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（) it was raining,many international tourists were having picnics in the woods.

A.In spite

B.In spite of

C.In spite of that

D.In spite of the fact that

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Ants as a Barometer of Ecological ChangeAt picnics, ants are pests．But they have their use

Ants as a Barometer of Ecological Change

At picnics, ants are pests．But they have their uses．In industries such as mining,farming and forestry, they help gauge(测定)the health of the environment by just crawling around and being antsy(坐立不安).

It has been recognized for decades that ant.s-which are highly sensitive to ecological change-can provide a near-perfect barometer(气压计)of the state of an ecosystem．Only certain species, for instance, will continue to thrive at a forest site that has been cleared of trees．__ (1) And still others will move in and take up residence.

By looking at which species populate a deforested area, scientists can determine how "stressed"the land is．__ (2) Ants are used simply because they are so common and comprise(构成) so many species.

Where mine sites are being restored, for example, some ant species will recolonize(重新移民到…)the stripped land more quickly than others．__ (3) Australian mining company Capricorn Coal Management has been successfully using ant surveys for years to determine the rate of recovery of land that it is replanting near its German Creek mine in Queensland.

Ant surveys also have been used with mine-site recovery projects in Africa and Brazil,where warm climates encourage dense and diverse ant populations．"We found it worked extremely well there,"says Jonathan Major, a professor of environmental biology．Yet the surveys are perfectly suited to climates throughout Asia, he says, because ants are so common throughout the region．As Major puts it: "That's the great thing about ants "Ant surveys are so highly regarded as ecological indicators(指示器)that governments worldwide accept their results when assessing(评估) the environmental impact of mining and tree harvesting．__ (4)

Why not？ Because many companies can't afford the expense or the laboratory time needed to sift(详审)results for a comprehensive survey．The cost stems, also, from the scarcity(缺乏)of ant specialists.__ (5)

A．This allowed scientists to gauge the pace and progress of the ecological recovery.

B．Yet in other businesses, such as farming and property development, ant surveys aren't used widely.

C．Employing those people is expensive.

D．They do this by sorting the ants, counting their numbers and comparing the results with those of earlier surveys.

E．The evolution of ant species may have a strong impact on our ecosystem.

F．Others will die out for lack of food.

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City Plans Summer in ParkBy Jennifer Lim Staff ReporterThe City of Newtonville has announc

City Plans Summer in Park

By Jennifer Lim

Staff Reporter

The City of Newtonville has announced it will sponsor summer events in City Park starting June 18.

Entitled Newtownville Summer Sizzlers, the events are aimed at bringing together families and neighbors during the summer months. "We hope to bring Newtonville citizens out of the house, away from the televisions and video games, and into nature," said Mayor Charles Adams. "Summer used to be a time for families to spend together and for children to play outside with their friends in the park. Now, everyone just stays at home."

The city has scheduled events such as barbecues, picnics, free concerts, and even games for the children. Local businesses will also have food stands and crafts available for sale. "This will be a great social event for our residents, marketing opportunity for our businesses, and welcoming for our new residents," said councilmember Roberta Rogers.

The event will be held every Saturday from 4-9 p.m. until the last weekend in July. Although food will be for sale during the events, residents are welcome to bring their own.

"We used to have summer activities when 1 was young," said 72-year-old Grace Keller, who was born and raised in Newtonville. "You can bet I will be out at least a few times to spend time with my neighbors."

A list of the performances and other scheduled events is available on the city Web site at www.newtonville.org/summersizezler.

Who will sponsor the event？

A．The city

B．Local businesses

C．Volunteer residents

D．A civic organization

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听力原文：M: Hi, I am going door to door tonight to tell people about the student action un

ion. Do you have a few minutes？

W: Sure. You know, I think I read something in the newspaper last week.

M: Yeah, there was an article about us since the last issue. See, we are trying to protect some of the open spaces on campus.

W: That's right. You are the group that is opposing the extension of the parking lot next to Smith Hall, right？

M: That's us. We just feel it is important to save some of the natural beauty of the campus, like those precious trees. Some of those trees are hundreds of years old.

W: It is a pretty place. My friends and I had picnics over there.

