Melbourne Zoo’s Close-up Visits will bring you face to face with some of our zoo’s most popular animals.
Each experience includes a 6×8 photograph, taken by one of our professional photographers, to help you keep the memory of your visit to Melbourne Zoo.
Please note: The price of a Close-up Visits ticket does not include entry to Melbourne Zoo.
Meerkat Close-up

Bookings Information
● Bookings can be made by calling Zoo Photos on 0392859406.
● Bookings can be made on the day by visiting Zoo Photos from 9:30 am.
● A Zoo Photo Animal Experience does not include entry to Melbourne Zoo.
Terms and Conditions
● Group size and restrictions are needed to pay attention to.
● The photographer have the right to stop any experience at any time for reasons relating to animals’ health or visitors’ bad behavior.

1. 1.

   If you buy a ticket for Melbourne Zoo’s Close-up Visits, you _____.

   1. A.
      can enter Melbourne Zoo for free
   2. B.
      are asked to work for the wildlife
   3. C.
      can have a photo of yourself taken
   4. D.
      aren’t allowed to meet animals face to face
2. 2.

   If you are free in the afternoon, you may choose to see _____.

   1. A.
      kangaroos
   2. B.
      giraffes
   3. C.
      big tortoises
   4. D.
      meerkats
3. 3.

   Giraffe Close-up is different from Meerkat Close-up in _____.

   1. A.
      price
   2. B.
      max group size
   3. C.
      restrictions
   4. D.
      time
4. 4.

   What do we know from the passage?

   1. A.
      You can make a booking from 9 in the morning.
   2. B.
      Children of all ages can visit the animals in the zoo.
   3. C.
      The photographer has the right to deal with your photos.
   4. D.
      You may be forced to leave the zoo if you behave badly.

Handshaking, though a European practise is often seen in big cities of China. Nobody knows exactly when the practice started in Europe. It is said that long long ago in Europe when people met, they showed their unarmed （无武器的） hands to each other as a sign of goodwill. As time went on and trade in cities grew rapidly, people in cities began to clap each other’s hands to make a deal or to reach an agreement. This practice was later changed into shaking hands among friends on meeting or leaving each other. “Let’s shake （hands） on it” sometimes means agreement reached.
Do the Europeans shake hands wherever they go and with whomever they meet? No. Sometimes the Chinese abroad reach out their hands too often to be polite. It is really very impolite to give your hand when the other party, especially when it is a woman, shows little interest in shaking hands with you and when the meeting does not mean anything to him or-her. Even if, for politeness, he holds out his unwilling hand in answer to your uninvited hand, just touch it slightly- There is generally a misunderstanding （误解） among the Chinese that westerners are usually open
and straighforward, while the Chinese are rather reserved （保守的） in manner. But in fact some people in western countries more reserved than some Chinese today. So it is a good idea to shake hands with a westerner only when he shows interest in further relations with you.

1. 1.

   In the old days in Europe, people put out their unarmed hands to each other ______.

   1. A.
      to make a deal
   2. B.
      to greet each other
   3. C.
      to show friendliness
   4. D.
      to reach an agreement
2. 2.

   The first paragraph mainly tells us ______.

   1. A.
      where handshaking was first practised
   2. B.
      how handshaking came about
   3. C.
      about the relationship between handshaking and trade
   4. D.
      about the practice of handshaking both in Europe and in China
3. 3.

   According to the text. which of the following statements is true?

   1. A.
      Westerners are more reserved than the Chinese.
   2. B.
      Westerners are unwilling to shake hands.
   3. C.
      We should make a judgment before shaking hands.
   4. D.
      We shouldn’t shake hands with European women.
4. 4.

   The main purpose of the text is ______.

