Two men were traveling in a very wild and lonely part of America. For days they had not even seen a  1  , only a few huts（木棚子）made of wood, or tents made of skins. Then one day they met an old   2  who earned his living by trapping animals for their fur. They  3  that he knew their language and they had a little  4  with him. One of them  5  him whether he could tell them what the weather would be like within the   6  few days.

“Oh yes,” he said. “Snow is coming, and wind. Then there will be snow for two days, but after that  there will be  7  sunshine.”

“Isn’t that wonderful?” said one man to his friend. “These Indians could  8  the weather. They know more of the secrets of   9  than we do with all our science. They have not been puzzled by modern civilization.” Then he turned to the old Indian.

“Tell me,” he said, “how you knew all that?”

The Indian replied, “I heard it on the   10  .”

1．A．house                   B．tree                       C．town                  D．village

2．A．hunter                  B．Indian                   C．American           D．farmer

3．A．imagined              B．found                    C．showed              D．proved

4．A．concern               B．speech                  C．interest               D．conversation

5．A．told                      B．advised                 C．ordered              D．asked

6．A．last                      B．next                      C．past                   D．recent

7．A．thin                      B．thick                     C．dark                   D．bright

8．A．control                 B．solve                     C．foretell               D．change

9．A．science                B．nature                   C．man                   D．sky

10．A．way                B．mountain                 C．radio               D．satellite

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao has called for measures to increase pig farming as short supply has led to the continued high pork price, causing concerns among consumers and the government over a possible effect on inflation（通货膨胀）. Wen urged local governments to leave no stone unturned in encouraging the enthusiasm（热情）of pig breeders.

The country's pig production fell dramatically in recent months, which was related to pig breeders' low enthusiasm due to rising feedstuff（饲料） costs, the low pork price in the past few years, and large pig killing after the outbreak of blue-ear disease in some areas. The short supply of live pigs kept driving the pork price higher. The price of pork in June showed a 74.5 – percent growth from the same month last year.

Wen said it was of great importance to increase pig production, which would help keep the pork price and satisfy the meat demand of the public. He called on local governments to give allowances（补助）for breeding female pigs to farmers “as soon as possible”. In order to control diseases, immunization（疫苗）against major pig diseases shall be provided for farmers free of charge, and allowances shall be offered to farmers if their pigs have to be killed for disease control.

The premier said that local government leaders should be responsible for the pork supply in their areas, and that all unreasonable restrictions（限制）on pig farming should be ended. “Local governments shall also pay or increase allowances for lower-income families and college students to ensure their living standards are not affected by the higher pork prices, Wen said.

1．What are the reasons for pig breeders’ low enthusiasm?

①the government’s policy limit                    ②the quick increase of pig numbers

③rising feedstuff costs                               ④the low pork price

⑤the outbreak of blue-ear disease

                               A．①②③                 B．②④⑤               C．①③④ D．③④⑤

2．As used in the passage, the underlined phrase “leave no stone unturned” means         .

A．keep the stone where it is                      B．try every means

                               C．pay all the attention to                           D．set a limit on

3．The government will take some favorable measures to increase pig production EXCEPT     .

A．to give allowances to farmers to breed female pigs

                               B．to pay allowances for lower-income families

                               C．to offer free immunization to control disease

D．to give assistance if farmers kill their diseased pigs

4．What would be the most suitable title for the passage?

A．the reasons for the high pork price

                               B．How to keep the pork price

                               C．Premier Wen called on to increase pig farming

                               D．Premier Wen’s speech about farming

5．Which of the following do you agree with after reading the passage?

A．The continued high pork price will not lead to inflation.

                               B．The pork is not so expensive for most people to afford.

                               C．Our government is concerned about people’s life.

D．The pork price will go down at once.

