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The unknown world's mystery
The sea is the biggest unknown part of our world. It covers seventy-one percent of the earth. There is still much to be discovered about this vast blanket of water. If the waters of the ocean could be removed, the sea floor with its wide valleys, irregular, mountains and rivers in the sea. would be an unbelievable sight.
Tourism under the deep blue sea
Tourists an now explore the world beneath the waves without ever getting wet. From tourist submarines to underwater dining, undersea tourism is making a big splash.
Tourist submarines(潜艇）
The popularity of submarine tours has grown rapidly in the last decade. Now, tourist submarines operate in more than 20 locations worldwide, including the waters around Okinawa and Taiwan' s Green Island. The submarines carry nearly 2 million tourists each year. Large windows offer passengers spectacular views as the submarines explore colorful coral reefs and sunken ships. Most one-hour tours cost about US $ 80.
Underwater dining
For a more upscale experience, tourists can enjoy fine dining under the sea. Last summer the Hilton Maldives Resort opened the world's first underwater restaurant, Ithaa. Diners walk down a staircase into the restaurant, which rests 35 feet beneath the waves of the Indian Ocean. Transparent walls surround the dining area, and you can treat guests to a panoramic(全景)ocean view.
But this excellent view doesn't come cheap. The tasting menu costs US $ 200 per person. Be sure to make reservations early, too. The restaurant seats only 14 people.
66. What does the author want to tell us in Paragraph 1?
A. The sea is the biggest unknown part of our world.
B. The sea covers seventy-one percent of the earth.
C. Some information about the sea floor.
D. The reasons for researching undersea tourism.
67. What does the author really mean by saying "undersea tourism is making a big splash" in Paragraph 2?
A. Undersea tourism is a new fashion in travelling.
B. Your clothes will be made wet by the water splash.
C. Undersea tourism is dangerous.
D. There is still a long way for undersea tourism to go.
68. Which of the following statements about tourist submarines is RIGHT?
A. Tourist submarines only have a history of about 10 years.
B. There are tourist submarines in every part of the world now.
C. Tourist submarines' have carried about 2 million tourists so far.
D. People can enjoy tourist submarines in the waters around Okinawa.
69. The walls of the restaurant Ithaa are most probably made of            .
A. stone       B. brick   C. glass    D. steel
70. From the passage,, we can infer that the author            .          .
A. doesn't think underwater tourism is a good idea
B. shows great interest in underwater tourism
C. is worried about underwater tourism
D. is probably a scientist who studies the sea

66---70 DADCB

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______ he referred to in his article was unknown to the general reader.

A.
That
B.
What
C.
Whether
D.
Where

"Have you ever been out on a boat and felt it lifted up by a wave? Or have you jumped in the

water and felt the rush of energy as waves came over you?" asked Jamie Taylor of the Wave Energy Group at the University of Edinburgh．"There is certainly a lot of energy in waves," he said．Scientists are working to use that energy to make electricity．Most waves are created when

winds blow across the ocean．"The wind starts out by making little ripples (涟漪) , but if they

keep on blowing, those ripples get bigger and bigger and turn into waves," Taylor said．" Waves

are one of nature 's ways of picking up energy and then sending it off on a journey.

When waves come toward the shore, people can set up dams to block the water and send it

through a large wheel called a turbine (涡轮机) ．The turbine can then power an electrical
generator to produce electricity .

"The resource is huge," said Janet Swain of the World watch Institute．"We will never run out of wave power．" Besides, wave energy does not create the same pollution as other energy sources, such as oil or coal．Oceans cover three-quarters of the Earth's surface - that would make wave power seem ideal for creating energy throughout the world, though there are some weak points yet to overcome．

Swain said that wave power still costs too much money．She also said that its effects on sea animals are still unknown．What is more, wave power could affect fishing and boat traffic.

Traditional sources of energy like oil and gas may someday run out．" Demand for energy to

power our TVs and computers, drive our cars, and heat and cool our homes is rising rapidly throughout the world," Swain said．In the future when you turn on a light, an ocean wave could be

providing the electricity!

64．The writer uses the two questions at the beginning of the passage to _______.

A．test the readers' knowledge about waves

B．draw the readers' attention to the topic

C．show Jamie Taylor's importance

D．invite the readers to answer them
65．The underlined phrase "picking up" (paragraph 2) is closest in meaning to _______.

A．starting again B．speeding up C．gathering D．improving
66．We can make better use of wave energy if we _______.

A．shorten its journey to thousands of homes

B．build more small power stations on the oceans

C．reduce the cost of turning it into electric power

D．quicken the steps of producing electricity

67．It can be inferred that some day we might not worry about ________.

