C

Oxford and Cambridge are the two oldest and most famous universities in the UK. They are both more than 750 years old. Oxford was founded around 1096 and Cambridge was founded around 1209.

Both universities have recently put their lectures on the Internet. There is a competition to see who will have more downloads. But the universities already compete against each other in a lot of things.

Every year the two universities take part in a boat race in London. The first of these was held a long time ago, in 1829. Since then Cambridge has won 79 races and Oxford has won 74.

Of all the British Prime Minister (首相) through history, 40 out of 55 went to Oxbridge. Oxbridge is the word used to describe Oxford and Cambridge together. Oxford is winning this competition, with 26 prime mininters. Only 14 went to Cambridge.

Eighty-three people linked(与……有关系)with Cambridge have won a Nobel Prize. This is more than the 47 Oxford can boast(吹嘘).

Cambridge has a better record in science. Famous students and teachers include Isaac Newton Charles Darwin and Stephen Hawking . Oxford has produced a lot of famous politicians, like former US President Bill Clinton and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair.

By taking their battle onto the Internet , it seems that Oxford and Cambridge will be continuing their 750-year-long competition a while longer.

66.(   )Boating competition began about _________ years ago .

A. 1096  B. 1209  C. 1829   D. 179

67.(   )__________ produced more scientists, but fewer politicians than the other .

A. Cambridge  B. Oxford  C. Oxbridge   D. Harvard

68.(   )_________ suggests their rivalry will continuing a while longer?

A. Prime Ministers    B. Taking their battle onto the Internet 

C. Boating race     D. Some famous person

69.(   )What’s the meaning of the underlined part ?

A. visited  B. graduated from  C. worked in  D. lived in

70.(   )Which is the right statement according to the passage ?

A. Oxbridge is another famous university in England.

B. Cambridge is a university with the longest history in England.

C. Most Prime Ministers graduated from Oxford or Cambridge.

D. All of the Prime Ministers went to Oxbridge.

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卷Ⅱ(非选择题,共35分)

B

Writer
Time
Topic: Who’s a better singer: Andy Lau or Jacky Cheung.
Andyfan
1-17-2008
2:45 pm
Some people say Jacky is the best Chinese singer. I don’t think so! Andy is the best. I went to his concert last year. It was so hard to believe, I almost cried! OK, I did cry, but that’s because Andy is so handsome!
1000 reasons
1-17-2008
4:38 pm
I don’t agree at all. Andy sounds like every other singer. His voice is nothing special. On the other hand, Jacky’s voice is different from others, and his songs are so romantic!
Movieman
1-17-2008
8:55 pm
I think they are about the same. But Andy is really a better actor. I’ve seen almost all of his movies. Remember the one where he was an airplane pilot, and his plane crashed near a farm? I love that movie!
Lindalee
1-18-2008
10:17 am
I also think Jacky is a better singer, I prefer his Cantonese songs. Maybe they sound better because Cantonese is his first language.
1000 reasons
1-18-2008
12:47 pm
I agree. Jacky’s Cantonese songs are better than his Mandarin (普通话) songs. (though I still like all his songs.)

 

61.(   ) Who likes Andy Lau  best?

     A. Andyfan.     B. 1000 reasons.   C. Movieman.     D. Lindalee.

62.(   ) Why did Andyfan cry?

A. She was sad at a concert.     B. She was angry with Jacky Cheung.

C. She had a broken heart.      D. She thought Andy was very good-looking.

63.(   ) What’s Movieman’s opinion?

     A. Andy is a better singer.       B. Jacky is a better singer.

     C. They both sing well.        D. Jacky is a better actor.

64.(   ) Lindalee thinks Jacky’s Cantonese songs sound the best because    .

A. Jacky has no experience singing in Mandarin

B. Cantonese is his first language   C. his Mandarin pronunciation is bad

D. Jacky’s Mandarin songs are boring

65.(   ) Which of the following is true?

A. Nobody like Andy’s movies.

B. 1000 reasons has the same opinion as Lindalee.

C. 1000 reasons thinks Andy’s voice is more special than Jack’s.

D. Andyfan has never seen an Andy Lau’s concert.

A

Perhaps the most famous rare(珍稀)animal is the panda. Twenty years ago, it was nearly extinct.  Now, it’s even a symbol for wildlife conservation(保存,保护). But many other species have not been as lucky as the panda. Some are already extinct. Today, many more are in serious danger. This is because man hunts them and destroys their habitat. Is it too late to save wildlife?

A serious habitat problem arises (出现) because of pollution or opening new lands. Habitats take many years to grow again. When the wild animals lose their homes, the natural balance is also changed. If one animal, bird, or insect disappears, all the others suffer, too.

This is what is happening in the forests of South America, Africa and Asia. Habitats and animals are disappearing in Europe, too. Since 1974 in Britain, for example, 50% of the woods, low wet land, and 95% of meadows(草原)have disappeared. And what has taken the place of these green, natural places? Houses, farms, cities, streets, roads, and factories. Because of this ( and pollution too) several British species are dying.

Then, what is the solution? There is only one way to save wild animals and wild habitats-conservation. This means man should protect animals in danger by establishing law, opening more national parks building fewer new roads, planting more forests, and cutting pollution. If not, many wild animals will soon have just one habitat-the zoo!

(  ) 56. Why are many more animals in danger? Because ___________.

A.the natural balance has changed

B.they are not as lucky as the panda

C.they are losing their homes

D.the places where they live are being destroyed.

(  ) 57. Another word which can be used in place of “habitat” is _______.

A. a natural home of animals or plants  B. custom  C. conservation  D. trees

(  ) 58. It is implied(暗示)that _______.

A.if the animals’ habitats are destroyed, they will grow up soon

B.the zoo is the best habitat for the world’s animals

C.the more new roads are build, the fewer habitats animals will have

D.pandas are the least lucky among the animals in the world

59.(   ) According to the passage , the only way to save wild animals and wild habitats is_________.

servation   B. cutting trees  C.building fewer new roads  D. planting more forests

60.(   ) What’s the meaning of the word underline?

A. 灭绝的     B.重现的      C.众多的     D.大量的

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