If you walk slowly through downtown Helsinki(芬兰首都)during the day, taking in the splendid 19th century buildings, white boats and noise of passing trams, you will start to understand why it is called a city of two colors: white and blue
The sea is always present in Helsinki. When you take a walk over the great open space of the central square, you will hear seabirds screaming. When you take the train, suddenly and unexpectedly, you are faced with a calm, shining blue sea. You may notice that people in Helsinki do not rush as in other cities. Instead, they walk along the roads, politely letting other people by
A usual way to see Helsinki for the first time is to start out by the boats. You will walk by the elderly women selling fish and vegetables in the market square and find yourself in front of a beautiful park. You may enjoy a pleasant walk in the park for a few hours and then take the tram. Trams are the perfect way to get around in Helsinki. Watching the old houses, parks, theatres, churches, shops, restaurants and people in the streets, you may have a slightly sad film feeling to it
The pale summer nights are another wonder in the city. Following the waterfront of the city after sunset, you couldn’t help stopping and listening to the sweet silence, interrupted only by the screaming seabirds and leaving fishing boats
However, in some way, Helsinki is also the most modern city in northern Europe. You will surely want to visit the white Glass Palace, the modern art museum, and all those extremely popular cafes and design stores
64. Helsinki is called a city of two colors mainly because of the colors of its_____
A.19th century buildings, boats and parks   
B. 19th century buildings, boats and seabirds
C. old houses, parks and trams     
D. old buildings, boats and the sea
65. The best way to see most of Helsinki is to go ________
A. by boat           B. by bus          C. by tram      D. on foot
66. The 19th century buildings, the white Glass Palace, popular cafes and design
shops in Helsinki all show that Helsinki is ______
A. both splendid and traditional              B. both quiet and noisy
C. both historical and modern               D. both old and new
67．This passage is most likely to be found in _________
A. a story-book                          B. a geography textbook
C. a research report                           D. a travel magazine

    Plants are very important living things. Life could not go on if there were no plants. This is because plants can make food from air， water and sunlight. Animals and man cannot make food from air， water and sunlight. Animals get their food by eating plants and other animals. Therefore animals and man need plants in order to live. This is why we find that there are so many plants around us. If you look carefully at the plants around you， you will find that there are two kinds of plants： flowering plants and non-flowering plants. Flowering plants can make seeds. The seeds are protected by the fruits. Some fruits have one seed， some have two， three or four， and some have many seeds. But a few fruits have no seeds at all. An example of a fruit without seeds is the banana fruit. Most non-flowering plants do not grow from seeds. They grow from spores（胚芽）。 Spores are very small. Some spores are so small and light that they can float in the air. We may say that spores are quite the same as seeds. When these spores are all on wet and shady places， they usually grow into new plants.

  The main idea of the first paragraph is that ______.

    A. plants are important for life        B. plants cannot grow without air

    C. there are many plants in the world   D. we can not live without water

Plants can make food from______.

    A. flower， water and air      B. water， sunlight and air

    C. air， water and soil        D. air， sun and light

What can we infer（推断） from the passage ？

    A. Of all living things animals are most important

    B. Spores are seeds        C. All fruits of flowering plants have seeds

    D. Without plants， man will die out

This passage may be taken from______.

A. a medicine book        B. a novel 

 C. a science magazine    D. an experiment report

The underlined word “protected” in the third paragraph can be replaced by ______.

A. damaged     B. polluted     C. prevented     D. guarded

Scientist in Canada say big ocean fish have almost disappeared from the world since the start of industrial fishing in the nineteen-fifties. The scientists found that population of large fish like tuna, swordfish and cod have dropped by ninety percent in the past fifty years.

The study took ten years. The researchers gathered records from fishing businesses and governments around the world. The magazine Nature published the findings.

The scientists say the common method called longline fishing is especially damaging to populations of large fish. This method involves many fishing lines connected to one boat. These wires can be close to one-hundred kilometers long. They hold thousands of sharp metal hooks to catch fish.

Longline fishing is especially common in the Japanese fishing industry. Records showed that Japanese boats used to catch about ten fish for every one-hundred hooks. The study says longline fishing boats now might catch one fish per hundred hooks.

The scientists say industrial fishing can destroy groups of fish much faster than in the past. The study suggests the whole populations can disappear almost completely from new fishing areas within ten to fifteen years.