   1. A.
      to tell us some differences between the East and the West
   2. B.
      to offer us some important facts about handshaking
   3. C.
      to introduce us to some different customs in the West
   4. D.
      to give us some advice before we travel abroad

Welcome to the National Maritime（海洋） Museum！
The National Maritime Museum is the largest of its kind in the world，with over two million items in its collections. Twenty galleries display some of the finest sea affairs in historic buildings，which were formerly a school for the sons of seamen.
Opening times
10：00-17：00 Winter hours
10：00-18：00 Summer hours
Last admission （允许进入）is thirty minutes before closing. Smoking is not allowed in the museum. Eating and drinking are only allowed in the designated areas. Photography and video are not permitted inside the building.
Bookings
Our Central Booking Group handles all group visit enquiries（需求）, from schools, group organizers and tour operators.
Education and Interpretation （解说）
Schools‘ programs operate in term-time. Programs of talks，tours，work-shops，storytelling，living history and interpretation are run throughout the year，especially at weekends and during school holidays.
E-library
Facilities（设备） are provided for electronic access to the museum’s collections. Please ask a member of staff（员工） for directions to the nearest terminals. These facilities are also available from the comfort of your own home.

1. 1.

   This passage mainly tells us _______ the museum.

   1. A.
      the way to get to
   2. B.
      the purpose to build
   3. C.
      a brief introduction to
   4. D.
      a detailed description of67.
2. 2.

   Which of the following is certainly forbidden according to the passage？

   1. A.
      Trying to enter the museum after 5：00 p.m.
   2. B.
      Taking pictures in front of the museum.
   3. C.
      Talking loudly when you enjoy the collections.
   4. D.
      Eating and drinking wherever you are.68.
3. 3.

   From the passage we can learn that ________.

   1. A.
      the museum runs a school and has students of its own
   2. B.
      students can receive different kinds of education here
   3. C.
      part of school education has to be done in the museum
   4. D.
      school programs are only run at weekends and on holidays69.
4. 4.

   It can be inferred from the passage that _______.

   1. A.
      the museum is very popular among visitors
   2. B.
      things from ancient times are more attractive
   3. C.
      the most valuable things are displayed in the museum
   4. D.
      the museum is anxious to make more money

President Clinton was born in the little southern town of Hope, Arkansas, on August 19,1946. But his name was not Bill Clinton. It was William Jefferson Blythe. His mother named his for his father, who had been killed in a car accident a few months before he was born. When Bill was four years old, his mother married Roger Clinton who then legally became Bill’s father. Roger Clinton and Bill’s mother had a son, Roger Jr.
Bill Clinton studies international affairs at Georgetown University in Washington, D. C. He won a Rhodes scholarship to study at Oxford University in Britain. There, he met other students with whom he has continued life-long friendships. One of them is Robert Reich, who was just nominated to be Secretary of Labor. After Oxford, Bill Clinton earned a law degree at Yale University.
In 1973, Bill Clinton became a law professor at the University of Arkansas, but he was too interested in politics to stay at the university. He campaigned for the House of Representatives but was defeated. In 1976, he was elected General for the state of Arkansas, the state government’s chief lawyer.
Two years later, Bill Clinton was elected Governor of Arkansas. He was defeated for re-election after his first two-year term. But he was elected Governor again in 1982. He has been re-elected to that office every two years since then.
Bill Clinton married lawyer Hillary Rodham Rodham in 1975. She kept Rodham as her last name until it became an issue during her husband’s 1980 campaign for governor. Since then, she has been known as Hillary Rodham Clinton. The Clintons have a daughter, Chelsea.
70.

1. 1.

   We learn that Bill Clinton’s father ______.

   1. A.
      died before Bill Clinton was born
   2. B.
      died when Bill Clinton was a few months old
   3. C.
      left his wife after Bill Clinton was born
   4. D.
      was his mother’s second husband71.
2. 2.

   Bill Clinton was elected Governor of Arkansas in ______.

   1. A.
      1976
   2. B.
      1978
   3. C.
      1980
   4. D.
      1973.
3. 3.

   Hillary Rodham did not change her last name until ______.

   1. A.
      she married Clinton
   2. B.
      she gave birth to their daughter
   3. C.
      Clinton campaigned for President
   4. D.
      Clinton was defeated in his campaign for governor

Many teenagers feel that the most important people in their lives are their friends．They believe that their family members, especially their parents．Don’t know them as well as their friends do．In large families．it is often for brothers and sisters to fight with each other and then they can only go to their friends for advice．
It is very important for teenagers to have one good friend or many friends．Even when they are not with their friends, they usually spend a lot of time talking among themselves on the phone．This communication is very important in children’s growing up, because friends can discuss something difficult to say to their family members.
However, parents often try to choose their children’s friends for them．Some parents may even stop their children from meeting their good friends. The question of “choice” is an interesting one．Have you ever thought of the following questions?
Who choose your friends?
Do you choose your friends or your friends choose you?
Have you got good friend your parents don’t like?

