same room. All test takers need to do is to call the exam center and book their seats for a particular day.

In addition it will become technically possible to apply new testing procedures. In the past, each examinee had the same set of test items despite differences in their ability. Under a computerized system, however, if the computer judges an answer is right, a question of a relatively difficult nature will follow. But if an examinee continues to give wrong answers and is judged as un-qualified by the computer system, he will be automatically denied the chance to go further in the test.

1. Computerized tests allow the examinee to know their scores ______.

A. immediately on a central computer for scoring test papers

B. a few minutes after the exam with the help of a test center worker

C. on the next day after they have taken the exam

D. immediately after the exam by means of the same computer

2. If an examinee is not satisfied with his performance ______.

A. he can admit defeat and give it up         B. he can ask the computer to give some advice

C. he can ask another chance within a few days D. he is allowed to do it once again

3.Under a computerized system, all of the following would be possible except that ______.

A. different exams can be taken in the same room

B. one doesn’t need to rush to the registration officer for taking an exam

C. it will be much easier to pass an examination

D. one can take an exam almost at any time of the year

4.The word denied in the last sentence most probably means ______.

A. refused           B. allowed         C. lost          D. passed

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There are many wetlands(湿地) in China and some of them have become the world’s important wetlands. The Chinese Yellow Sea Wetlands are among them. They are in Yancheng，Jiangsu Province. They are home of many different kinds of birds and animals. The world’s largest Milu Deer Nature Reserve(自然保护区) is in them. More than 700 milu deer live freely there.

The temperature in the wetlands is usually neither too high nor too low. There is a lot of rain and sunshine，too. They are really good places for wildlife. Offering food and home for some special kinds of animals and birds is not the only reason why we need to protect wetlands.

Wetlands are important because they also prevent flood. But some people want to change the wetlands to make more space for farms and buildings. This means there will be less and less space for wildlife.

Luckily, more and more people are beginning to realize the important of wetlands and wildlife. Every year, on February 2nd many activities are held to tell people more about wetlands around the world.

1. Which animal is mentioned in the passage?

A                  B                   C                 D

2.Usually the weather in the wetlands is ____.

A．hot              B．mild              C．cold              D．dry

3.The reasons for protecting wetlands are the following except that ______

A．they are home of wildlife

B．they can prevent flood

C．they offer food to the wildlife

D．they will be good farmland

4. What can be the best title for the passage?

A．China’s wetlands –the Biggest One in the World

B．Wetlands --- Home of Wildlife and Human Beings

C．Special Animals --- Found in Yellow Sea Wetlands

D．Wetlands --- the Last Valuable Land on the Earth

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.It was already one in the morning         I saw the dull yellow eye of the creature open.

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It was already one in the morning ________  I saw the dull yellow eye of the creature open．

A．when                  B．that                     C．which                 D．since

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If you don’t prepare yourself now, retirement may be some of the most boring and dull years of your life. To have a happy, fulfilling retirement, you need to start preparing right away.

The most obvious thing for people to do when they retire is to take up a hobby. The most important step to take before retiring, though, is to make sure that you actually have started some hobbies. Once you’re retired, unless you ‘ve already started a hobby, you’ll find it very hard to get into something new. Some hobbies aren’t for everyone. Think about what you enjoy doing and start participating on a casual basis now.

Another thing many people participate in is volunteering. Not only does volunteering give you something to do, it also gives you a sense of accomplishment(成就) and can add meaning to your life .Volunteering is also rewarding in other ways, too. There are hundreds of different types of volunteer services and you’ll always be able to meet new and interesting people. Also, don’t think that volunteering is always only about helping someone for free. Many companies pay their volunteers after they’ve had enough experience and prove themselves to be valuable workers.

There are plenty of other potions, as well. Going back to school is a great way to keep yourself feeling young. Taking a vacation around the world with your loved ones is another great way to spend your retirement.

Ultimately, though, the key to a happy retirement is simply keeping yourself busy and doing whatever you love. If there’s nothing you love doing now, then you’ll find that once you have a vast amount of free time, your life will be pretty empty. Now is the time to find out what you want to do when you retire.

1.Why does the author suggest starting a hobby before retirement?

A. Because we are likely to have difficulty starting a hobby after retirement.

B. Because we are gong to have a vast amount of free time after retirement.

C. Because we will only have a limited choice of hobbies after retirement

D. Because not every one of us has already started some hobbies already.

2.What can we learn about volunteering from the text?

A. We can make devoted friends through volunteering.

B. It can help companies find hard-working workers.

C. One can even make some money by volunteering.

D. Almost everyone is willing to help in some way.

3.Which of the following can best explain “a happy retirement”?

A. Travelling around the world every year.

B. Going back to university for further study.

C. Having plenty of free time for one’s hobbies.

D. Living a busy life and doing what one enjoys doing

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The police officers stood at either end of the highway, 　　　Ray no chance of escape.

A. to give　　 B. giving

C. given　　 D. gave

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John felt very embarrassed ________ he entered the government hall.

A. for the moment   B. the first time

C. for the first time   D. at the moment

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My pain _______ apparent the moment I walked into the room, for the first man I met asked sympathetically， “Are you feeling all right?”

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