词汇短语园地（6）
1. relation n. 亲属，亲戚
（relations）[pl.]（人、团体、国家之间的）关系，
联系;（事物之间的）关系，联系
This party is held for friends and relations.
这个聚会是为亲戚朋友举办的。
We seek to improve relations between our two countries.
我们寻求改进我们两国间的关系。
He wants to understand the relation between rainfall and crop yields.
他想了解降雨量和农作物产量之间的关系。
in relation to 关于，涉及;和……联系起来看
I have some comments to make in relation to this matter.
关于这件事，我有几点看法。
Its brain is very small in relation to its body.
和它的身体相比，它的脑袋很小。
relate v. 讲述，叙述;把……联系起来
relative n. 亲属，亲戚
adj. 相比较而言的;相对的，相关联的
related adj. 相关的，有联系的
2. list v.（按某次序）把……列表，列清单;列举
n. 列表，清单，目录
I was asked to list my ten favorite songs.
我被要求列出自己最喜爱的十首歌曲。
The pangolin is listed among Chinas endangered animals.
穿山甲被列入中国濒临绝种的动物之一。
Having to wait hours came high on the list of complains.
在投诉列表上，最多的是等候时间长。
You should make a list of things you want to do next.
你应该把接下来想做的事情列成清单。
3. precious adj. 宝贵的;珍贵的;贵重的;珍爱的
He poured a few drops of the precious liquid into the glass.
他往杯子里倒了几滴这种珍贵的液体。
That new toy is my most precious possession.
那个新玩具是我最珍爱的财产。
4. length n. 长度;长
My room is twice the length of the kitchen.
我的房间的长度是厨房的两倍。
We discussed shortening the length of the course.
我们就缩短这门课程的时限进行了讨论。
in length 在长度方面
Each class is 45 minutes in length.
每一节课时长为45分钟。
lengthen v.（使）变长
5. request n. 请求，要求
v. 请求，要求
My request was granted.
我的要求得到了满足。
Your presence is requested at the meeting.
请你务必出席会议。
搭配：
（1） a request for 请求/要求……
They made a request for further aid.
他们请求进一步的援助。
（2） request sb to do sth 请求/要求某人做某事
I requested him to bring his English teacher to see me.
我请求他带他的英文老师来见我。
（3） request that... （should）... 請求/要求……
All teaching staff requested that the head teacher （should） reconsider his decision.
全体教学人员请求校长重新考虑他的决定。
（4） be requested to 被要求/被请求……
You are requested not to smoke in the restaurant.
请不要在餐馆里吸烟。
（1） at the request of 根据……的请求/要求
The name of the murder victim wasnt published in the newspapers， at the request of the judge.
依照法官的要求，被谋害者的姓名没有在报上公布出来。
（2） by request 按照请求/要求
The writers name was withheld by request.
按照要求，作者姓名不予公布。
6. mercy n. 仁慈，宽恕;幸运，恩惠
The soldiers showed no mercy to their hostages.
这些士兵对人质没有丝毫的仁慈。
Its a mercy that the car accident happened so close to the hospital.
幸亏车祸发生在离医院很近的地方。
without mercy 无情地
He was treated without mercy.
他被无情地对待。
7. honour v. 尊敬，尊重;使感到荣幸;给予荣誉
n. 尊敬，尊重;荣幸;荣誉
Children should honour their father and mother.
孩子应该尊敬他们的父母。
Were deeply honoured that you should agree to join us.
你同意加入我们，我们深感荣幸。
He has been honoured with the Nobel Prize for his scientific achievement.
他因科学成就而被授予诺贝尔奖。
Its our great honour to have the Queen here today.
女王今天莅临，我们深感荣幸。
The soldiers are fighting for the honour of their country.
战士们在为他们国家的荣誉而战。
in honour of 为向……表示敬意
This is a party in honour of the visiting president.
