Elephants might be the most well-known and well-loved animal in African wildlife. But conservation (保护) of the African elephant still faces special difficulties. While the elephant population is half of what it was 40 years ago, some areas of Africa have more elephants than populated areas can support. That’s why AWF scientists are studying elephant behavior, protecting habitats and finding ways for humans to live peacefully with elephants in Africa.
Years ago, overhunting and the ivory trade were the biggest threats to elephants’survival. Luckily, ivory bans (禁令), hunting rules and protected areas protect elephants from these dangers today.
The 21st century brings a different challenge to elephant conservation—land-use. Elephants walk across borders and outside parks and other protected areas. So they often destroy crops, causing conflicts (冲突) between local farmers and these big animals.
Successful conservation strategies (策略) must allow elephants to walk freely in their natural habitats while reducing conflicts between elephants and local people.
AWF researchers are searching for a way to give both elephants and people the space they need. The AWF is collecting information on elephant habitats and behavior. The information they gather will help to develop the widest possible space for elephants.
The AWF is helping elephants by protecting their habitats. And they also work with local famers to improve their life in order to encourage them to protect rather than destroy elephants.
1.The first paragraph of the text is mainly to tell readers _____.
A. African elephants are endangered now
B. there remains a lot to do to protect African elephants
C. African elephants are popular animals
D. the number of African elephants has increased over the years
2.What is the biggest difficulty in protecting African elephants now?
A. They are still being killed. B. Their habitats are being destroyed.
C. They don’t have enough food. D. They can’t live in peace with farmers.
3.To protect elephants, the AWF does all the following EXCEPT _____.
A. keeping elephants B. protecting elephants’ habitats
C. doing research on elephants D. helping farmers improve their life
4.What is the best title for the text?
A. African elephants conservation B. Living with African elephants
C. African elephants’ situation D. African elephants being endangered
Have you ever been afraid to talk back when you were treated unfairly? Have you ever bought something just because the salesman talked you into it? Many people are afraid to speak out for their rights．Dr Robert Albert, author of Stand Up, Speak Out, and Talk Back thinks it’s because their self-respect is low．
But Albert and other scientists are doing something to help people help themselves．They offer "assertiveness training" courses A．T．for short．In the A．T．Course people learn that they have a right to be themselves．They learn to speak out and feel good about doing so．They learn to help themselves without hurting other people．
In one way, learning to speak out is to get rid of fear．A group taking an A．T．Course will help the shy person to lose his fear．But A．T．uses an even stronger motive--- he needs to share．The shy person speaks out in the group because he wants to tell how he feels．Whether or not you speak up for yourself depends on your self-respect．If someone you face is more "important" than you, you may feel less of a person．You start to doubt your answers to problems．You can get to feel good about yourself．And once you do you can learn to speak out．
1.The problem the writer talks about is that __________．
A. some people buy things they don't want
B. some people are afraid to speak out for their rights
C. there are too many superiors
D. some people don't think enough of themselves
2.The cause of the problem talked about in this passage is that _________．
A. some people have a low self-respect
B. there is always someone around who "knows better"
C. salesmen talk people into buying things they don't want
D. people don’t share enough
3.One thing the A.T．Course doesn't do is to __________．
A. share the need of people
B. show they have a right to be themselves
C. help people overcome fear
D. help people to help themselves even if others suffer
4.A good title for this passage could be "__________"．
A. The Need to Share
B. Talk Back When Necessary
C. One Way to Build Self-Respect
D. One Way to Train Speaking Ability
A young woman carrying a three-year-old child got on a bus．The conductor hurried to give her a warm welcome and then kindly asked the other passengers to make more room for the woman and her child．On seeing this, people were surprised and began to talk．．"You know this conductor used to be very rude．Now suddenly he has changed his bad behavior , "said a middle-aged man．
"Yes, he should be praised and we must write a letter to the company," said a second passenger．"That's right," another lady said, "I wish a newspaper reporter were here so that more people could learn from this conductor．”
Just then a gentleman who looked like a teacher turned to the conductor and said, "Excuse me, but can I know your name, please? Your excellent service must be praised．．．"
Before he could open his mouth, the three-year-old child sitting on the young woman's lap interrupted, "I know his name．I call him Dad．"
1.The passengers were ________ to see the conductor's kindness to the woman and the child．
A. excited B. pleased
C. interested D. surprised
2.One passenger suggested writing a letter to the company to ______．
A. make a demand for more buses B. praise the conductor for his good service
C. criticize the conductor for his rude behavior D. invite a newspaper reporter to write about the conductor
3.The word "he" in the last paragraph refers to _______．
A. the gentleman B. the conductor
C. the middle-aged man D. the three-year-old child
4.It is clear from the story that the conductor _______．
A. has changed his attitude towards his work
B. has been kind and polite to all passengers now
C. has not changed his rude behavior to passengers
D. has been kind and polite to women with children now
We’re Hiring Shift Workers for Our Production Plant
Looking for a career with a company that values its employees, and promotes them from within? Then Black Cat Blades is the company for you!
Cutting Operators
CNC Operators
Heat Treat Operators
Full training provided, starting at ﹩14．50 per hour, with the potential to move to ﹩18．16 in one year．
We also require a Skilled Welder(焊接工), to work 12-hour rotating shifts (轮班) in our cutting department．The successful candidate must be a registered journeyman(熟练工) within the Province of Alberta or with a Red Seal．
We offer a great benefit package, including health and RRSPs． Desirable welfare: Profit Sharing, Pay for Years of Service, Fitness Program Allowance, and fun social events for you and your family．
Apply in person, and we'll take you on a tour of our production equipment or forward your personal information by fax or e-mail．
Black Cat Blades Ltd
HR@ blackcatblades． com
5604-59 St．, Edmonton, AB T6B 3C3
Fax: (780)465-9595
1.What is the most attractive about the company?
A. Charged training B. Desirable welfare
C. Working time D. Free travelling
2.Who can be admitted as a skilled welder?
A. An experienced operator B. A person without a Red Seal．
C. A registered journeyman in Alberta D. A clerk from Black Cat Blades
3.How many kinds of work does the company offer?
A. Three． B. Four
C. Five D. Six
假定你叫李华，你的新西兰朋友Terry即将大学毕业，他打算应聘来中国教高中生英语口语。现在他给你发来邮件，询问有关事宜。请你回复邮件，给予相关建议。
内容包括：1. 行前准备；2. 教学内容；3. 教学活动。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可根据内容要点适当增加细节，使行文连贯。
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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
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注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Dear Jack,
I am extremely happy to know you are coming to our school next semester as the exchange student. I even can’t wait to meet you.
When it comes to learn traditional Chinese painting, you are very lucky. Our school had established various optional courses, Chinese painting including. The students meet on every Wednesday afternoon from 3pm. to 5pm. With a professional teacher’s help, not only you improve your skill, but also you will make many friends. That you have to do is to register on our website. Besides, tools like Chinese brush, ink and paper is also necessary.
If there is something else I can help, don’t hesitate to let me know. Looking forward to your arrival.