A．air pollution B．our boat traffic

C．our power supply D．our supply of sea fish

Step into Wonderland and follow any of the many tracks around Kinabalu Park. Even though it is the most explored and studied place in Borneo, new discoveries of rare plants are frequently being made here.

So take a map and set off on your own or follow Park Naturalists as they take you on guided path walks and point out the various wonders. There are also visual shows advertising rare plants and animals here. If you are a first time visitor, sign up for these shows and you’ll be excited when you find yourself identifying the same plants and animals on your walks or during your climb up Mt. Kinabalu.

Mt. Kinabalu Botanical Garden is one of the biggest attractions at the Park Started in 1981. This 5-acre Garden is an excellent collection of different kinds of plant—life on the mountain, as plants from all over the Park has been replanted here. There are hotels, inns and chalets at Kinabalu Park to suit one’s budget. For more information, click www.sabahtourism.com.

TLMETABLE GUIDEUNE

PLACE / INTEREST TIME (HRS)

1 KINABALU PARK HQ：

. Botanical Garden

. Guided Walk

. Slide Show 9:00 — 15:00

11:00

14:00 (and 19:30 on weekends)

2. PORING

. Butterfly Farm

. Tropical Garden

. Night Walk 9:00 — 16:00

13:30

By Prior (提前）Arrangement Only

3. MESILAU

Guided Nature Walk

. Monday to Friday

. Saturday and Sunday

9:30, 11:00, 14:00

7:30, 10:30, 14:00

4. KUNDASANG WAR MEMORIAL

. Daily (Monday to Sunday)

. Memorial Services and Special Programmes 10:00-17:00

By Prior Arrangement

Note：

Adult: $ 20. Kid under twelve: 50% off

Family including two adults and a kid under twelve: $40.

1.It can be learnt that _______.

A. Mt Kinabalu is a more explored and studied area than Borneo

B. there’re still some unknown rare plants in Kinabalu Park

C. Mt Kinabalu Botanical Garden attracts visitors due to its long history

D. visitors should follow the Park Naturalists so as not to get lost

2.The underlined word “chalets” (in Paragraph 3) most probably refers to “_______”.

A. plants B. garages C. cottages D. tracks

3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Botanical Garden and Butterfly Farm open at the same time.

B. Guided Nature Walk is a favorite of first time visitors.

C. Slide Show is unavailable unless it is arranged in advance.

D. Visitors can have access to Night Walk anytime they wish.

4.If a couple visit the Park with their son aged 19, how much will they pay?

A. $30. B. $40. C. $50. D. $60.

On a Friday night, a poor young artist stood at the gate of the New York railway station, playing his violin. The music was so great that many people stopped to put some money into the hat of the young man.

The next day, the young artist came to the same place, and put his hat on the ground gracefully. Different from the day before, he took out a large piece of paper and laid it under his hat. Then he began to play the violin. It sounded more pleasant than ever.

Soon he was surrounded with people who were attracted by the words on that paper. It said, “Last night, a gentleman named George Sang put an important thing into my hat by mistake. Please come to claim(认领) it soon.”

After about half an hour, a middle-aged man rushed through the crowd to the violinist and said, “Yes, it’s you. I knew that you were an honest man and would certainly come here.” The young violinist asked calmly, “Are you Mr. George Sang?” The man nodded. The violinist asked, “Did you lose something?” “It’s a lottery ticket,” said the man. The violinist took out a lottery ticket on which George Sang’s name was seen. “Is it?” he asked. George nodded and took the lottery ticket and kissed it, then danced with the violinist.

The violinist was a student at an arts college and had planned to attend advanced studies in Vienna. Later his classmate asked the violinist, “At that time you needed money to pay the tuition(学费) and you had to play the violin in the railway station every day to make money. Why didn’t you keep the lottery ticket for yourself?” The violinist said, “Although I don’t have much money, I live happily. But if I lose honesty I won’t be happy forever.”

Through our lives, we can gain a lot and lose so much. But being honest should always be with us.

1.What did the young artist do at the railway station on Friday?

A．He played the violin to make some money.

B．He waited for the train to Vienna. zxxk

C．He came to buy a train ticket to Vienna.

D．He walked around the New York railway station.

2.According to the words on the paper, which sentence below is TRUE?

A．It asked a gentleman named George Sang to claim his hat.

B．It asked a gentleman named George Sang to claim his important thing.

C．It was a lottery ticket and he needed to find the owner.

D．It was a lottery ticket and the owner is unknown.

3.From this article, we can learn that ________.

A．we should share with others if we find something valuable

B．playing the violin could make you feel happy

C．keep the lottery if you find one

D．we should know the importance of honesty and lead a happy life

______ he referred to in his article was unknown to the general reader.

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