Construction workers in Southern California have made a wild discovery. They were digging at a building site in San Timoteo Canyon (峽谷) when they unearthed hundreds of ancient animal fossils. Researchers say the bones hold important clues about the history of the region. Nearly 1, 500 fossils were recovered from the dusty canyon. The remains are about 1.4 million years old. They include the bones of a new species of deer, several small rodents (嚙齒目動物) and more. A giant cat fossil was also found. Scientists believe the animal was an ancestor of the saber- toothed tiger. Signs of plant life were uncovered as well. “This is a huge find,” says Rick Greenwood, a scientist studying the site. “I don’t think most people had any idea that those types of animals were wandering around here more than a million years ago.” San Timoteo Canyon is located about 85 miles from Los Angeles. The area of the canyon where the fossils were found was once part of a green river valley. Today, the region is dry and plant life is rare. Most of the fossils are well preserved. Experts say a muddy lake bed may have trapped thirty animals that wandered over for a drink. The mud helped to protect the animal fossils. The remains are a million years older than those discovered at the famous La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles. Scientists studying the bones will be able to learn more about how the animals adapted to changes in the environment. “We have a confused view of what this time period was like, ” says another scientist. “A discovery like this could really be an important contribution.” About 35 different animal species are represented in the fossil collection. Scientists began removing bones from the site last fall. The project was completed this summer. Starting next year, the fossils will be on display at the Western Science Center in the nearby city of Hemet, California. 【小題1】 What does the passage mainly focus on?
A.The secret of ancient animals’ deaths.
B.The preparation for a future fossil exhibition.
C.A great discovery of fossils.
D.The history of San Timoteo Canyon.
【小題2】 From what Rick says, we know ________. (原創(chuàng))
A.fossils were discovered in the canyon for the first time.
B.the canyon in ancient times was quite different.
C.more research work will be carried on in the canyon.
D.the river water helped to protect the animal fossils.
【小題3】 Compared to the discovery at the La Brea Tar Pits, the canyon-involved fossils _______.
A.a(chǎn)re far older
B.include more species
C.a(chǎn)re better preserved
D.make experts more confused
【小題4】 What do we know about the fossils from the passage?
Ad.1 April fool’s party On Friday, April 1, Inner Affair goes back to the days of funk! Classic Tunes from the 70’s and 80’s by DJs Den & Sion.9 pm till late. Tickets:Free entrance for those in costume, otherwise 50 yuan(US $6) Time/date:9pm, April 1 Place:Inner Affair, 1/F Qiankun Dasha, 6 Sanlitun xiliujie, Chaoang District Tel:8454-0321 Ad.2 Language in use Enjoy free in-house coffee, tea and beer as well as music and dancing.Practice your Chinese, make friends and have fun. Time/date:7 to 9 pm, March 25 Place:Language In Use Club, 2/F, Science Fortune Centre, 8 Xueqing Lu, north of Xueyuan Lu, Haidian District. Ad.3 The “worst ” party Organized by 0-zone productions, the party is set to be “the worst ever,” with the lamest music from the 60s, 70s and 80s.Special prizes will be awarded to the worst dressed or for bad fashion sense. Tickets:Free entrance Time/date:9 pm, April 1 Place:Pula Pula, Tianze Lu, Oriental Seven Colors Plaza, Chaoyang District Ad.4 La Nuit Francaise Again on the 2nd Thursday of the month La Nuit Francaise will be held at Le Rendezvous.The monthly event is an opportunity for all French people and everyone interested in France of speaking French to gather together. The evening features three glasses of wine and canapés for participants and a special exhibition. Time/date:7 to 10pm, April 14 Place:Le Rendez-vous, 3 Gongti Beilu, across from the Pacific Century Plaza Chaoyang Ad.5 Marco V Dutch DJ Marco V drops by Banana for a gig which is supported by Hong Kong’s DJ Spark. Marco V has been around for many years, as an inventive, style-blending deejay and successful and devoted producer.His spinning is energetic, crowd-pleasing and never sees an empty dance floor.He was ranked No 15 in this year’s international DJ MAG DJ Top 100. Tickets:40 yuan (US $ 4.80) in advance, 50 yuan(US$6) at the door, both include a free drink. 【小題1】Which of the following is NOT True of Ad.1and Ad.3 ?
A.The two parties will be held on the same day.
B.The two parties will be held at the same time.
C.The entrance fees of the two parties will not be charged.
D.Some old music will be played at the parties.
【小題2】Which of the following is intended for the Chinese learners?
A.Marco V
B.La Nuit Francaise
C.Language in use
D.The “worst” party
【小題3】Which of the following events takes place every month?
A.Marco V
B.La Nuit Francaise
C.The “worst” party
D.Language in use
【小題4】We can infer that _____.
A.Marco V is a newly-established band
B.La Nuit Francaise may be French words
C.The “worst” party will attract a lot of college students
Mexico City is truly one of the most
amazing cities in the world with a mixture of both the old and new world. From
the moment your plane starts to land in this vast city, you know that your trip
will be quite an adventure.
Once in your taxi and the moment you leave
the airport, you are amazed at the large amount of slow traffic. The volume of
the traffic can be stressful to some.
The "Paseo de la Reforma (改革大道)", running
southwest across the city, is one of the major tourist and business areas in
Mexico City with many high quality hotels only walking distance from great
restaurants and other tourist attractions. The only problem you will have is
trying to see all of these sites during your vacation time.
One of the most popular attractions in this
area is the National Museum of Anthropology along the northwest part of the
street. There are thousands of artifacts on display showing the history of the
area and numerous items found from the many Aztec sites in the area. Walking
southwest from the museum, you will soon reach the Mexico City Zoo, which is a
great place to spend an afternoon.