1. 1.

   Many teenagers think their            know them better than their parents do．

   1. A.
      friends
   2. B.
      teachers
   3. C.
      brothers and sisters
   4. D.
      classmates
2. 2.

   When teenagers stay alone，the usual way of communication is to              ,

   1. A.
      go to their friends
   2. B.
      talk with their parents
   3. C.
      have a d discussion with their family
   4. D.
      talk with their friends on the phone
3. 3.

   The passage suggests（暗示）that         ．

   1. A.
      Parents cannot choose friends for their children successfully．
   2. B.
      Perhaps some children’s friends are chosen by their parents．
   3. C.
      Children won’t let their parents choose friends for them．
   4. D.
      Parents often try to choose their children’s friends for them．

A man once said how useless it was to put advertisements in the newspapers．“last week, ” said he, “my umbrella was stolen from a London church．As it was a present, I spent twice its worth in advertising, but didn't get it back．”
“How did you write your advertisement?”asked one of the listeners, a merchant．
“Here it is, said the man, taking out of his pocket a slip cut from a newspaper．The other man took it and read, “Lost from the City Church last Sunday evening, a black silk umbrella．The gentleman who finds it will receive ten shillings on leaving it at No．10 Broad Street．”
“Now, ”Said the merchant, “I often advertise, and find that it pays me well．But the way in which an advertisement is expressed is of extreme importance．Let us try for your umbrella again, and if itfails, I'll buy you a new one．”
The merchant then took a slip of paper out of his pocket and wrote：“If the man who was seen to take an umbrella from the City Church last Sunday evening doesn't wish to get into trouble, he will return the umbrella to No．10 Broad Street．He is well known．”
This appeared in the paper, and on the following morning, the man was astonished when he opened the front door．In the doorway lay at least twelve umbrellas of all sizes and colours that had been thrown, and his own was among them．Many of them had notes fastened to them saying that they had been taken by mistake, and begging the loser not to say anything about the matter．

1. 1.

   The result of the first advertisement was that ______________

   1. A.
      the umbrella was found somewhere near the church
   2. B.
      the man got his umbrella back
   3. C.
      the man wasted some money advertising
   4. D.
      nobody found the missing umbrella
2. 2.

   The merchant suggested that the man should _______________

   1. A.
      buy a new umbrella
   2. B.
      write another and better advertisement
   3. C.
      go on looking for his umbrella
   4. D.
      report the police
3. 3.

   “If it fails, I’ll buy you a new one,” suggested that the merchant
   _______________

   1. A.
      wanted to buy him a new umbrella
   2. B.
      didn’t know what to do
   3. C.
      was rich enough to buy one
   4. D.
      was quite sure of success
4. 4.

   The story is mainly about _________________

   1. A.
      a useless advertisement
   2. B.
      how to make an effective advertisement
   3. C.
      what the merchant did for the umbrella owner
   4. D.
      how the man lost and found his umbrella

BEIJING, Oct. 13 (Xinhuanet) -- A recent sudden temperature drop in most areas of China has set off fears of a possible return of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and the country has mobilized to prepare for another outbreak.  
North China's Tianjin Port resumed a temperature reporting system on Sunday. Any passengers through the port with a temperature above 38 degrees Celsius would be provided medical observation and reported to relevant authorities. 
Zhong Nanshan, a well-known anti-SARS scientist during the last outbreak, said it was unlikely the SARS virus would die out naturally and it would definitely come back, but predicted no widespread epidemic outbreak and the epidemic would not cause serious damage again.
Caught unprepared this spring, Chinese authorities have learned to act quickly before the epidemic can take a hold.
Chinese Vice-Premier Wu Yi Thursday urged strictly implementing the daily SARS epidemic reporting system and warned that people delaying reporting or hiding the true situation would be severely punished.
In Beijing, the disease control center in Dongcheng District has recovered a 24 hour schedule for possible epidemic breakout. Every afternoon before 3:00 o'clock, the center receives SARS reports from every hospital in the district and then reports to the Beijing municipal disease control center and health bureau.
In Beijing Xiehe Hospital, plans are ready for fever patients to receive treatment in a special section. Doctors in that ward, wearing protective clothing, will observe patients for any possible respiratory diseases. Patients with high fever and symptoms of respiratory diseases are required to be observed for one or two weeks.
North China's Shanxi Province and Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, the two other hardest-hit areas in the last SARS crisis, have both set up an emergency response mechanism and mobilized all concerned departments. The system has also been set up in rural Inner Mongolia.
People are urged to pick up again the healthy habits they formed during the last SARS outbreak. Zhong Nanshan said the most important way to prevent SARS was to play more sports and maintain good ventilation. Spitting in public and eating wild animals were very dangerous, said Zhong.  

