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An American scientist Fabien Cousteau went out of the Atlantic Ocean and took in a deep breath of fresh air. It was the first time in 31 days he had been above the ocean's surface.

Cousteau had been living in an underwater science lab called Aquarius. It's located 63 feet below the surface,off the coast of the Florida Keys.

His grandfather Jacques Cousteau was one of the first ocean explorers. Cousteau's 31 days under the waves is now the longest time anyone has spent under the ocean. But he wasn’t just trying to break his grandfather's record. He was there to learn more about life in the ocean.

During the task,Cousteau was joined by a team of more than 30 people,including researchers and filmmakers. Jhey took turns staying with him for several days at a time. Ofe of the main things the team studied was how pollution affects ocean life.

Aquarius is the world's only underwater science lab. It's about the size of a school bus. It has a kitchen,a bathroom,and six bunk beds that face a window.

He and his team posted many videos online. Cousteau hopes his 31 days under the waves will encourage others to study and help protect life in the ocean.

71. Where is Cousteau from?

He is from.

72. How long did Cousteau stay under the sea?

He stayed under the sea.

73. Why did Cousteau go under the sea?

He went there to.

74. Did Cousteau work under the sea alone?

75. What's the passage mainly about?

It's about Cousteau's.

71. America

72. for 31 days

73. try to break his grandfathers record and learn more about life in the ocean

74. No,he didn't.

75. experience of staying under the sea 76. How do you usually go to school?

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B：2.

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In the UK,bus journeys are very common. Public transport is often convenient when you live or work in the city center,as you can avoid traffic jams and do not have to pay the parking fees. However,taking the bus is just a necessary but boring part of life： you get on the bus,pay the fees and sit down or find a place to stand when it is crowded. Everyone looks upset.

In Latin America,however,bus trips can be very lively. For a start,films are showed on intercity buses so that passengers can have some entertainment (娱乐) along their journeys. Local buses do not show films,but drivers usually turn on the radio and it can be a great way for passengers to listen to new songs.

Even better than films and music are the sights and sounds on the buses. Ix>cal buses always go to parts of the town that you would not visit. There you can see shops that you have never heard of. And you can also see other cultures of the town from the windows of the buses.

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Taking the bus in Latin America is really fun and unforgettable.

71. Why is public transport convenient when people work or live in the city center?

Because they can and paying the parking fees.

72. What is the purpose of showing films on intercity buses?

It is to help passengers along their journeys.

73. Which group of passengers can listen to new songs?

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A. In 1992,her husband was elected president of the United States.

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D. As the U. S. secretary of state,Hillary worked on many events about children and women.

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