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第1题

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Tales From Animal Hospital

David Grant

David Grant has become a familiar face to millions of fans of Animal Hospital. Here Dr. Grant

tells us the very best of his personal stories about the animals he has treated, including familiar pa-

tients such as the dogs Snowy and Duchess, the delightful cat Marigold Serendipity Diamond. He

also takes the reader behind the scenes at Harmsworth Memorial Animal Hospital as he describes his

day , from ordinary medical cheek-ups to surgery (外科手术) . Tales From Animal Hospital will de-

light all fans of the programme and anyone who has a lively interest in their pet , whether it be cat,

dog or snake !

￡14. 99 Hardback 272pp

ISBN 0751304417

Newton : The Last Sorcerer

Michael White

From the author of Stephen Hawking : A Life in. Sciercce , comes this colourful description of the life of the world ' s first modern scientist. Interesting yet based on fact. Michael White ' s learned yet readable new book offers a true picture of Newton completely different from what people commonly know about him. Newton is shown as a gifted scientist with very human weaknesses who stood at the point in history where magic (魔术 ) ended and science began. ￡ 18. 99 Hardback 320pp Fourth Estate ISBN 1857024168 Fermat ' s Last Theorem Simon Sigh

In 1963 a schoolboy called Andrew Wiles reading in his school library came across the world' s greatest mathematical problem: Fermat ' s Last Theorem(定理) . First put forward by the French mathematician Pierre de Fermat in the seventeenth century, the theorem had baf led and beaten the finest mathematical minds, including a French woman scientist who made a major advance in working out the problem, and who had to dress like a man in order to be able to study at the Ecole Polytechnique. Through unbelievable determination Andrew Wiles finally worked out the problem in1995. An unusual story of human effort over three centuries, Fermat ' s Last Theorem will delight specialists and general readers alike.

￡ 12. 99 Hardback 384pp Fourth Estate

ISBN 1857025210

72. In Michael White ' s book, Newton is described as _

[A]a person who did not look the same as in many pictures

[ B ] a person who lived a colourful and meaningful life

[ C] a great but not perfect man

[ D] an old-time magician

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第2题

Two main techniques have been used for training elephants, which we may call respectively

the tough and the gentle. The former method simply consists of setting an elephant to work and beating him until he does what is expected. Apart from any moral considerations this is a stupid method of training, for it produces a resentful animal who at a later stage may well turn man-killer. The gentle method requires more patience in the early stages, but produces a cheerful, good-tempered elephant who will give many years of loyal service.

The first essential in elephant training is to assign to the animal a single mahout who will be entirely responsible for the job. Elephants like to have one master just as dogs do, and are capable of a considerable degree of personal affection. There are even stories of half-trained elephant calves who have refused to feed and pained to death when by some unavoidable circumstance they have been deprived of their own trainer. Such extreme cases must probably be taken with a grain of salt, but they do underline the general principle that the relationship between elephant and mahout is the key to successful training.

The most economical age to capture an elephant for training is between fifteen and twenty years, for it is then almost ready to undertake heavy work and can begin to earn its keep straight away. But animals of this age do not easily become subservient to man, and a very firm hand must be employed in the early stages. The captive elephant, still roped to a tree, plunges and screams every time a man approaches, and for several days will probably refuse all food through anger and fear. Sometimes a tame elephant is tethered nearby to give the wild one confidence, and in most cases the captive gradually quietens down and begins to accept its food. The next stage is to get the elephant to the training establishment, a ticklish business which is achieved with the aid of two tame elephants roped to the captive on either side.

When several elephants are being trained at one time, it is customary for the new arrival to be placed between the stalls of two captives whose training is already well advanced. It is then left completely undisturbed with plenty of food and water so that it can absorb the atmosphere of its new home and see that nothing particularly alarming is happening to its companions when it is eating normally, its own training begins. The trainer stands in front of the elephant holding a long stick with a sharp metal point. Two assistants, mounted on tame elephants, control the captive from either side, while others rub their hands over his skin to the accompaniment of a monotonous and soothing chant. This is supposed to induce pleasurable sensations in the elephant, and its effects are reinforced by the use of endearing epithets, such as 'ho! my son', or 'ho! My father', or 'my mother' according to the age and sex of the captive. The elephant is not immediately susceptible to such blandishments, however, and usually lashes fiercely with its trunk in all directions. These movements are controlled by the trainer with the metal-pointed stick, and the trunk eventually becomes so sore that the elephant curls it up and seldom afterwards uses it for offensive purposes.

The ill-treatment of an elephant during training______.

