or tour group arriving by bus. Bus Reservations for Groups

Groups arriving by bus must make reservations in advance by calling 626-405-2240. Please notice that all buses and tricks must use a specified(规定的) route for entering The Huntington from the north. 59. If you want to go to the library on Friday in April, the earliest time you can choose is _____.

A. 430 p.m. B. 12 C. 1030 a.m. D. 1120 a.m.

60. If next Saturday a 66-year-old man goes to the library with his three grandchildren, aged 4, 6, 14, how

much should he pay?

A. $40. B. $39. C.$35. D. $44. 61. To visit the library on free days, you_______.

A. get free tickets on arriving at the library B. must reserve a parking place

C. have to buy admission tickets D. should reserve tickets in advance 62. As for tour groups arriving at the library by bus, ________ . A. they have to pay for the parking space B. they don’t need to make a reservation C. they should call the library in advance D. they have to park their bus outside

C

On May 23rd the United States Department of Agriculture will meet to discuss the pressing topic of wild pigs. These beasts, which number 6 million or so, are an increasing bother. At their worst, they can damage crops, spread diseases, attack humans and kill farm animals. And things are getting worse a study show that they are likely to double in number over the next 3 years. Why is it so hard to control wild pigs?

Introduced to America in the 16th century, and related to the wild pigs found in Europe, wild pigs can be found in 75% of all states. No single law exists to control them and regulations differ between states while in Missouri they can only be shot if met by chance, in Texas hunting is actively encouraged. A “pork chopper” law allows Texan hunters to shoot wild pigs from helicopters, and some people in Louisiana have even built their own pig-hunting drone(无人机). As well as being popular with hunters, wild pigs are cheaper for game raisers to breed(饲养)than deer. In Michigan and Pennsylvania suggested bans on the private breeding of pigs for hunting have caused quarrels between game raisers and wildlife officials.

Wild pigs’ double nature----considered pests by farmers, but valued by hunters---makes it hard to pass laws to control them. Two other factors also contribute. Nearly 70% of land in America is privately owned. And it is difficult for lawmakers to impose(强加)breeding and hunting laws on private landowners. Secondly, it is hard to define a wild pig.

In some states, laws are being introduced to redefine the term “wild animal” to keep out wild pigs. This is good news for those raising pigs for hunting, but less welcome to those who consider them pests whose number should be limited. Meanwhile, discussions continue over how to deal with this problem. 63. People are not permitted to hunt wild pigs freely in ______.

A. Texas B. Michigan C. Missouri D. Louisiana 64. Why do the game raisers prefer raising wild pigs to deer?

A. It’s difficult to raise deer. B. Wild pigs are in large numbers. C. Deer are not popular with hunters. D. They can benefit more from wild pigs. 65. Which is NOT the reason for the difficulty in controlling wild pigs?

A. The difficulty of passing effective laws. B. The high percentage of land owned privately. C. The farmers’ unwillingness to shoot wild pigs. D. The popularity of raising wild pigs in many states. 66. What is the best title of the text?

A. Why are wild pigs so hard to control? B. Are wild pigs pests or wild animals? C. Wild pigs----an increasing danger in the US. D. How to deal with the problem of wild pigs?

D

The first robot rover to land on the Moon in nearly 40 years, China's Jade Rabbit, has begun sending back photos, with shots of its lunar lander(登月飞行器). Jade Rabbit rolled down a ramp lowered by the lander and on to the volcanic plain known as Sinus Iridum at 0435 Beijing time on Saturday (2035 GMT).It moved to a spot a few metres away, its historic short journey recorded by the lander. On Sunday evening the two machines began photographing each other. A Chinese flag is clearly visible on the Jade Rabbit as it stands deployed on the Moon's surface.

Ma ingrui, chief commander of China's lunar programme, declared the mission (任务）a \success\The first soft landing on the Moon since 1976 is the latest step in China's ambitious space programme, says BBC science reporter Paul Rincon.

