(05·福建B篇)

Three months after the government stopped issuing（發(fā)放）or renewing permits for Internet cafes because of security（安全）concerns, some cafe owners are having financial（經(jīng)濟(jì)的）concerns of their own.

The permits were stopped suddenly three months ago by the government until new safeguards could be put in place to prevent misuse of the information superhighway, but for cafe owners it’s a business breakdown with no fix in sight.

“I handed in a request to open up an Internet café and received the conditions,” said the businessman Obeidallah. “I rented a place in the Sharafiah district at SR45,000 and prepared the place with equipment that cost me more than SR100,000. When I went to the local government after finishing everything, I was surprised to find that they’d stopped issuing permits for Internet cafes.”

Having an Internet cafe without Internet is much like having a coffee shop without coffee. “I’m avoiding closing the place, but it’s been more than three months with the situation ongoing as it is.” Obeidallah said. “Who will bear the losses caused by the permit issue?”

The decision took many cafe owners by surprise. “I asked to open an Internet café, and I was handed a list of all the things that were needed to follow through, such as a sign for the place, filling out forms,” said Hassan Al-Harbi.

“I did all that was asked and rented a place. And after the Haj vacation I went to the local government and they surprised me, saying that there are new rules that forbid the issuing of any more Internet cafe permits and that one can’t even renew his permit. I’ve lost more than SR80,000,” Al-harbi added.

As for the government, officials say a method to deal with it is on the way. But security concerns come before profit（盈利）.

60．The government stopped issuing or renewing permits for Internet cafes       .

       A．to prevent misuse of new safeguards in Internet cafes

       B．to make cafe owners earn less profit from their business

       C．to stop the use of the information superhighway on Internet

       D．to make sure of the proper use of the information superhighway

61．The government’s decision led to the fact that many cafe owners            .

       A．suffered heavy financial losses              B．a(chǎn)sked to open up Internet cafes

       C．continued to operate Internet cafes        D．a(chǎn)sked the government for payment

62．The underlined phrase in the last paragraph “on the way” means             .

       A．to be studied                                       B．to be put into practice

       C．to be changed                                      D．to be improved

63．The cafe owners found the government’s decision          .

       A．surprising and unacceptable                  B．understandable and acceptable

       C．reasonable but surprising                      D．surprising but acceptable

 (05·福建A篇)

Paul Zindel’s death on March 27,2003 ended the brilliant life of a famous writer.

Not only did Paul Zindel win a Pulitzer Prize as well as an Obie Prize for his 1970 play The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds, but be was one of the earliest writers in the field of contemporary（當(dāng)代的） literature for young adults（成人）. The Pigman, published in 1968, is still one of the most well-known and widely-taught novels in the genre. The American Library Association has named it one of the 100 Best of the Best Books for Young Adults published between 1967 and 1992, and Zindel’s autobiography, The Pigman and Me, was among the 100 Best of the Best Books published for teenagers during the last part of the twentieth century. Six of Zindel’s books, in fact, have been voted the Best Books for Young Adults, and most of his recent horror books-such as The Doom Stone and Rats-have been chosen as Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers. Clearly, he was a writer who knew how to interest contemporary children. Recognizing that, the American Library Association in 2002 honored Paul Zindel with the Margaret A. Edwards Prize for his lifetime achievements, and later that same year he was presented with the ALAN Prize for his contributions to Young Adult Literature. With his passing, young readers, teachers, and librarians have lost a great friend.

56．Which of Paul Zindel’s books was the most popular with young adults in the 20th century?

       A．The Pigman.

       B．The Doom Stone.

       C．The Pigman and Me.

       D．The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds.

57．Why was Paul Zindel honored with the Margaret A. Edwards Prize?

       A．His books were widely read by children.

       B．His books were interesting and helpful to adults.

       C．He made great contributions to contemporary literature.

       D．He wrote a number of horror books for young adults.

58．When did Paul Zindel win the ALAN Prize?

       A．In 2002.                                             B．In 2003.

       C．Between 1967 and 1992.                      D．Between 2002 and 2003.

59．Choose the correct statements from the following according to the passage.

       a.The Pigman and Me was one of the Best Books for teenagers.

       b.Zindel was one of the earliest writers who wrote for adults only.

       c.The Doom Stone and Rats are not popular with young adults.

       d.Zindel was given four prizes for literature before he died.

       e.At least eight of Zindel’s books were very popular in his times.

