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This year, the dry season in Southeast Asia has been far d 1.　　 than normal. And the southern Chinese provinces of Yunnan, Guizhou, and Sichuan are suffering a severe drought. Over 20 million people f　 2.　　 water shortages with some 6.5 million hectares（公顷） of crops affected.

"This is a one in 50-year occurrence（发生） - with a return period o 3.　 50 years - so it's quite severe," says Ian Makin, an engineer and senior water resources management specialist with the Asian Development Bank. "Now the problem is that in the dry season most people t 4. are cropping in the Mekong Basin are u　 5.pumps and when the water level drops further than normal ，they can't let w 6. 　 out into their fields and they're struggling to keep the crop a　 7. ."

In towns, water resource officials have asked communities to conserve water. Barges and ferries normally plying the river have been forced to halt services, b 8.　 in some areas, the r 9.　　 is nearly dry. And in low-lying areas in Vietnam's fertile Mekong delta, the drought m　 10.　　 salty ocean water can move onto farm land, damaging the soil.

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Have you ever been to Singapore? For many Chinese tourists, this small island in Southeast Asia is a wonderful place to take a holiday. On the one hand, more than seventy-five percent of population are of Chinese descent, so you can simply speak Putonghua a lot of time. On the other hand, Singapore is an English-speaking country.

Maybe you fear that you won’t be able to find anything you want to eat in a foreign country. In Singapore, however, you’ll find a lot of Chinese food. It’s easy for you to find rice, noodles, or dumplings. If you’re feeling very brave, Singapore is an excellent place to try new food. Whether you like Indian food, Western food, or Japanese food, you’ll find them all in Singapore.

One great thing about Singapore is that the temperature is almost the same all year round t seldom drops below 20℃. It’s warm and wet the whole year This is because it is so close to the equator. So you can choose to go whenever you like—spring, summer, autumn or winter! And, of course, it’s not too far from China. For those who enjoy the sun and the beach, Singapore is an ideal place.

On the northeast coast of Singapore, Changi Village is far from the noise of central Singapore. The buildings are modern, but there’s still a village terminal (晚期的) atmosphere. There’s a small, attractive seaside camp site across the Changi Creek from the bus terminal, where you can watch the planes gliding into Changi airport while relaxing on the sand.

Most large cities have zoos, but have you ever been to a zoo at night? Singapore has a night zoo called the “Night Safari”. It might seem strange to go to a zoo when it’s dark. But if you’ve ever been to a zoo during the daytime, you might understand why Night Safari is so special. A lot of animals only wake up at night, so this is the best time to watch them. At the Night Safari, you can watch these animals in more natural environment than a normal zoo.

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任务型阅读（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）

Singapore is in Southeast Asia. It is not far from China. ※(1)Singapore is an English-speaking country, but more than three quarters of its population are Chinese. They speak both putonghua and English.

※(2)In Singapore you can enjoy different kinds of food. Whether you like Chinese food, Indian food, western food or Japanese food, you can find it all in Singapore!

Singapore has a special zoo—Night Safari Park. It’s a wildlife park in the night. If you go to see lions, tigers, or foxes during the daytime, they may fell asleep. ※(3) But a lot of animals ______(醒来) at night. So at the Night Safari, you can watch these animals in a more natural environment than an normal zoo.

The temperature in Singapore is almost the same throughout the year. This is because the island is so close to the equator. So you can choose to go any time you like—in the spring, summer, autumn or winter.

1.把文中※(1)划线的句子译为汉语。

2.对文中※(2)句子划线处提问。

________ ________ of food ______ you enjoy in Singapore?

3.根据汉语提示,把文中※(3)补充完整。

A lot of animals only ______ ______(醒来) at night.

4.Do Chinese visitors have a lot of language problems in Singapore ?

5.If I want to visit Singapore, which season is the best ?

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Dear Zhang Hua,

Have you ever been to Thailand? It is a country in Southeast Asia. I’ve been in Thailand for a few days with my parents. We are here for a holiday.

Now we are staying in Bangkok (曼谷). It is the capital of Thailand and it is a very interesting place to visit. Yesterday we visited some places of interest in the city. They are great! This morning we went shopping. Bangkok is a wonderful place to shop for jewelry (珠宝) and clothes. My mother bought a nice necklace (项链). My father and I bought some fashionable T-shirts.

Thailand is called “Land of Smiles” because people here are very friendly. And it’s true! When we eat in the restaurants in Bangkok, the waiters are really nice and they are always smiling. Thai food is delicious, but it is sometimes a little spicy for me. You can also get Chinese food here because a lot of Chinese people came to live in Bangkok many years ago. Chinese food is very good, and it isn’t as spicy as Thai food. Our American food can also be found in Bangkok, however, I don’t eat it. You know, I’d like to try new things when I travel.

The weather has been very hot. Yesterday it rained and got a little cooler. But today it’s hot again.

Yours,

Mary

1.Where is Mary staying now?

___________________________________________________________

2.What did Mary and her parents buy this morning in Bangkok?

___________________________________________________________

3.Why is Thailand called “Land of Smiles”?

__________________________________________________________

4.Did Mary eat American food in Bangkok?

__________________________________________________________

5.How was the weather in Bangkok yesterday?

