Parts of Africa are covered by a dark cloud. But this is no rain cloud. It is a living cloud made of billions of locusts (蝗虫) that are traveling across the continent eating everything in their path.

  And now in the battle to stop this disaster, a radio station in Senegal, West Africa, is offering listeners 50 kilograms of rice if they can catch and kill 50 kilograms of locusts.  “We think this idea will get more people to take part in the war on the locusts,” said Abdoulaye Ba, from Sud-Fm, a radio station in one of Senegal’s worst affected area.

  This is West Africa’s biggest locust disaster in 15 years, and it is moving east, causing huge damage to crops. As they move they produce young and increase their number and will soon threaten (威胁) Sudan in the northeast of Africa. Some say it could reach Asia.

  Experts say the harmful effect on crops in areas already suf­fering from food shortage and war could cause many people to go hungry. Governments in the areas are not well equipped to fight the pest.

  Although leaders of 12 countries have agreed on a plan, it is not expected to be enough. “We are now treating 6,000 hectares (公顷) per day with pesticide (杀虫剂), but we need to treat 20,000 hectares per day in order to have any hope of controlling this disaster,” said Mohamed Abdallahi Ould Babah, director of locust control in Mauritania.

  Requests are being made for international aid, which is the only way to limit the disaster, the UN’s Food and Agricul­ture Organization warned.

71. By using “dark cloud” to describe locusts in the first para­graph, the author of the article ________.

A. showed the size and speed of the mass of locusts

B. suggested the great damage that locusts can cause

C. warned that locusts would sweep the continent like rain clouds

D. both A and B

72. The story is mainly about ________.

A. West Africa’s united effort in fighting a disaster

B. the difficulty in controlling locusts

C. how locusts caused great damage to West Africa

D. a struggle to fight against a disaster brought by locusts in West Africa

73. The locust disaster ________.

A. would be even more serious in Asia  

B. is (was)out of control       

C. affected only the warning areas

D. can not be stopped unless twice as much pesticide is provided for the affected areas

74. Which of the following is WRONG?

A. Sud-Fm offered a reward for fighting locusts so that more people would join in the effort.

B. Senegal is to the southwest of Sudan.

C. The locusts can cause such damage mainly because it has no natural enemy in West Africa.

D. 12 countries affected by locusts have united but still lack pesticide.

TOURNAMENT OF ROSES

-- 5 Days Los Angeles

Day 1 Los Angeles. (Sun. , Dec. 30)

   Welcome to Los Angeles! This evening mix with your traveling companions at the welcome reception.

Day 2 Los Angeles. (Mon. , Dec. 31)

   Head to Pasadena for the always colorful ROSE BOWL FAMILY FESTIVAL and watch the floats(彩车) decorated with tens of thousands of flowers. This afternoon, you can take the included visit to the GETTY MUSEUM. This evening , join your traveling companions at a special New Year’s Eve DINNER AND DANCE GALA(盛会), complete with hats, party favors, live music, and, of course, champagne! You’ll toast the New Year a little early tonight to allow for an early morning departure to the Rose Parade.

Day 3 Los Angeles. Tournament of Roses Parade. (Tue. , Jan. 1)

   Happy New Year! Get ready for one of the world’s most popular parades, and you’ll see it live! Globus has booked the GRANDSTAND(在大看台上的) SEATS at the beginning of the parade route for a good view. See the wonderful floral(饰以花的) floats, marching bands from around the world, and the celebrities.

Day 4 Los Angeles. (Wed. , Jan. 2 )

   This morning view the individual floats in the POST PARADE VIEWING AREA. For many this is the highlight(最精彩的部分) of the entire event. Be sure to bring your camera and plenty of film! Another special treat tonight --- a special GOLBUS FAREWELL CELEBRATION DINNER.

Day 5 Los Angeles. (Thu. , Jan. 3)

   The tour ends today, with tour guests departing on individual schedules.                                                                                       

67. You can most probably read the passage in a ___ .

      A. news report                                                 B. travel guide          

      C. textbook                                                     D. history magazine

68. What activity can visitors enjoy on Dec. 31?

      A. Tournament of Roses Parade.                       B. Post Parade.

     C. A farewell celebration dinner.                        D. A dinner and dance gala.

69. The underlined word “Globus” in the passage refers to “____”.

      A. the travel agency                                       B. the local government 

      C. Los Angeles                                            D. Roses Parade

70. According to the passage, you should bring your camera on ____.

      A. Day 2                     B. Day 3                       C. Day 4            D. Day 5

A year ago,I paid no attention to English idioms,though my teacher emphasized(强调)the importance again and again. But soon, the importance of English idioms was shown in an amusing experience.