1. 1.

   This passage is mainly about_______.

   1. A.
      Zhong Nanshan, a well-known anti-SARS scientist
   2. B.
      What happened during the first outbreak of SARS
   3. C.
      How well China is prepared for another likely outbreak of SARS
   4. D.
      What hospitals in Beijing have done
2. 2.

   Which isn’t included in the measures taken by the Chinese?

   1. A.
      A temperature reporting system.
   2. B.
      The daily SARS epidemic reporting system.
   3. C.
      A 24-hour schedule for possible epidemic breakout.
   4. D.
      An emergency response mechanism all over the country.
3. 3.

   Which doesn’t belong to Beijing’s reaction to the possible epidemic?

   1. A.
      SARS reports must be given to the disease control center and health bureau.
   2. B.
      Fever patients receiving special sections are ready.
   3. C.
      High fever patients are to be observed for 3 weeks.
   4. D.
      Doctors treating high fever patients will wear protection clothes.

Indonesia’s coral reefs(珊瑚礁) are in trouble. Coral mining, Industrial pollution and poisonous agricultural runoff all play a role in their destruction, but the fishermen have been the worst offenders. They not only bomb fish but also poison them with cyanide, an equally destructive practice. The fishermen are also among the biggest potential victims(受害者). Two thirds of Indonesia’s 7, 000 coastal villages are close to coral reefs and thus depend for their livelihood on the harvest of reef fish. The disappearing reefs are already leading to a dramatic decline in the productivity of coastal fisheries and to increasing fights among fishermen.
Indonesia’s reefs are vast – they cover 51, 000 square kilometers, surround 17, 500 islands and stretch 3,500 kilometers – but they are not infinite. Many foreign experts and Indonesians fear that the region’s entire marine environment could be seriously damaged if the reefs keep dying at their present rate. “The overall picture is depressing,” says Ian Dutton, Indonesian director of an environmental group.
Depressing, but not hopeless. Despite the destruction, environmentalists have in recent years made significant progress in changing the hearts and minds of the fishermen. Working closely with local Indonesian authorities in North Sulawesi and less populated eastern Indonesia, where most of the country’s reefs are located, they have succeeded in preventing destructive fishing practices and coral mining from overwhelming the reefs.
Increasing numbers of fishermen are waking up to the threat and protecting the life-sustaining coral before it’s too late. Nuhung, a 56-year-old fisherman, says, “I always knew blast fishing was harmful. Then I suddenly realized that by bombing the reefs I was destroying not only my own but my children’s future.”

1. 1.

   The fishermen are named “worst offenders” because______.

   1. A.
      they defend their rights of mining the coral reefs too eagerly
   2. B.
      they wake up too late to realize the terrible situation
   3. C.
      they use the fishing ways, which destroy the coral reefs
   4. D.
      they pretend to follow the government’s rules
2. 2.

   In the text the author______ .  

   1. A.
      presents us some facts and people’s opinions as well
   2. B.
      shows that he’s worried about the situation, but still feels a little hopeful
   3. C.
      says he’s delighted and meanwhile, depressed
   4. D.
      disagrees with what’s being done and gives suggestions
3. 3.

   The underlined word “infinite” in the 2nd paragraph most probably means______.

   1. A.
      incomplete
   2. B.
      short
   3. C.
      unfit
   4. D.
      limitless
4. 4.

   Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the text?

   1. A.
      But for the fishermen’s protection, the reefs would disappear soon.
   2. B.
      More and more fishermen have realized their mistakes.
   3. C.
      Without the coral reefs, the fishermen would have nothing for their livelihood.
   4. D.
      Some practical measures have been taken to stop the situation worsening.
5. 5.