Across the street from the museum is the
Chapultepec Castle, once an important site in the Mexican-American war. It's
also a good idea to take the train up the hill to where the castle is located
as the hill is steep (陡峭的). It's important to keep in mind that Mexico City is over 7,000
feet above sea level and some feel it difficult to breathe when walking.
You can take a taxi to the Coyoacan market
during the evening on a weekend. It's a great place to get some cheap souvenirs
to bring back home and to enjoy some traditional Mexican cuisine. However, you
must be careful where you eat and that the meat is well cooked.
55.The tourists in Mexico City may not be satisfied with______.
A.the high speed of the traffic B.the heavy traffic of the city
C.the polluted air in the city D.their safety in the city
56.From the third paragraph, we can learn that______.
A.the number of the city attractions can't meet the needs of the
tourists
B.it is convenient for tourists to visit the city from where they stay
C.tourists have problems when visiting the sites in Mexico City
D.tourists often have their three meals in the high quality hotels
57.Which of the following shows the correct positions of the following
places?
P = Paseo de la Reforma M
= the National Museum of Anthropology
C = the Chapultepec Castle
Z = the Mexico City Zoo
58.Which of the following attractions may interest those who want to study
the military (of the army) history of Mexico City?
A.The National Museum of Anthropology. B.The Coyoacan market.
Here is a selection of the tours organized
for the coming year:
A: 8 days mountaineering trip--climb
Yunnan's third highest peak, the Haba snow mountain. This is ideal for the
truly adventurous. You need to be fit and healthy.
B: 8 days cycling tour from Qiaotou
Town--visit the spectacular Tiger Leaping Gorge. It is a leisurely tour suitable
for anyone who is reasonably fit and healthy. No previous cycling experience is
necessary and all our routes are on flat land!
C: 8 days river rafting--white water
adventure on the Yangtze from the old town of Lijiang. This adults-only tour is
exclusively for good swimmers and physically fit.
D: 10 days rainforest trek(乘牛車旅行)--spend 5 days in the
forest and meet the local people. This is a walking tour and no previous
experience is needed, just a curious mind and an interest in traditional
cultures.
E: 10 days horse trekking tour--visit
authentic Tibetan villages of Shangri-la. The ultimate horse-riding experience
in a spectacular mountain environment. This trip is for confirmed riders only.
Don't expect three-star hotels on this trip.
請閱讀以下有出游意向的人的要求,然后匹配旅游線路所適合的出游者。
52. _______ A family of four, including
parents, a sixteen-year-old son and a thirteen-year-old daughter, who are
looking for a fun holiday. All four are good riders and strong swimmers.
53. _______ A retired couple who are
reasonably fit and who want to find out more about ethnic minorities' cultures.
54. _______ A group of four young adults
who are into all extreme sports and are looking for something with plenty of
excitement. They are more interested in the scenery than in the life style of
the locals.
55. _______ A family of five including a
ten-year-old girl. They have many different interests and they are looking for
a relaxing holiday.
Enjoy
free in house coffee, tea and beer as
well as music and dancing. Practice your Chinese, make friends and have fun.
Time/date:
7 to 9 pm, March 25
Place:
Language In Use Club, 2/F, Science Fortune Center, 8 Xueqing Lu, north of
Xueyuan Lu, Haidian District
Ad. 3
The
"worst" party
Organized
by o zone productions, the party is
set to be "the worst ever", with the lamest music from the 60s, 70s
and 80s. Special prizes will be awarded to the worst dressed or for bad fashion
sense.
Tickets:
Free entrance
Time/date:
9 pm, April 1
Place:
Pula Pula, Tianze Lu, Oriental Seven Colours Plaza, Chaoyang District
Tel:
6466?8575
Ad. 4
La
Nuit Francaise
Again
on the 2nd Thursday of the month La Nuit Francaise will be held at Le Rendez vous. The monthly event is an opportunity
for all French people and everyone interested in France or speaking French to
gather together.
The
evening features three glasses of wine and canapes for participants and a
special exhibition.
Time/date:
7 to 10 pm, April 14
Place:
Le Rendez?vous, 3 Gongti Beilu, accross
from the Pacific Century Plaza, Chaoyang District Tel: 6462?9110
Ad. 5
Marco
V
Dutch
DJ Marco V drops by Banana for a gig which is supported by Hong Kong’s DJ Spark.
Marco
V has been around for many years, as an inventive, style blending deejay and a successful and devoted
producer. His spinning is energetic, crowd pleasing and never sees an empty dance floor. He was ranked No.
15 in this year’s international DJ MAG DJ Top100.
Tickets:
40 yuan (US$4.80) in advance, 50 yuan (US$6) at the door, both include a free
drink
Time/date:
10 pm to 4 am, March 31, April 1
Place:
Banana, in the lobby of the Scitech Hotel, 22 Jianwai Dajie, Chaoyang District
Tel:
6528?3636
1.Which of the following is NOT true of Ad. 1
and Ad. 3?
A. The two parties will be held
on the same day.
B. The two parties will be held
at the same time.
C. The entrance fees of the two
parties will not be charged.
D. Some old music will be played
at the parties.
2. Which of the following is intended for the
Chinese learners?
A. Marco V.
B. La Nuit Francaise.
C. Language in
use. D. The "worst" party.
3.We can infer that______.
A. Marco V is a newly established band
B. La Nuit Francaise may be
French words
C. the "worst" party
will attract a lot of college students
D.
you will enjoy free drink at April fool’s
party