Construction workers in Southern California have made a wild discovery. They were digging at a building site in San Timoteo Canyon (峡谷) when they unearthed hundreds of ancient animal fossils. Researchers say the bones hold important clues about the history of the region.
Nearly 1, 500 fossils were recovered from the dusty canyon. The remains are about 1.4 million years old. They include the bones of a new species of deer, several small rodents (啮齿目动物) and more. A giant cat fossil was also found. Scientists believe the animal was an ancestor of the saber- toothed tiger. Signs of plant life were uncovered as well.
“This is a huge find,” says Rick Greenwood, a scientist studying the site. “I don’t think most people had any idea that those types of animals were wandering around here more than a million years ago.”
San Timoteo Canyon is located about 85 miles from Los Angeles. The area of the canyon where the fossils were found was once part of a green river valley. Today, the region is dry and plant life is rare.
Most of the fossils are well preserved. Experts say a muddy lake bed may have trapped thirty animals that wandered over for a drink. The mud helped to protect the animal fossils.
The remains are a million years older than those discovered at the famous La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles. Scientists studying the bones will be able to learn more about how the animals adapted to changes in the environment.
“We have a confused view of what this time period was like, ” says another scientist. “A discovery like this could really be an important contribution.”
About 35 different animal species are represented in the fossil collection. Scientists began removing bones from the site last fall. The project was completed this summer. Starting next year, the fossils will be on display at the Western Science Center in the nearby city of Hemet, California.
【小题1】
What does the passage mainly focus on?

A.The secret of ancient animals’ deaths.
B.The preparation for a future fossil exhibition.
C.A great discovery of fossils.
D.The history of San Timoteo Canyon.
【小题2】
From what Rick says, we know ________. (原创)
A.fossils were discovered in the canyon for the first time.
B.the canyon in ancient times was quite different.
C.more research work will be carried on in the canyon.
D.the river water helped to protect the animal fossils.
【小题3】
Compared to the discovery at the La Brea Tar Pits, the canyon-involved fossils _______.
A.are far olderB.include more species
C.are better preservedD.make experts more confused
【小题4】
What do we know about the fossils from the passage?
A.All of them are of new species.
B.Some of them have been destroyed
C.They were looked for under experts’ guidance.
D.They will be on show in the near future.

Ad.1  April fool’s party
On Friday, April 1, Inner Affair goes back to the days of funk! Classic Tunes from the 70’s and 80’s by DJs Den & Sion.9 pm till late.
Tickets:Free entrance for those in costume, otherwise 50 yuan(US $6)
Time/date:9pm, April 1
Place:Inner Affair, 1/F Qiankun Dasha, 6 Sanlitun xiliujie, Chaoang District
Tel:8454-0321
Ad.2  Language in use
Enjoy free in-house coffee, tea and beer as well as music and dancing.Practice your Chinese, make friends and have fun.
Time/date:7 to 9 pm, March 25
Place:Language In Use Club, 2/F, Science Fortune Centre, 8 Xueqing Lu, north of Xueyuan Lu, Haidian District.
Ad.3  The “worst ” party
Organized by 0-zone productions, the party is set to be “the worst ever,” with the lamest music from the 60s, 70s and 80s.Special prizes will be awarded to the worst dressed or for bad fashion sense.
Tickets:Free entrance
Time/date:9 pm, April 1
Place:Pula Pula, Tianze Lu, Oriental Seven Colors Plaza, Chaoyang District
Ad.4  La Nuit Francaise
Again on the 2nd Thursday of the month La Nuit Francaise will be held at Le Rendezvous.The monthly event is an opportunity for all French people and everyone interested in France of speaking French to gather together.
The evening features three glasses of wine and canapés for participants and a special exhibition.
Time/date:7 to 10pm, April 14
Place:Le Rendez-vous, 3 Gongti Beilu, across from the Pacific Century Plaza Chaoyang
Ad.5  Marco V
Dutch DJ Marco V drops by Banana for a gig which is supported by Hong Kong’s DJ Spark.
Marco V has been around for many years, as an inventive, style-blending deejay and successful and devoted producer.His spinning is energetic, crowd-pleasing and never sees an empty dance floor.He was ranked No 15 in this year’s international DJ MAG DJ Top 100.
Tickets:40 yuan (US $ 4.80) in advance, 50 yuan(US$6) at the door, both include a free drink.
【小题1】Which of the following is NOT True of Ad.1and Ad.3 ?