这是为向来访的总统表示敬意而举行的宴会。
honourable adj. 可敬的，值得欽佩的;体面的
dishonour n. 耻辱;丢脸
v. 使丢脸;违背，违反（协议或诺言）
8. contribute v. 捐献，捐赠;促成;增加;（给杂志、报
纸等）撰稿，投稿
Would you like to contribute to our collection？
你愿意给我们的募捐捐款吗？
Various factors contributed to his downfall.
多种因素导致了他的垮台。
This book contributes little to our understanding of the subject.
这本书对我们了解这门学科无所助益。
She regularly contributes to the college magazine.
她定期给校刊投稿。
contribute to 有助于，促使（发生某情况）;捐献，捐赠;
给……投稿
A proper amount of exercise contributes to health.
适当的运动有助于健康。
contribution n. 捐献（物），捐赠（物）;贡献，促成作
用;投稿
make a （great） contribution to 对……做（很大）贡献
He made a very positive contribution to the success of the project.
他对项目的成功做出了非常积极的贡献。
9. recommend v. 推荐，介绍;劝告，建议
当recommend意为“推荐、介绍”时。
（1） recommend sb sth/sth to sb 向某人推荐某物
I recommended all my students the book. =I recommended the book to all my students.
我把这本书推荐给了我所有的学生。
（2） recommend sb for 推荐某人……
They recommended her for the job.
他们推荐她做这个工作。
当recommend意为“劝告、建议”时。
（1） 后跟名词或代词
The report recommended a 10% pay increase.
报告提议工资增加10%。
（2） 后跟复合结构
Wed recommend you to book your flight early.
我们建议你提早预定航班。
（3） 后跟从句
The committee has recommended that the training programme （should） be improved.
委员会建议改进培训计划。
（4） 后跟动V-ing
He recommended reading the book before seeing the movie.
他建议先看这本书，再去看这部电影。
10. apart from （=except for） 除……之外（都）;
（=in addition to/as well as） 除……之外（还）
Ive finished apart from the last question.
除了最后一道题，我全都做完了。
Apart from being too large， it just doesnt suit me.
除了太大之外，它也不适合我。
11. remind sb of 使某人想起……
You remind me of your father when you say that.
你说这样的话，使我想起了你的父親。
That smell reminds me of my hometown.
那股气味使我想起了故乡。
remind sb to do sth 提醒某人去做某事
Please remind your classmates to bring their books when they come.
请提醒你的同学们来的时候带上书。
跟踪导练（一）
阅读理解
A
From Antigua to Zanzibar， these spots promise an incredible trip for you.
Antigua， Guatemala
“Antigua is worth every penny， but that doesnt mean youll have to empty your wallet，” says Hudson. There are plenty of budget-conscious activities. It wont cost you a coin to visit Santo Domingo del Cerro， an outdoor sculpture park. Wanting something sweet？ Head to ChocoMuseo. Admission is free and so are the samples！
Odessa， Ukraine
Odessa is having a bit of a tourism boom nationwide—not that were surprised， given its sandy beaches and pastel-colored （色彩柔和的） buildings—but its still fairly under the order for international audiences. You can also count on this port city for affordable fun. Tickets to the Odessa Opera House start at a mere $2！
Bogota， Colombia
“Travelers on budget will find Colombias vast capital far more of a bargain and every bit as fascinating，” says Hudson. “Its free to visit Museo de Oro and on Sundays many of the big roads are closed to accommodate food carts， street entertainers， and pedestrians.”
Zanzibar
Zanzibar attracts vacationers with its white sand beaches， greenish-blue tides， colorful coral reefs， and oceanfront seaside. Of course， wandering in historic Stone Town is pretty appealing too. Either way， you neednt spend a penny in this amazing place. Its also worth noting that Jozani Forest is the only place in the world you can see endangered red colobus monkeys.