M: Then you understand how we feel. We are organizing a meeting on Thursday afternoon to get the administration to reconsider the parking lot plan.

W: Well, I have a class on Thursday afternoon.

M: But maybe you could sign your name on this paper. We're going to summit it to the administration to show how the students feel about this.

W: Sure, let me get a pen and I'll sign it.

M: I have a pen right here. And let me leave you this handout about the student action union. Maybe you could come to some of our meetings. We get together once a month.

W: Yeah, I'd like to know more about your group. Let me know when the next meeting is and I'll try to be there.

(23)

A．From the newspaper.

B．From her classmates.

C．From her friends.

D．From the man.

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第5题

The Top Five longest-running outdoor theatrical productionsProduction NameOpening DateLoca

The Top Five longest-running outdoor theatrical productions

Production Name Opening Date Location

1. Abigail 1928 Landsdale, CA

2. The New Dream 1934 Los Angeles, CA

3. Bom to Shine 1947 Saratoga, NY

4. Now Until Forever 1951 Peterson, KY

5. Vem in the Hills 1956 Bradley, MO

"Vern in the Hills" 50th Anniversary Celebration, Bradley, MO

"Vern in the Hills" is celebrating its 50th year in production. A light-hearted production staged by the City Theater in Bradley, MO, "Vern in the Hills" has been performed at the Thompson Outdoor Theater each summer since it first opened on May 28, 1956. Few theaters in such small cities are able to sustain a production over a course of so many years.

"Somehow we've become a classic, and part of the fabric of the community," says artistic director David Frey, "going to 'Vern in the Hills' on a summer evening is just part of life here." Mr. Frey is only the third director the production has seen in its fifty-year history. A fact that, Mr. Frey says contributes to the play's success.

"Vern in the Hills" does seem to be part of the fabric of the community. We loved the production. We observed several families with three generations having picnics and watching the play. It was clear that most people had seen it before. If you ever have the chance to see "Vern in the Hills," you will quickly understand how it became a classic.

Where is "The New Dream" playing？

A．Peterson, KY

B．Saratoga, NY

C．Landsdale, CA

D．Los Angeles, CA

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The picnics, speeches, and parades of today' s Labor Day were all part of the first celebr

ation, held in New York City in 1882. Its promoter was an Irish - American labor leader named Peter J. Mcgurie. A carpenter by trade, Mcguire had worked since the age of eleven, and in 1882 was president of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners(UBCJ). Approaching the City' s Central Labor Union that summer, he proposed a holiday that would applaud(~)"the industrial spirit--the great vital force of every nation," On September 5th his suggestion bore fruit, as an estimated 10,000 workers, many of them ignoring their bosses' warnings ,left work to march from Union square up Fifth Avenue to 42nd Street. The event gained national attention, and by 1893 thirty states had made Labor Day an annual holiday.

The quick adoption of the scheme may have indicated less about the state lawmakers' respect for working people than about a fear of risking their anger. In the 1880s the United States was a land sharply divided between the immensely wealthy and the very poor. Henry George was accurate in describing the era as one of "progress and poverty." In a society in which factory owners rode in private Pullmans while ten-year-olds slaved in the mines, strong anti - capitalist feeling ran high. Demands for fundamental change were common throughout the labor press. With socialists demanding an end to "wage, slavery" and anarchists(无政府主义)singing the praises of the virtues of dynamite(炸药), middle -of- the roaders like Samuel. Gompers and Mcguire seemed attractively mild by comparison. One can imagine practical capitalists seeing Labor Day as a bargain: A one-day party certainly cost them less than paying their workers decent wages.

Judging from the passage Mcgnire was ______.

A．a moderate labor leader

B．an extreme -anarchist in the labor movement

C．a devoted socialist fighting against exploitation of man by man

D．a firm anti - capitalist demanding the elimination of wage slavery

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第7题

Passage Two:Questions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage.The picnics, speeches, a

nd parades of today’s Labor Day were all part of the first celebration, held in New York City in 1882. Its promoter was an Irish-American labor leader named peter J. McGuire. A carpenter by trade, McGuire had worked since the age of eleven, and in 1882 was president of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners (UBCJ). Approaching the City’s Central Labor Union that summer, he proposed a holiday that would applaud (赞许)“the industrial spirit-the great vital force of every nation,” On September 5 his suggestion bore fruit, as an estimated 10,000 workers, many of them ignoring their bosses’ warnings, left work to march from Union square up Fifth Avenue to 42nd Street. The event gained national attention, and by 1893 thirty states had made Labor Day an annual holiday.