The lander will operate there for a year, while the rover is expected to work for some three months. The Chang'e-3 mission landed some 12 days after being launched atop a Chinese-developed Long March 3B rocket from ichang in the country's south. The official inhua news service reported that the lander

began its descent(下降)on Saturday just after 1300 GMT, touching down in Sinus Iridum (the Bay of Rainbows) 11 minutes later. \原型月球车) in Shanghai a few years ago - it's a wonderful technological achievement to have landed,\Mullard Space Science Laboratory, told BBC News.

Chang'e-3 is the third unmanned rover mission to touch down on the lunar surface, and the first to go there in more than 40 years. The last was an 840kg (1,900lb) Soviet vehicle known as Lunokhod-2, which was kept warm by polonium（钋）-210. But the six-wheeled Chinese vehicle carries a more sophisticated payload（复杂的有效负荷）, including ground-penetrating radar which will gather measurements of the lunar soil and crust.

67. What does the text mainly talk about?

A. China’s space and aeronautics industry develops quickly. B. The importance of China’s space and aeronautics industry. C. China's Jade Rabbit Moon rover sends back first photos.

D. Chang'e-3 is the third unmanned rover mission to touch down on the lunar surface.

68. After _______ years’ hard and scientific work, the first soft landing on the Moon has made such great

progress.

A. nearly 40 B. 37 C. 64 D. more than 40 69. The purpose that the Chinese moon rover has visited the moon is to______. A. do some research about the moon B. be the first settler on the moon C. to plant the Chinese flag onto the moon D. send a lovely jade rabbit onto the moon 70. From the text, we know that the lander began its descent on Saturday just after _____ Beijing time. A. 1300 B. 2000 C. 2200 D. 2100 第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，共10分）

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

How to prevent nearsightedness

Myopia(近视), or nearsightedness, can be a severe inconvenience and may even cause big troubles when we operate cars or heavy machinery. Here are some tips that may help you to prevent myopia.

1. 71 Whether it’s for the love of books or because you are studying for a test that just happens to take place tomorrow, don’t overdo it. This means either getting away from a page-turner(引人入胜的书) or starting your studies a few days earlier. If prolonged(持续很久的)reading can’t be avoided, try taking regular breaks to rest your eyes or take a nap.

2. Consume lots of eye-protecting vitamins. __72___ It’s very meaningful to get kids to eat this healthy orange vegetable, which is rich in vitamins. Still, good doses (剂量) of multi-vitamins will improve not only your eyesight but your health in general.

3. Do your reading or focusing in well-lit room. Weak light may cause damage to your eyes and result

in the need for glasses. 73_ Buy a reading light or just turn on a bright lamp.

4. Be mindful of the distance between your eyes and the object you’re focusing on. 74 It will also cause your head to ache and may dry out your eyes.

5. __75__ Early detection of nearsightedness can lead to quick treatment and less serious symptoms. A. Try not to read for long lengths of time.

B. You should also eat a lot of other green vegetables. C. Talk to an eye care doctor at the first signs of eye trouble. D. Of course the first choice that comes to mind is the carrot. E. It will also give you a headache and cause you to become tired.

F. Encourage more outdoor activities, such as running, cycling and playing tennis. G.. Whether it’s a book or the television, being too close is going to bother your eyes.

第二卷（二部分，共35分） 第一节：短文改错（满分10分）

文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加： 在缺词处加上一个漏词符号（∧），并在此符号下面写出该加的词。 删除： 把多余的词用斜线（\\）划掉。

修改： 在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意： 1．每处错误及修改均仅限一词；

2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Dear Tom,

How are you doing? I wonder what you could sell some Chinese knots for me. I made

it myself with red silk threads, cloth and other materials. They look real beautiful

in the shape of a diamond, about 5 inch long and 4 inches wide. In the China, these knots

stands for friendship, love and good luck. People can either give them as gifts to friends

hang them in their houses. They are only 12.99 US dollars each. If anyone wants to know