Small discoveries in Indonesia are causing a stir in the science world. Researchers have unearthed(挖掘) tiny bones that they believe belong to an entire new human species. If that's true, it will change how we think about our ancestors.

    Clues that the little people may have lived long ago were first revealed last year in the scientific journal Nature. Scientists said that they had found the bones of a three-foot-tall female on the island of Flores, in Indonesia. When they looked more closely, they saw that the nearly complete skeleton(骨骼) belonged to a full-grown adult Researchers named her Hobbit, after the tiny heroes of the Lord of the Rings books.

    Now the team is saying it has unearthed even more pieces of the puzzle, including a jawbone and parts of arms, legs and hands from several individuals, as well as stone tools. They reported their find in Nature this month. “The new evidence makes it very clear that these people are a new species, distinct from modern humans,” Peter Brown, a scientist on the team, said．They named these ancient humans Homo floresiensis.

    Brown says that these little people lived as recently as 12,000 years ago. If Homo floresiensis was a different species from modern humans, that would make our family tree bigger than we knew. It means, says Brown, that “until recently, a relative shared the planet with us.”

    Many scientists think a new species is unlikely. Some argue that the bones must have belonged to modern humans whose small size was the result of a genetic problem.

    Daniel E. Lieberman, a scientist at Harvard University, thinks that the debate over the discovery is healthy. He believes that the questions and arguments raised by critics will help us learn more about these unusual skeletons. “Disagreement is an important part of the scientific process,” Lieberman said. “As far as I'm concerned, the story's only just begun.”

1．Researchers name the skeleton Hobbit because ________.

A．it is a figure described in the Lord of the Rings

    B．it resembles the tiny heroes in a set of books

    C．it proves to be a full-grown adult

    D．it belongs to an ancient human species        

2．Small discoveries in Indonesia are important because ________.

    A．they are revealed in the scientific journal Nature

    B．they are made by Peter Brown, a famous scientist

    C．they are about ancestors of modem humans

    D．they might provide new evidence for human study

3．According to Daniel E. Lieberman ________.

    A．Homo floresiensis doesn't exist

    B．Disagreement leads to further research

    C．The investigation hasn't begun yet

    D．Our family tree is bigger than we knew

4．What's the author's purpose of writing this passage?

    A．To inform the reader of a discovery of some human skeletons and its scientific possibility.

    B．To encourage the related scientists to make further research into human species.

    C．To conform the existence of some new human species.

    D．To sing the praises of the scientists for their devotion to scientific discoveries.

5．Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?

    A．Comparison between Different Peoples.

    B．Arguments over Human Origin.

    C．Discovery of a Possible New Human Species.

D．History of Indonesian People.

下面是一篇关于澳大利亚几个旅游景点的简介及几位旅客的相关信息，请阅读下列简介和游客的相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。

首先，请阅读下列各景点的简介：   

                                Northern Territory & Darwin

        Australia's Northern Territory is a vast region with diverse geography. it stretches from the tip of the north coastline to the outback. Waterfalls, interesting rock formations including Uluru (Ayers Rock), native wildlife and parklands arc commonplace throughout. Darwin is the capital of Australia's Northern Territory--its relaxing atmosphere and location make it the perfect centre for touring the area.

                                     Queensland

        Australia's fastest growing state is home to 3.6 million people, taking up around 25% of the continent's area. Whether you're after adrenalin-pumping adventure, relaxing on sun-kissed beaches, trekking through ancient rainforest or snorkeling (潜水) on the Great Barrier Reef, there's an experience just waiting to become YOUR treasured memory. Where else but Queensland?

                                    Victoria & Melbourne

        Melbourne, the capital of Victoria, is a city of spectacular 19th-century buildings alongside contemporary structures and surrounded by large areas of parkland. It is home to more than three million people from more than 200 nations. Take a walk or a tram (电车) ride and enjoy a delicious meals, wonderful architecture, beautiful parks and gardens, and fabulous shopping.

                                      Sydney

       Including the harbour's islands and much of the foreshore (前滩), Sydney Harbour National Park is full of picnic areas, bays, harbour pools and beaches to relax in. It's where ferries, yachts, cruise vessels, jet boats, catamarans and kayaks all jostle for (争夺) a piece of the world's best harbour, and you can enjoy a picnic surrounded by the harbour.

                                     Adelaide

        There's so much to do in South Australia. And it's all so close. Adelaide is the perfect gateway to the State's 12 tourism regions... From cozy bed, tasty breakfasts and seaside villas to luxury city penthouses and gourmet retreats, we've got the accommodation to suit every taste and budget.