The quick adoption of the scheme may have indicated less about the state lawmakers’ respect for working people than about a fear of risking their anger. In the 1880s the United States was a land sharply divided between the immensely wealthy and the very poor. Henry George was accurate in describing the era as one of “progress and poverty.” In a society in which factory, owners rode in private Pullmans while ten-year-olds slaved in the mines, strong anti-capitalist feeling ran high. Demands for fundamental change were common throughout the labor press. With socialists demanding an end to “wage slavery” and anarchists (无政府主义) singing the praises of the virtues of dynamite (炸药), middle-of-the-roaders like Samuel Gompers and McGuire seemed attractively mild by comparison. One can imagine practical capitalists seeing Labor Day as a bargain: A one-day party certainly cost them less than paying their workers decent wages.

第56题：Judging from the passage, McGuire was ________.

A) a moderate labor leader

B) an extreme-anarchist in the labor movement

C) a devoted socialist fighting against exploitation of man by man

D) a firm anti-capitalist demanding the elimination of wage slavery

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回答{TSE}题： Ants as a Barometer of Ecological Change At picnics, ants are pests. But they

have their uses. Inindustries such as mining, farming and forestry, they can help gauge the healthof the environment by just crawling around and being antsy. It has been recognized for decades that ants-which are highlysensitive to ecological change can provide a near-perfect barometer of thestate of an ecosystem. Only certain species, for instance,will continue tothrive at a forest site that has been cleared of trees.46__________And stillothers will move in and take up residence. By looking at which species populate a deforested area,scientists can determine how "stressed" the land is. 47__________Ants are used simply becausethey are so common and comprise so many species. Where mine sites are being restored, for example, some antspecies will recolonize the stripped land more quickly than others. 48__________Australianmining company Capricorn Coal Management has been successfully using antsurveys for years to determine the rate of recovery of land that it isreplanting near its German Creek mine in Queensland. Ant surveys also have been used with mine-site recoveryprojects in Africa and Brazil, where warm climates encourage dense and diverseant populations. "We found it worked extremely well there," saysJonathan Majer, a professor of environmental biology. Yet the surveys areperfectly suited to climates throughout Asia, he says, because ants are socommon throughout the region. As Majer puts it:"That's the great thingabout ants. " Ant surveys are so highly-regarded as ecological indicators thatgovernments worldwide accept their results when assessing the environmentalimpact of mining and tree harvesting. 49__________Why not？ Because many companies can't afford the expense or thelaboratory time needed to sift results for a comprehensive survey. The coststems, also, from the scarcity of ant specialists,50__________ A. This allowed scientists to gauge the pace and progress ofthe ecological recovery. B. Yet in other businesses, such as farming and propertydevelopment, ant surveys aren't used widely. C. Employing those people are expensive. D. They do this by sorting the ants, counting their numbers andcomparing the results with those of earlier surveys. E. The evolution of ant species may have a strong impact on ourecosystem. F. Others will die out for lack of food. {TS} 46__________

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第9题

Bring Your Children to Our Memorable Exhibition MacBride Natural Science Museum If you s

