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Snow and ice still block the pass for months. But the dogs are no longer needed to search it after a storm. In 1964 the Great Saint Bernard Tunnel was opened for motor transport. The tunnel. Only three and a half miles long. Was the first Alpine tunnel for road traffic. Motorists are not the only users of the Great Saint Bernard Tunnel. Observers report that swallows(燕子)now take the tunnel route. It has become part of their spring flyway where they migrate north from Italy. 64. The Saint Bernard dogs became famous for ________. A. living in a shelter B. guiding climbers C. saving travellers’ lives D. helping those who have troubles 65. The Great Saint Bernard Pass is a route between _________ A. France and Switzerland B. Italy and Switzerland C. Switzerland and Austria D. Switzerland and Germany 66. The Great Tunnel has lessened the dangers of the route because ________. A. travelers no longer use the pass itself B. the pass is now kept open all winter C. dogs can patrol(巡逻)the tunnel more easily D. All of the above 67. The selection states that this tunnel __________. A. was opened in 1964 B. is 3.5 miles long C. was the first road tunnel through the Alps D. All of he above D Learning English is one of the few things I have been doing consistently over the pass 16 years like most Chinese students, I started learning English because it was a compulsory(必修的)course in my middle school. More importantly, English was a central subject for the college entrance exam. At that time, studying English was not a pleasant experience for me. There was no fun in the process of learning. The focus of our English education was getting a good mark in exams. And nobody told me that the real meaning of studying another language was communication. When I became a university student, I spent nearly half of my time on English. In fact, more than 90 percent of the job offer ads in Shanghai list “proficiency(精通)in English” as a main requirement. How did I improve my English? People told me that TOEFL was very helpful and useful. As a result, I took a TOEFL training course and studied like mad. After six months’ preparation, I took part in the exam and got a high score. Later on, I had a chance to further my study in Britain. I soon discovered that all of my past English learning had been futile(没用的). When I first went shopping in a local supermarket, I really could not understand what the cashier was saying at all. It was then that I realized I had totally missed the point. Instead of just passing exams, the main function of learning English or any other language is communication. What is more, language does not exist independent of culture. Hence, mechanical memorization helps very little in communication. That’s why I was still unable to freely express myself after learning English for many years. By no means am I talented in any foreign language. I am still learning English. Why? First and foremost, my job requires me to use English everyday. Secondly, English helps me to have access to more information. Thirdly, as a bookworm(书呆子), English gives me a chance to dive into the huge pool of inspiring English books. Last but not least, it is such a great experience to write in another language. Indeed, English has become part of my life. 68. What did the author think of English learning when he was a student? A. He was crazy about English. B. He thought it was funny to study English. C. He thought it was unpleasant in the process of learning English. D. He often recited English in the process of learning 69. What’s the real meaning of studying English according to the author? A. To pass the exams. B. To get high marks in the exams C. To use English for communication with others. D. To find a better job. 70. According to the passage, how’s my English? A. I am good at it. B. I can express myself freely in English like natives. C. I am working hard on studying English. D. I can master English but I can’t use it at my will. 71. What’s the best way to study English well? A. Mechanical memorization. B. Reciting English every day. C. Studying English as well as its culture and using it more. D. Following English teachers’ instruction and getting high marks. E John settles in a new country The second of my ancestors to arrive in Australia was John Westwood. John was the youngest of seven children. His father was a wealthy landowner in England and his four older brothers were happy to work alongside their father on their huge property. John wanted to be a farmer too, but he also wanted to see new places and to lead an adventurous life. That is why, in 1834, at the age of 25, John and his friend Henry Bourke set sail for New South Wales on board the Lady Pearl. As a gift, John’s father gave him a large sum of money to set up a farm if he wished to make his home in Australia. (责任编辑：admin) |