7．Choose the words or phrases and complete the passage（选择最恰当的单词或短语完成短文）（共6分）
What will the home of the future look like？A team of architects in Hong Kong say that city homes will be tiny （极小的），as populations continue to （59）grow and space becomes more expensive．
They have designed"space flats"that are only 30square metres in（60）size．These flats have small rooms：a living room，a bathroom and a bedroom，as well as a balcony，but everything is carefully planned to make good use of the limited space．
The living room is the main room of the flat．It can be used as an office，a kitchen and even a second bedroom．There is a sofa that can be changed into a bed．The dining table can be changed into a computer desk．And，if not needed，both the sofa-bed and the table can be folded away （折叠收拢） and stored into a small space in the wall．There is a flat-screen TV，which can also serve as a computer monitor．In one corner of the room，a small cooker，a microwave oven and a small refrigerator are （61）hidden out of sight．
The other rooms are small but practical （实用的）．The bathroom contains a toilet and a shower．The double bed in the bedroom can also be a sofa，if （62）necessary．The balcony has enough room for two people to sit and enjoy the view from the block of flats．All the rooms have high ceilings to provide as much storage （贮藏） space as possible，while the flat has large windows to let in （63）plenty of sunlight．
"Space flats"are now being tested in a building in Hong Kong．"It's wonderful，"said one citizen．"The flat is so well designed that you （64）feel that there is plenty of space．"
What will the home of the future look like？A team of architects in Hong Kong say that city homes will be tiny （极小的），as populations continue to （59）grow and space becomes more expensive．
They have designed"space flats"that are only 30square metres in（60）size．These flats have small rooms：a living room，a bathroom and a bedroom，as well as a balcony，but everything is carefully planned to make good use of the limited space．
The living room is the main room of the flat．It can be used as an office，a kitchen and even a second bedroom．There is a sofa that can be changed into a bed．The dining table can be changed into a computer desk．And，if not needed，both the sofa-bed and the table can be folded away （折叠收拢） and stored into a small space in the wall．There is a flat-screen TV，which can also serve as a computer monitor．In one corner of the room，a small cooker，a microwave oven and a small refrigerator are （61）hidden out of sight．
The other rooms are small but practical （实用的）．The bathroom contains a toilet and a shower．The double bed in the bedroom can also be a sofa，if （62）necessary．The balcony has enough room for two people to sit and enjoy the view from the block of flats．All the rooms have high ceilings to provide as much storage （贮藏） space as possible，while the flat has large windows to let in （63）plenty of sunlight．
"Space flats"are now being tested in a building in Hong Kong．"It's wonderful，"said one citizen．"The flat is so well designed that you （64）feel that there is plenty of space．"
| 59．A．raise | B．grow | C．move | D．protect |
| 60．A．size | B．length | C．high | D．distance |
| 61．A．eaten | B．fallen | C．stolen | D．hidden |
| 62．A．difficult | B．thirsty | C．necessary | D．primary |
| 63．A．full of | B．plenty of | C．a bit | D．a little |
| 64．A．feel | B．expect | C．think | D．hope |
4．Answer the questions （根据短文内容回答下列问题）：6'
Discovery trip in the Blue Mountains
73．Will people count black bears if they take Trip 1？Yes，they will
74．Where is Garland Valley located？It is close to the town of Garland but is part of the National Park．
75．Why is Trip 2"a great walk for bird-lovers"？Because there many rare birds
76．On which trip might you see animals that sleep during the day？Trip2
77．Can children join any of the trips？Yes，they can
78．Which trip is the most interesting，according to your opinion？Why？I like Trip2 because I like birds．
Discovery trip in the Blue Mountains
| Trip1 Black Bear Count There have been fires in this area in the last few years and the Office of National Parks is not sure how many black bears have survived（幸存）．Some bears have been seen since the fires，and the Office has asked for volunteers to help count them．The entire trip will last three hours．Booking is necessary． Cost：free．When：May 8 | |
| Trip2 Garland Valley Bring your binoculars（望远镜） and lunch for this walk in a beautiful area of the Blue Mountains．Garland Valley is close to the town of Garland but is part of the National Park．Many wild animals live in this area，including many rare（稀有的） birds and reptiles（爬行动物）．This is a great walk for bird-lovers．The trip lasts four hours． Booking is necessary． Cost：15 When：May 8，May 15 | |