1. Which of the following requires admission fee？
A. ChocoMuseo. B. Stone Town.
C. Museo de Oro. D. Odessa Opera House.
2. What is special to Zanzibar？
A. White sand beaches. B. Green-blue tides.
C. Red colobus monkeys. D. Colorful coral reefs.
3. What do the four destinations have in common？
A. They are coastal cities.
B. They are inexpensive to visit.
C. They welcome street entertainers.
D. They offer sand beaches activities.
B
In many countries in the world， public money is mostly used for preserving architectural heritage in different ways. In my opinion， these funds are being spent effectively in this way. Old buildings such as historical buildings should be protected and turned into wonderful places for learning and visiting so that we can gain appropriate benefits from them.
Personally speaking， using public funds for architectural heritage preservation is accurate as the society can take numerous advantages from this. First of all， these historical buildings， palaces， shrines （神殿）… are striking evidences for past lives and buildings. For example， before cameras were invented， there was no way to show how a life of a king was during his age. However， with his castle and exhibits， researchers can build up assumptions （假設）. The second considerable benefit of preserving architectural heritage is for tourism. In my country， every year， Hue welcomes thousands of visitors to its ancient capital， which contributes greatly to the provinces income.
Among distinct types of old buildings， I suggest preserving historical one as a studying and attraction spot. This is because， along with tourism purpose， old houses and palaces surviving throughout time， witnessing the countrys important events are huge material for both students and researchers. Schools can use them for practical history lessons， which help children to learn more effectively.
To sum up， spending public money for protecting architectural heritages is a brilliant choice of most governments in the world. Besides， I think we should concern more about preserving historical buildings， turn them into visiting and learning areas in order to get the best out of them.
4. What is the authors attitude to using most public money to preserve architectural heritage？
A. Doubtful. B. Favorable.
C. Unsupportive. D. Carefree.
5. What is one of the advantages of using public funds to protect architectural heritage？
A. Making money.
B. Gaining inspiration.
C. Preparing for future.
D. Improving the environment.
6. Why do schools use historical buildings？
A. Their materials are unique.
B. Students have an urgent demand.
C. They help increase students knowledge.
D. They are good for students communication skills.
7. What can be the best title for the text？
A. Ways of Architectural Heritage Protection
B. Architectural Heritage Is a Treasure of Society
C. Architectural Heritage Protection—a Wise Choice
D. Views on Using Public Money for Architectural Heritage
跟蹤导练（二）
阅读七选五
Responsibility is an admirable character that makes life better for everyone around you. It isnt only about doing your homework or feeding the dog. 1 Showing responsibility isnt always easy， but practicing and making an effort will help you improve over time.
Think of the consequences before speaking or acting. Bad decisions often lead to a lot of new problems. You can avoid these problems by thinking about what youre about to do before you go through with it. 2
Pause and reflect （沉思） on your actions to see what you can do better. Take a time out to look back on what you have said or done， especially after a difficult decision. 3 Consider what goes right， what goes wrong， and what you can do differently next time. Use what you learn to become wiser and more responsible.
4 If youre honest， people will believe you are a responsible person. Try to be as honest as possible. This can be very tough to do at times， but its something you can handle when youre a responsible person.
Apologize for any mistake you make. No one is perfect， and no matter how responsible you try to be， you might mess up sometimes. 5 If you hurt someone， tell them you are sorry and will do better next time.
A. Tell the truth to be honest with others.
B. Instead of hiding your mistakes， own them.
C. Find solutions for problems instead of ignoring them.
D.Its also about making proper choices and doing what is right.
E.By reflecting， you give yourself a chance to make better decisions.
F.Avoid big lies hurting ones feelings if you want people to trust you.
G.Most decisions affect other people， so be responsible for your choices.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
完形填空
A young English teacher saved the lives of 30 students when he took1of a bus after its driver suffered a serious heart attack. Guy Harvold， 24， had2the students and three course leaders from Gatwick airport， and they were traveling to Bournemouth to3their host families. They were going to4a course at the ABC Language School in Bournemouth where Harvold works as a teacher.
Harvold， who has not5his driving test， said， “I was speaking to the students when I6the bus was out of control.” The bus ran into trees at the side of the road and he7the driver was slumped （倒伏） over the8 . The driver didnt9 . He was unconscious. The bus hit a lamp post and it broke the glass on the front door before Harvold10to bring the bus to a stop. Police11the young teachers quick thinking. If he hadnt reacted12there could have been a terrible13 .
