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19.Th 115 m Christmas Bird Count is officially underway.The count is an annual investigation of local and migratory(迁徙的)birds and it's orgnized by the National Audubon Society.From  December 14to January 5,volunteers will gather in more than 2,000locations in North,Central and South America to count the birds in their area.
Each count takes place in a circle about 24kilometers wide.The volunteers follow specific routes within the circle and record the number of individual birds and the different species they see there in a single day.The results are sent to the National Audubon Society and later published on Audubon's Christmas Bird Count website.The data collected during the bird count is a key source Of information for ornithologists,scientists who study birds.
This information is used to develop conservation programs to protect bird habitats and the environment/n general.Data frm the bird count was also used to determine that three species-the Western screech owl,the rusty blackbird and the Newfoundland red crossbill-should be added to Canada's list of species at risk.
The annual bird count was created to protest another Christmas tradition at the very beginning.in the United States in the 19th century,people would often hold"side hunts"on Christmas Day.
Teams of hunters would compete to see who could kill the most birds or other animals that day.In  December 1900,Frank Chapman,an American ornithologist,suggested that instead of hunting birds,people should count them.
Twenty-seven people in 25locations joined in the first Christmas bird count Last year,more than 70,000volunteers took part.This year,counts are scheduled to take place in 17countries,ranging from the Arctic to the Antarctic,with most located in Canada and the United States.instead of taking place only on Christmas day,counts are now held on different days for different areas.

25.How long will the 115th Christmas Bird Count last?A
A.About 3weeks.  B A single day.  C.About a month.  D.About 2weeks.
26.What can we know about the Christmas Bird Count from the passage?C
A.It was organized monthly by the National Audubon Society.
B.It was launched by Frank Chapman,a Canadian ornithologist.
C.Its results can be seen on Audubon's Christmas Bird Count website.
D.Only 25people in 27locations took part in the first Christmas Bird Count.
27.Why was the Christmas Bird Count established at first?B
A.To help the scientists who study birds carry out their study.
B To protest the Christmas tradition"side hunts"on Christmas Day.
C.To determine whether the rusty blackbirds are endangered animals.
D To protect bird habitats and the environment from being destroyed
28.What is mainly talked about in Paragraph 5?D
A.The brief introduction to the Christmas Bird Count
B.The origin of the Christmas Bird Count.
C.The purpose of the Christmas Bird Count.
D.The rapid development of the Christmas Bird Count.

分析 本文是一篇说明文阅读,主要讲述了圣诞节鸟类计数活动的由来和发展,以及计数的数据的用途.科学家们根据收集到的数据信息来制定保护方案,保护鸟类的栖息地和环境.而且这个计划正日益扩张,好多国家都参与其中.

解答 25.A 细节理解题.根据第一段From December 14 to January 5,可知从12月14日到1月5日,有23天左右,差不多是3周.故选A.
26.C 细节理解题.根据第二段The results are sent to the National Audubon Society and later publishedon Audubon's Christmas Bird Count website.可知结果将会被送至全国奥杜邦学会,并且之后将会在奥杜邦圣诞节鸟类计数网站发布.故选C.
27.B 细节理解题.根据第四段The annual bird count was created to protest another Christmas tradition at the very beginning.可知年度的鸟类计数最初被创立是为了保护另一个圣诞传统.故选B.
28.D 主旨大意题.根据最后一段Twenty-seven people in 25locations joined in the first Christmas bird count Last year,more than 70,000volunteers took part.This year,counts are scheduled to take place in 17countries,ranging from the Arctic to the Antarctic,with most located in Canada and the United States.instead of taking place only on Christmas day,counts are now held on different days for different areas.可知今年的鸟类计数活动比去年的更盛大,以前鸟类计数活动仅仅在圣诞节举行,而现在可以在不同地区的不同日子举办.由此得出该段主要讲述了圣诞节鸟类计数活动的快速发展.故选D.

