67．解析：这是一道主旨题。第一个短文是一个新闻，介绍了马戏团出现了老虎袭击训兽狮后被击毙的悲剧，从而说明动物进入马戏团是悲惨不幸的，号召人们保护马戏团的动物，选D.

75．解析：这是一道计算题。成人的参观费用是$25，儿童是$12.5,两个大人和总共$62.5。

第2题(2006年普通高等学校夏季招生考试英语重庆卷)

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. ******************************* 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. 67.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. 68.What will the circus most probably do? A.Take no notice of the tragedy.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　tinue its performances. C.Use fewer wild animals.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D.Limit its profit. 69.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. 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.

答案 67.D 68.B 69.C 70.B

74．解析：这是一道细节题。从第一句“The Little Penguin has called Phillip Island home for untold generations”这些小企鹅在未知的年代就叫菲利普岛企鹅了，可知年代非常久远。

73．解析：这是一道主旨题。文中主要讲述了去参观菲利普岛企鹅的行程和价格，显然是一个旅游广告，所以主要面向旅游者。

75. How much would a couple with one child pay for a closer viewing tour?

A. $37.50.　　 　 　　　　　　　 B. $62.50.　　　 　　　　　　 C. $180.00.　　　 　　　　　 D. $150.00.

答案 73.C74.A75.B

74. We can learn from the text that Little Penguins__________.

A. have been on Phillip Island for years　　　　　　　　　　 B. keep a Guinness record for their size

C. are trained to practice diving for visitors　　　　　　 D. live in large groups to protect themselves

73. What kind of people is the text mainly written for?

A. Scientists. 　　　　　　　　 B. Students　　 　 　　　　　　 C. Tourists.　　　 　　　　　 D. Artists.

15.B 句意: 这正是环境保护组织不赞成的地方。由where引导的表语从句。disagree为不及物动词，此处不能用what引导。

14.A 句意：我知道我们所做的是合法的，但是不知为什么, 总觉得感到不对劲。somehow 意思为“由于某种未知的原因；不知怎么地；不知为什么”；符合题意。anyhow 无论如何；不管怎样；somewhat有点；稍微；however然而；可是。

13.A pay off成功;得到回报。“最后我们的努力得到了回报, 我们成功了”。