The bus driver never regained14and died at Easy Surrey Hospital. He had worked regularly with the15and was very well regarded by the teachers and students. Harvold said， “It was 16that no one else was hurt， but I hoped that the driver would 17 .”
The head of the language school told the local newspaper that the school is going to send Harvold on a weekend18to Dublin with a friend， thanking him for his19 . A local driving school has also offered him six20driving lessons.
1. A. notice B. care C. advantage D. control
2. A. came across B. waited for C. sent away D. picked up
3. A. meet B. welcome C. invite D. greet
4. A. present B. introduce C. take D. organize
5. A. presented B. requested C. passed D. used
6. A. observed B. realized C. shouted D. recognized
7. A. noticed B. learned C. watched D. doubted
8. A. seat B. wheel C. door D. window
9. A. sleep B. cry C. move D. speak
10. A. intended B. tried C. prepared D. managed
11. A. witnessed B. recorded C. praised D. understood
12. A. clearly B. quickly C. suddenly D. gradually
13. A. event B. activity C. experience D. accident
14. A. consciousness B. confidence
C. energy D. strength
15. A. airport B. station C. school D. police
16. A. strange B. surprising C. impossible D. fortunate
17. A. retire B. survive C. relax D. recover
18. A. tour B. program C. dinner D. duty
19. A. bravery B. skill C. quality D. knowledge
20. A. extra B. free C. different D. important
跟蹤导练（三）
阅读理解
A
Adventure-seeker Emma broke her ankle when she fell awkwardly while climbing a rock and spent a week in hospital waiting for an operation on her foot. When she was sent home to recover under strict instructions not to bear any weight， she became so fearful of crutches （拐杖） that she didnt move for three weeks. “I tried crutches but I kept falling over and injuring myself. So I literally just stayed on the sofa all day，” says Emma.
She was gutted at the thought of missing the Wolf Run. “If you complete four Wolf Runs in a year， one in each season， you get Alpha Wolf status，” explains Emma. “This year was going to be my fifth in a row as an Alpha Wolf and I was really upset that Id lose my status.” So she was willing to try anything to get through the course—even with her injured ankle.
“I was telling my friend that I was going to cancel， and he persuaded me to give it a go. Having something to aim for really kept me going.” Emma completed the run wearing an iWALK2.0， which is a medically-approved device and it basically functions like a hi-tech artificial leg， allowing users to walk freely. “I decided to get one and it completely changed my recovery. I could move around the house and start getting out and about again， which had a real impact on my mental well-being.”
On the day of the race， Emma was nervous but the sound of people cheering her on kept her motivated. Emma made it over the finish line in just under six hours and clocked up her 23rd Wolf Run in five years. “It was an incredible day and my determination to finish combined with the support I received along the way kept me going，” says Emma.
1. Why was Emma frightened to use a crutch？
A. She was afraid of recovering slowly.
B. She was warned not to move around.
C. She just had an operation on her foot.
D. She often got injured when using one.
2. What does the underlined word “gutted” in Paragraph 2 mean？
A. Extremely sad. B. A bit relaxed.
C. Very surprised. D. Pretty cheerful.
3. What actually made Emma take part in the race？
A. Her new hi-tech artificial leg.
B. Her fear of letting her friend down.
C. Her strong wish to achieve her ambition.
D. Her complete recovery from the operation.
4. What word can best describe Emma？
A. Strong-willed. B. Open-minded.
C. Creative. D. Humorous.
B
Located in the northeast of Italy， Venice is well-known for its culture treasures， romantic atmosphere and unusual living-on-water experience. The city spreads out over 118 islands， which are linked by more than 400 bridges， in the Venetian Lagoon.
Venices historical center consists of six regions. Italy in the south， the busiest main regions， are linked by the Rialto Bridge. The famous stone arch bridge crossed Venices main waterway—the Grand Canal. When night falls， many tourists enjoy dinner at the outside tables by the Grand Canal while watching colorfully lit boats going by.
