2. Badminton is one of the most popular participation sports in the world.

Today, the Tower of London is one of the most popular tourist【1】and attracts over three million visitors a year. It was occasionally used as a Royal Palace for the Kings and Queens of England【2】the time of James I who【3】from 1603 to 1625, but is【4】known as a prison and execution place. Within the walls of the Tower, princes have been murdered, traitors【5】, spies shot, and Queens of England beheaded. One of the most famous executions was that of Anne Boleyn in 1536. She was the second wife of Henry VIII. He wanted to【6】her because she could not give him a son, so he accused her of adultery. She was tried and found guilty. She asked to be beheaded with a sword【7】the usual, axe, which can still be seen in the Tower. The sword and executioner were【8】over specially from France and with one【9】the executioner cut off her head.

The Tower was also the【10】of one of London's most famous mysteries. King Edward IV died in 1483. His elder son, Edward, became king【11】his father's death. Young Edward lived in the Tower, and the Duke of Gloucester,【12】protector, persuaded Edward s brother, Richard, to come and live there so that they could play together. But then the Duke【13】that he was the new king, and he was crowned instead of the twelve-year-old Edward,【14】himself Richard III.

After that, the boys were seen less and less and eventually disappeared.【15】said that they were suffocated in bed by pillows being【16】their mouths. It is believed that Richard ordered their deaths,【17】it has never been proved. In 1674, workmen at the Tower discovered two【18】which were taken away and buried in Westminster Abbey in 1678. The【19】were examined in 1933 and were declared to be those of two children,【20】the age of the Princes.

(1)

A．seats

B．scenes

C．grounds

D．sights

Today, the Tower of London is one of the most popular tourist【C1】______ and attracts over three million visitors a year. It was occasionally used as a royal palace for the Kings and Queens of England【C2】______ the time of James I, who【C3】______ from 1603 to 1625, but is best known as a prison and execution place. Within the walls of the tower, princes have been murdered, traitors【C4】______ spies shot, and queens of England beheaded. One of the most famous【C5】______ was that of Anne Boleyn in 1536. She was the second wife of Henry Ⅷ. He wanted to【C6】______ her because she could not give him a son, so he【C7】______ her of adultery. She was tried and found guilty. She asked to be beheaded with a sword,【C8】______ the usual axe, which can still be seen in the tower.

The tower was also the 【C9】______ of one of London's most famous mysteries. King Edward Ⅳ died in 1483. His elder son, Edward, became king【C10】______ his father's death. Young Edward lived in the Tower, and the Duke of Gloucester, his protector,【C11】______ Edward's brother, Richard, to come and live there so that they could play together.【C12】______ then the Duke【C13】______ that he was the new king, and he was crowned 【C14】______ the twelve-year-old Edward,【C15】______ himself Richard Ⅲ.

After that, the boys were seen less and less and【C16】______ disappeared. It is said that they were suffocated in bed by pillows being【C17】______ their mouths. It is believed that Richard Ⅲ ordered their deaths, although it has never been【C18】______ In 1674, workmen at the tower discovered two skeletons, which were taken away and buried in Westminster Abbey in 1678. The【C19】______ were examined in 1933 and were declared to be those of two children,【C20】______ the age of the Princes.

【C1】

A．seats

B．scenes

C．grounds

D．sights

根据下列选项，回答{TSE}题。

Cargo Insurance is one of the most important consideration trades．To meet the

requirement of marine cargo teansportation，various kinds of marine risks can be covered under different insurance policies．The risks covered in 1 coverage basically means that only total or constructive total loss of the whole consignment of cargo，but no partial loss or damage is recoverable from the insurer resulting from natural calamities，such as 2 and flood．3 provides cover since loss and damage is recoverable from the insurer resulting from natural calamities．4 is the most widely used in the transport of marine cargo because it provides insurance against all risks of loss or damage to the cargo insured arising from external causes in the course of transit．But it does not cover risks of war， 5 ，and other special additional risks such as failure to delivery and import duty．

Tourism is one of the most promising industries of the last few years. In most countries there are official organizations to encourage tourists. In fact, very often the ordinary people are worse off because the presence of large numbers of tourists means that the price of food becomes too expensive for poor people in the tourist cities.

In your essay, give your views on the pros and cons of tourism.

You should write 160--200 words neatly on ANSWER SHEET2.

听力原文： Sydney is situated on the foreshores of one of the most magnificent harbors in the world. It was founded in 1788 and with a population of over 3 million. It is the largest city in Australia. Authors have described it as fascinating, bustling, sophisticated, colorful, exciting. Its distinction lies in its wealth of natural beauty, which coupled with its temperate climate provides ideal facilities for outdoor life unparalleled anywhere in the world. Its 54 km2 of protected harbor waters, its many narrow winding streets which have followed the bullock tracks of early days, and its golden sands and glorious surfing beaches give infinite variety and endless interest to visitors. Its people are friendly and have an exuberance which expresses itself in sport, the arts, and politics. A dominating landmark is the harbor bridge, whose arch is some 134 m above water level. It is just under 5 km long, and provides the main traffic link between the city and her northern suburbs. An exciting addition to Sydney's charm is the Opera House which is magnificently situated at Bennelong Point overlooking Sydney Harbor.

What is the population of Sydney according to the passage?

A．About 3 million.

B．About 4 million.

C．About 5 million.

D．About 1 million.

SECTION A CONVERSATIONS

Directions: In this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.

听力原文：W: It is hard for me to believe that [3]shooting is one of the most popular sports in the world.

M: I believe this is true. In Europe, shooting is open to men and women and even children of all ages for recreation.

W: Even children?

M: Yes.

W: Shooting requires technical perfection and excellent mental conditioning. [1]I think one of the driving forces of shooting is the desire to conquer and control other people.

M: I agree. Just like the early days in America, the white settlers or the pioneers used guns to control and conquer Native Americans, which became one of the most popular and favorite movie themes in the U.S.

W: I am an American western movie fan.

M: I know you are.

W: The format of the Olympic shooting competition has changed greatly over the years. [2]I understand that Men's Shooting was one of the nine sports of the first Modern Olympic Games in Athens in 1896.

M: Shooting has grown steadily since it became an official game at the Olympics. When it was first introduced in Athens in 1896, there were only three rifle and pistol events.

W: How many events are there nowadays?

M: Shooting events have gone through constant changes over the years. After World War Ⅱ, this Olympic event became more regular and it now stands at seventeen events.

According to the conversation, what is one of the driving forces of shooting?

A．The desire to be popular.

B．The desire to conquer and control other people.

C．The desire to be technically perfect.

D．The desire to use guns and show one’s skills.

Housing is one of the most important issues concerning Chinese people now. The following graph shows the price of house in 1987 and in 1999 ( Yuan per square meter). You are to write a composition within 35 minutes.

You should write 160--200 words neatly on ANSWER SHEET2.

根据下列选项，回答 46～50 题。

Transportation is one of the most significant areas of 1 l because of its impact on customer service and the firm’s cost structure．The primary transportation value proposition is product movement up and down the supply chair．Without reliable transportation， most commercial activities could not function．The international 2 is nowadays frequently carried out in containers．Containers are particularly suitable for 3． If the exporter intends to fill a full container load，the forwarder or shipping line will prepare an empty container to the exporter for loading．If the cargo is 4， the exporter sends it to the container freight station，where it will be 5 with the goods of other exporters in a container．

第 46 题 请在1处填上正确答案