A.The two parties will be held on the same day.
B.The two parties will be held at the same time.
C.The entrance fees of the two parties will not be charged.
D.Some old music will be played at the parties.
【小题2】Which of the following is intended for the Chinese learners?
A.Marco VB.La Nuit Francaise
C.Language in useD.The “worst” party
【小题3】Which of the following events takes place every month?
A.Marco VB.La Nuit Francaise
C.The “worst” partyD.Language in use
【小题4】We can infer that _____.
A.Marco V is a newly-established band
B.La Nuit Francaise may be French words
C.The “worst” party will attract a lot of college students
D.You will enjoy free drink at April fool’s party

 

Mexico City is truly one of the most amazing cities in the world with a mixture of both the old and new world. From the moment your plane starts to land in this vast city, you know that your trip will be quite an adventure.

Once in your taxi and the moment you leave the airport, you are amazed at the large amount of slow traffic. The volume of the traffic can be stressful to some.

The "Paseo de la Reforma (改革大道)", running southwest across the city, is one of the major tourist and business areas in Mexico City with many high quality hotels only walking distance from great restaurants and other tourist attractions. The only problem you will have is trying to see all of these sites during your vacation time.

One of the most popular attractions in this area is the National Museum of Anthropology along the northwest part of the street. There are thousands of artifacts on display showing the history of the area and numerous items found from the many Aztec sites in the area. Walking southwest from the museum, you will soon reach the Mexico City Zoo, which is a great place to spend an afternoon.

Across the street from the museum is the Chapultepec Castle, once an important site in the Mexican-American war. It's also a good idea to take the train up the hill to where the castle is located as the hill is steep (陡峭的). It's important to keep in mind that Mexico City is over 7,000 feet above sea level and some feel it difficult to breathe when walking.

You can take a taxi to the Coyoacan market during the evening on a weekend. It's a great place to get some cheap souvenirs to bring back home and to enjoy some traditional Mexican cuisine. However, you must be careful where you eat and that the meat is well cooked.

55.The tourists in Mexico City may not be satisfied with______.

A.the high speed of the traffic                             B.the heavy traffic of the city

C.the polluted air in the city                                 D.their safety in the city

56.From the third paragraph, we can learn that______.

A.the number of the city attractions can't meet the needs of the tourists

B.it is convenient for tourists to visit the city from where they stay

C.tourists have problems when visiting the sites in Mexico City

D.tourists often have their three meals in the high quality hotels

57.Which of the following shows the correct positions of the following places?

P = Paseo de la Reforma                M = the National Museum of Anthropology

C = the Chapultepec Castle         Z = the Mexico City Zoo

58.Which of the following attractions may interest those who want to study the military (of the army) history of Mexico City?

A.The National Museum of Anthropology.       B.The Coyoacan market.

C.The Chapultepec Castle.                                   D.The Aztec sites.

 

Task Reading:

下面是今年部分旅游线路介绍及想出游人的兴趣特点介绍.请阅读相关信息并根据出游人的兴趣特点帮他们选择合适的旅游线路。请将答案的字母编号写在答题卷标号为52-55的横线上。

Here is a selection of the tours organized for the coming year:

A:  8 days mountaineering trip--climb Yunnan's third highest peak, the Haba snow mountain. This is ideal for the truly adventurous. You need to be fit and healthy.

B:  8 days cycling tour from Qiaotou Town--visit the spectacular Tiger Leaping Gorge. It is a leisurely tour suitable for anyone who is reasonably fit and healthy. No previous cycling experience is necessary and all our routes are on flat land!

C:  8 days river rafting--white water adventure on the Yangtze from the old town of Lijiang. This adults-only tour is exclusively for good swimmers and physically fit.