Not only is astronomy a very old pastime（消遣）, it is also one that ordinary people can do with very cheap equipment. There are two types of astronomers: professional and amateur（业余的）. Often the only difference between them is that amateurs don’t get paid for their work! Amateur astronomers have discovered a lot  of  new and useful things, usually about new asteroid（小行星）or comets, but sometimes about events such as the birth or death of stars. People often think they need an expensive telescope to look at the stars, but in fact all that is needed to get started is a pair of binoculars. However, if one is planning a more ambitious project, them much more expensive equipment will be needed. One famous amateur astronomer is Sir Patrick Moore, who presents “The Sky at Night” at BBC TV, UK.

Binoculars are the best tool for a new astronomer. Many new astronomers start off by buying expensive or poorly-made telescopes, but do not know how to use them. Then they find that they do not know what they are looking at, and soon lose interest and go on to another hobby. A person starting out should first buy a book or a chart showing the constellations（星座）and the most important stars, then take some time to learn and understand the motions（运动）of the earth, the moon, and the planets. Then one can begin to learn about the sky with only eyes, binoculars, and a simple journal like a notebook, taking notes about what is seen.

Other reasons binoculars are so good for beginners are that they don’t cost much, and they can be easily and quickly taken out of their cases without lots of setting up and taking down again, as is done with a telescope. With binoculars, interesting things can be seen, such as the moon’s craters, many star clusters, and the moons of other planets. Binoculars are even better than telescopes for looking at things like the closer galaxies or very bright comets. Once one is familiar with the main star constellations and other main features of the night sky, then it may be time to buy a telescope.

1．The underlined word binoculars is probably a kind of         .

A．a television          B．a telescope            C．a radio               D．a spaceship

2．Which of the following is right according to the passage?

A．An amateur astronomer should buy an expensive telescope.

B．An amateur astronomer can earn a lot of money by observing the stars.

C．An amateur astronomer can do with very cheap equipment.

D．An amateur astronomer can achieve nothing in the field of astronomy.

3．What should new astronomers NOT do when they start out?

A．Go on to another hobby if they meet with some problems.

B．Know some knowledge about the stars first.

C．Understand the motion of the earth, the moon and the planets.

D．Prepare a notebook to take notes about what is seen.

4．What is probably the main idea of this passage?

A．There are two types of astronomers: professional and amateur.

B．Astronomy is much fun.

C．A binocular is a good choice for a new amateur astronomer.

D．A telescope is not necessary at all for astronomers.

5．Which of the following characteristics does not belong to the binoculars?

A．cheap       B．convenient       C．useful       D．better than telescopes

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Enough sleep is important to health. The amount of sleep needed  1  on the age of the person and the conditions in   2  sleep takes place. The young may need more sleep than   3  old, but usually eight hours are enough for the health of grown-ups. Some can do with   4  than this amount, but others may need more. Every person knows his own need, so to satisfy his need,  5  is just a matter of good judgment. Generally, whether one’s sleep is enough depends on   6  it can make one bring back his   7  (strong)and get ready for a day’s work.

Freah air is necessary to sound sleep, so it is reasonable  8  some people to think that it is practicable to sleep in the open air. A bath at bedtime,  9  hot nor cool but of body temperature, may be helpful to sleep. Sleeping pills should never be taken except when  10  (suggest)by a doctor.

--- “Can you spare me a few minutes now?”

---“_________, but I’ll be free this afternoon.”

A. No, I won’t                     B. Yes, with pleasure     C. I’m not sure      D. I’m afraid not

Kunming is ____ place where the weather is neither too hot in _____ summer nor too cold in ______ winter.

A. a, the, the                 B. the, the,the               C. a, /, /                D. /, /, /

I know this is not quite the right word, but I can’t be bothered to think of _____.

A. a better                    B. a best                       C. the better           D. the good

You could see the runners very well from _________ we stood.

A. which                      B. where                      C. that                   D. when

What have you got _________ will help a cold?

A. what                        B. that                          C. it                      D. who

---Hey, look where are you going?

--- Oh, I’m terribly sorry. _______.

A. I am not noticing                                          B. I wasn’t noticing             

C. I haven’t noticed                                                 D. I don’t notice