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(71)Introduction
●Ebola,a dangerous virus,was named after the Ebola River,on whose banks it was first discovered.
●Despite the (72)announced/reported success in the virus treatment,people across the world continue to die from the virus.

Symptoms
●In the first turn,the symptoms are (73)similar to those that people experience when they are (74)suffering from a severe cold or flu.
●If not (75)taken seriously,the virus will keep progressing,and things will change for the worse.

Ways of getting infected
●People (76)consuming infested meat or touching it can get infected.
●People who step in waste of infected mammals,mostly bats,are (77)likely to get infected.
●People who receive bodily liquids via tiny openings can also get infected.

Treatment and  (78)prevention
●After making correct diagnosis,doctors start treating the symptoms in many ways,(79)including killing infected cells,blood pressure medication,oxygen therapy,and so on.
●Sanitary living conditions play a significant (80)part/role in preventing the outbreak of the Ebola virus.
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36.Why did Lynne Fisher decide to remove nearly her whole colon?C
A.Because she has already had a cancer.
B.Because she thought the colon was useless.
C.Because she was afraid of dying of bowel cancer someday.
D.Because her doctor persuaded her to do that.
37.According to the passage,what is NOT true about the surgery undergone by Lynne Fisher?A
A.It is only a very simple and easy surgery.
B.It can bring about some terrible side effects.
C.It's possible for one to die of the surgery.
D.It takes one maybe a year to recover from the surgery.
38.What can we learn from the underlined sentence?C
A.Lynne Fisher really regretted what she had done.
B.Lynne Fisher thought it was not worth a year to have the surgery.
C.Compared to death,the suffering during the year was worthwhile.
D.Lynne Fisher spent a painful year in recovering from the surgery.
39.What can we learn from the last paragraph?A
A.About 0.27% people have Lynch syndrome now in America.
B.We can tell exactly how many people have had the surgery.
C.Lynch Syndrome International helps people with Lynch syndrome only.
D.People with Lynch syndrome will be forced to have the surgery.
40.The main purpose of the passage is toD.
A.persuade people with Lynch syndrome to have a surgery
B.introduce Lynne Fisher and the disease she developed
C.tell us something about the Lynch syndrome and its effect on our health
D.introduce Lynch syndrome to us and tell us that a surgery can save lives.
8.Plastic bags that can help bread and cheese remain fresh for a long time have been developed by scientists.The technology,which uses chemicals that prevent bacteria and fungi (真霉) from growing,allows food to last longer.It could put an end to throwing away supermarket bread after just a couple of days in the bread bin and cheese that goes mouldy after just a few weeks.
The company,Janssen,has spent two years developing the technology with the plastics manufacturer,Symphony Environmental.They are now in discussion with several food factories and supermarkets about using the bags for their products.The technology could also be used to make credit cards and the new plastic bank notes more hygienic (卫生的).Tests have shown that the plastic can increase the shelf life of bread and cheese without letting the food go bad.Michael Stephen,director of Symphony Environmental,said the plastic also has the potential to do the same for fruit,vegetables and even meat.He said,"we have come up with a way of making the plastic that is antibacterial and that can be used in food wrapping.We have done a lot of tests on food packaging which have shown such plastic can reduce the mould that grows on both bread and cheese."
In Britain,around 15 million tons of food is thrown away each year,mostly because it has spoiled or gone bad.Bread is the most wasted food,with families throwing away 4.4 million tons a year-about a third of all the bread purchased by UK families.Tesco,Britain's biggest supermarket,revealed last month that almost half of the bread sold in its stores ended up in the bin.
The technology developed by Janssen and Symphony,which they have called D2P,fixes antibacterial and antifungal chemicals to the plastic.They have found it can control bacteria which can cause food poisoning.It can also control the growth of fungi on bread and others.
Mr.Stephen added,"Initially we expect that it is only used in pipes and door handles,for example,to help reduce the spread of bacteria.It can also be put into man-made fibers so we are doing some experiments to put it into clothes to stop the bacteria that can cause them to smell."
