The duck was the now-famous Donald Duck, who first appeared in 1934 in the film The Wise Little Hen. Donald lived in an old houseboat(水上住家) and wore his sailor jacket and hat. Later that year he became a star after an eight-minute Mickey Mouse film. The cinema audience liked him because he was lazy and greedy(贪婪的), and because he lost his temper(发脾气) very quickly . And they loved his voice when he became angry with Mickey’s eight nephews(侄子). Soon Donald was more popular than Mickey Mouse himself, probably because he wasn’t a goody-goody like Mickey.
    In the 1930S,’ 40s and ‘50s Donald and hid friends Mickey , Goofy and Pluto made hundreds of Disney cartoons. He also made educational films about the place of the USA in the world, and safety in the home. Then in 1966 Donald Duck and his voice disappeared---there were no more new cartoons.
    Clarence Nash died in February, 1985. But today’s children can still see the old cartoons on television and hear that famous voice.
1. Who made Donald Duck film?
   A. Mickey Mouse      B. Clarence Nash       C. Walt Disney        D. Pluto
2. When was the first Donald Duck film made?
   A.In 1933            B. In 1934             C. In 1966            D. In 1930
3. Who was Clarence Nash?
   A. A cartoonist      B. Donald Duck’s voice     C. A film-maker     D. A film star
4. Where do today’s children see Donald Duck?
   A. In new film      B. At the cinema         C. On television     D. At concerts
5. The underlined word audience in the second paragraph means     .
   A. reads   B.formal interview   C. law freedom   D. the people who watch a film at a cinema
6. The underlined word goody-goody in the second paragraph means a person who     .
   A. likes to appear to be faultless in behaviour
   B. who likes to appear to be faulty in behaviour
   C. dislikes to appear to be faultless in behaviour
   D. dislikes to be faulty in behaviour

67、（1分）
    Why do we have in a camera a lens(镜头)instead of a simple hole?
 
    The reason can be seen from the figures(图像).
    In Figure 1, the hole is small. Rays of light from a point (P1)outside reach a very small part of the wall opposite, and we see there a small point. But when the hole is bigger, as in Figure 2, rays from the point(P2)can cover a larger part of the wall opposite, and we don’t see a clear point, Rays from other points(Q) outside can also fall on the same place inside. Therefore the picture is not clear when the hole is big and it is not bright when the hole is small because very very little light can pass through it.. We can get better result with a lens. If the lens is made in the shape shown in Figure 3, all the rays of light from the point(P3) are thrown on point(P’) inside. The picture which we see, therefore, is clear, and it is also bright because more light can pass through a lens than through a small hole.
1. In Figure 1 we see a faint small point on the wall because     .
   A. the point(P1) is very small              B. the hole isn’t big enough
   C. light rays don’t travel in straight lines     D. light rays can’t pass through a small hole
2. Figure 2 shows that the bigger the hole is,     .
   A. the more light can pass through          B. the clearer the picture will be
   C. the better result we will get             D. the faster the light rays travel
3. From figure 3, we can see a lens     .
   A. can form a clear picture                B. can make light go in a straight line
   C. can help light rays to go faster           D. cannot give the picture more light than in Fig. 2
4. The main idea of the second paragraph of the article is that     .
   A. a smaller hole is better than a bigger one
   B. big holes are better than small ones
   C. both a big hole and a small one have their weak points
   D. light rays are sure to pass through a hole no matter it is big or small
5. Which of the following statements is true?
   A. Light can go through all kinds of materials
   B. A camera can’t be made without a lens
   C. The lens is only used in a camera
   D. Most of the light we get is from the lens

68、（1分）
    Overhead bridges are found in many parts of Beijing, especially in places where traffic is very heavy and crossing the road is dangerous.
    The purpose of these bridges is to enable pedestrians (行人) to cross roads safely. Overhead bridges are used to very much the same way as zebra crossings. They are more efficient (效率高的) although less convenient because people have to climb up a long flight of steps. This is inconvenient especially to older people. When pedestrains use an overhead bridge, they do not hold up traffic. However, when they cross a busy road using a zebra crossing, traffic is held up. This is why the government has built many overhead bridges to help pedestrians and to keep traffic moving at the same time.
    The government of Beijing has spent a large amount of money on building these bridges. For their own safety, pedestrians should be encouraged to use them instead of risking (冒…危险) their lives by dashing across the road. Old people , however , may find it a little difficult climbing up and down the steps, but it is still much safer than walking across the road with all the danger of moving traffic.
    Overhead bridges serve a very useful purpose. Pedestrians, both old and young, should make it a habit to use them. This will prevent unnecessary accidents and loss of life.
1. What is the advantage of overhead bridges mentioned in this passage?
   A. Taller trucks can pass under them.
   B. Pedestrians can climb up and have a view of the city.
   C. They are safer for pedestrians and can keep traffic moving at the same time.
   D. They are easier and more convenient for the pedestrians.
2. Why were overhead bridges built in Beijing?
   A. Because they prevent traffic from being held up.
   B. Because they provide an easy way for the drivers to cross the road.
   C. Because they save money for the government.
   D. Because they save time for the pedestrians.
3. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
   A. Overhead bridges are found in every part of Beijing.
   B. Overhead bridges are only found in the centre of Beijing.
   C. Overhead bridges are found in many parts of big cities in China.
   D. Overhead bridges are found in places where traffic is heavy.
4. The underlined words a zebra crossing probably mean ________.
   A. a safe place across a road for pedestrians to walk across the road
   B. a wild animal from Africa that looks like a horse with broad dark brown and white stripes
     on its body
   C. a safe place across a road for zebras to walk across the road
   D. a safe place across a road for children to play a game
5. What is the writer’s attitude towards overhead bridges?
   A. It is inconvenient to older people to walk across the road.
   B. It is much safer for pedestrians though climbing up and down the steps may be a little difficult,
   C. An overhead bridge is more beautiful than a zebra crossing.
   D. To build overhead bridges is the business of the government.

