题目内容

Circus tigers, although they have been tamed, can _____ attack their trainer.


  1. A.
    unexpectedly
  2. B.
    deliberately
  3. C.
    reluctantly
  4. D.
    subsequently
A
unexpectedly 出乎意料地。例如：He unexpectedly failed to get the job.(他出乎意料没有得到这件工作。)又如：We met each other unexpectedly. (我们不期而遇。)deliberately故意地：I believe the house was deliberately set fire to.(我相信这房子是有人故意放火烧的。)reluctantly 不情愿地，勉强地：She agreed, very reluctantly, to help. (她十分买鸟枪地同意帮忙。) subsequently后来，随后：He escaped from prison but was subsequently recaptured. (他越狱逃跑了，但后来又被抓回来。)
本题译文：马戏团地老虎虽然已被驯服，但也会出乎意料地袭击驯兽师。
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In yesterday’s circus（马戏团）show, a tiger suddenly attacked its trainer and had to be shot dead. As the circus packed up and left, circus officials said the show would go on, even without tigers.

However, the officials can’t simply turn a blind eye to the ethical problems left behind. Even before this tragedy(悲剧), animal rights activists protested against keeping wild animals in unnatural conditions and forcing them to suffer for the profit(利润) of circus organizers.

It is now time for us to take effective steps to make sure that circus animals are treated properly.

Circus Safe for Animals

Our circus recently suffered a most tragic event in its history. While we are thankful for the pity from the public, we are also astonished by the opinion expressed in “Tragedy at the Circus.”

First, our performing animals are not taken from the wild. As to the ethical problems. we always believe humans and animals can—and should—live together nicely. To us, the performing animals are representatives of their species(物种), and our circus is one of the only places left willing to support this special role of performing animals in the existence of the species. Those who argue that circus life is harmful to animals show little knowledge of these facts. Life in the “wild” is unsafe, but a continuous struggle for existence. To overlook these realities is the greatest fault against the animal kingdom.

This circus has proven that animals are stronger and smarter than we could imagine. Within the circus is a joyful atmosphere for both animals and humans: people are educated, and species saved.

1.What is the main purpose of the first passage?

A.To show pity for the performing animals. 

B.To express worries about animal trainers' safety. 

C.To deal with the difficult situations of the circus

D.To call for action to protect circus animals.

2.What will the circus most probably do?

A.Take no notice of the tragedy.

B.Continue its performances.

C.Use fewer wild animals.

D.Limit its profit.

3.What does the circus think of its performing animals?

A.They are as clever as human beings.

B.They struggle continuously with human beings for existence.

C.They are helpful in saving their species.

D.They have equally natural living conditions as wild animals.

4.What is the most probable relationship between the two passages?

A.A public request and a newspaper report.

B.A newspaper article and a reply to it.

C.Two parts of a newspaper article.

D.Two newspaper reports.

Circus tigers, although they have been tamed, can _____ attack their trainer.

   A. unexpectedly    B. deliberately

   C. reluctantly     D. subsequently

Tragedy at the Circus

In yesterday’s circus（马戏团）show, a tiger suddenly attacked its trainer and had to be shot dead. As the circus packed up and left, circus officials said the show would go on, even without tigers.

However, the officials can’t simply turn a blind eye to the ethical problems left behind. Even before this tragedy （悲剧）, animal rights activists protested against keeping wild animals in unnatural conditions and forcing them to suffer for the profit（利润）of circus organizers.

It is now time for us to take effective steps to make sure that circus animals are treated properly.

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First, our performing animals are not taken from the wild. As to the ethical problems. we always believe humans and animals can―and should ―live together nicely. To us, the performing animals are representatives of their species（物种）,and our circus is one of the only places left willing to support this special role of performing animals in the existence of the species. Those who argue that circus life is harmful to animals show little knowledge of these facts. Life in the “wild” is unsafe, but a continuous struggle for existence. To overlook these realities is the greatest fault against the animal kingdom.

