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Fast Reading Materials for Senior 2007(30)I完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5，满分 30 分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从 3655 各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 While I studied at school, I felt a great difficulty in learning my Latin translations. I was always very 36 in using a dictionary, and 37 it most difficult, while to other boys it seemed no 38 . I formed an alliance（盟友）with a boy in the Sixth Grade .He was very clever and 39 read Latin as easily as English .My friend for his part was almost as 40 troubled by the English essays he had to write for the headmaster as I was 41 these Latin words .We agreed together that he would 42 me my Latin translations and that I should do his essays. The arrangement 43 wonderfully. The headmaster seemed quite 44 with my work, and I had more time to myself in the morning. On the other hand, once a week 45 I had to compose the essays of my friend. For several months no difficulty 46 , but once we were nearly caught out. One afternoon, the headmaster 47 my friend to discuss one essay with him in a lively spirit. “I was interested in this 48 you make here. I think you might have gone further .Tell me 49 you had in your mind.” The headmaster continued in this 50 for some time to the fear of my friend. However the headmaster, not wishing to 51 an occasion of praise into 52 of fault-finding, finally. 53 him go. He came back to me like a man who had had a very narrow 54 and I made up my mind to make every effort to study my 55 . 36AquickBslowChardDgood 37AmadeBgotCfound Dleft 38AtroubleBdifferenceClaborDworry 39Amight Bwould Cshould Dcould 40AveryBlittleCmuchDfew 41AforBbyCinDto 42Achange BtakeCforgiveDtell 43Aworked BtriedChappenedDdeveloped 44AangryBsatisfiedCfrightenedDsad 45Aor soBor elseCas usualDas far 46Abecame Bseemed ClayDappeared 47Acalled Btaught CarrangedDsent 48AaimBgoalCpointDopinion 49AwhyBhowCwhich Dwhat 50Aexcitement BwayCmeaningDdisappointment 51AturnBleave Cgrow Dbecome 52AnoneBone Ceither Dsome 53AorderedBasked Ctook Dlet 54Asurprise Bescape Chope Dchance 55Areading Bwriting Ctranslations Dessays II 阅读理解 阅读下列短文，从每题的四个选项（A、B、C 和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 AThe incident took place on Sunday, the 25th of June. On that particular day, a south wind had been gusting（劲吹）on and off all morning. It was not strong enough to cause us any concern , so we carried on with our daily work, not suspecting what was about to happen.The storm gave us very little warning. Black clouds loomed over the distant horizon（地平线）so suddenly that we were taken by surprise .Even then, we were not really worried, as the clouds seemed to be moving over our house and towards the distant mountains. Then, just as the clouds had moved inland, the wind suddenly swung around in a full circle and we were facing a major storm. Instantly, we were busily preparing for the worst .The whole family had experienced such a storm before and everyone remembered the damage it had caused to stock and crops. There was very little we could do about the crops .But we needed to protect the animals in case the river flooded again. My older brother called his sheep-dog and began driving our small flock of sheep to higher ground above the river .If the river flooded, they should be safe there . In the meantime, my father was mending a shed roof that had partly fallen down after many years of fine service. If the tin flew off, it could damage the house. My younger brother began hurriedly carrying firewood under the shelter .My job was to help Mum board up the windows. If the storm developed into a cyclone（旋风）,the boards would protect the glass. The storm raged for four hours, pouring more rain on us than we had seen in the last five years. As expected, the river broke its banks and came slowly up towards the house and the stock. Then, just as we were beginning to lose hope, the storm stopped as suddenly as it had begun .The animals were safe, and the roof was still nailed on. “Alls well that ends well,” said my mother. 56When the black clouds appeared suddenly in the distance, . Athe family were surprised Bthey were extremely worried Cthey were preparing for the worst Dthey faced the storm bravely 57“There was very little we could do about the crops” indicates that . Alittle damage would be done to the crops Bthey had everything ready for the crops Cthey felt unable to protect the crops Dthe crops should be safe enough there 58The underlined word“stock” in the third paragraph refers to . Amoney owned by the family Bgoods for sale Csupplies for family use Dfarm animals 59It can be inferred from what the mother said that . Athey had no damage at all Beverything went beyond their expectation Ceverything was under control Dthe family could have suffered a greater loss B Buster Brown was a thiefand a good one, too, he thought. Hed never been caught by the police because he never took chances .He was always prepared for any unforeseen event or emergency. Confidently, he stood outside the house of his intended victim（受害者）and read the sign on the front gate of the house . “Dont worry about the dogbe aware of the owner!” it said .Buster smiled and found his way in. The house looked quite normal outside, but inside it was very exotic with fascinating objects on display. As he began putting them into his bag, a dog came into the room. It stopped when it saw Buster, then wagged its tail madly and went over to him, licking his outstretched hand. “Good boy,” Buster whispered. “What a great guard dog you are trying to lick me to death.” Satisfied hed made friends with the dog, Buster began to wander round the house ,choosing items to put in his bag .His skilled eye picked out only the best antiques（古董）: a pair of silver candleholders, a silver tea-and-coffee service, etc. His new friend, the dog, sat and watched, as if wondering what was happening. “Well, boy,” Buster whispered finally. “That might do. Any more and I wont be able to carry it!” He swung the heavy bag into his shoulders, just as the lights on, nearly blinding him. He shielded his eyes with his hand. “Youre a very silly person,” the figure in the doorway said, his voice dry as dust. As the man came closer, Buster could see he was well dressed. His face seemed familiar, but Buster couldnt quite place where he had seen him before. “You should have taken more notice of the sign outside,” the man rasped. “I knew about this attempted robbery last week and I also know you will end up behind bars for 20 years. Fancy trying to rob the house of the worlds greatest fortune-teller!” 60Why was Buster so confident? AHe was not afraid of dogs. BHe knew the owner of the house lived alone. CHe had never been caught by the police. DThe house had no security alarm. 61Which of the definitions is closest in meaning to the word“exotic” in the third paragraph? AMessy and untidy. BRich and expensive. CComfortable and calming. DForeign and unusual. 