第三部分:阅读理解(共20小题,每小题2分,满分40分)

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It’s only 4 hours flying time from Sydney, but a world away. What better place to rest than a country where the only place people hurry is on the football field and things are done in “Fiji time”?

Viti Levu—Great Fiji—is the largest island. Here you’ll find the capital Suva and the international airport at Nadi. Vatoa, on the other hand, is a tiny island in the farthest part of Fiji. Then there are 331 other islands, many of them with places to stay.

With less than a million people living on islands, you’ll never feel crowded. And with a climate that changes only for five degrees between seasons, there’s never a bad time to come.

From cities to villages, from mountains to beaches, from water sports to wooden artworks, Fiji can give you more adventures and special experiences than you could find almost anywhere in the world.

Whenever you come, wherever you go, you’re sure to see some unforgettable events. From war dances to religious songs. From market days to religious days. It’s not just staged for tourists; it’s still a part of everyday life in Fiji. And any one of us can enjoy Fiji’s spirit by being part of the traditional sharing of yaqona, a drink made from the root of a Fiji plant.

So Why not join us for the experience of a lifetime?

56. Where is the international airport of Fiji?

A. In Suva.     B. In Sydney.     C. On the island of Vatoa.    D. On the island of Viti Levu.

57. One of the things that make Fiji a tourist attraction is _______.

A. its comfortable hotels              B. its good weather all year round

C. its exciting football matches         D. its religious beliefs

58. Where can we most probably read this text?

A. In a personal diary.            B. In a science report.  

C. In a travel magazine.          D. In a geography textbook.

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    Five years ago,David Smith wore an expensive suit to work every day.“I was a clothes addict.” he jokes. “I used to carry a fresh suit to work with me so I could change if my clothes got wrinkled.”Today David wears casual clothes—khaki pants and sports shirt—to the office.He hardly ever wears a necktie.“I’m working harder than ever,”David says,“and I need to feel comfortable.”

    More and more companies are allowing their office workers to wear casual clothes to work in the United States.The change from formal to casual office wear has been gradual.In the early 1990s,many companies allowed their employees to wear casual clothes on Friday(but only on Friday).This became known as“dress—down Friday”0f“casual Friday”.“What started out as an extra one—day—a—week benefit for employees has really become an everyday thing.”said business consultant Maisly Jones.  

    Why have so many companies started allowing their employees to wear casual clothes? One reason is that it’s easier for a company to attract new employees if it has a casual dress code.“A lot of young people don’t want to dress up for work,”says the owner of a software company,“so it’s hard to hire people if you have a conservative dress code.”Another reason is that people seem happier and more productive when they are wearing comfortable clothes.In a study conducted by Levi Strauss and Company,85 percent of employers said that they believe that casual dress improves employee morale.Only 4 percent of employers said that casual dress has a negative impact on productivity.Supporters of casual office wear also argue that a casual dress code helps them save money.“Suits are expensive,if you have to wear one every day,”one person said.“For the same a—mount of money,you can buy a lot more casual clothes.”

68、David Smith refers to himself as having been“a clothes addict’’because        .  

   A、he often wore khaki pants and a sports shirt

   B、he couldn’t stand a clean appearance

   C、he wanted his clothes to look neat a11 the time

   D、he didn’t want to spend much money on clothes

69、David Smith wears casual clothes now,because       .

A、they make him feel at ease when working

B、he cannot afford to buy expensive clothes

C、he looks handsome in casual clothes

D、he no longer works for any company

70、According to this passage,which of the following statements is FALSE?  

A、Many employees don’t like a conservative dress code.

B、Comfortable clothes make employees more productive.

C、A casual clothes code is welcomed by young employees.

D、All the employers in the U.S.are for casual office wear.

71、According to this passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?

A、Company workers started to dress down about twenty years ago.

B、Dress—down has become a11 everyday phenomenon since the early 1 990s.

C、“Dress—down Friday”Was first given as a favor from employers.

D、Many workers want to wear casual clothes to impress people.

72、In this passage,the following advantages of casual office wear are mentioned EXCEPT       .

A、saving employees money

B、making employees more attractive     

C、improving employees motivation

D、making employees happier

第三部分:阅读理解(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)

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     The basenji is a central African hunting dog. It comes from a country called Chad, which is north of the Central African Republic. The basenji was well—known as the "silent dog" because for centuries no basenjis has ever been known to bark . Then at a dog show in London in 1953, a basenji actually barked.

     As well as being clever, basenjis are known for their natural courage and are still popular hunting dogs in Africa. But in America people keep them mainly because they are gentle and full of fun. The basenji has an unusual habit, it washes itself all over like a cat. It is a middle—sized dog, 16 or 17 inches high from the shoulder. It weighs about 20 pounds. A basenji's coat is short and silky. It may be brown, white, or gold , or a mixture of these three colours.

56. Basenjis were first found       .

   A. in Africa, Europe and America           B. in both Africa and America

   C. in central Africa                       D. in North Africa

57. What made Basenjis so special?

   A. They were funny enough to make people laugh.

   B. One of them barked at a dog show in London.

   C. They were a true friend of man.

   D. They were born quiet dogs.

58. In what way are basenjis like cats?

   A. They make gentle sounds instead of barking.

   B. They are fond of people and look like cats.

   C. They clean themselves all over.

   D. They have short, silky fur.

In America, when people say “man’s best friend”, they don’t mean another person. Instead, they are talking about a lovely animal:A dog! These words show the friendship between people and animals. Dogs and other pets can give happiness to people’s lives. Some people think of their pets as their children. A few even leave all their money to their pets when they die!

  Animals can help people, too. Dogs can be taught to become the “eyes” for a blind person or “ears” for a deaf people. Scientists have found that pets help people live longer! They make people happier, too. Because of that, animals are brought into hospitals for “visit”.

  Americans hold “Be---Kind-to-Animals Week” in the first week of May.

  Pets shows are held during the week. Even if you don’t live in America, you, too, can do this. How? First, think about how animals make your life richer. If you have a pet, take more time this week to play with it. Remember to give it delicious food. Also, be sure to keep your pet from those unwanted babies.

  If you don’t have a pet, be kind to animals around you. For example, if you see a street dog, don’t kick it or throw things at it. Instead, just leave it alone, or better yet, make friends with it. If others around you do bad things to an animal, try to stop them. As people, we must protect animals who can’t speak for themselves.

66. “A few even leave all their money to their pets when they die!”means that__________

  A. pets have the right to inherit (继承) money.

  B. money can give pets happiness

  C. it’s the best way to spend money.

  D. some pets are taken as children.

67. Why are dogs brought to hospitals?

  A. Because they are ill and need to see doctors.

  B. Because they can make the patients happier.

C. Because they can find out the problems of the patients.

D. Because doctors can do experiments on them.

68. What’s the most popular activity in the “Be-Kind-to-Animals Week”?

  A. Holding a pet show in the week.

  B. Playing with pets the whole week.

  C. Cooking delicious food for pets.

D. Making friends with other people’s pets.      

69. What’s the passage mainly about?

  A. A lot of people are interested in dogs.

  B. Dogs can help people do many things.

  C. Pets are lovely and need care and protection.

  D. We have done a lot of things for pets.

70. The words“ man’s best friends”shows____________.

  A. the friendship between people.

  B. the friendship between people and animals.

  C. the friendship between animals.

  D. the friendship between men and women

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