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　　Adaptation of Living Things

　　Certain animals and plants develop characteristics that help them cope with their environmentbetter than others of their kind. This natural biological process is called adaptation. Among thesuperior characteristics developed through adaptation are those that may help in getting food orshelter, in providing protection, and in producing and protecting the young. That results in the

　　evolution of more and more organisms(生物体)that are better fitted to their environments.

　　Each living thing is adapted to its way of life in a general way, but each is adapted especiallyto its own distinct class. A plant, for example, depends upon its roots to fix itself firmly and toabsorb water and inorganic chemicals(无机物). It depends upon its green leaves for using thesun's energy to make food from inorganic chemicals. These are general adaptations, common tomost plants. In addition, there are special adaptations that only certain kinds of plants have.

　　Many animals have adaptations that help them escape from their enemies. Some are hiddenby their body color or shape, and many look like a leaf or a little branch. The coats of deer arecolored to mix with the surroundings. Many animals have the ability to remain completely stillwhen an enemy is near.

　　Organisms have a great variety of ways of adapting. They may adapt in their structure, func-tion, and genetics; in their development and production of the young; and in other respects. Anorganism may create its own environment, as do warm-blooded mammals (哺乳动物), whichhave the ability to adjust body heat exactly to maintain their ideal temperature despite changingweather. Usually adaptations are an advantage, but sometimes an organism is so well adapted to a particular environment that if conditions change, it finds it difficult or impossible to readapt to thenew conditions.

　　Some plants and animals develop superior characteristics so that they may

　　A.help others of their kind get food, shelter and other things needed

　　B.survive even in extremely severe conditions

　　C.become better adapted to the environments than others of their kind

　　D.result in the evolution and production of more intelligent organisms

　　2、 Don't be afraid. I am not going to hurt you.

　　A.fear

　　B.astonished

　　C.shocked

　　D.frightened

　　3、 The newspaper did not mention the degree of the damage caused by the fire.

　　A.range.

　　B.level

　　C.extent

　　D.quantity

　　4、 I have been trying to quit smoking

　　A.give up

　　B.pick up

　　C.build up

　　D.take up

　　5、Gross National Happiness

　　In the last century, new technology improved the lives of many people in many countries. However, one country resisted these changes. High in the Himalayan mountains of Asia, the kingdom of Bhutan remained separate. Its people and Buddhist(佛教)culture had not been affected for almost a thousand years. Bhutan, however, was a poor country. People died at a young age. Most of its people could not read, and they did not know much about the outside world. Then, in 1972, a new ruler named King Jigme Singye Wangchuck decided to help Bhutan to become modern, but without losing its traditions.

　　King Wangchuck looked at other countries for ideas. He saw that most countries measured their progress by their Gross Natonal Product(GNP). The GNP measures products and money. When the number of products sold increases, people say the country is making progress. King Wangchuck had a different idea for Bhutan. He wanted to measure his country’s progress by people’s happiness. If the people’s happiness increased, the king could say that Bhutan was making progress. To decide if people were happier, he created a measure called Gross National Happiness(GNH).

　　GNH is based on certain principles that create happiness. People are happier if they have health care, education, and jobs. They are happier when they live in a healthy, protected environment. They are happier when they can keep their traditional culture and customs. Finally, people are happier when they have a good, stable government.

　　Now there is some evidence of increased GNH in Bhutan. People are healthier and are living longer. More people are educated and employed. Teenty-five percent of the land has become national parks, and the country has almost no pollution. The Bhutanese continue to wear their traditional clothing and follow their ancient Buddhist customs. Bhutan has also become a democracy. In 2008, King Wangchuck gave his power to his son. Although the country still had a king, it held its first democratic elections that year. Bhutan had political parties and political candidates for the first time. Finally, Bhutan has connected to the rest of the world through television and internet.

　　Bhutan is a symbol for social progress. Many countries are now interested in Bhutan’s GNH. These countries are investigating their own ways to measure happiness. They want to create new policies that take care of their people, cultures, and land.

　　Brazil may be the nest country to use the principles of GNH. Brazilian leaders see the principles of GNH as a source of inspiration. Brazil is a large country with a diverse population. If happiness works as a measure of progress in Brazil, perhaps the rest of the world will follow.

　　Who was Jigme Singye Wangchuck?

　　A.A president.

　　B.A Buddhist priest.

　　C.A king.

　　D.A general.

　　6、What puzzles me is why his books are so popular.

　　A.shocks

　　B.influences

　　C.confuses

　　D.concerns

　　7、All the flats in the building had the same layout.

　　A.color

　　B.arrangement

　　C.size

　　D.function

　　8、回答题。

　　How to Do Well in Exams

　　Do not underestimate ( 低估 ) the power of revision in the days and hours before an examination. The closer you are to the exam, the more chance you have of storing and retaining crucial information. But do not overdo it. 46 An effective daily routine can help you through an exam period, so in the days leading up to your first exam, get into the habit of being up and ready to work by game. It can be a shock to the system after months of working to your own timetable to be mentally alert at that time if you have not prepared for it.

　　On the day of the exam, have a good breakfast, pack two of everything you need ( pens, pencils, erasers, etc. ) , then make your way to the examination hall in good time. 47

　　Once in your seat, simply pause for a few seconds and collect your thoughts. Close your eyes and take in a few slow, deep breaths to help you relax. When you turn over the test paper, spend a short period reading through all the instructions and questions, paying particular attention to key verbs such as "discuss" ,

　　"compare" and "evaluate" 48 It is always wise to allow 10 minutes at the end of the exam to give yourself time to go back over your answers. Once you have selected the questions you wish to tackle, begin by attempting the one you think is your strongest. It will give you more confidence when you see a well-answered question down on paper. Also remember to write clearly, and do not be afraid to express the unexpected : after all, examiners call get very bored marking stereotypical ( 千篇一律的 ) answers.

　　49 If you do need something else to focus on to help you collect your thoughts, choose a fixture ( 固定设施 ) in the room, such as the ceiling--or anything else that will not allow you to be distracted.

　　Finally, once you have finished, never hang around outside afterwards to attend the discussion by other students.50

　　A. Do not arrive too early, though, as other people's anxiety can be contagious (传染性的) , and you may suffer from undue panic.

　　B. Try not to be tempted to look at those around you, or at the clock.

　　C. When you get home, read the examination paper through and look up all the words you didn't understand.

　　D. Sleep, exercise and relaxation are all just as important.

　　E. Map out a quick plan of points you wish to make and how much time you should spend on each question.

　　F. Go and have a well-earned rest-then prepare for your next exam.

　　请回答(46)题__________

　　9、This was disaster on a cosmic scale.

　　A.modest

　　B.huge

　　C.commercial

　　D.national

　　10、 Take some spare clothes in case you get wet.

　　A.fine

　　B.winter

　　C.outdoor

　　D.extra

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