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第1题(2006年普通高等学校夏季招生考试英语全国卷Ⅰ) Phillip Island Penguins(企鹅) The Little Penguin has called Phillip Island home for untold generations. Get to Phillip Island in plenty of time to watch s summer sunset at Summerland Beach – the stage is attractively set to see the little Penguin leave water and step onto land. •Leave Melbourne at 5:30 pm for a direct journey to Phillip Island. •See the Gippsland area – Guinness Book of Records place for the world’s longest earthworm(蚯蚓) •Journey along the coastal highway around the Bay with French Island and Churchill Island in the distance •Cross the bridge at San Remo to enter Phillip Island – natural home for Little Penguins and many animals •Take your place in special viewing stands(看台) to watch the daily evening performance of the wild Little Penguins Ultimate Penguins (+U) Join a group of up to 15. This guided tour goes to an attractive, quiet beach to see Little Penguins. You can see penguins at night by wearing a special pair of glasses. Adult(成人) $60.00 Child $30.00 Viewing Platform Penguin Plus (+V) More personalized wildlife viewing limited to 130 people providing closer viewing of the penguin arrival than the main viewing stands. Adult $25.00 Child $12.50 Penguin Skybox (+S) Join a group of only 5 in the comfort of a special, higher-up viewing tower. Gain an excellent overview of Summerland Beach. Adult 16years +$50.00 73. What kind of people is the text mainly written for?
A. Scientists. B. Students C. Tourists. D. Artists. 74. We can learn from the text that Little Penguins__________. A. have been on Phillip Island for years B. keep a Guinness record for their size C. are trained to practice diving for visitors D. live in large groups to protect themselves 75. How much would a couple with one child pay for a closer viewing tour? A. $37.50. B. $62.50. C. $180.00. D. $150.00. 答案 73.C74.A75.B 73．解析：这是一道主旨题。文中主要讲述了去参观菲利普岛企鹅的行程和价格，显然是一个旅游广告，所以主要面向旅游者。 74．解析：这是一道细节题。从第一句“The Little Penguin has called Phillip Island home for untold generations”这些小企鹅在未知的年代就叫菲利普岛企鹅了，可知年代非常久远。 75．解析：这是一道计算题。成人的参观费用是$25，儿童是$12.5,两个大人和总共$62.5。
第2题(2006年普通高等学校夏季招生考试英语重庆卷) Tragedy at the Circus In yesterday’s circus（马戏团）show, a tiger suddenly attacked its trainer and had to be shot dead. As the circus packed up and left, circus officials said the show would go on, even without tigers. However, the officials can’t simply turn a blind eye to the ethical problems left behind. Even before this tragedy(悲剧), animal rights activists protested against keeping wild animals in unnatural conditions and forcing them to suffer for the profit(利润) of circus organizers. It is now time for us to take effective steps to make sure that circus animals are treated properly. ******************************* Circus Safe for Animals Our circus recently suffered a most tragic event in its history. While we are thankful for the pity from the public, we are also astonished by the opinion expressed in “Tragedy at the Circus.” First, our performing animals are not taken from the wild. As to the ethical problems. we always believe humans and animals can—and should—live together nicely. To us, the performing animals are representatives of their species(物种), and our circus is one of the only places left willing to support this special role of performing animals in the existence of the species. Those who argue that circus life is harmful to animals show little knowledge of these facts. Life in the “wild” is unsafe, but a continuous struggle for existence. To overlook these realities is the greatest fault against the animal kingdom. This circus has proven that animals are stronger and smarter than we could imagine. Within the circus is a joyful atmosphere for both animals and humans: people are educated, and species saved. 67.What is the main purpose of the first passage? A.To show pity for the performing animals. B.To express worries about animal trainers' safety. C.To deal with the difficult situations of the circus. D.To call for action to protect circus animals. 68.What will the circus most probably do? A.Take no notice of the tragedy. B.Continue its performances. C.Use fewer wild animals. D.Limit its profit. 69.What does the circus think of its performing animals? A.They are as clever as human beings. B.They struggle continuously with human beings for existence. C.They are helpful in saving their species. D.They have equally natural living conditions as wild animals. 70.What is the most probable relationship between the two passages? A.A public request and a newspaper report. B.A newspaper article and a reply to it. C.Two parts of a newspaper article. D.Two newspaper reports. 答案 67.D 68.B 69.C 70.B 67．解析：这是一道主旨题。第一个短文是一个新闻，介绍了马戏团出现了老虎袭击训兽狮后被击毙的悲剧，从而说明动物进入马戏团是悲惨不幸的，号召人们保护马戏团的动物，选D. 68．解析：这是一道推理题。根据第一段中“As the circus packed up and left ,circus officials said the show would go on, even without tigers.”说明马戏团还将继续演出，选B. 69．解析：这是一道细节推断题。根据“To us, the performing animals are representatives of their species, and our circus is one of the only places left willing to support this special role of performing animals in the existence of the species.”所以马戏团认为他们保护了表演动物的物种。 70．解析：这是一道推理题。根据两篇文中的内容，第一个是说马戏团里的动物生活悲惨，第二个说马戏团认为他们保护了动物。两篇文中针锋相对，第一篇显然是新闻，而第二篇是针对第一篇的反击。 第3题(2005年普通高等学校夏季招生考试英语全国卷Ⅰ（含听力卷）) Pet owners are being encouraged to take their animals to work , a move scientists say can be good for productivity , workplace morale (士气), and the well-being of animals . A study found that 25% of Australian women would like to keep an office pet . Sue Chaseling of Petcare Information Service said the practice of keeping office pets was good&nbs