69、（1分）
    One day, President Lincoln went to a party, At the gathering, a man called Douglas was repeatedly talking about Lincoln’s low position in life and saying that he first met Lincoln when he was a shop assistant at a village shop. Finally he said, “And Mr. Lincoln was a very good waiter too.”
    People burst into laughter, but they quieted down when Mr. Lincoln said quietly.
    “Gentlemen, what Mr. Douglas has said is true. I did keep a grocery (食品杂货店), and I did sell cotton, candles and cigars(雪茄烟), and sometimes whisky(威士忌酒). But I remember that in those days Mr. Douglas was one of my best customers. I often stood on one side of the counter and sold whisky to Mr. Douglas on the other side, but the difference between us now is： I have left my side of the counter, but Mr. Douglas still sticks to his as firmly as ever.”
1. Where was Douglas talking about Lincoln’s low position in life?
   A. At a meeting      B. In a college       C. At home      D. In a restaurant
2. Why was Douglas repeatedly talking about Lincoln’s low position in life?
   A. Because he was friendly to Lincoln.
   B. Because Lincoln was an example to show that an American of low position in life can become President of the U. S.
   C. Because he wanted others to look down upon Lincoln.
   D. Because he wanted to tell other people about Lincoln’s honesty as a shop assistant.
3. How did Lincoln win the oral competition(口头的比赛)?
   A. He won it by telling of his low position in life in his early days.
   B. He won it by telling of his high position in life in his early days.
   C. He won it by saying Douglas was telling lies.
   D. He won it by comparing his present position with Douglas.
4. What do you suppose the sentence “Mr. Douglas still sticks to his as firmly as ever means?”
   A. Douglas was still talking about Lincoln’s low position in life.
   B. Douglas was still standing on the other side of the counter.
   C. Douglas remained a drunkard (酒鬼)and had not changed a bit.
   D. Douglas kept on going to gatherings and talking a lot.

70、（1分）
    Man is a land animal, but he is also closely tied to the sea. Throughout history the sea has served the needs of man. The sea has provided man with food and a convenient (便利的) way to travel to many parts of the world. Today, nearly two—thirds of the world’s population live within 80 kilometers of the sea coast.
    In the modern technological world, the sea offers many resources to help mankind survive (=continue to live). Resources on land are beginning to be used up. The sea, however, still can be hoped to supply many of man’s needs.
    The list of riches of the sea yet to be developed by man’s technology is impressive. Oil and gas explorations (探险) have been carried out for nearly 30 years. Valuable amounts of minerals exist on the ocean floor ready to be mined (开采).
    Fish farming promises to be a good way to produce large quantities of food. The culture of fish and shellfish (贝类动物) is an ancient skill practised in the past mainly by Oriental people.
    Besides oil and gas, the sea may offer new sources of energy. Experts believe that the warm temperature of the ocean can be used in a way similar to the steam in a steamship. Ocean currents (水流) and waves offer possible use as a source of energy.
    Technology is enabling man to explore (勘探) ever more deeply under the sea. The development of strong, new materials has made this possible.
    The technology to harvest the sea continues to improve. Experts believe that by the year 2000 the problems that prevent us from exploiting fully the food, minerals, and energy sources of the sea will be largely solved.
1. The major things that the sea offers man are ______.
   A. fish and oil                           B. minerals and oil
   C. warm temperature and ocean currents       D. the food, energy sources, and minerals
2. The sea serves the needs of man because ______.
   A. in provides man with food              B. it offers oil to man
   C. it supplies man with minerals            D. all of the above
3. We can conclude from this passage that ______.
   A. the sea resources have largely been used up
   B. the sea, in the broad sense, has not yet been developed
   C. the problems that prevent us from using the food, minerals, and energy sources of the
     sea have already been solved.
   D. by the year 2000 , the technology will be good enough to exploit all the sea resources
4. The underlined words Oriental people in the fourth paragraph probably mean ______.
   A. the people in Asia                  B. African people
   C. European people                   D. American people
5. The best title for this passage is ______.
   A. Sea Harvest                       B. Sea Food
   C. Technology for Exploiting the Sea     D. Man and the Sea

