C

How could we possibly think that keeping animals in cages in unnatural environments －mostly for entertainment purposes － is fair and respectful?

Zoo officials say they are concerned about animals. However, most zoos remain “collections” of interesting “things” rather than protective habitats. Zoos teach people that it is acceptable to keep animals bored, lonely, and far from their natural homes.

Zoos claim to educate people and save endangered species, but visitors leave zoos without having learned anything meaningful about the animals’ natural behavior, intelligence, or beauty. Zoos keep animals in small spaces or cages, and most signs only mention the species’ name, diet, and natural range. The animals’ normal behavior is seldom noticed because zoos don’t usually take care of the animals’ natural needs.

The animals are kept together in small spaces, with no privacy and little opportunity for mental and physical exercise. This results in unusually and self-destructive behavior called zoochosis. A worldwide study of zoos found that zoochosis is common among animals kept in small spaces or cages. Another study showed that elephants spend 22 percent of their time making repeated head movements or biting cage bars, and bears spend 30 percent of their time walking back and forth, a sign of unhappiness and pain.

Furthermore, most animals in zoos are not endangered．Captive breeding(圈養(yǎng)繁殖) of endangered big cats, Asian elephants, and other species has not resulted in their being sent back to the wild．Zoos talk a lot about their captive breeding programs because they do not want people to worry about a species dying out. In fact, baby animals also attract a lot of paying customers. Haven’t we seen enough competitions to name baby animals?

Actually, we will save endangered species only if we save their habitats and put an end to the reasons people kill them. Instead of supporting zoos, we should support groups that work to protect animals’ natural habitats.

1.How would the author describe the animals’ life in zoos?

A．Dangerous. B．Unhappy.

C．Natural. D．Easy.

2.In the state of zoochosis, animals _________.

A．remain in cages

B．behave strangely

C．a(chǎn)ttack other animals

D．enjoy moving around

3.What does the author try to argue in the passage?

A．Zoos are not worth the public support.

B．Zoos fail in their attempt to save animals.

C．Zoos should treat animals as human beings.

D．Zoos use animals as a means of entertainment.

4.The author tries to persuade readers to accept his argument mainly by _________.

A．pointing out the faults in what zoos do

B．using evidence he has collected at zoos

C．questioning the way animals are protected

D．discussing the advantages of natural habitats

A boy was walking home from school when he saw a large, tempting apple on one of the branches of an apple tree hanging out over a tall fence. The boy wasn’t much of a fruit-eater, ___ a bar of chocolate if given the choice, ____ , as they say, the forbidden fruit can be tempting. Seeing the apple, the boy wanted it. The more he looked at it, the ____ he felt and the more he wanted that apple.

He stood on tiptoe, ___ as high as he could, but even at his tallest ___ he was unable to touch It. He began to ____ up and down, as high as he could, at the ___ of each jump stretching his arms to get the apple. Still it remained out of ____.

Not giving up, he thought , if only he had something to ____ on . His school bag wouldn’t give enough height and he didn’t want to ____the things inside, like his lunch box, pencil case, and Game boy. Looking ____ he hoped he might find an old box, a rock, or, ____ luck, even a ladder, but it was a tidy neighborhood and there was nothing he could use.

He had tried everything he could think to do. ____ seeing any other choices, he gave up and started to walk ___ . At first he felt angry and disappointed thinking about how hungry he had become from his ____, and how he really wanted that apple. The more he ____ like this, the more unhappy he became.

____, the boy of our story was a pretty smart guy, even if he couldn’t always get what he wanted .He started to say to himself. This isn’t ____, I don’t have the apple and I’m feeling miserable as well. There’s ____ more I can do to get the apple. That is unchangeable, but we are supposed to be able to ____ our feelings. If that’s the case, what can I do to feel better?

1.A. preferring B. offering C. receiving D. allowing

2.A. so B. then C. but D. or

3.A. sadder B. angrier C . hungrier D. tastier

4.A. expanding B. stretching C. swinging D. pulling

5.A. strength B. length C. range D. height

6.A. jump B. look C. walk D. glance

7.A. tip B. stage C. top D. level

8.A. hope B. hand C. sight D. reach

9.A. put B. stand C. get D. hold

10.A. break B. shake C. take D. strike

11.A. up B. forward C. down D. around

12.A. for B. with C. .on D. of

13.A. After B. Through C. Without D. Upon

14.A. back B. away C. up D. down

15.A. wishes B. beliefs C. efforts D. goals

16.A. thought B. imagined C. tried D. claimed

17.A. Therefore B. However C. Moreover D. Otherwise

18.A. skilful B. cheerful C. harmful D. helpful

19.A. something B. anything C. everything D. nothing

20.A. change B. express C. forget D. remember

A

A Guide to the University

Food

The TWU Cafeteria is open 7am to 8pm. It serves snacks(小吃), drinks, ice cream bars and meals. You can pay with cash or your ID cards. You can add meal money to your ID cards at the Front Desk. Even if you do not buy your food in the cafeteria, you can use the tables to eat your lunch, to have meetings and to study.