| Trip3 Flashlight Adventure Put on your warm clothes，bring a flashlight（手电筒） and a pair of binoculars，and come for a night walk along the Dungog Valley．A guide will lead the tour．Many of the animals you will see on this trip can only be seen at night．The guide will tell you about the lives of the animals you see．Numbers are strictly limited on night trips，so be sure to book early．This walk lasts two and a half hours． Cost：12 When：May 8，May 15，May 22 | |
| Requirements： •Please bring enough water and food for all walks． •Wear good walking shoes-no high heels or sandals． •Wear a hat for day walks． •Dress warmly for night walks． •Children must be with an adult． •Make sure your flashlight works well and bring extra batteries for night walks． •Follow all instructions from guides during the walks．The mountains are a dangerous place． Bookings： •Bookings for the above trips can be made by telephone （893-4847）or on the Internet at www．bluemountaintour．com． | |
74．Where is Garland Valley located？It is close to the town of Garland but is part of the National Park．
75．Why is Trip 2"a great walk for bird-lovers"？Because there many rare birds
76．On which trip might you see animals that sleep during the day？Trip2
77．Can children join any of the trips？Yes，they can
78．Which trip is the most interesting，according to your opinion？Why？I like Trip2 because I like birds．
Read the following passage and fill in the blanks with proper words （在下列短文内填入恰当的词，使其内容通顺，每空格限填一词）：
2．Read the passage and choose the proper word or phrases to complete the passage （ 阅读文章，选择恰当的词或词组 ）
You either have it，or you don't----a sense of direction，that is．But why is it that some people could find their way across the Sahara without a map，while others can lose themselves in the next street？
Scientists say we're all born with a sense of direction，（61）Cit is not properly understood how it works．One idea is that people with a good sense of direction have worked hard at developing it．Research being carried out at Liverpool University supports this idea and suggests that if we don't use it，we lose it．
"Children as young as seven have the ability to find their way around．"Says Jim Martland，Research Director of the project．"However，if they are not allowed out alone or are taken everywhere by car，they will （62）A develop the skills"．
Jim Martland also says that young people should be taught certain （63）Bto improve their sense of direction．He makes the following suggestions：
▼If you are using a map，turn it so it helps you to find the way you are facing．
▼If you leave your bike in a strange place，put it near （64）D like a big stone or tree．Note landmarks on the route as you go away from your bike．When you return，go back along （65）B route．
▼Simplify（简化） the way of finding your direction by using lines such as streets in a town，streams，or walls in the countryside to guide you．Count your steps （66）Cyou know how far you have gone and note any landmarks such as tower blocks or hills which can help to find out where you are．
Now you will never get lost again!
You either have it，or you don't----a sense of direction，that is．But why is it that some people could find their way across the Sahara without a map，while others can lose themselves in the next street？
Scientists say we're all born with a sense of direction，（61）Cit is not properly understood how it works．One idea is that people with a good sense of direction have worked hard at developing it．Research being carried out at Liverpool University supports this idea and suggests that if we don't use it，we lose it．
"Children as young as seven have the ability to find their way around．"Says Jim Martland，Research Director of the project．"However，if they are not allowed out alone or are taken everywhere by car，they will （62）A develop the skills"．
Jim Martland also says that young people should be taught certain （63）Bto improve their sense of direction．He makes the following suggestions：
▼If you are using a map，turn it so it helps you to find the way you are facing．
▼If you leave your bike in a strange place，put it near （64）D like a big stone or tree．Note landmarks on the route as you go away from your bike．When you return，go back along （65）B route．
▼Simplify（简化） the way of finding your direction by using lines such as streets in a town，streams，or walls in the countryside to guide you．Count your steps （66）Cyou know how far you have gone and note any landmarks such as tower blocks or hills which can help to find out where you are．
Now you will never get lost again!
