Malaysia remains a favorite destination of tourism with a year-round ________ climate.

On the grounds of Wimbledon，a year-round museum is devoted to the joys and history of the sport—and one of their current exhibits showcases Ted Tinling，the popular and controversial designer of tennis dresses．

A.conflicting

B.well-known

C.debatable

D.innovative

听力原文：M: Hey，neighbor，can you do me a favor?My wife and I are going out of town this weekend,and I was wondering if you could take care of some of our animals while we're gone. You know our dog，Jaws，don't you?

W: Yeah. My leg still hurts from the 1ast incident.

M: Hey，he's just a playful little beast. He likes to bark a little，and his bark is worse than his bite. Just feed him a can of dog food a day，and make sure he has plenty of water in his dish.

[Oh]And then，take him for a walk around the block.

W: Well，how about if I just throw a Frisbee over the fence to give him some exercise?Wouldn't that work?

M: Ah，and then，he likes to watch the 3:00 soap opera on Channel 4[What?]…and brush his teeth after you give him some doggie treats around 4:00. And，then brush his fur for about twenty minutes. He tends to shed this time of year.

[Ah，what?]And then scratch him around the ears. Otherwise，he feels neglected.

W: Man，you really pamper your dog. Is that it?

M: Well，and then there's Claws.

W: Claws?Who's Claws?

M: Oh，he's the cat we adopted from the animal shelter，but he's a little temperamental.

W: What do you mean“temperamental”?

M: Well，he has mood swings[Mood swings?]，but he's been doing better since he's been going to the animal therapist. So，be sure to feed him a half cup of cat food two times a day[What?A therapist…]，and don't forget to put on some soft classical music during his nap time at 2:40 P. m. But don't let him out of the house because he might run away and chase the neighbor's dog.

W: You have some high-maintenance animals.

M: Not really. And，don't forget to change the cat 1itter daily，or he might have an accident on the carpet.

[Oh，great. ]And finally，there's Buttercup.

W: Buttercup?Who's Buttercup…?I'm afraid to ask.

M: Ah，she's a sweetie[What?]…if you know how to handle her right.

[Oh，great. ]Wait. Let me get her for you. Here you are.

W: That's…That's a snake…[Hold her. ]That's a big snake with big fangs. Does the snake go to a therapist，too?

M: Of course not…just an anger-management class.

W: Oh!What?

M: I'm joking. Buttercup is a very docile creature，and she never bites anyone she likes. If she doesn't. you'll know because she starts hissing and staring at you…. kind like what she's doing now.

W: Well，I'm leaving. You must be going out of your mind to think I'm going to watch a zoo full of misunderstood animals. You'd better hire some professional help'cause I wouldn't watch them even if you paid me a million dollars.

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A．It can be somewhat aggressive.

B．It eats too much food at one time.

C．The dog might mess on his carpet.

D．It barks too loudly.

SECTION 1 Compulsory Translation (30 points)

In its plans to develop Greece as a year-round tourist destination, the Ministry of Tourism is focusing on alternative forms of tourism, beyond the sun, sea and sand classical summer holiday. Among other sectors, these include health and beauty tourism.

Apart from stunning natural beauties, nature has endowed Greece with hot springs whose therapeutic properties were already known in ancient times. Hippocrates, the father of medicine, was the first to discover their virtues some 25 centuries ago.

The geographical location of these springs is not accidental as it is related either to tectonic events or volcanic activities. Their waters are therapeutic for ailments such as rheumatism, arthritis and complaints related to lungs, kidneys, blood circulation and dermatology, among others. Of more than 750 natural springs, around 80 operate professionally as natural spas, many with accommodation and other facilities.

In consultations with tourism associations, hoteliers and tourism investment consultants, the government is drafting a new law to define the rules for health tourism. Expected to be approved by Parliament early next year, the law will establish the legal framework and the prerequisites for health tourism centers, including provisions for handicapped guests. One condition will be that such centers will have to operate all year, not just in summer. Another is that hotels providing health facilities should be near a hospital or an airport.

The Development Law, which came into force in December 2004, provides attractive incentives, such as subsidies or tax breaks for health tourism center investments. The government is encouraging regional development in areas in northwestern Greece.

Doctors and investors from Sweden, Britain and Germany have already shown interest in establishing health tourism centers in Greece, to take advantage of the country's mild climate, low humidity and year-round sunshine. In addition to hydrotherapy, some centers will deal with illnesses of the psyche — depression, psychological problems and addictions. The serenity of many parts of Greece's countryside is seen as therapeutic for people from northern countries where cold, dreary climates can lead sufferers to depression and suicide.

Spread throughout Greece, many natural mineral springs are owned by the National Tourism Organization of Greece and managed by the Tourism Development Co. The latter is gradually divesting itself of its. large and diverse portfolio through long-term leasing of its holdings, including mineral springs and spas.

听力原文： Most rain forests lie close to the equator, where the climate is often mild and there are long hours of sunshine. The warmth of the land heats the air above, causing it to rise and tiny drops of water to fall as rain. The rainfall can reach at least 98 inches a year. This wet, warm world with plenty of sunlight is perfect for plants to grow, so the trees grow fast with green leaves all the year round. The trees themselves also have an effect on the climate. They gather water from the soil and pass it out into the air through their leaves. The wet air then forms clouds, which hang over the tree tops like smoke. These clouds protect the forest from the daytime heat and nighttime cold of nearby deserts, keeping temperatures fit for plant growth. Rain forests slightly farther away from the equator remain just as warm, but they have a dry season of three months or more when little rain falls. Tree leaves fall during this dry season and new leaves grow when the wet season or monsoon(rainy season)begins. Thus these areas are known as the "monsoon forest". Another type of rain forest grows on tropical mountains. It is often called the "cloud forest" because clouds often hang over the trees like fog. The rain forest is the ideal place for the growth of many different trees. Most of them depend on animals to eat their fruits and spread their seeds. When the fruits are eaten, the seeds inside them go undamaged through the animals stomachs and are passed out in their droppings. The seeds lying on the forest floor then grow into new trees. Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard. 19. What do we know about the climate of the rain forests near the equator? 20. What can we learn from the passage? 21. Which plays the most important role in the spreading of seeds according to the passage?20．

A．Tree leaves are green all the time in the monsoon forest.

B．There is a dry season in the cloud forest on tropical mountains.

C．Clouds help the plants in the rain forest near the deserts to grow.

D．The formation of climate in the rain forest has little to do with the trees.