Near the end of the S-shaped Grand Canal lies St Marks Basillca， a must-see. Inside， beautiful mosaics tell stories of Bible figures. Nearby are the Doges Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. These were made famous by Lord Byron， “I stood in Venice on the Bridge of Sighs， a palace and prison on each hand.” Legend has it that if a couple passes under the bridge， their love will last forever.
In the square outside the Basilica， lovers of literature can sit at Caffe Florian， regarded as the oldest coffee house in Europe. Charles Dickens， Henry James as well as Lord Byron enjoyed the aromatic （芳香的） drink here.
Art lovers should buy a museum pass and visit some of the citys exceptional museums. They can view works by Venetian masters like Giovanni， Titian and Tintoretto.
On five small islands in the Venetian Lagoon， Murano has been home to glass-makers since 1291. Tourists can visit factories， studios and the Glass Museum. Glass artists produce everything from simple souvenir pieces to beautiful works of contemporary art. Only glassworks made by using traditional methods on Murano can be called Murano Glass. The nearby island of Murano is famous for lace （蕾絲） making and colorful houses. Looking at the colorful houses and kaleidoscopic streets makes people feel as if they were walking in the fairy tale.
5. Why does the author mention Lord Byrons words？
A. To introduce the famous British poet.
B. To explain why the two places are famous.
C. To show why St Marks Basilica is a must-see.
D. To compare the Doges Palace and the Bridge of Sighs.
6. What is Murano well-known for？
A. Bridges. B. Lace making.
C. Glassworks. D. Colorful houses.
7. The author writes the text mainly to introduce Venices .
A. modern art B. local customs
C. attractions with its beauty D. natural landscape
8. How does the author think of Murano Glass？
A. Its simple. B. Its very special.
C. Its colorful. D. Its too traditional.
跟蹤导练（四）
完形填空
If there is one thing I have learned over the years， it is that life in this world is bittersweet. It has been and it1will be. I realized this early and every day I see further2of it. It is something that we all just have to3 .
When I was a boy， I cherished my books and toys， but then I4them all when our house was5in the middle of one night. When growing up， I loved the isolated （孤立的） woodlands and meadows that were my6 ， but often I found myself playing7 . At school， I found learning fun and8 ， but I was never as popular as I wanted to be. In college， I enjoyed the excitement of being out on my own， yet I still missed the love and9of home.
As I grew into adulthood I fell in love and had my10broken. I graduated from college， but I never11the success I thought I would get. I had three beautiful12that taught me so much about love， yet I watched my two sons struggle daily with autism （自闭症）. I cherished the
13that my mom and dad gave me， and then I watched them14before I was 50.
Life is bittersweet which is full of ups and downs， twists and turns， successes and15 . Whether life makes us bitter or sweet，16 ， is up to us. Anyhow， we could17something from it. It is during the18times that we grow the strongest and our goodness is most19 . Stay strong. Love much. Live well. Please20your goodness and make this world a sweeter place for all.
1. A. rarely B. always C. almost D. forever
2. A. information B. action C. evidence D. experience
3. A. accept B. respect C. decline D. fight
4. A. borrowed B. sold C. destroyed D. lost
5. A. pulled down B. built up C. burned down D. torn apart
6. A. laboratory B. playground C. study D. library
7. A. alone B. badly C. fairly D. well
8. A. formal B. rapid C. easy D. boring
9. A. conditions B. aids C. reliefs D. comforts
10. A. books B. toys C. heart D. relation
11. A. gained B. enjoyed C. forgot D. wanted
12. A. relatives B. teachers C. children D. friends
13. A. courage B. fortune C. wisdom D. love
14. A. work B. die C. play D. rest
15. A. difficulties B. failures C. hardships D. diseases
16. A. though B. therefore C. however D. otherwise
17. A. learn B. benefit C. realize D. conclude
18. A. perfect B. differ C. tough D. suitable
19. A. kept B. showed C. found D. needed
20. A. offer B. repay C. remember D. share
语法填空
A group of researchers and scientists from China and other countries are working together1（record） and collect digital images of cultural relics from the Mogao Caves， which were a key stop along the Silk Road throughout Chinas ancient history. Nearly 500，000 high quality digital photographs2（produce） since the international project started in 1994.