D:  10 days rainforest trek(乘牛车旅行)--spend 5 days in the forest and meet the local people. This is a walking tour and no previous experience is needed, just a curious mind and an interest in traditional cultures.

E:  10 days horse trekking tour--visit authentic Tibetan villages of Shangri-la. The ultimate horse-riding experience in a spectacular mountain environment. This trip is for confirmed riders only. Don't expect three-star hotels on this trip.

请阅读以下有出游意向的人的要求,然后匹配旅游线路所适合的出游者。

52. _______ A family of four, including parents, a sixteen-year-old son and a thirteen-year-old daughter, who are looking for a fun holiday. All four are good riders and strong swimmers.

53. _______ A retired couple who are reasonably fit and who want to find out more about ethnic minorities' cultures.

54. _______ A group of four young adults who are into all extreme sports and are looking for something with plenty of excitement. They are more interested in the scenery than in the life style of the locals.

55. _______ A family of five including a ten-year-old girl. They have many different interests and they are looking for a relaxing holiday.

 

Ad. 1

April fool’s party

On Friday, April 1, Inner Affair goes back to the days of funk! Classic Tunes from the 70’s and 80’s by DJs Den & Sion. 9pm till late.

Tickets: Free entrance for those in costume, otherwise 50 yuan (US$6)

Time/date: 9 pm, April 1

Place: Inner Affair, 1/F Qiankun Dasha, 6 Sanlitun Xiliujie, Chaoyang District

Tel: 8454? 0321

 

Ad. 2

Language in use

Enjoy free in house coffee, tea and beer as well as music and dancing. Practice your Chinese, make friends and have fun.

Time/date: 7 to 9 pm, March 25

Place: Language In Use Club, 2/F, Science Fortune Center, 8 Xueqing Lu, north of Xueyuan Lu, Haidian District

 

Ad. 3

The "worst" party

Organized by o zone productions, the party is set to be "the worst ever", with the lamest music from the 60s, 70s and 80s. Special prizes will be awarded to the worst dressed or for bad fashion sense.

Tickets: Free entrance

Time/date: 9 pm, April 1

Place: Pula Pula, Tianze Lu, Oriental Seven Colours Plaza, Chaoyang District

Tel: 6466?8575

 

 

Ad. 4

La Nuit Francaise

Again on the 2nd Thursday of the month La Nuit Francaise will be held at Le Rendez vous. The monthly event is an opportunity for all French people and everyone interested in France or speaking French to gather together.

The evening features three glasses of wine and canapes for participants and a special exhibition.

Time/date: 7 to 10 pm, April 14

Place: Le Rendez?vous, 3 Gongti Beilu, accross from the Pacific Century Plaza, Chaoyang District Tel: 6462?9110

 

Ad. 5

Marco V

Dutch DJ Marco V drops by Banana for a gig which is supported by Hong Kong’s DJ Spark.

Marco V has been around for many years, as an inventive, style blending deejay and a successful and devoted producer. His spinning is energetic, crowd pleasing and never sees an empty dance floor. He was ranked No. 15 in this year’s international DJ MAG DJ Top100.

Tickets: 40 yuan (US$4.80) in advance, 50 yuan (US$6) at the door, both include a free drink

Time/date: 10 pm to 4 am, March 31, April 1

Place: Banana, in the lobby of the Scitech Hotel, 22 Jianwai Dajie, Chaoyang District

Tel: 6528?3636

 

1.Which of the following is NOT true of Ad. 1 and Ad. 3?

A. The two parties will be held on the same day.

B. The two parties will be held at the same time.

C. The entrance fees of the two parties will not be charged.

D. Some old music will be played at the parties.

2. Which of the following is intended for the Chinese learners?

A. Marco V.          B. La Nuit Francaise.

    C. Language in use.    D. The "worst" party.

3.We can infer that______.

A. Marco V is a newly established band

B. La Nuit Francaise may be French words

C. the "worst" party will attract a lot of college students

D. you will enjoy free drink at April fool’s party

 

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