If you are on campus in the evening or late at night, you can buy snacks, fast food, and drinks in the Lower Café located in the bottom level of the Gouglas Centre. This area is often used for entertainment such as concerts, games or TV watching.

Relaxation

The Globe, located in the bottom level of McMillan Hall, is available for relaxing, studying, cooking, and eating. Monthly activities are held here for all international students. Hours are 10 am to 10 pm, closed on Sundays.

Health

Located on the top floor of Douglas Hall, the Wellness Centre is committed to physical, emotional and social health. A doctor and nurse is available if you have health questions or need immediate medical help or personal advice. The cost of this is included in your medical insurance. Hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to noon and 1;00 to 4;30pm.

Academic Support

All students have access to the Writing Centre on the upper floor of Douglas Hall. Here, qualified volunteers will work with you on written work, grammar, vocabulary, and other academic skills. You can sign up for an appointment on the sign-up sheet outside the door two 30 –minute appointments per week maximum. This service is free.

Transportation

The TWU Express is a shuttle(班車) service. The shuttle transports students between campus and the shopping centre, leaving from the Mattson Centre. Operation hours are between 8am and 3pm. Saturdays only. Round trip fare is $1.

1.What can you do in the TWU Cafeteria?

A. have meals and meet with friends

B. Buy drinks and enjoy concerts

C. Do homework and watch TV

D. Add money to your ID and play chess

2.Where and when can you cook your own food?

A. The Globe, Friday

B. The Lower Café, Sunday

C. The TWU Cafeteria , Friday

D. The McMillan Hall , Sunday.

3.The Guide tells us that the Wellness Centre _________.

A. is open six days a week

B. offers services free of charge

C. trains students in medical care

D. gives advice on mental health

4.How can you seek help from the Writing Centre?

A. By applying online

B. By filling in a sign-up form

C. By calling the centre

D. By going to the centre directly

第二節(jié)（共5小題；每小題2分，滿分10分）

根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。

Business is the organized approach to providing customers with the goods and services they want. The word business also refers to an organization that provides these goods and services. Most businesses seek to make a profit（利潤）— that is, they aim to achieve income that is more than the costs of operating the business.1. Commonly called nonprofits, these organizations are primarily nongovernmental service providers. 2.

Business management is a term used to describe the techniques of planning, direction, and control of the operations of a business. 3. One is the establishment（制定） of broad basic policies with respect to production; sales; the purchase of equipment, materials and supplies; and accounting. 4. The third relates to the establishment of standards of work in all departments. Direction is concerned primarily with supervision（監(jiān)管）and guidance by the management in authority. 5.

A. Control includes the use of records and reports to compare actual work with the set standards for work.

B. In this connection there is the difference between top management and operative management.

C. Examples of nonprofit business include such organizations as social service agencies and may hospitals.

D. However, some businesses only seek to earn enough to cover their operating costs.

E. The second aspect relates to the application of these policies by departments.

F. In the theory of business management, organization has two main aspects.

G. Planning in business management has three main aspects.

第二部分：適當形式填空:( 共10小題；每小題1.5分，滿分15分

1.---It was_________ (embarrass) that I made several pauses in my speech.

---Forget it. After all, it was your first speech.

2.I’m calling to enquire about the position _______(advertise) in yesterday’s China Daily.

3.Columbus is said to _______ (discover) America in 1492.

4.We can win the _____(argue) if we present the facts clearly.

5.Beautifully _______(locate) in a quiet spot near the river, the hotel attracts a lot of people to stay.

6._______(transport) goods by train can reduce pollution in a way.

7.If you can’t get through to her, try _________(phone) her mother.

8.--- Why are you so late?

--- I was in half the way when it _____(occur)to me that I had left my notebook home, so I had to fetch it.

