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上海市各区2015届初三英语一模试题汇编:回答问题

D．Answer the questions（根据短文内容回答下列问题）（12分）

For centuries, the Inca city of Machu Picchu was lost in the jungle. Then, in 1911, the American explorer, Hiram Bingham, discovered the ruins(废墟) of it. It is one of the most extraordinary places in the world.

Today it is also one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Many people choose to follow the Inca Trail (印加古道), a centuries-old path of 43 kilometres that takes three or four days on foot. Others take the train and then a bus for the last part of the journey.

Now a hotel company is going to build a cable car to the top of Machu Picchu. “The cable car is good news for Machu Picchu,” says a company spokesman. “There are going to be a lot more tourists and that means more jobs for the local people. Looking after the ruins is expensive. With the extra money, we can spend more on looking after them.”

However, the plan is not popular in Peru (秘鲁). Ana Redondo, a tour guide, explains the problem.

“There are already more than 300,000 tourists that go to Machu Picchu every year. The Inca Trail is crowded. Old tea bags and water bottles can be found here and there. How dirty the Inca Trail is now! The new cable car is going to bring 400 tourists every hour! The company is also going to build a large hotel and tourist centre with souvenir shops, fast food restaurants and so on. It is the end of Machu Picchu.”

Ana is an activist who belongs to an organization named Save Machu Picchu. She says that the organization is going to stop the company’s plans. “Tomorrow we are meeting government officers. Next week two scientists from UNESCO will come here. We will discuss the plans. Next month we are organizing an international meeting. We are not going to stop until the cable car idea is dead.”

88. What did Hiram Bingham discover in 1911?

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89. How long is the Inca Trail, a centuries-old path?

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90. What does the hotel company plan to do?

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上海市各区2015届初三英语一模试题汇编:回答问题

91. What is the problem the Inca Trail has now?

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92. What will Save Machu Picchu do next week?

It ____________________________________________________________________.

93. Do you think the hotel company’s plan is a good idea or not? Why?

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Keys: 88. He discovered the ruins of the Inca city.

89. It is 43 kilometres long.

90. The hotel company / It plans to build a cable car to the top of Machu Picchu.

91. It is crowded and dirty now.

92. It will discuss the plans with two scientists from UNESCO.

93. Any reasonable answers are acceptable.

D. Answer the questions (根据短文内容回答下列问题)（12分）

Big Brothers Big Sisters is a program which is based on the simple and powerful friendship. It provides friendship and fun by matching easily hurt young people(age 7-17) with a volunteer adult who can be both a role model and a helpful friend.

V olunteers come from all parts of life --- married, single, with or without children. Big Brothers and Big Sisters do not just take the place of parents or social workers. They are tutors: someone to trust, to have fun with, to talk and go to when needed.

A Big Sister and Little Sister will usually spend one hour, and three times a month for at least twelve month s. They enjoy simple activities such as a picnic at a park, cooking, doing sports or going to a football match. These activities improve the friendship and help the young person develop self-respect, confidence and life goal.

Big Brothers Big Sisters organizations can be found throughout the world. It is the largest and most well-known provider of tutor services and has been operating for 25 years.

Emily and Sarah have been matched since 2008. Emily is a 15-year-old girl who has experienced some difficulties by her schoolmates at school. "I was pretty sure there was something wrong with me."

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上海市各区2015届初三英语一模试题汇编:回答问题

Emily's mum came across Big Brothers Big Sisters and thought it would be good to Emily by providing different information about herself other than just depending on schoolmates to judge her self-worth.

Sarah wanted to join in a volunteer program. "From the Internet, I found out how to be a part of it. I thought it would be fun for me to enjoy making time to do something because sometimes it is all work and no play."

Big Brothers Big Sisters has been useful and enjoyable to both Emily and Sarah. They love and look forward to their time together and the relationship has certainly helped Emily be more comfortable in being the wonderful and happy girl she is!

88. Is Big Brothers Big Sisters a kind of activity?

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89. What does Big Brothers Big Sisters do for young people?

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90. How long is a Big Sister and Little Sister usually expected to work within a year?

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91. Where can you find Big Brothers Big Sisters organizations?

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92. Who has Emily been matched with in Big Brothers Big Sisters?

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