62How did Buster decide which objects to take? AHe took those that were easy to carry in his bag. BHe took only the best antiques. CHe took those that be knew be could sell easily. DHe looked for silver objects. 63What punishment waits for Buster Brown? AA prison sentence with hard labour.BA long prison sentence. CA heavy fine DCommunity service for 20 years. CEarly people had very little effect on the environment. They lived in caves in very small clan groups. They collected or killed only enough for the clans survival. Early clans were nomadic, which means that they did not stay in one place. Instead, they moved around, following the animals that were their main food source and seeking areas where seasonal plants grew wild. Moving around seasonally helped to protect the environment. The land had time to recover and animals had time to breed（繁殖）before the clan returned for the next season. As time went by, these small family clans joined with others to form larger groups for protection. Joining with other clans gave them more hunters and more women to help cut up the meat and share it between families. Eventually, people tamed （驯养） wild animals such as dogs and horses. People settled around rivers and fertile plains to share responsibilities and duties. Then, people began to plant crops instead of moving to areas where the plants grew. This development changed the environment. Traditional forms of work also changed. Some people were better at performing a particular task than other clan members, so they began to specialize in things they were good at doing. This also meant that they began to exchange their goods for things that others produced. People began to communicate with distant tribes. Land was cleared for roads. Foreign plants and animals were transported to places where they had not existed before. Specialization also gave people more free time. So art, dance and music became important ways of expressing feelings and thoughts. This was how many great civilizations started. Compared to the past, modern civilization has experienced many changes to become the highly developed society that exists today. Populations have increased rapidly. Forests have been cleared for farms. Inventions and technology have made work easier. However, pollution and other serious problems have also resulted from human progress. As concerned citizens, it is up to us to learn from past mistakes and to help maintain and improve our environment. 64Early tribes didnt have much effect on animal population because _. Athey kept animals for themselves Bthey ate only vegetables Cthey killed only enough for food Dthey loved animals 65The main purpose for small clans to join together was _. Ato hunt animals Bto seek safetyCto share caves Dto protect environment 66Which of the following is TRUE according to this passage? AEarly people moved to new places looking for new sources of food. BModern civilization began when people started to live together in big groups. CModern advancements are always good for the environment. DPeople began to exchange goods because they didnt have enough money. 67It can be concluded from the passage that _. Ahuman progress has brought civilization to the society Bcivilization has improved traditional forms of work Cour environment has been affected by human progress Dearly people understood environmental protectionDAn ichthyologist is a scientist who studies fish. Most people who do this job say they love their work because it is very rewarding and varied. They work not only inside a laboratory, but also out in the field. Fieldwork includes traveling to rivers, oceans and lakes in order to collect information and specimens （样本） . Reading, writing and speaking are also very important to the job. Fish scientists need to read the research of other scientists. They must be able to write up their own research clearly so that others can follow it. They also need to be able to give lectures about their findings, so that they can spread knowledge. Ichthyologists who wish to specialize can choose any one of three areas of study. The first area is aquaculture （水产养殖） . This involves the study and practice of fish farming and management. Because it is a rather new study, there are very few job opportunities available. However, as there is so much to discover, many see it as an exciting area for a new ichthyologist to enter. The second area is fisheries science, which means working with a team of scientists to find out more about different fish species. The third area is about the protection of natural fish populations. This is very important today, given that many fish species are in danger of dying out because of the actions of humans. To become a successful fish scientist, you need to have a curious mind and be able to work on your own. You also need to be able to handle equipment and perform experiments; but most importantly, you must love fish. To become an ichthyologist, you will need to train at a university to pass a Bachelor of Science degree. For this, you will need to be good at mathematics, physical science and biology. Then, you will need to study for another year to complete an honours degree in ichthyology. This honours degree contains coursework about all aspects of fish. You also need to complete a research paper. 68What makes the jobs of ichthyologists so varied? AThey study fish habits and collect information. BThey have to study science and mathematics. CThey work in fields as well as in laboratories. DThey read research papers written by others. 69Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage? AAn ichthyologist has an interesting and varied profession. BAquaculture is the study of fish protection. CThe life of an ichthyologist can involve lots of travel. DA fish scientist needs to be independent and curious about things. 70Who is most likely to become an ichthyologist? ATom, because he likes fishing and outdoor sports. BJack , because he likes to travel and read adventure books. CJenny, because she likes science, mathematics and reading about dinosaurs. DJane, because she likes mathematics, science, biology and searching rock-pools.71The passage is probably written for . Auniversity students Bscience researchers Cfisheries experts Dfish farmers EAnswering the Community Needs of Our CityThe Silver City Council recognizes that citizens have certain needs .To better meet your needs, we have made several changes to community facilities in 2004. This chart shows how we have tried to make your life better. Transport Some facilities at Station Street Hospital have been upgraded. Three stations for the suburbs have been added to the western train service. 20 new buses for the southern line were purchased in January. 50 per cent of city bus-stops have been upgraded. Buses to the eastern suburbs will run every 15 minutes. EducationTextbooks will be free to all primary students in 2004! Rental for private schools has been reduced . Teachers report that the no hat no play rule has been successful. Protection and Security CommunicationExtra police now patrol（巡逻）the tourist