9._____(thank) , I managed to get through the game and the pain was worth it in the end.

10. Diet and exercise are _____(equal) important .

______ flag-raising ceremony was held at the Golden Bauhinia Square on July 1 to celebrate ______ 17th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to China.

A. A; / B. A; the

C. The; the D. /; the

Each party _______ respect the articles of this contract, or a double-sized financial punishment is a must.

A. will B. could

C. shall D. should

— Can I lie about seeing a text because I was too busy or lazy to respond to it?

— Receiving a text does not necessarily mean you have to respond. Why waste a perfectly good lie ________ the truth will serve?

A. unless B. until

C. when D. while

A

On my way to work every day, I drive down a street lined with pine trees. One tree in particular my attention. It must have suffered some . Part of its trunk grew nearly parallel to the ground, and then in an effort to its own course of life, the trunk took a 90 degree turn to stand tall and stretch toward the sun.

Each day as I drove by, I saw this bent but determined tree and I would be . It was a reminder to me that I may not have had the best start in life, I could change in the parts of my life at any time.

I was planning to stop one day to get a perfect of my kindred-spirit (志趣相同的) tree. But that week I was busy. After that week, I still didn’t take any action. Every time I drove by the tree I would myself, “Tomorrow, I’ll stop tomorrow to take one.” Then one day, as I drove by “my” tree, I glanced over, and much to my , I found a sawed-off stump (樹樁) where that tree had stood. I had my plan until “tomorrow” and tomorrow proved to be too .

What have you been putting off? What would you do today if you knew you would have the opportunity to do it again? Why not do those things that you have been putting off until tomorrow?

1.A. caught B. paid C. fixed D. escaped

2.A. experience B. influence C. defeat D. damage

3.A. change B. design C. follow D. imagine

4.A. applying B. attempting C. learning D. happening

5.A. satisfied B. interested C. encouraged D. educated

6.A. even though B. as if C. in case D. if only

7.A. habit B. direction C. plan D. purpose

8.A. review B. picture C. glance D. knowledge

9.A. call B. help C. tell D. warn

10.A. regret B. pleasure C. happiness D. surprise

11.A. cut off B. taken off C. put off D. called off

12.A. sad B. far C. good D. late

13.A. never B. ever C. surely D. almost

C

Five Things You Should Know About Adult Asthma (哮喘)

About 44 million people in Asia Pacific suffer from asthma. The numbers are on the rise especially in China and India where there is rapid industrialization and urbanization. Dr Mariko Koh, Director of the Pulmonary Function Laboratory and Asthma Programme at Singapore General Hospital, tells us more about adult asthma:

1. Chronic inflammation (炎癥) of the airways

When the airways are inflamed, mucus (粘液) forms, blocking airflow, causing breathlessness, wheezing (喘息) and tightness in the chest.

2. Common triggers

Exposure to allergens (過敏原) such as mites, cockroaches, pets and pollen can trigger asthma. Tobacco smoke, respiratory infections, exercise and some medications like aspirin and beta blockers are also possible triggers.

3. Effective treatment

Asthma can be controlled with medication. The main treatment of asthma is inhaled (吸入) corticosteroids to reduce inflammation and block of the airways. Reliever medications may be used to treat acute symptoms. Take note: it is not too late to take medication after an asthma attack.

4. Take medication daily

To ensure good control over asthma, medication must be taken daily on a long term basis to prevent attacks. Also, go to your doctor for regular checkups.

5. Quality of life

Asthma sufferers can lead normal active lives as long as the symptoms are well controlled. Taking medication as directed and avoiding triggers can make a big difference to the quality of life.

1.All of the following are possible factors causing asthma except _________.

A. aspirin B. pollen

C. polluted air D. tobacco

2.What can be inferred from the passage?

A. There is no possible cure for allergic asthma.

B. Asthma is caused by acute inflammation of the airways.

C. China and India have the largest number of asthma sufferers in the world.

D. Regular checkups and exercise can ensure you a life free from asthma symptoms.

3.The author would most likely to agree that __________.

A. asthma sufferers can lead a normal life as ordinary people

B. daily intake of medication in the long run is helpful in controlling asthma

C. rapid industrialization and urbanization are the leading causes of asthma

D. once asthma attacks, it is too late to take medication

4.What is the purpose of this passage?

A. To explain the cause of asthma

B. To stress the importance of keeping away from asthma

C. To confirm a successful research about asthma

D. To inform readers several aspects about asthma