ee ants simply as nuisance insects that invade your sandwiches on picnics, while bees hover over your Coke can, stop a moment and reconsider. This summer, children and parents can enjoy our several new events, including feeding insects, planting trees, searching for local insects, and walking through the woods with our guides, as well as our Saturday evening complimentary 3D movie. As in previous years, the dinosaur exhibition will showcase our newly discovered dinosaur bones just next to the insect exhibition. And starting in July, we will hold classes on natural scenery oil paintings on Wednesdays at noon. Our expert instructors will demonstrate how to draw paintings for local elementary students. Seasonal Hours: June 20 - September 25 Monday - Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Thursday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. For more information, please visit us on the internet at www.macbridensm.com. To: Rebecca Brown＜rbrown@mxfood.com＞ From: Naomi Peterson＜npeterson@mxfood.com＞ Date: September 5 5: 00 p.m. Re: Exhibition Dear Ms. Brown, My son and I had a great time yesterday at the museum you recommended. Thank you very much for sending me the brochure. The weather was gloomy but it was no problem since we were comfortable inside the building. I was surprised by the exhibition displaying thousands of insects. Ive never seen so many insects in my life. My son is a big fan of dinosaurs. He was pleased to see the new displays. He and I went through the woods and the guide was incredibly knowledgeable. Without a doubt, that was my favorite part of the day. I think you were right to recommend this trip. I never thought such a beautiful place was so close to where we live. We had a pleasant time in the building. Then, we decided to stay and see the 3D movie until closing. Im so sorry that you had to miss this outing. I hope next time we can arrange for both of our families to go together. Thanks again for introducing this to me. Sincerely, Naomi Peterson

What is the purpose of the brochure？

A．To register for the upcoming exhibition

B．To request a donation to charity

C．To give information on a tourist attraction

D．To advertise a dinosaur toy

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第10题

Sports in AmericaProbably no American was very surprised to read in the newspaper that whe

Sports in America

Probably no American was very surprised to read in the newspaper that when a United States atomic submarine surfaced at the North Pole, the crewmen played a game of baseball. A baseball diamond cut out of the ice is nothing like a proper baseball field, but to Americans a game of baseball is a good idea almost anywhere or at any time.

Sports Watcher

Baseball is America's favorite sport and pastime. Little boys play baseball in parks and empty lots, in streets and in alleys; and picnics all through the hot summer months include at least a few innings(局) of baseball with boys and girls, young and old, taking turns at bat.

Officially, the baseball season goes from April to September, and the really important professional players are the members of 24 teams in America's two major baseball leagues. Each summer these are America's national heroes. At the end of the season when the two top teams play against each other to find the winner of the "World Series", excitement and tension rise in cities all over the country. Fans make long trips to watch the games and to shout from their seats in the bleachers(露天座位). Millions of others tune in on radio and television, sometimes topic of conversation. And long after it is all over, baseball fans talk over the scores and the plays, inning by inning, and the batting average of the player this year compared to other years.(Batting averages show the percentage of times a player hits the ball safely.)

The President of the United States is invited to start the season each year by tossing the ball into the first game in Washington. D.C.—and he rarely fails to come.

Football, which begins its season in autumn, attracts greater crowds at each game than baseball. There are many huge stadiums through the country, some seating 100,000 and more. In football, though interest is high in professional teams, college teams are the favorites. On fine autumn and early winter afternoons, millions of fans fill the stadiums to watch the teams kick, pass and score touchdowns. Girl "cheerleaders" lead the fans in loud cheers and in chants of "We want a touchdown". Many people come out to watch even in rain or snow or sleet, with umbrellas over their head and blankets around their knees. Others sit out the games beside the radio or television set.

The basketball season follows the football season. The game was invented in America, to provide an indoor game that could be played in the evening and during the winter. Its fast play and high scores make it a fascinating game to play and to watch. Thousands of people attend the professional and college games and the matches played by innumerable high school teams throughout the country.

Even more people watch boxing matches. One championship match was thought to have been watched by 60 million people on television.

Sports Player

Actually, for many Americans, sports seem to mean sitting in a comfortable chair watching games on a television screen. But Americans are players as well as watchers. For every famous lop team in the country there are thousands and thousands of amateur teams, club teams, school teams, neighborhood teams, teams sponsored by factories and businesses.

Americans enjoy and excel in individual sports as well as team sports. Track and field events like foot races, pole vaulting, and broad jumping are favorites. So too is bowling. Bowling is enjoyed by men and women, boys and girls, some 20 million strong; it is certainly the most popular indoor sport of the country. It takes little time and equipment. Golf lakes more time and money, but there are 5 million golfers and many beautiful public and private courses. In recent years, tennis has become a very popular sport, and tennis has sprung up all over the country.

Water sports have always had a special appeal—swimming, fishing, boating

A．Y

B．N

C．NG

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