| 61．A．or | B．as | C．but | D．so |
| 62．A．never | B．always | C．possibly | D．almost |
| 63．A．programs | B．skills | C．reasons | D．advice |
| 64．A．anything | B．everything | C．nothing | D．something |
| 65．A．the opposite | B．the same | C．the other | D．the next |
| 66．A．though | B．since | C．so that | D．when． |
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Choose the best answer （据短文内容，选择恰当答案）
June 12
Well，this is it…I'm taking my first water-skiing（滑水） lesson tomorrow morning．I'm a little nervous，but it'll be an adventure．
June 13
I met my teacher early this morning．Before we started，he said I had to practice on dry land．First，he asked me to sit down on the ground．Then he gave me the"tow rope"（拖绳），the line that will connect me to the boat．While he held the rope，I had to stand up only using the power in my legs．It wasn't easy．I'm just not used to doing that!He also told me to remember one important thing-I must drop the tow rope immediately if I fall over．
Then the fun really began．We put the equipment（装备）into the boat and went out deep water．My teacher said that he would start the boat slowly and then go faster．My job was to stand up when the boat was going quickly．It sounded easy．But as soon as I stood up，I fell over．Then，I forgot to drop the rope!I went flying through the water and my skies（滑水板） came off．I felt really silly and we had to start it again．I tried this twenty-five times，but I could not stand up．Water-skiing is harder than I expected．
June 14
Today things were a little better．After five times，I was able to stand up．I waited until I found my balance on the skies，and then stood up slowly，I was surprised at how hard the water felt under the ski．Itwas like stone．Then wind on my face was really strong．I was water-skiing and it felt wonderful．
June 15
Today was even better than yesterday!There were some big waves and I learned how to move over a wave without falling．Tomorrow I'm going to try it using only one ski----I can't wait．
56．The writer first practiced water-skiingA
57．If the writer falls off the ski，the right thing to do isB
58．On which day did the writer manage to stand up on the ski？C
59．"It"in the fourth paragraph refers toD
60．Which of the following summarizes（归纳） writer's feeling about water-skiing？B
A．Water-skiing is a dangerous sport．
B．Water-skiing is hard work but fun．
C．Water-skiing is the best water sport．
D．Water-skiing is easy to learn．
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Choose the best answer （据短文内容，选择恰当答案） June 12
Well，this is it…I'm taking my first water-skiing（滑水） lesson tomorrow morning．I'm a little nervous，but it'll be an adventure．
June 13
I met my teacher early this morning．Before we started，he said I had to practice on dry land．First，he asked me to sit down on the ground．Then he gave me the"tow rope"（拖绳），the line that will connect me to the boat．While he held the rope，I had to stand up only using the power in my legs．It wasn't easy．I'm just not used to doing that!He also told me to remember one important thing-I must drop the tow rope immediately if I fall over．
Then the fun really began．We put the equipment（装备）into the boat and went out deep water．My teacher said that he would start the boat slowly and then go faster．My job was to stand up when the boat was going quickly．It sounded easy．But as soon as I stood up，I fell over．Then，I forgot to drop the rope!I went flying through the water and my skies（滑水板） came off．I felt really silly and we had to start it again．I tried this twenty-five times，but I could not stand up．Water-skiing is harder than I expected．
June 14
Today things were a little better．After five times，I was able to stand up．I waited until I found my balance on the skies，and then stood up slowly，I was surprised at how hard the water felt under the ski．Itwas like stone．Then wind on my face was really strong．I was water-skiing and it felt wonderful．
June 15
Today was even better than yesterday!There were some big waves and I learned how to move over a wave without falling．Tomorrow I'm going to try it using only one ski----I can't wait．
56．The writer first practiced water-skiingA
| A．on the ground | B．on a tow rope |
| C．in the water | D．in the boat |
| A．connect to the boat | B．drop the tow rope |
| C．hold the rope | D．sit down on the ski |
| A．June 12 | B．June 13 | C．June 14 | D．June 15 |
| A．ski | B．wind | C．stone | D．water |
A．Water-skiing is a dangerous sport．
B．Water-skiing is hard work but fun．
C．Water-skiing is the best water sport．
D．Water-skiing is easy to learn．