The Mogao Caves3（study） in many countries have long been a meeting point for different cultures. Today the caves are just as international as they were at the time4people traveled the Silk Road. Tourists from all over the world visit Dunhuang to see the caves， and the Getty Museum in Los Angeles has reproduced a copy of the caves and5（paint） for people to admire in America.
6sharing so many digital photos over the Internet， the group hopes to promote even7（wide） interest around the world in Chinas ancient history， culture， and traditions.8one researcher who is working on the project explains， “ 9（appreciate） ones own cultural heritage is very important for understanding oneself. Recognizing the cultural heritage of other countries10（do） good to international communication and understanding.”
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
短文改錯
One day， I was on my way back home while I saw a young man painting a picture in a tree. I felt very surprising， so I went up to see more clear. He told me that he was art student. He spent his free time drawing pictures in the trees， hope to make the city more beautiful. His words encouraged me so much that I was volunteered to help him. He said it took him about one and a half hour to finish a picture. By the time I met him， he has finished ten pictures of his own. After that， they often worked together and became good friends.
跟蹤导练（五）
阅读理解
The arm bones of women who lived 7，000 years ago show a surprising level of strength—even higher than todays professional athletes. Thats according to a first-ever study comparing prehistoric （史前的） bones to those of living people. The finding suggests a revision of history—the everyday lives of prehistoric women were filled with hard labor， rather than just sitting at home doing lighter tasks while the men struggled and fought for life.
“Before the study， there are no clear records describing how our ancient ancestors lived. It can be easy to forget that bone is a living tissue， one that responds to the difficulties we put our bodies through，” said lead author Alison Macintosh. “Physical force and muscle activity both put pressure on the bone. The bone reacts by changing in shape， thickness and other aspects over time.”
Previous studies only compared female bones to contemporary male bones， the researchers said—and thats a problem， because the response of male bones to stress and change is much bigger than that of women. For instance， as humans moved from a hunter-gatherer lifestyle constantly on the move to a more settled agrarian （农耕的） one， changes can be observed in the structure of the shinbone （胫骨）—and these changes were much more evident in men.
However， a comparison of the bones of prehistoric women to the bones of living female athletes can help us work out a more accurate picture of what those prehistoric women were doing. “By analyzing the bones of living people and comparing them to the ancient bones， we can start to explain the kinds of labor our ancestors were reforming，” Macintosh said. What they found was that womens leg strength hasnt changed a great deal， but their arms used to be very powerful. Prehistoric women， the researchers found， had arm strength 11—16 percent stronger than those of modern rowers， and 30 percent stronger than those of non-athletes.
1. What does the study tell us about prehistoric women？
A. They were stronger than men.
B. They did tough tasks as the men.
C. They had lighter bones than men.
D. They spent most time staying at home.
2. What problem did previous studies on prehistoric bones have？
A. They lacked enough comparison.
B. They only studied mens bones.
C. They focused little on bones.
D. They ignored the lifestyles.
3. What does the underlined word “that” in Paragraph 3 refer to？
A. Bones structure.
B. Bones thickness.
C. Bones response to stress.
D. Bones stress from hard labor.
4. What can we learn from the last paragraph？
A. Its still hard to explain our ancestors lifestyle.
B. Prehistoric women went through much suffering.
C. Womens arms have become much stronger over time.
D. Prehistoric women are stronger than contemporary females.
閱读七选五
The Science of Happiness
Everyone wants to be happy. Some argue that the main reason people do the things they do is to become happier. Others argue that happiness is a basic human right. 1 What really makes people happy？
Measuring happiness.