59.What would happen when people use the plastic bags produced by Janssen?C
A.The sales of bread and cheese would increase soon.
B.Bread and cheese could be stored in a fridge for years.
C.Bread and cheese could be kept for a longer time.
D.Supermarket bread and cheese would be on sale earlier.
60.Why does the writer mention the problem in Britain in Paragraph 3?D
A.To criticize the behaviour of the British.
B.To show the popularity of bread.
C.To criticize the increasing waste of bread.
D.To show the short shelf life of bread.
61.It can be concluded from Mr.Stephen's words thatA.
A.more daily uses for this technology are expected
B.this technology is only used used in pipes and door handles
C.man-made fibers should be improved by this technology
D.people's preference for this technology cannot be expected
62.The passage can be classified asB.
A.an annual review                B.a news report
C.an advertisement                D.a travel guide.
1.The hit movie Finding Nemo follows a clownfish from the Great Barrier Reef. In real life,clownfish are among the thousands of colorful sea creatures that call the Great Barrier Reef home.Stretching l,250 miles along Australia's northeastern. coast,the Great Barrier Reef is the longest coral reef in the world.
    A coral reef is a living underwater structure. But these days,the Great Barrier Reef has found itself in trouble.Overfishing,pollution,and high temperatures are harming its health. That's why the government in Australia is trying to help rescue the reef.
Underwater Garden
   While coral may look like a plant,it is actually made up of tiny sea animal.Those sea animals are called coral polyps. 
   As polyps die,they leave hard.shells behind. Other polyps grow on top of the shells.Over thousands of years,they form a coral reef in warm water that is not very deep.
   In many ways,the Great Barrier Reef resembles an underwater garden.  Coral can be hard or soft.It forms in different colors and in strange shapes.Some coral looks like hardened brains. Other coral looks like fans and lettuces.
  The reef bursts with schools of tropical fish,dashing among gaps in the coral.The reef supplies food. and. shelter to creatures living in and around the coral.  Turtles,sharks,sea horses,and crabs are among its many inhabitants.
Helping Humans
     While the reef is important to ocean life,it helps humans,too.  People rely on the reef for both food and jobs. It also provides medicine used to treat disease.  Each year,the Great Barrier Reef contributes about  $ 975 million to the economy through tourism and fishing.
Stressed Out   
    Is it surprising,then,that the Great Barrier Reef is under too much stress?Fishing nets and ships break off sections and damage the reef.  Air and water pollution are also doing harm. At the same time,warmer sea temperatures have caused coral bleaching(漂白) on half of the reef. The high temperatures cause the coral to turn white,often killing it.
Reef Rescue
    In an effort to help save the reef,the government has limited fishing to two thirds of it. That plan increases the number of"green zones."Those are areas that are off-limits to fishermen and boats. However,tourists and researchers can still visit them. Many fishermen are upset about the plan because they rely on the reef for jobs.
     The Australian government says that its plan will help keep the reef safe from some threats."It is very important that we give   B reef proper protection for the future,"said one government official.  The reef is Australia's greatest natural treasure.

35.Which of the following is not a creature that lives in the Great Barrier Reef?D
A.  Coral polyps. 
B. Turtles.       
C.  Sea horses.  
D. Whales.
36. Which section describes the problem in this passage?C
A."Underwater Garden"
B."Helping Humans
C."Stressed Out"
D."Reef Rescue"
37.What picture can the reader get from the underlined sentence"The reef bursts with schools of tropical fish,dashing among gaps in the coral."in Paragraph 6?C
A. Many fish quickly moving through the coral.
B.  Fish moving toward the center,or target,of the coral.
C.  Structured,orderly groups of young fish without a clear path. 
D. Fish exploding when they come into contact with gaps in the coral.
38.What is this passage mostly about?A
A. The causes of reef problems an  possible solutions.
B. Coral bleaching,which causes the reef to turn white.
C. The history of tourism to the Great Barrier Reef.
D. Overfishing and higher temperatures.

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