One day, I happened to meet an Englishman on the road, and soon we began to talk. As I was talking about how I was studying English, the foreigner seemed to be astonished(惊讶). Gently shaking his head,shrugging(耸)his shoulders, he said,“You don’t say!” “You don’t say!” I was puzzled(疑惑不解). I thought , perhaps this is not an appropriate(适当的)topic. “Well, I’d better change the topic.” So I said to him. “Well, shall we talk about the Great Wall? By the way, have you ever been there?” “Certainly, everyone back home will laugh at me if I leave China without seeing it. It was magnificent.” He was deep in thought when I began to talk like a tourist guide. “The Great Wall is one of the wonders in the world. We are very proud of it.” Soon I was interrupted(打断) again by his words: “You don’t say!” I couldn’t help asking, “Why do you ask me not to talk about it?” “Well, I didn’t request you to do so,” he answered, greatly surprised. I said, “Didn’t you say‘you don’t say’?” Hearing this, the Englishman laughed to tears. He began to explain “ ‘You don’t say’ actually means ‘really!’ It is an expression of surprise. Perhaps you don’t pay attention to English idioms.” I realized I had made a fool of myself.       Since then I have been more careful with idiomatic expressions. Remember: what the English teachers said is always right to us students.

63.At first, on hearing “You don’t say,” I thought the foreigner meant_______ .

A. he was not interested in the topic 

B.he was only interested in the Great Wall

C.I had talked too much         

D.I had to stop talking

64.The underlined word amusing in the first paragraph probably     means_____ .

A.interesting    B.important     C.terrible     D.unlucky

65.Which of the following is true according to the passage ?

A.The Englishman left China without seeing the Great Wall.

B.The Englishman wanted to see the Great Wall after I talked about it.

C.The Englishman wanted me to act as his guide.

D.The Englishman visited the Great Wall and thought it worth   visiting.

66.After the Englishman explained the idiom, ___________ .

A.I thought the Englishman had made me a fool  

B.the Englishman became a real fool

C.I felt very silly      

D.I became more carefully in everything   

Most dog owners feel that their dogs are their best friends. Almost everyone likes dogs because they try hard to please their owners. One of my favorite stories is about a dog who wanted his owner to please him.

One of my friends has a large German shepherd ( 牧羊狗) named Jack. Every Sunday afternoon, my friend takes Jack for a walk in the park. Jack likes these long walks very much. One Sunday afternoon, a young man came to visit my friend. He stayed a long time, and he talked and talked.

Soon it was time for my friend to take Jack for his walk, but the visitor didn’t leave. Jack became very worried about his walk in the park. He walked around the room several times and then sat down directly in front of the visitor and looked at him. But the visitor paid no attention. He continued talking. Finally, Jack couldn’t stand it any longer. He went out of the room and came back a few minutes later. He sat down again in front of the visitor, but this time he held the man’s hat in his mouth.

 German shepherds aren’t the only intelligent dogs. Another intelligent dog is a Seeing Eye dog. This is a special dog which helps blind people walk along the streets and do many other things. We call these dogs Seeing Eye dogs because they are the “eye” of the blind people and they help them to “see”. Seeing Eye dogs generally go to special schools for several years to learn to help blind people.

59. The writer tells the story about the dog Jack to show that____.

 A. it, like many other dogs, always tried to please its owner master

 B. it, unlike many other dogs, always wanted its master to please it

 C. it was more intelligent than many other dogs

 D. it was the most faithful dog of his friend’s

60. Jack came to sit in front of the visitor in order to____.

  A. please him                                       B. be pleased

  C. ask him to leave immediately    D. invite him for a walk

61. The sentence “Finally, Jack couldn’t stand it any longer.” means___.

   A. Jack could no longer put up with the visitor

   B. Jack could no longer stand but he might sit down

   C. Jack was very tired and wanted a rest

   D. Jack was very angry with the visitor

62. Which of the following titles would be the best for the passage?

   A. Dogs─A Great Help to People   

B. Dogs ─ Our Faithful Companions

   C. An Introduction to Dogs               

D. Famous Dogs in Germany

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