__________________________________________________________

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阅读下面短文，简要回答所给问题。

Have you ever been to Thailand? It is a country in Southeast Asia. I’ve been in Thailand for a few days with my parents. We are here for a holiday.

Now we are staying in Bangkok(曼谷). It is the capital of Thailand and it is a very interesting place to visit. Yesterday we visited some places of interest in the city. They are great! This morning we went shopping. Bangkok is a wonderful place to shop for jewelry(珠宝) and clothes. My mother bought a nice necklace(项链). My father and I bought some fashionable T-shirts.

Thailand is called “Land of Smiles” because people here are very friendly. And it’s true! When we eat in the restaurants in Bangkok, the waiters are really nice and they are always smiling. Thai food is delicious, but it is sometimes a little spicy(辛辣的) for me. You can also get Chinese food here because a lot of Chinese people came to live in Bangkok many years ago. Chinese food is very good, and it isn’t as spicy as Thai food. Our American food can also be found in Bangkok, however, I don’t eat it. You know, I’d like to try new things when I travel.

The weather has been very hot. Yesterday it rained and got a little cooler. But today it’s hot again.

1.Where is Thailand?

2.Where is a good place to shop for jewelry(珠宝) and clothes?

3.Why do people call Thailand “Land of Smiles”?

4.What does the writer think of Thai food?

5.Is Chinese food as spicy as Thai food?

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In recent years, the Earth has been getting warmer. Average temperatures have risen. Possibly this is natural, but probably we are causing it. Modern people use a lot of electricity and drive a lot of cars. This puts carbon dioxide（二氧化碳）into the air and helps to make the planet warmer. When we hear the news, we may smile. No one likes long, cold winters, but, unluckily, there are many bad points about a warmer Earth.

First, the ice at the Poles melts and becomes water. The result is that the sea level becomes higher. Low islands will vanish（消失）. Cities on the coast will be in danger from the sea. Will Tokyo, Bangkok, Hong Kong and Shanghai become like parts of Holland — lower than the sea? Possibly we will have to build walls to keep the water out. Typhoons will become even more dangerous and frightening.

Sadly, the second point is that storms will become bigger. Super-typhoons will be born in the Pacific and do great damage to East Asia. The same will happen to the Eastern United States.

As the weather changes, some places that now have rain will become dry. The farmers will not be able to grow plants. Maybe some dry places will become wet — we don’t know, but we will soon find out, and the change will cause many problems. There might be wars because of it.

1.The sea level becomes _________ if the ice at the Poles melts and becomes water.

A.lower B.smaller C.higher D.bigger

2.Super-typhoons born in the Pacific will damage _________.

A.East Africa B.the Western United States C.Tokyo D.the Poles

3.What will happen to low islands when the Earth gets warmer and warner?

A.They will melt and become water. B.They will disappear.

C.They will become higher. D.They will keep the water out.

4.Which of the following sentences is NOT TRUE?

A.Shanghai will possibly build walls to prevent the water.

B.Some farmers will not be able to grow plants because of the dry weather.

C.Only electricity puts carbon dioxide into the air.

D.The warmer the Earth is getting, the higher the average temperature will be.

5.In the last sentence, “it” refers to _________.

A.the change of the weather B.the strong typhoon

C.the ice at the Poles D.the average temperature

6.Which is the best title of this passage?

A.The Earth is Getting Warmer. B.How to Protect the Earth.

C.We Make the Earth Warmer. D.Global Warming Problems.

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Mr. Brown　　　　　　 for twelve years in this school.

A、have been teaching

B、has been teaching

C、has be teaching

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There are only two seasons in some countries—the dry season and the rainy season. They are India, Vietnam and some countries in Africa. It’s never cold there and it doesn’t snow. In the dry season it is as warm as it is in the rainy season. When it is the dry season, it doesn’t rain at all. It’s very, very hot. All grass and leaves in the trees are yellow. Animals and people are very thirsty. It is a very difficult time for them! When it is the rainy season, the rain doesn’t stop: it rains day and night. There is a lot of water around! Some animals like it but some don’t.

There is a place where there are no seasons at all. It is the Antarctic (南极).

It is very cold all the year round. There are no countries and no cities there. There are some villages in the Antarctic. Who lives there? Some scientists from some countries go there to learn about the coldest place, its animals and birds. But there are no trees, no flowers, no fruit there, so people can't live there long.

1.There are ________ seasons in the Antarctic.

A.Two B.three C.four D.no

2.What’s the weather like in Vietnam?

A.It’s very cold all the year round.

B.It’s never cold and it doesn’t snow.

C.It is very cold and it snows all the year round.

D.It is never cold and it snows all the year round.

3.When is a difficult time for people and animals in India?

A.The rainy season. B.Spring.

C.The dry season. D.Winter

4.Some scientists live in the Antarctic because they want to learn about ________.

A.the coldest place B.the countries there

C.the cities there D.the fruit there

5.Which of the following sentences is NOT true according to the passage?

A.The leaves on the trees are yellow in the dry season.

B.All countries in Africa have two seasons.

C.Some animals like the rainy season

D.There are some animals and birds in the Antarctic.

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It _______ ten years _______ I worked in this new office.

A. is; since　 　 B. has been, after

C. was; since　　 D. was; after

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I ____________ the League for two years so far.

A. joined          B. have joined    C. join     D. have been in

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