Social scientists usually count happiness simply by asking how happy people are. 2 Ed Diener， an expert on happiness from the University of Illinois， says that this is an effective way of getting information about peoples happiness.
3
In one study， researchers asked people in different parts of a country， “How satisfied are you with your life？” People in parts of the country with nicer weather said they were more satisfied with their lives. They said they lived better than people from a city with bad weather.
Money and happiness.
Researchers have examined the relationship between money and happiness for many years. They say that very poor people are less happy than rich people. 4 If you have a home， food and clothes， extra money doesnt make you happier.
What makes people happy？
According to researchers， there are three things that make people happy：
◆Having close relationships with people—family and friends. 5
◆Believing in something. This could be a spiritual view or a special philosophy （人生哲学） in life.
◆Having goals that you find enjoyable and interesting. This means that your life has a purpose.
A. But what is happiness？
B. Weather and happiness.
C. Highly-paid jobs can make people happy.
D. Most people are satisfied with their lives.
E. But lots of money doesnt make you happier.
F.They ask people the question “How happy are you from 1 to 10？”
G.The closer and deeper the relationships are， the better for your happiness.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
跟蹤导练（六）
阅读理解
The Amazon basin region is home to about 2.5 million insect species， tens of thousands of plants， and some 2，000 birds and mammals. To date， at least 40，000 plant species， 3，000 fish， 1，294 birds， 427 mammals， 428 amphibians， and 378 reptiles have been scientifically classified in the region. One in five of all the birds in the world live in the Amazon rainforest.
The warm and wet forest has been in existence for at least 55 million years， and thrived even during glacial periods， allowing for the evolution of an unbelievable diversity of species. Radiocarbon dating （放射性碳测定年法） has revealed trees of 10 centimeter in diameter to be more than 300 years old， and some trees over 1，000 years old， indicating that untouched forests can experience unbelievable longevity.
The first human inhabitants are thought to have settled in the Amazon region since about 11，200 years ago. European explorers arrived in the 16th century， bringing diseases which traveled faster than the explorers themselves， killing perhaps as many as 90% of the indigenous inhabitants （土著居民）. By the late 17th century， the Amazon basin was controlled by Portuguese and Spanish explorers.
The Amazon rainforest has been described as the lungs of our planet because of its important role in recycling carbon dioxide into oxygen. But due to deforestation （滥伐森林）， rainforests now cover less than 5% of the Earths land surface， and experts believe that this is a big contributor to global climate change. Severe deforestation began in the 20th century， with 587，000 square kilometers lost up to the year 2000. Most deforested land is used for grassland to raise farm animals
and agriculture. The addition of transport routes has led to increased settlement and deforestation， and at the present rate， scientists estimate that the Amazon rainforest will be reduced by 40% in two decades.
1. Why are the figures mentioned in Paragraph 1？
A. To prove the forest untouched.
B. To count species completely.
C. To show the diversity of species.
D. To attract more attention to the Amazon region.
2. Why did most indigenous inhabitants in the Amazon region die？
A. European explorers brought diseases there.
B. Portuguese explorers treated them badly.
C. A lot of trees were cut down and burned.
D. They got killed by Spanish explorers.
3. What can we infer about the Amazon rainforest？
A. It has the largest number of species.
B. It covers over 5% of South America.
C. It is becoming larger in area.
D. It is being endangered now.
4. What would be included in the paragraph following of the text？
A. Ways to stop global warming.
B. Measures to protect rainforests.
C. Examples of destroying forests.
D. New settlements in the Amazon region.
书面表达
假如你是李华，你的外国朋友Chris热爱中国文化，特别是戏曲文化。你打算本周末去观看越剧《梁山伯与祝英台》。请给Chris写一封电子邮件，邀请他一起观看演出。内容包括：
1﹒提出邀请并简述原因;
2﹒观剧时間与地点;
3﹒希望对方尽早回复。
注意：
1﹒词数100左右;
2﹒可以适当加入细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：越剧 Shaoxing Opera;《梁山伯与祝英台》Butterfly Lovers
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