                                     Tasmania

         Tasmania is a land apart--a place of wild and beautiful landscapes; friendly, welcoming people; a pleasant, temperate climate; wonderful wine and food; a rich history; and a relaxed island lifestyle. Whether traveling from the ancient and varied terrain (地带) of the Kimberley to the towering forests of the southwest, from the unique coral reefs off our coast to the endless red plains and dunes (沙丘) of our arid heartland, you'll find amazing series of outdoor experiences and enjoyable holidays.

1．Mike is from Great Britain. He has often heard of the amazing Great Barrier Reef. He hopes to see it with his own eyes some day.

2．Surrey is a sportsman who is very interested in water surfing, boating and some other sports on the sea. He hopes to enjoy the excitement as well as to relax on beaches.

3．Jeffery is an architect who would like to see some 19th-century buildings while visiting Australia so as to make his designs more attractive.

4．Nicholas is a scientist in geography. He would like to go to study something in the open, such as native wildlife, Ayers Rock and so on.

5．Anderson is a college student in geography, who would like to pay a visit to the coral reefs, red plains and dunes while visiting Australia.

假如你是李明，你的美国朋友Smith先生将到你所在的城市工作，希望你为他找一处合适的房子。你正好看到一个房子出租广告。请按照下面的要点给他发个电子邮件，告诉他房子的情况。

1．  房子的位置：商业区；

2．  楼层：8楼；

3．  结构：两居室一厅（朝南，光亮），一橱一卫；

4．  房间的装置：空调、床、桌、椅、沙发、书橱、及煤气灶具；

5．  价格：2000元人民币/月；

6．  周边环境：购物、交通方便。

[写作要求]

只能使用5个句子表达全部内容。

信的开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总字数。

Dear Smith,

I am very glad to hear that you would come to work here. You asked me to find a flat for you and now I’ve found one, which I think might suit you.

Please let me know whether you like it or not.

                                                        Yours,

                                               Li Ming

阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。   

Yang Yang was facing a dilemma: Should he attend Tsinghua University in Beijing or Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)?

As a top student in this year's college entrance examination, the 18-year-old from Guangdong received admission notices from both universities. He had been dreaming of studying at Tsinghua since childhood; HKUST, on the other hand, has merely 15 years of history.

  After several sleepless nights, he chose to go to Hong Kong, which is a “very painful” choice. In the end, “I admire the history and learning environment at Tsinghua, but I want to experience a more Westernized teaching and learning system in Hong Kong,” he said with a timid smile.

  But Li Xiaolu, a female student who attended HKUST’s interview, said even if she was granted a full scholarship she would not go to Hong Kong.

  “I don't fit in there,” she said, adding that she was quite introverted and felt mainland universities are better for basic science studies.

  She refuted some scholars' claims that Beijing University and Tsinghua have degenerated into second-rate schools. “They are always the dream for millions of Chinese high school graduates,” she said.

【写作内容】

    假设你是李华，一个高三即将填报志愿、学业非常优秀的学生，你的父母希望你去香港读大学，并表示会从经济上全力支持你，而你自己希望去国内的某一所一流大学。你在报上看了这则消息；请根据下面要求给你的父母写一封信。以下是信的内容(信的开头和结尾已给出)：

    1．以约30词概括本则消息大意告诉父母；

    2．以约120词向父母陈述你选择该国内大学的理由，并希望获得他们的理解和支持。

【写作要求】

    1．作文中可使用自己的亲身经历或虚构的故事，也可以参照阅读材料的内容但不得直接引用原文中的句子；

    2．信中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。

【评分标准】

概括准确，语言规范，内容合适；篇章连贯。  

Dear Mum and Dad,

Usually children are allowed to ___________ when they are six years old．

A．attend school     　　　　　 B．attend the school

C．join school     　　　　　　 D．join the school

—I'm terribly sorry that I failed to win the game.

—You are not ________ for all you could do.

 A． to blame       B．pleased        C．right        D．satisfied

Only after the second tower of the World Trade Centre          did people know it was not an accident, but an attack of some kind．

 A．had hit         B．did fall        C．was hit        D．was fallen

The writer was       his writing and he forgot to flick(轻弹) the ashes from his cigar.

A．absorbed to       B．absorbed in        C．absorbed on        D．absorbed at

He divided the tools ___________ the children, who were ___________ three groups.

A．between; separated from

B．among; divided into

C．between; divided into

D．among; separated from

—Is this the computer you ________last week?

—That’ s________.
A．had it repaired; the one

B．repaired it; it

C．had repaired; it

D．had repaired; the one