This circus has proven that animals are stronger and smarter than we could imagine. Within the circus is a joyful atmosphere for both animals and humans : people are educated, and species saved.

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       C．To deal with the difficult situations of the circus.

D．To call for action to protect  circus animals.

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       B．Continue its performances.

       C．Use fewer wild animals.

       D．Limit its profit.

69．What does the circus think of its performing animals?

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       C．They are helpful in saving their species.

       D．They have equally natural living conditions as wild animals.

70．What is the most probable relationship between the two passages?

       A．A public request and a newspaper report.

       B．A newspaper article and a reply to it.

       C．Two parts of a newspaper article.

D．Two newspaper reports.

 

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It is now time for us to take effective steps to make sure that circus animals are treated properly.

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First, our performing animals are not taken from the wild. As to the ethical problems，we always believe humans and animals can—and should—live together nicely. To us, the performing animals are representatives of their species(物种),and our circus is one of the only places left willing to support this special role of performing animals in the existence of the species. Those who argue that circus life is harmful to animals show little knowledge of these facts. Life in the “wild” is unsafe, but a continuous struggle for existence. To overlook these reslities is the greatest fault against the animal kingdom.

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    A. To show pity for the performing animals. 

B. To express worries about animal trainers' safety. 

C. To deal with the difficult situations of the circus.

D. To call for action to protect circus animals.

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A. Take no notice of the tragedy.

B. Continue its performances.

C. Use fewer wild animals.

D. Limit its profit.

3.What does the circus think of its performing animals?

A. They are as clever as human beings.

B. They struggle continuously with human beings for existence.

C. They are helpful in saving their species.

D. They have equally natural living conditions as wild animals.

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Laws to stop tigers, camels, zebras and snakes being used as performing animals in circuses have been announced by the government.
The environment minister, Jim Paice, hoped the laws would be brought in before the end of the parliament in 2015, which is the main law-making institution of the UK. At present between 35 and 50 wild animals are thought to be used by circuses in England and Defra offered to help find new homes for the retired performers.
The announcement follows a campaign by animal charity organization for the ban (禁令), which became worse when a video appeared last year of a circus elephant being beaten by a worker. Campaigners were angry when Paice previously announced tougher licensing instead.
Circus Mondao, whose website shows zebra and camels, said it would probably challenge the suggested ban. The circus is a member of the European Circus Association, which previously challenged Austria's ban, saying there was no scientific evidence (证据) that the animals were harmed by the travelling or conditions. On its website, Mondao says that when it travels animals are the last to be loaded and the first to be unloaded; they are moved to tents within an hour of arriving, and are usually moved 20-50 miles.
Animal charities welcomed the move, but called for ministers to speed up the laws. Asked why circuses would be banned from keeping wild animals but not domestic animals such as horses, a Defra spokesman said a key difference was that domesticated animals were more used to conditions such as travelling. "Wild animals aren't domesticated: we feel it's not right ethically (伦理上) for wild animals to perform," he said.

  1. 1.

    What is the proper order of the following events ?
    a. Tougher licensing was announced by the environment minister.
    b. A campaign for a ban was launched by an animal charity.
    c. Laws were announced by the government.
    d. The suggested ban was challenged by Circus Mondao.

    1. A.
      b, d, c, a
    2. B.
      c, b, a, d
    3. C.
      b, a, c, d
    4. D.
      c, a, d, b
  2. 2.

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    1. A.
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    2. B.
      The environment minister expected to introduce the law during the present parliament.
    3. C.
      Austria’s ban has been seriously challenged by all the European circuses.
    4. D.
      Animal charities were not satisfied with the suggested laws at all.
  3. 3.

    “Domestic animals ” are probably      .

    1. A.
      animals that provide meat for people
    2. B.
      animals that are introduced from other countries
    3. C.
      animals that are well trained by a circus
    4. D.
      animals that live on farm or in people’s home

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