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     At age 61, identical twins Jeanne and Susan no longer look exactly alike. Susan smoked for many years
and is an admitted sun worshipper, whose habits Jeanne does not share. A new study of twins suggests you
can blame those coarse (粗糙的) wrinkles, brown or pink spots on too much time in the sun, smoking, and
being overweight.
     Because twins share genes, but may have different exposures to environmental factors, studying twins
allows an "opportunity to control for genetic susceptibility (易受影响性)," Dr. Elma D. Baron, at Case
Western Reserve School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio, and his colleagues explain in the Jatest issue of
Archives of Dermatology.
     Their analysis of environmental skin-damaging factors in 65 pairs of twins hints that skin aging is related
more to environment and lifestyle than genetic factors.
     But when it comes to skin cancer, the researchers say their findings support previous reports that both
environment and genes affect skin cancer risk.
     Baron's team examined facial skin of 130 twins, 18 to 77 years old, who lived mostly in the northern
Midwest and Eastern regions of the US, who were attending the Twins Days Festivalin Ohio in August 2002.
At this time, each of the twins also separately reported how their skin burned or tanned (晒黑) without
sunscreen, their weight, and their history of skin cancer, smoking, and alcohol drinking. The study group
consisted of 52 fraternal (异卵双生) and 10 identical twin pairs, plus 3 pairs who were unsure of their twin
status.
     From these data, the researchers noted strong ties, outside of twin status, between smoking, older age,
and being overweight, and having facial skin with evidence of environmental damage. By contrast, sunscreen
use and drinking alcohol appeared related to less skin damage.
     Baron and his colleagues say the current findings, which highlight ties between facial aging and potentially
avoidable environmental factors-such as smoking, being overweight, and unprotected overexposure to the
sun's damaging rays-may help motivate people to minimize these risky behaviors.
1. Which of the following is true according to the passage?
[     ]
A. Jeanne and Susan share all the habits including smoking.
B. Skin aging is related more to environment and lifestyle than genetic factors.
C. Only identical twins can take part in the research.
D. Sunscreen use cannot help people have less skin damage.
2. Why did Baron's team do the research on twins?
[     ]
A. Twins are more likely to suffer from skin cancer.
B. It may guarantee the research is not influenced by genetic factors.
C. It gives others an opportunity to control twins' genes.
D. It helps find twins are exposed to different environments.
3. What can you infer from the last paragraph?
[     ]
A. This research makes people aware of dangerous lifestyles.
B. The environmental factors are unavoidable.
C. Being exposed to the sun is absolutely damaging.
D. There is little relationship between skin aging and environment.
4. The passage is mainly concerned with _____.
[     ]
A. skin cancer and environment 
B. identical twins research
C. aging skin and environmental factors
D. genes and lifestyles
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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(道德的) problems left behind．Even before this tragedy, 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, 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．

(1)

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．

(2)

What will the circus most probably do?

[　　]

A．

Take no notice of the tragedy．

B．

Continue its performances．

C．

Use fewer wild animals．

D．

Limit its profit．

(3)

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．

(4)

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．

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A

At three a.m., Jack Mills was sitting at the controls of the mail train. The train was made up of 13 cars. At the end of the train, 71 mailmen sat sorting the mail. Inside the second car, there were only five mailmen and 128 bags full of five-pound notes. This train had run more than 100 years without being robbed(抢劫). At three minutes past three, Mills and his helper, David Whitby, saw a yellow warning light. They slowed the train, and then stopped. Whitby went to the telephone beside the track. It was out of order. Then he saw a man moving between the second and the third cars. Before Whitby cjould give a warning, he was knocked down by two men. Mills’ cars with all the mailmen had been disconnected by the robbers. At the bridge, the bags of money were unloaded from the train and thrown into waiting trucks. One of the robbers who obviously knew the schedules(时刻表) of all the trains kept looking at his watch. At 3:45 he said, “That will have to be enough.” The robbers drove away with more than 2,500,000 pounds.

