1、 Monsters in ScotlandIt is said that Nessie is a lake monster inhabiting Loch Ness in Scotland. This monster is one of the bestknown cryptids (未知生物) studied by cryptology (密码学). Popular belief and interest in the animal has fluctuated over the years since it came to the worlds attention in 1933.Evid
2、ence of its existence is largely anecdotal (轶闻趣事的), with minimal, and much disputed, photographic material and sonar reading, there has not been any physical evidence (skeletal remains, capture of a live animal, definitive tissue samples or spoor) uncovered as of 2008.A similar loch monster named Mo
3、rag is reported to live in Loch Mora, Scotland.After Nessie herself, Morag is among the best known of Scotlands legendary monsters.Secrets in StoneStonehenge is a group of huge stones in England.It was probably built about 5,000 years ago.So how did its makers manage to transport, shape, raise and c
4、onnect the giant stones？Even more mysterious, how did they know how to position the stones in exactly the right spots to measure the movements of the sun and the moon? The answer is: no one knows.There are megaliths (巨石), or big stones, all over the world.On Easter Island there are about 900 giant s
5、tone heads. The statues are from 3 to 12 metres high.Some weigh over 45 tons.Thats more than the weight of seven elephants! How did the statues get on Easter Island? A legend says they walked there.The mystery is still waiting to be solved.Section_ Introduction a huge, 16inch long by onequarterinch
6、wide mollusk (软体动物), Chaetoderma felderi, discovered deep in the Gulf of Mexico near Louisiana; and enormous bacteria (细菌) in the eastern South Pacific that may help clean polluted ocean floors.Those are just some of the 5,300 new ocean species that scientists have identified so far. The findings ar
7、e a general situation of aquatic life. Scientists estimate that the number of sea creatures will come in around 230,000.Some 2,000 scientists from 82 countries are working on the project, which will eventually collect DNA “barcodes” for many of them, estimates of changes in their populations and how
8、 they fit into the food chain, and Web pages with the Encyclopedia of Life, a project to put information about all known species online.Another striking finding is a “white shark cafe” a gathering of white sharks midway between California and Hawaii. In a March interview with CBC Radio One, marine s
9、cientist Barbara Block speculated (推测) that the sharks are meeting there to eat and socialise.As the research goes on, not only do scientists have a better picture of the distribution (分布) of the animals that stay in place, they are also approaching a global picture of the movements of animals.语篇解读：
10、本文介绍了海底的情况，涉及科学家对海洋生物的研究。5Which of the following may make the polluted ocean floor clean?AStarfish. BMollusk.CBacteria. DSharks.解析：选 C 细节理解题。根据第一段可知，细菌可能对海底有清洁作用。6The underlined word “aquatic” in Paragraph 2 probably means “_”Aoceanic BimaginativeCvarious Dnewly found解析：选 A 词义猜测题。全文涉及的都是科学家对海洋生物的研究，
11、因此此处也是指海洋生物的普遍情况。7We can learn from the passage that the scientists are working on _.Athe design of the new Web pagesBthe change of the food chainCthe feeding of white sharksDthe collection of DNA barcodes解析：选 D 细节理解题。第三段说明，收集海洋动物的 DNA 条码是科学家的工作内容之一。8What may be the scientists final goal?ATo find ne
12、w ocean species.BTo learn the movements of white sharks.CTo draw a picture of the distribution of white sharks.DTo draw a global picture of the movements of animals.解析：选 D 推理判断题。根据最后一段可推知，这项研究会令科学家了解全球动物的分布并最终绘制出一幅海洋动物活动情况的全景图。CGardens in ScotlandDirleton CastleThe garden at Dirleton, dating from th
13、e 16th century, now is a mixture of formal tradition and modern plantings. Recognized by the Guiness Book of World Records as having the worlds longest herbaceous (草本的) border.Location: 3 m W North Berwick, on A198Website: Dirleton CastlePhone: 01620 850 330Accommodation: nearest hotels nearest Self