   This passage may be taken from______.

   1. A.
      a magazine
   2. B.
      a novel
   3. C.
      a newspaper
   4. D.
      a storybook

Chinese President Hu Jintao, on his way to talks with President George W. Bush in Washington, on Tuesday met with Bill Gates. 
After the meeting with Gates, the world's richest man, at Microsoft's headquarters, Hu restated that China would move against software pirates all the time(盗版软件).
At Microsoft Corp.'s campus, Hu said Tuesday he admired what Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates had achieved. He also sought to reassure Gates that China is serious about protecting intellectual property rights(知识产权).
"Because you, Mr. Bill Gates, are a friend of China, I'm a friend of Microsoft," Hu said.
"Also, I am dealing with the operating system produced by Microsoft every day," he added, to laughter.
Gates responded: "Thank you, it's a fantastic relationship," and then said: "And if you ever need advice on how to use Windows, I'll be glad to help."
"China is focused on and has already accomplished much in creating and enforcing laws to protect intellectual property." he said. "We take our promises very seriously."
Hu also said he would certainly welcome a further increase in Microsoft's investment in China.
"I'd also like to take this opportunity to assure you, Bill Gates, that we will certainly honor our words in protecting intellectual property rights," Hu said.
In his brief visit to the Microsoft campus, Hu, accompanied by Gates and company CEO Steve Ballmer, saw some business technology demonstrations and toured Microsoft's Home of the Future, which features experimental technology that might someday be used in people's living spaces.
Following the visit at Microsoft, about 100 guests, including former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and former Gov. Gary Locke, the first Chinese-American governor, were invited to Gates' $100 million lakeside house on Lake Washington for a dinner.
China has recently begun requiring Chinese computer makers to load legal software on their machines.
In Seattle's Chinatown, many stores hung Chinese and U.S. flags to welcome Hu, and many in the crowd outside the stately Fairmont Hotel on Monday night where Hu is staying were there to support the Chinese president.

1. 1.

   How many issues are mentioned in President Hu’s visit to Microsoft?

   1. A.
      one
   2. B.
      two
   3. C.
      three
   4. D.
      four
2. 2.

   Put the sentences in correct order.
   1.      Hu had a meeting with President George W. Bush
   2.      Hu had dinner with many guests in Gates’ lakeside house
   3.      Hu paid a visit to the Microsoft campus
   4.      Hu stayed at Fairmont Hotel in Seattle

   1. A.
      4-3-2-1
   2. B.
      4-2-3-1
   3. C.
      1-4-3-2
   4. D.
      1-3-2-4
3. 3.

   What measure is not mentioned to protect intellectual property rights?

   1. A.
      Moving against software pirates
   2. B.
      creating and enforcing laws
   3. C.
      increasing Microsoft's investment in China
   4. D.
      requiring Chinese computer makers to load legal software on their machines
4. 4.

   What is the best title for the passage?

   1. A.
      Hu Visits Microsoft
   2. B.
      Protecting Intellectual Property Rights
   3. C.
      Bill Gate’s, A Friend of China
   4. D.
      Americans Welcome President Hu

1. 1.

   The writer of passage 1 criticizes (批评) the Viper because________.

   1. A.
      he/she dislikes the colour
   2. B.
      it is too small for most families
   3. C.
      it uses too much petrol and pollutes the air.
   4. D.
      it is very fast and will break the speed limit
2. 2.

   The main purpose of Passage 2 is to________.

   1. A.
      try to sell a second-hand car
   2. B.
      explain why this car has four seats
   3. C.
      give interesting information
   4. D.
      describe a new car planned for the future
3. 3.

   In Passage 3, the writer’s main purpose is to ________.

   1. A.
      warn readers about a dangerous development
   2. B.
      try to sell a new commercial vehicle
   3. C.
      inform readers about future transport ideas
   4. D.
      tell a silly story
4. 4.

   Which of the following would be the best title for Passage 3?

   1. A.
      The Dangers of Tired Drivers
   2. B.
      Lorries which won’t need Drivers
   3. C.
      Lorries which can Fly
   4. D.
      The Lorry of the Future