A．can have unpleasant consequences later

B．is the most effective method available

C．increases the time it takes to train the animal

D．ensures loyal service for years to come

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第3题

Do other animals besides humans cry？ The answer to the question is ‘Yes, and no’. All

animals with mobile eyes have the ability to cry, just as we humans do. They have a tearing system that keeps their eyes wet so as to protect them from dry sand, dusts, and other elements. People often tell tales of animals such as elephants and dogs weeping when punished. However, even if such an animal does shed tears, there is no scientific evidence that the animal is expressing the tear-related emotions similar to those when humans cry. But what about when a baby chimp or ape whimpers and screams when it’s being separated from its mother, can we say with some certainty that the animal is crying？ Taking away the babies does encourage care-giving such as feeding and protecting from the mother apes, but it is uncertain whether the baby apes feel the same way as baby humans do when they cry. In fact, it’s not clear that crying and other emotional displays mean exactly the same thing to all humans. For instance, there is a wide range of emotions that prompt people to cry, and some kinds of weeping, such as crying at a stranger’s wedding, seem to be cultural responses. In addition, some people are autistic. That means they prefer being alone than being with other people, especially in large crowds. These people are said to have less ability in expressing their emotions, but research also has shown that it’s more that their expressions and their reactions to the emotional expressions of others are unusual. Different. But does that mean that their sadness is different somehow？ So even if apes can be said with some certainty to be feeling emotions, then there is the problem of figuring out to what extent what they feel resembles what humans feel.

10.What does the author mean by “Yes, and no” in line 1, paragraph 1？

A. Other animals besides humans cry

B. No other animals besides humans cry

C. Animals cry but do not cry like humans

D. Animals cry but humans do not cry

11.Which of the following statement is true？

A. All animals have mobile eyes

B. All animals have a tearing system

C. Tearing system keeps animals’ eyes wet

D. Animals cry when being punished

12.Baby chimps or apes cry because__________.

A. they are being separated from their mothers

B. the reason is not clear

C. they feel the same way as baby humans do

D. they need to be fed and protected

13.Why human beings cry？

A. There a wide range of reasons.

B. People cry because they attend a stranger’s wedding.

C. Crying means exactly the same thing to all humans.

D. Because of cultural responses.

14.It can be inferred from the passage that __________.

A. it is uncertain to say to what extent apes feel the same emotions as humans

B. it is sure that apes can feel emotions

C. some people prefer being alone because they’re not good at communication

D. people’s emotions are different

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第4题

From the first paragraph we know that ______.A．animal tales were criticizes were not humor

From the first paragraph we know that ______.

A．animal tales were criticizes were not humorous and mythological at all

B．animal tales sometimes were not humorous and mythological at all

C．animal tales sometimes were connected with politics

D．animal tales should not be believed

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第5题

Two main techniques have been used for training elephants, which we may call respectively

the tough and the gentle. The former method simply consists of setting an elephant to work and beating him until he does what is expected of him. Apart from any moral considerations this is a stupid method of training, for it produces a resentful animal who at a later stage may well turn man-killer. The gentle method requires more patience in the early stages, but produces a cheerful, good-tempered elephant who will give many years of loyal service.

The first essential in elephant training is to assign to the animal a single mahout who will be entirely responsible for the job. Elephants like to have one master just as dogs do, and are capable of a considerable degree of personal affection. There are even stories of half- trained elephant calves who have refused to feed and pained to death when by some unavoidable circumstance they have been deprived of their own trainer. Such extreme cases must probably be taken with a grain of salt, but they do underline the general principle that the relationship between elephant and mahout is the key to successful training.

The most economical age to capture an elephant for training is between fifteen and twenty years, for it is then almost ready to undertake heavy work and can begin to earn its keep straight away. But animals of this age do not easily become subservient to man, and a very firm hand must be employed in the early stages. The captive elephant, still roped to a tree, plunges and screams every time a man approaches, and for several days will probably refuse all food through anger, and fear. Sometimes a tame elephant is tethered nearby to give the wild one confidence, and in most cases the captive gradually quietens down and begins to accept its food. The next stage is to get the elephant to the training establishment, a ticklish business which is achieved with the aid of two tame elephants roped to the captive on either side.

When several elephants are being trained at one time, it is customary for the new arrival to be placed between the stalls of two captives whose training is already well advanced. It is then left completely undisturbed with plenty of food and water so that it can absorb the atmosphere of its new home and see that nothing particularly alarming is happening to its companions. When it is eating normally, its own training begins. The trainer stands in front of the elephant holding a long stick with a sharp metal point. Two assistants, mounted on tame elephants, control the captive from either side, while others rub their hands over his skin to the accompaniment of a monotonous and soothing chant. This is supposed to induce pleasurable sensations in the elephant, and its effects are reinforced by the use of endearing epithets, such as "ho! my son", or "ho! my father", or "my mother", according to the age and sex of the captive. The elephant is not immediately susceptible to such blandishments, however, and usually lashes fiercely with its trunk in all directions. These movements are controlled by the trainer with the metal-pointed stick, and the trunk eventually becomes so sore that the elephant curls it up and seldom afterwards uses it for offensive purposes.

The ill-treatment of an elephant during training ______.

A．can have unpleasant consequences later

B．is the most effective method available

C．increases the time it takes to tram the animal

D．ensures loyal service for years to come

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第6题

We can learn our culture in many ways and from a variety of sources, such as folk tales, legends and myths.（）

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第7题

There are many theories about the beginning of drama in ancient Greece. The one most widel

y accepted today is based on the assumption that drama evolved from ritual(仪式). The argument for this view goes as follows. In the beginning, human beings viewed the natural forces of the world, even the seasonal changes, as unpredictable, and they sought through various means, to control these unknown and feared powers. Those measures which appeared to bring the desired results were then retained and repeated until they hardened into fixed rituals. Eventually stories arose which explained or veiled the mysteries of the rites. As time passed some rituals were abandoned, but the stories, later called myths, persisted and provided material for art and drama.