Ransom Myers of Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia led the study with Boris Worm of Dalhousie and the University of Kiel in Germany. Mister Worm says the destruction could lead to a complete re-organization of ocean life systems. Mister Meyers says the decreased numbers of large fish is not the only worry. He says even populations that are able to reproduce do not get the chance to live long enough to grow as big as their ancestors. He says not only are the fewer big fish, they are smaller than those of the past.

American government scientists say even with the best efforts to protect fish populations, decreases are to be expected.

1. Where is the passage probably taken from?

A. A story book.     B. A business magazine  C. An environment report      D. An economic survey

2. Big fish have gradually been disappearing especially because ________.

   A. longline fishing method is used                       B. sea water is getting polluted

   C. mankind destroys the environment                   D. governments don’t make the best efforts

3. Which of the following shows the fact that the populations of large fish have dropped?

   A. Today’s “large” fish are smaller than those of the past.

   B. Longline boats now might catch fewer fish every one-hundred hooks.

   C. Fish even able to reproduce don’t have the chance to live longer.

   D. Industrial fishing is an effective way to catch fish.

4. What can be the best title?

   A. Discoveries Canadian Scientists Have Made      B. Japanese Fishing Industry

   C. Losses of Big Fish                                          D. Modern Fishing Methods

5. When did the researchers begin to survey the decreasing of large fish?[来源:Z_xx_k.Com]

  A. In the 1960s        B. In the 1970s             C. In the 1980s                    D. In the 1990s

When movie star Scarlett Johansson was photographed naming in Los Angeles recently, she attracted a lot of attention; for the 27-year-old actress was wearing Vibram FiveFingers, so called because they look more like gloves than shoes, with a space for each toe.

         Strange though they may look, these so-called barefoot shoes, which reproduce the effect of barefoot running but with less pain, are just one brand in a range of minimalist footwear. These super-thin sports shoes are causing a stir in the world of running and fitness. Why? Because some experts believe they could make you a better, more efficient runner and that traditional trainers could be doing you more harm than good.

         "Wearing a shoe that has lots of cushioning and support affects the way your body naturally moves and studies suggest that this carries a higher risk of injury," explains Matt Wallden, an athlete performance expert. "But with barefoot shoes, the foot can actually feel the firmness and shape of the ground, which allows your body to respond effectively.'"

         But before you rush out to invest in minimalist footwear, be careful. These kinds of shoes are not meant for everyone, or at least not straight away.

         "Ordinary sports shoes with support are good for beginners whose bodies are not used to the impact of running," explains Patrick Davoren, former Olympic athlete. "It you are not in great condition, then running in minimalist footwear may cause injuries and will turn a lot of people off exercise and running.

         If you are currently injured, and figures show that in any given year 65% of all runners are, it can be tempting to try anything that promises to get you back on the road, trail, or beach. But barefoot running is not a method of treating injury nor is it a magical way of suddenly turning you into a great athlete.

         Even if you're used to running, when you start using minimalist shoes you should build up your distance gradually. Start_off'by doing just 10% of what you'd normally run and increase the distance by no more than 10% every week. And a word of warning - you may never have soft feet again

1.The Vibram FiveFingers are shoes ______.

   A. specifically designed for women

   B. that have lots of cushion inside

   C. safest for people who enjoy sports

   D. that are much thinner than normal sports shoes

2.The underlined word "they" in paragraph 2 refers to ________.

   A. experts B. feet C. shoes D. runners

3.According to Matt Wallden, the new shoes ________.

   A. make feet more sensitive to the running surface

   B. will produce immediate improvements

   C. force your body to move less naturally

   D. increase the chances of getting hurt

4.The author suggests that new users of Vibram FiveFingers should ________.

   A. run in the shoes every day at top speed

   B. begin with a shorter running distance than normal

   C. occasionally run barefooted to harden their feet

   D. make sure they are already very fit before using them

5.Where would you probably read this article?

   A. A travel book.            B. A movie website.

   C. A sports magazine.        D. A science journal.

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56.. How many reasons for going to college does the author mention in the text?

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

57. The author thinks you should choose the college that is          .

A. well-equipped      B. competitive   C. suitable  D. famous

58. What does the author advise you to do to pay the high cost of college ?

A. To ask the family for help.           B. To make a study of financial courses.

C. To do research on the price of college  D. To get to know how to ask for financial aid.

59. What’s the author’s purpose of writing this text.?

A. To suggest ways to prepare for college learning. B. To help readers find the right college.

C.To make Johnson Review popular.

D. To introduce college life.

60. Where may the article be taken from?

A. A Journalist Book   B. A Travel  Book  C. A Grammar Book   D. An Advice Book