       A．c, d, e                 B．a(chǎn), b, c                 C．a(chǎn), b, d                 D．a(chǎn), d, e

 (05·福建B篇)

Three months after the government stopped issuing（發(fā)放）or renewing permits for Internet cafes because of security（安全）concerns, some cafe owners are having financial（經(jīng)濟(jì)的）concerns of their own.

The permits were stopped suddenly three months ago by the government until new safeguards could be put in place to prevent misuse of the information superhighway, but for cafe owners it’s a business breakdown with no fix in sight.

“I handed in a request to open up an Internet café and received the conditions,” said the businessman Obeidallah. “I rented a place in the Sharafiah district at SR45,000 and prepared the place with equipment that cost me more than SR100,000. When I went to the local government after finishing everything, I was surprised to find that they’d stopped issuing permits for Internet cafes.”

Having an Internet cafe without Internet is much like having a coffee shop without coffee. “I’m avoiding closing the place, but it’s been more than three months with the situation ongoing as it is.” Obeidallah said. “Who will bear the losses caused by the permit issue?”

The decision took many cafe owners by surprise. “I asked to open an Internet café, and I was handed a list of all the things that were needed to follow through, such as a sign for the place, filling out forms,” said Hassan Al-Harbi.

“I did all that was asked and rented a place. And after the Haj vacation I went to the local government and they surprised me, saying that there are new rules that forbid the issuing of any more Internet cafe permits and that one can’t even renew his permit. I’ve lost more than SR80,000,” Al-harbi added.

As for the government, officials say a method to deal with it is on the way. But security concerns come before profit（盈利）.

60．The government stopped issuing or renewing permits for Internet cafes       .

       A．to prevent misuse of new safeguards in Internet cafes

       B．to make cafe owners earn less profit from their business

       C．to stop the use of the information superhighway on Internet

       D．to make sure of the proper use of the information superhighway

61．The government’s decision led to the fact that many cafe owners            .

       A．suffered heavy financial losses                     B．a(chǎn)sked to open up Internet cafes

       C．continued to operate Internet cafes               D．a(chǎn)sked the government for payment

62．The underlined phrase in the last paragraph “on the way” means             .

       A．to be studied                                              B．to be put into practice

       C．to be changed                                             D．to be improved

63．The cafe owners found the government’s decision          .

       A．surprising and unacceptable                         B．understandable and acceptable

       C．reasonable but surprising                             D．surprising but acceptable

  

Last week I went on an eco­travel with a travel agency. All the way we enjoyed the beautiful scenery and 24.f________ air. But a few of us picked flowers 25.________ going sightseeing. Some even tried to catch some birds. What was 26.________， many tourists 27.t________ rubbish here and there.

I don't think this is an eco­travel. A true eco­travel is a tour that not only 28.a________ us to express our love for nature, but needs our 29.________ (責(zé)任)as well. As we enjoy the beauty of nature, we should try our best to protect 30.________. And we should also try to protect wildlife. A true eco­travel should be 31.________ this: take nothing away but your good 32.________ (記憶); leave nothing 33.b________ but all the green trees and the clean water.

 (05·福建D篇)

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●Return flights from 8 UK airports to Naples

●Return airport to hotel transport

●Seven nights’ accommodation at the 3☆ Hotel Nice

●The services of guides

●Government taxes

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68．All the following are included in the price of ￡ 299 EXCEPT __________.

       A．transport between the airport and the hotel

       B．telephone calls made by tourists

       C．the services of guides to tourists

       D．double rooms for every two tourists

69．What is the purpose of the passage?

       A．To invite people to take a breath in the Bay of Naples.

       B．To advise people to telephone Newmarket Air Holidays Ltd.

       C．To persuade people to tour in the area of the Mediterranean Sea.

       D．To attract people to go to Sant’ Agata or Sorrento for sightseeing.

70．The underlined part “the area is a feast for the eyes” in the passage means __________.

       A．the area is pleasing to the eye                       B．the area is really unforgettable

       C．the area catches the tourists’ eye                  D．the area is crowded with tourists

71．After reading the ad, one will probably join in the tour because _________.

       A．the sights are attractive and the tour starts in May or October

       B．the price is low for those intending to stay at the 3☆ Hotel Nice

       C．the price offered is reasonable and the sights are beautiful

       D．good services are offered to those intending to stay in double rooms