Those who believed that drama evolved out of ritual also argue that those rites contained the seed of theater because music, dance, masks, and costumes were almost always used. Furthermore, a suitable site had to be provided for performances, and when the entire community did not participate, a clear division was usually made between the "acting area" and the "auditorium". In addition, there were performers, and, since considerable importance was attached to avoiding mistakes in the enactment of rites, religious leaders usually assumed that task. Wearing masks and costumes, they often impersonated (模仿，扮演) other people, animals, or super natural beings, and mimed the desired effect-success in hunt or battle, the coming rain, the revival of the Sun-as an actor might. Eventually such dramatic representations were separated from religious activities.

Another theory traces the theater's origin from the human interest in storytelling. According to this view, tales (about the hunt, war, or other feats) are gradually elaborated, at first through the use of impersonation, action, and dialogue by a narrator and then through the assumption of each of the roles by a different person. A closely related theory traces theater to those dances that are primarily rhythmical and gymnastic or that are imitations of animal movements and sounds.

The passage mainly discuss ______.

A．the origins of drama

B．the role of ritual in modern drama

C．the importance of storytelling

D．the origins of ritual

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第8题

There are many theories about the beginning of drama in ancient Greece. The one most widel

y accepted today is based on the assumption that drama evolved from ritual. The argument for this view goes as follows. In the beginning, human beings viewed the natural forces of the world, even the seasonal changes, as unpredictable, and they sought, through various means, to control these unknown and feared powers. Those measures which appeared to bring the desired results were then retained and repeated until they hardened into fixed rituals. Eventually stories arose which explained or veiled the mysteries of the rites. As time passed some rituals were abandoned, but the stories, later called myths, persisted and provided material for art and drama.

Those who believed that drama evolved out of ritual also argue that those rites contained the seed of theater because music, dance, masks, and costumes were almost always used. Furthermore, a suitable site had to be provided for performances, and when the entire community did not participate, a clear division was usually made between the "acting area" and the "auditorium". In addition, there were performers, and, since considerable importance was attached to avoiding mistakes in the enactment of rite~, religious leaders usually assumed that task. Wearing masks and costumes, they often impersonated other people, animals, or supernatural beings, and mimed the desired effect--success in hunt or battle, the coming rain, the revival of the Sun--as an actor might. Eventually such dramatic representations were separated from religious activities.

Another theory traces the theater's origin from the human interest in storytelling. According to this view, tales (about the hunt, war, or other feats) are gradually elaborated, at first through the use of impersonation, action, and dialogue by a narrator and then through the assumption of each of the roles by a different person. A closely related theory traces theater to those dances that are primarily rhythmical and gymnastic or that are imitations of animal movements and sounds

What does the passage mainly discuss？ ______

A．The origins of theater.

B．The role of ritual in modern dance.

C．The importance of storytelling.

D．The variety of early religious activities.

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第9题

9.Chaucer There was no printed book in Chaucer's t...

9.Chaucer There was no printed book in Chaucer's time, and there was little contact between different parts of the UK, so the English spoken by different regions was quite different. Moreover, at that time, the court language was French, and the academic language was Latin. Chaucer was the first court writer to write in English. He lives in London and naturally uses the English of the counties in the middle of England, rather than the northern or southern dialects of England. His works have made great contributions to the formation of modern English. Chaucer is the first writer who uses monologue to create characters. The beauty of this technique lies in that it is not the characters who directly say what kind of people they are, but that they often unconsciously expose their essence and character in their own lives. For example, the despicability of selling atonement coupons is not that he tells how greedy and shameless he is, but that he talks about it. He's not repenting, he's preaching. Chaucer not only created dramatic monologues, but also introduced many other literary genres to English literature. Canterbury Tales, the most famous work of Chaucer, is a treasure house of literary genres. Although there are only 21 complete stories and other unfinished fragments in Chaucer's story collection, they include most literary genres in Europe at that time, such as Knight stories, marketplace stories, tragedy stories, comedy stories, legends, saints, historical legends, religious miracles, animal fables, religious fables, sermons, etc. Chaucer's introduction of tragic stories into English literature is of special significance. Chaucer not only created works famous in the world, but also created a tradition. His experiment and exploration opened up a new era of English literature, especially laid a foundation for the overall prosperity of English literature in the Elizabethan era. Shakespeare and other successors were the biggest beneficiaries of the exploration and innovation in Chaucer's era. Among the major English writers of his time, Chaucer was undoubtedly the most widely influenced by foreign influences, but from the perspective of the history of English literature, he was the most "British" and was regarded as "the father of English poetry". 18.What kind of story is not involved in the Canterbury Tales？

A、knight stories

B、supermarket stories

C、tragedy stories

D、comedy stories

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第10题

We can learn our culture in many ways and from a variety of sources, such as folk tales, legends and myths.（）

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