1. The robbery took place______.

A. before 3:03                                                 B. in the early morning 

C. after three o’clock in the afternoon         D. after 3:45

2. The robbers_____ before the train stopped.

A. were all in the train                               B. forced Mills to stop the train

C. were waiting for the train to stop            D. ordered Mills to go on driving

3. Why didn’t the other mailmen help the mailmen in the second car when the robbery happened?

A. Because they were busy sorting the mail.

B. Because they didn’t want to help the mailmen in the second car.

C. Because the last eleven cars were separated from the front cars.

D. Because they knew nothing about the robbery.

4. One of the robbers kept looking at his watch because________.

A. he wanted to know the exact time           B. he enjoyed looking at his watch

C. he didn’t know when another train would come

D. they had to leave before another train came

5. Which of the following is NOT true?

A. The train was out of order.             

B. The telephone was put out of order by the robbers

C. Whitby had an assistant driver.       

D. The robbers carried the money away by truck.
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     At one time no one could travel on an English road faster than four miles an hour. That was the law until
1896. A man had to walk in front of a car which could not go faster than the man. At night the man had to
carry a red lamp.
     Once Charles Rolls brought a car from France to England, but he wanted to drive faster than four miles
an hour.In order to have no trouble with the police, he had a talk with some of the police officers, who ordered
their policemen to look the other way when the car came along the road. This was a good plan in the country,
but not so easy to follow in the busy streets of London.
     One night Rolls and some friends started from London on their journey to Cambridge. One of the men
walked in front with the red lamp, but he walked as fast as he could.The police became very interested in walls
and shop-fronts when they heard the car,and not one of them saw it.
     They reached a hill ;but what a waste of time it was to drive down the hill at four miles an hour! Rolls was
getting ready to jump into the car; but then he noticed a policeman who was not looking the other way. The
slow car reached him.
     "Good evening," said the policeman,looking at the car.
     "Good evening," said Rolls,holding the lamp.
     "One of these horseless things," said the policeman, looking at it with interest.
     "Yes," said Rolls, and waited.
     "I've often wanted a ride in one ; but of course policemen can't buy things like that." He turned and looked
hopefully in Rolls's face.
     "Jump in," said Rolls.
     "Thanks," said the policeman,and did so."Now,"he said,  sitting down,"you can let it go just as you like
down this hill. There isn't another policeman on this road for a mile and a half."
1.The policemen were told "to look the other way" (the underlined part in Paragraph 2) so that _____.
A. they could watch the car coming from the other direction
B. the car could go faster than four miles an hour
C. they could make sure no one was in the way
D. the car would not hit them on the road
2. In what way did the policemen carry out the order from their officers?
A. They greeted Rolls when the car came along.
B. They walked in front of the car with a red lamp.
C. They pretended to be attracted by something else.
D. They stood on duty every 1.5 miles along the road.
3. The policeman who said "Good evening" to Rolls wanted to _____.
A. teach Rolls a lesson
B. take a free ride home
C. have a talk with Rolls
D. have a car ride experience
4. After the policeman jumped into the car, Rolls _____.
A. dared not drive the car faster than he was allowed to
B. could drive as fast as he wished within a certain distance
C. could drive on any road he liked for the rest of the journey
D. drove his car as fast as he could down the hill to Cambridge
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     Moving at any time of a year is difficult, but if you have a flexible schedule and are not on a specific
timeline, there are several factors to consider when deciding when to move. Keep in mind that these
factors could also be part of a negotiation deal with your employer if you are being relocated or if
starting a new position.
     If you have children at home, it is best to work around the school calendar.  Summer is an ideal time,
as children have completed another grade and have said their goodbyes to school friends. Planning to
move directly following the end of school, however, does not give your children time to adapt to the
idea of moving, to say goodbye to neighborhood friends and their home. When setting the date, allow
a few weeks at the new destination for children to unpack and meet new neighborhood friends. They
will be better prepared for the school year if they have time to make their new house their home.  Too
much change can be detrimental to performance and emotional wellbeing.
     What works best for your children also works best for you. As part of the settling in process, take
a few days for you and your children to check out the new school, meet some teachers and find
appropriate transportation. Both you and your children will be better prepared, leading to a smoother
transition.
    When possible, avoid moving before major holidays, such as Christmas, since part of such holidays
is being with family and friends. Birthdays, and other family events can also be difficult. Give yourself
enough time in your new place before the holiday season begins to meet new people and feel a sense
of community. Better yet, save your move for immediately following a holiday. Holidays provide a
perfect opportunity for goodbyes and final gettogethers.
     Most people would agree that summer is the best time to move. Children are out of school, the
weather is almost guaranteed to be perfect and friends are available to help. If this is your ideal time to
move, make sure you check moving company schedules and rates before confirming your move date.
  Most companies have peak times and will charge higher rates accordingly. Also, if you are planning
to move at peak times, you will need to be better organized to ensure that a moving company or a
moving truck is available for the date and times you require. Keep in mind that the level of the service
often changes between the summer months, when students replace fulltime experienced movers, and
offseason.
     As much as summer could cost you more, winter, as common sense indicates, is also not an ideal
time to move. Travel is difficult, both for you and your family, along with the moving company.  Items
kept overnight in a truck under freezing conditions may result in damaged goods.  If you are moving
from one climate to another, water damage may occur when the mode of transport that is moving your
household items travels from a cold environment to a warmer climate. Freezing and thawing cause the
most damage if items are not properly sealed.

1. According to the passage, before moving children usually ________.
   A. meet new neighborhood friends
   B. pack their package
   C. say goodbye to neighborhood friends
   D. complete their grades

2. What is the disadvantage of moving in summer?
   A. The weather.
   B. Moving company schedules.
   C. The changeable level of the service.
   D. Without friends' help.

3. According to the passage, when is the best time to move?
   A. Winter.                  
   B. Vacations.
   C. Major holidays.            
   D. Summer.
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     At one time or another most farmers have problems with mice. This is especially true for grain farmers.
Mice eat a lot of grain. They also carry diseases (疾病) ,which people can get from eating or touching grain
the mice have made dirty. Farmers can use special grain storage buildings or they can kill the mice. However,
both methods can be costly. Farmers must buy materials to build the special grain storage buildings or
chemical poisons to kill the mice.
     Here is a way to kill mice without spending a lot of money. It is a simple but effective kind of mouse trap.
The method is first used by some farmers in the west African country of Mali. An agricultural expert in Mali
reported about the Mali mouse trap in a magazine. The expert reported that his gardener caught 150 mice in
just one night. The gardener used four traps. The trap is easy to make. First, remove the top from a 20 liter
metal or plastic container (容器). Put it in a hole in the ground. The top edge of the container should be the
level with the surface of the ground. Fill the container with water to within eight centimeters of the top. Add
tiny pieces of grain wastes. They should float on the water. Also put some wastes on the ground near the trap.
During the night, mice will come out to eat the grain wastes. They will fall into the container and drown.
Replace the food in the trap every night.
1. According to the passage,  _____ used the mouse trap first.
A. an agricultural expert in the west Africa
B. farmers in the United States
C. an American gardener
D. farmers in Mali
2. What does the passage mainly tell us?
A. A simple and effective method used by farmers to kill mice.
B. Methods used by farmers to kill mice.
C. Farmers have problems with mice.
D. How to kill mice.
3. Which of the following can't protect grain from being eaten by mice?
A. A special grain storage building.
B. Chemical poisons.
C. A mouse trap.
D. A hole in the ground.
4. Which is probably the trap mentioned in the passage?

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