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    People used to see fed (松鼠) everywhere in British forests and countryside.36 there are fewer than 160,000 red squirrels left now and most of them are in Scotland. However,gr?y (灰色的) squirrels are now so common in Britain that many people don’t 37 them. Some people even 38 they should kill grey squirrels to protect red squirrels.

    The two kinds of squirrels are 39 when you see them for the first time. They both have a long tail. The tail helps them keep balance when they 40 from tree to ?ee. And they have the same large eyes,small ears and strong legs. However,grey squirrels are 41 . Their heads and bodies are bigger and their tails are also longer.

    So why did red squirrels lose in 42 with grey squirrels? Size is one reason,but there are others. Red squirrels live high up in trees,while grey squirrels spend more of their time 43 the ground. This means any loss of forests 44 influences (影响) the number of red squirrels,but it doesn’t have i much to do with grey squirrels. Another reason for grey squirrels’ success is that 45 can live in towns and cities,and can get food from humans.

() 36. A. But   B. And      C. or   D. So

() 37. A. change   B. lead     C. feed   D. like

() 38. A. think   B. promise

C. wonder   D. know

() 39. A. simple   B. similar

C. magic   D. strange

() 40. A. hide   B. rise   C. jump   D. serve

() 41. A. larger   B. quicker

C. cleverer   D. braver

() 42. A. research   B. training

C. communication   D. competition

() 43. A. of   B. on    C. for   D. with

() 44. A. carefully   B. luckily  

C. hardly   D. greatly

() 45. A. they   B. we    C. he   D. she

                                D 

                        Welcome to Pegasus!

        Here is some information to help familiarize you with the facilities.

        Opening hours 

        The building is open every day between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. (and 5 p.m. on Fridays) . If you need to work outside during these hours,you will need to make arrangements with Angela.

        Transport 

        Unfortunately,there are no car parking facilities; however,there is a cycle rack(支架) just in front of the entrance where cyclists can lock their bikes.

         Photocopier 

         To use the photocopier,you will need a personal code(密码) 一please ask Martin for this. In order to save trees? please only make copies when strictly necessary,and make double-sided copies if possible. Put waste paper in the recycling bin. If the copier jams and you can't fix it,or if you run out of paper,see Martin.

         Kitchen

         There is a kettle in the kitchen for making tea or coffee. Tea,coffee,sugar and biscuits are provided in the cupboard for staff to use. There is also a microwave which staff are welcome to use,and a fridge to store your own food and drink. Please label your food and throw it away if it starts to go off. Remember to wash and put away your dishes after use!

         Leaving the building

         If you are the last person to leave the building,please do the following: 

       . Make sure that all the windows are locked.

       . Check that the computers and photocopier are switched off

       . Switch off the lights and close all the doors.

       . Set the alarm — instructions for doing this are on the              wall,next to the alarm.

         Smoking

         Please do not smoke anywhere in the building. Smoking is permitted in the yard behind the building,and there is a small shelter that smokers can use in the event of rain.

Thank you for your cooperation.

13. What do we know about Pegasus?

   A. It has a large car parking lot.

   B. It isn’t  available for overtime work.

   C. Its opening time is shorter on Friday.

   D. Its cycle rack is just behind the building.

14. To use the photocopier,you have to.

   A. make double-sided copies

   B. bring some paper with you

   C. learn how to fix a copier jam

   D. get a personal code from Martin

15. It can be inferred that Pegasus’ kitchen .

   A. has no coffee

   B. provides no meals

   C. needs a new cook now

   D. is cleaned every day after work

16. What should you do it you don't know how to set to alarm?

   A. Ask Martin for help.

   B. Get connected with Angela.

   C. See the instructions on the wall.

   D. Leave a message with the doorkeeper.

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