The US navy boarded an apparent pirate (海盗) ship in the Indian Ocean and kept 26 men for questioning, the navy said Sunday.

The 16 Indians and 10 Somali men were aboard a traditional dhow (单桅三角帆船) that was chased and seized Saturday by the US guided missile destroyer (驱逐舰) USS Winston Churchill, said Lieut I.eslie Hull-Ryde of US Naval Forces Central Command in Bahrain.

The dhow stopped fleeing after the Churchill twice fired warning shots during the chase, which continued no more than 87 kilometers off the coast of Somalia, the navy said. US sailors boarded the dhow and seized a cache (暗窖) of small arms.

The dhow's crew and passengers were being questioned Sunday aboard tim Churchill to determine which were pirates and which were lawful crew members, Hull-Ryde said.

Sailors aboard the dhow told navy investigators that pirates hijacked (抢劫) the ship six days ago near Mogadishu and afterwards used it to stage pirate attacks on merchant ships.

The Churchill is part of a muhinational task force patrolling (巡逻) the western Indian Ocean and Horn of Africa region to thwart (阻止) terrorist activity and other lawlessness during the US-led war in Iraq.

The Navy said it captured the dhow in response to a report from the International Maritime (海事的) Bureau in Kuala Lumpur on Friday that said pirates had fired on the MV Delta Ranger, a Bahamian-flagged bulk carrier (货轮) that was passing some 320 kilometres off the central eastern coast of Somalia.

Hull-Ryde said the navy was still investigating the incident and would discuss with international authorities what to do with the men kept aboard the Churchill.

72. Which of the following statements about the dhow's crew is right?

A. Among them were both lawful and lawless members.

B. Their ship was stopped by the police in the African region.

C. They are all from India.

D. They are pirates attacking merchant ships.

73. "Churchill" in the text is _______.

A. a late UK prime minister                        B. an official of the US navy

C. a military ship                                        D. the title of a military action

74. Which of the following correctly describes how the dhow was captured?

a.Warning shots were fired                    b. Merchant ships were attacked by pirates.

c. The dhow was hijacked,                          d. US sailors boarded the dhow.

A. d-a-b-c       B. c-b-a-d                        C. b-a-d-c           D. a-b-d-c

75. How did the US navy find the dhow?

A. They found the dhow by accident when patrolling the sea.

B. They found the dhow after receiving reports from some merchants.

C. They found the dhow after being informed about it.

D. They found the dhow after receiving messages from the sailors on the dhow

The US navy boarded an apparent pirate (海盗) ship in the Indian Ocean and kept 26 men for questioning, the navy said Sunday.
The 16 Indians and 10 Somali men were aboard a traditional dhow (单桅三角帆船) that was chased and seized Saturday by the US guided missile destroyer (驱逐舰) USS Winston Churchill, said Lieut I.eslie Hull-Ryde of US Naval Forces Central Command in Bahrain.
The dhow stopped fleeing after the Churchill twice fired warning shots during the chase, which continued no more than 87 kilometers off the coast of Somalia, the navy said. US sailors boarded the dhow and seized a cache (暗窖) of small arms.
The dhow's crew and passengers were being questioned Sunday aboard tim Churchill to determine which were pirates and which were lawful crew members, Hull-Ryde said.
Sailors aboard the dhow told navy investigators that pirates hijacked (抢劫) the ship six days ago near Mogadishu and afterwards used it to stage pirate attacks on merchant ships.
The Churchill is part of a muhinational task force patrolling (巡逻) the western Indian Ocean and Horn of Africa region to thwart (阻止) terrorist activity and other lawlessness during the US-led war in Iraq.
The Navy said it captured the dhow in response to a report from the International Maritime (海事的) Bureau in Kuala Lumpur on Friday that said pirates had fired on the MV Delta Ranger, a Bahamian-flagged bulk carrier (货轮) that was passing some 320 kilometres off the central eastern coast of Somalia.
Hull-Ryde said the navy was still investigating the incident and would discuss with international authorities what to do with the men kept aboard the Churchill.

1. 1.

   Which of the following statements about the dhow's crew is right?

   1. A.
      Among them were both lawful and lawless members.
   2. B.
      Their ship was stopped by the police in the African region.
   3. C.
      They are all from India.
   4. D.
      They are pirates attacking merchant ships.
2. 2.

   "Churchill" in the text is _______.

   1. A.
      a late UK prime minister                      
   2. B.
      an official of the US navy
   3. C.
      a military ship                                      
   4. D.
      the title of a military action
3. 3.

   Which of the following correctly describes how the dhow was captured?
   a.Warning shots were fired                    b. Merchant ships were attacked by pirates.
   c. The dhow was hijacked,                        d. US sailors boarded the dhow.

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

   How did the US navy find the dhow?