71、（1分）
    The famous Lorelel rock——a well-known scenic spot in Germany, lies between the towns of Koblenz and Mainz. At Koblenz the River Marco joins the Rhine and the River Main does the same at Mainz. The largest town on the Main is Frankfurt, while Heldelberg is a famous town on the Nickar. Upstream (在上游) on the Rhine is the town of Worms in the part of Germany called the Rhineland. Further upstream in the northern part of the Black forest is the resort(胜地) of Baden-Baden. The River Rhine forms the border(边界) between Germany and France in the west, and Germany and Switzerland in the south.
1. The towns of Koblenz,    are on the Rhine.
   A. Mainz and Heldelberg       B. Mainz and Frankfurt
   C. Mainz and Worms          D. Mainz, Worms and Heldelberg
2. The town of Mainz lies     .
   A. in the Rhineland
   B. in the northern part
   C. where the Main joins the Rhine
   D. in the Black Forest
3. Which of the following statements in NOT true?
   A. Germany lies south of Switzerland
   B. France lies to the west of the Rhine
   C. Switzerland lies to the south of the Rhine
   D. Germany lies to the north of the Rhine
4. The Nickar is the name of a     .
   A. river                 B. scenic spot in Germany
   C. town on the Main       D. town on the border between Germany and France
5. Here are four sketches, each of which marks the location of the town Koblenz. Decide which
   of the sketches is correct.     .
    

72、（1分）
    Now and again I have had horrible dreams, but not enough of them to make me lose my delight in dreams. To begin with. I like the idea of dreaming, of going to bed and lying still and then, by some queer magic(神奇的魔力), wandering into another kind of existence. As a child, I could never understand why grown-ups took dreaming so calmly when they could make such a fuss(大惊小怪) about any holiday, This still puzzles me. I am puzzled by people who say they never dream and appear to have no interest in the subject. It is much more astonishing than it would be if they said they never went out for a walk. Most people do not seem to accept dreaming as part of their lives. They appear to see it as an irritating(令人困扰的) little habit, like sneezing or yawning(打哈欠).I can never understand this. My dream life does not seem as important as my waking life because there is far less of it, but to me it is important.
1. What is the author’s attitude toward dreaming?
   A. He likes it                   B. He thinks it puzzling
   C. He hates it                   D. He doesn’t accept it as part of his life
2. For the author of the passage, dreaming is     .
   A. an irritating little habit             B. a horrible but wonderful experience
   C. a true reflection of reality           D. another kind of existence
3. The author of the passage suggests that people who say they never go out for a walk are     .
   A. interesting     B. mysterious(难以理解的)     C. foolish     D. lazy
4. The author of the passage enjoys dreaming most     .
   A. only when he was a child            B. only when he is a grown-up
   C. both as a child and as a grown-up      D. only in his old age
5. The author of the passage complains(抱怨) that most people     .
   A. are overexcited about their dreams
   B. have had dreams most of the time
   C. are not interested in talking about their dreams
   D. consider their dreams of to much importance

73、（1分）
    One morning, when we had been riding on our bikes for five hours, we came to a bridge where the railway crossed a pond(池塘). For 30 feet there was nothing but the widely-spaced wooden sleepers(枕木) under our wheels, and nothing to stop us falling into the steaming pond below if we lost our balance. Right under the bridge lay the body of a dead cow. I watched Mat as he came near to the bridge and rode straight over, without ever, slowing down. I stopped.
    “What’s up?” he cried out from the other side.
    “I’m not riding over that thing. If I slip, I’ll be in there with that cow,” “There’s nothing to it. I just did it. didn’t I?”
    “You’re stronger and taller. My feet don’t touch the ground. You do it for me!”
    Mat said strength didn’t come into it and rode off. I knew he would give me at least an hour before coming to help. The sun burned my face, sweat ran off my forehead into my eyes and stuck my blouse(女衬衫) to my body. Try myself rather than wait for Mat to help. I rode back to get a good run-up and over I went. Mat was that right： all the difficulties were in the mind.
1. The bridge looked dangerous to the girl because     .
   A. there was a 30 foot drop to the water below
   B. it had nothing at the sides
   C. there were pieces of wood all over the road
   D. there was a railway line below
2. The reason she stopped was that she     .
   A. was tired                   B. suddenly saw the dead cow below
   C. wanted to let Mat go first       D. was afraid of losing her balance
3. Mat argued that     .
   A. the bridge wasn’t at all difficult to cross
   B. she had no other choice but to cross the bridge
   C. the cow was harmless because it was dead
   D. there was no difference between them in strength
4. Mat rode away leaving the girl because he      .
   A. didn’t know what he could do to help her
   B. felt she should overcome her fear by herself
   C. didn’t believe she was really afraid
   D. couldn’t wait any longer for her
5. The girl finally decided to ride across the bridge, for she     .
   A. realized that it was easier than it looked
   B. was tired of waiting for Mat to come and help her