14、 cateringHirsel Gardens and Country ParkSpring flowers. Long walks through the 3,000 acre garden. Large lake with bird hide. Displays of garden life in Homestead Museum on the grounds.Location: W Coldstream, off A697Website: Hirsel Gardens and Country ParkEmail: infohirselcountrypark.co.ukPhone: 015
15、73 224 144Accommodation: nearest hotels nearest Self cateringPitmedden GardenFormal garden with various flower designs, first created in the 17th century. The formal garden is best visited in July and August when 3040,000 annuals (一年生植物) are in bloom. Woodland walk and nature paths where rare or end
16、angered species can be viewed.Location: A920, 1 m(1.6 km) W PitmeddenWebsite: Pitmedden GardenPhone: 0844 493 2177Accommodation: nearest hotels nearest Self cateringKinnoull Hill TowerLying on the extreme edge of a high hill overlooking the Tay River. Built in the early 19th century, it consists of
17、a round tower set between walls, battlements and arches (拱门). The surrounding land is a country park with nature paths through the woods.Location: A90 by exit 11 from M90Website: Kinnoull Hill TowerAccommodation: nearest hotels nearest Self catering语篇解读：本文是应用文。介绍苏格兰不同风格的四个花园。9If you like a lakeside
18、walk and watch wild birds, you would probably go to _.A3 m W North Berwick, on A198BW Coldstream, off A697CA920, 1 m (1.6 km) W PitmeddenDA90 by exit 11 from M90解析：选 B 细节理解题。第二个花园 Hirsel Gardens and Country Park 的介绍中有“Large lake with bird hide.”的内容。10Which of the following websites is most useful to
19、 a college student who wants to find a garden to study endangered species?ADirleton Castle.BHirsel Gardens and Country Park.CPitmedden Garden.DKinnoull Hill Tower.解析：选 C 细节理解题。在第三个花园 Pitmedden Garden 介绍中的第一段最后一句可知，人们可以观赏濒临灭绝的动植物等。11Dirleton Castle entered the Guiness Book of World Records because of
20、 its _.Aold historyBlarge areaCvarieties of plantsDlong herbaceous border解析：选 D 细节理解题。从第一个花园介绍中的第一段最后一句可知 Dirleton Castle进入吉尼斯世界纪录，因为它拥有最长边缘的草本植物。12We are advised to visit Pitmedden Garden in July or August because _.Awe can see some rare animals thenBthe weather is fine thenCwe can see flowers in f
21、ull bloom thenDit is open to public then解析：选 C 细节理解题。从本花园介绍的 “when 3040,000 annuals (一年生植物) are in bloom”可知答案。.阅读七选五Everyone has had to deal with a friend who says, “Can I borrow some money? I promise Ill pay you back.” _1_， but here are some steps that will help you get back the money youve lent an
22、d keep your friendship complete.Decide if you want to lend the money. It doesnt mean that you have to say yes when your friend is asking for a loan. Think carefully about whether this is something you feel comfortable doing. You may want to consider：How is your friend with money? _2_？ Why does your
23、friend need the money?_3_. You might settle for a verbal (口头的) agreement since its with someone youre close to, but putting the loan in writing will enable both of you to treat it as a business arrangement. The agreement should spell out the terms, including any interest and the punishment for late
24、payments.State your repayment terms clearly. Decide how much and how often payments are to be made, and then keep to that schedule. _4_. Its better to figure out what you will do if your friend cant make a payment ahead of time than trying to work it out when it happens.Follow up in a businesslike w
25、ay. Make a note in your calendar to remind your friend a few days ahead of the due date. Wait to see if your friend pays on the due date without the reminder. If not, tell him or her when you might expect payment, and let him or her explain the delay. _5_， set a new date for the payment.AThere is no wayBOnce youve heard the explanationCDiscuss what happens if a payment is missedDHow much does your friend wantEWhether you decide to lend the money is up to youFYou could lose your money and relationshipGPut everything in writing答案：15 EDGCB