   1. A.
      They found the dhow by accident when patrolling the sea.
   2. B.
      They found the dhow after receiving reports from some merchants.
   3. C.
      They found the dhow after being informed about it.
   4. D.
      They found the dhow after receiving messages from the sailors on the dhow

Scotland is a well-developed tourist destination, with tourism generally being responsible for sustaining 200, 000 jobs mainly in the service sector, with tourist spending averaging at £4 bn per year. Tourists from the United Kingdom make up the bulk (主体) of visitors to Scotland. In 2002, for example, UK visitors made 18.5 million visits to Scotland, staying 64.5 million nights and spending £3.7 bn. In contrast, overseas residents made 1.58 million visits to Scotland, staying 15 million nights and spending £806 m. In terms of overseas visitors, those from the United States made up 24% of visits to Scotland, with the United States being the largest source of overseas visitors, and Germany (9%), France (8%), Canada (7%) and Australia (6%), following behind.

Scotland is generally seen as clean, unspoilt destination with beautiful scenery which has a long and complex history, combined with thousands of historic sites and attractions. These include prehistoric stone circles, standing stones and burial chambers, and various Bronze Age, Iron Age and Stone Age remains. There are also many historic castles, houses, and battlegrounds, ruins and museums. Many people are drawn by the culture of Scotland.

The cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow are increasingly being seen as a cosmopolitan（全世界的）alternative to Scotland’s countryside, with visitors year round, but the main tourist season is generally from April to October inclusive. In addition to these factors, the national tourist agency, VisitScotland, have deployed a strategy of niche (适当的) marketing, aimed at exploiting, amongst other things, Scotland’s strengths in golf, fishing and food and drink tourism. Another significant, and increasingly popular reason for tourism to Scotland — especially by those from North America— is genealogy, with many visitors coming to Scotland to explore their family and ancestral roots.

1.People from ________ visited Scotland most.

2.For Chinese students, the best time to visit Scotland is in ________.

3.Scotland mainly impresses tourists with its ________.

4.In 2002, visitors from the US made about ________ visits to Scotland.

5.Which of the following is true according to the text?

Scotland is a well-developed tourist destination, with tourism generally being responsible for sustaining 200, 000 jobs mainly in the service sector, with tourist spending averaging at £4 bn per year. Tourists from the United Kingdom make up the bulk (主体) of visitors to Scotland. In 2002, for example, UK visitors made 18.5 million visits to Scotland, staying 64.5 million nights and spending £3.7 bn. In contrast, overseas residents made 1.58 million visits to Scotland, staying 15 million nights and spending £806 m. In terms of overseas visitors, those from the United States made up 24% of visits to Scotland, with the United States being the largest source of overseas visitors, and Germany (9%), France (8%), Canada (7%) and Australia (6%), following behind.
Scotland is generally seen as clean, unspoilt destination with beautiful scenery which has a long and complex history, combined with thousands of historic sites and attractions. These include prehistoric stone circles, standing stones and burial chambers, and various Bronze Age, Iron Age and Stone Age remains. There are also many historic castles, houses, and battlegrounds, ruins and museums. Many people are drawn by the culture of Scotland.
The cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow are increasingly being seen as a cosmopolitan（全世界的）alternative to Scotland’s countryside, with visitors year round, but the main tourist season is generally from April to October inclusive. In addition to these factors, the national tourist agency, VisitScotland, have deployed a strategy of niche (适当的) marketing, aimed at exploiting, amongst other things, Scotland’s strengths in golf, fishing and food and drink tourism. Another significant, and increasingly popular reason for tourism to Scotland — especially by those from North America— is genealogy, with many visitors coming to Scotland to explore their family and ancestral roots

1. 1.

   People from ________ visited Scotland most

   1. A.
      the USA
   2. B.
      France
   3. C.
      the UK
   4. D.
      Germany
2. 2.

   For Chinese students, the best time to visit Scotland is in ________

   1. A.
      the Spring Festival
   2. B.
      the winter vocation
   3. C.
      the summer vacation
   4. D.
      any time
3. 3.

   Scotland mainly impresses tourists with its ________

   1. A.
      food and drink
   2. B.
      beautiful scenery with cultural relics
   3. C.
      big cities like Edinburgh
   4. D.
      many North Americans’ family and ancestral roots
4. 4.

   In 2002, visitors from the US made about ________ visits to Scotland

   1. A.
      18.5 m
   2. B.
      1.58 m
   3. C.
      4.45 m
   4. D.
      0.38 m
5. 5.

   Which of the following is true according to the text?

   1. A.
      In history, many Scotlanders moved to North America
   2. B.
      Overseas visitors do not like to stay in Scotland for the night
   3. C.
      VisitScotland is trying to change people’s impression on Scotland
   4. D.
      Overseas visitors come to Scotland mainly to explore their family roots