B

    More than 10 years ago, it was difficult to buy a tasty pineapple. The fruits that made it to the UK were green on the outside and, more often than not, hard with an unpleasant taste within. Then in 1996, the Del Monte Gold pineapple produced in Hawaii first hit our shelves.

    The new type of pinepple looked more yellowy-gold than green. It was slightly softer on the

    Outside and had a lot of juice inside. But the most important thing about this new type of pineapple was that it was twice as sweet as the hit-and -miss pineapples we had known. In

    no time,the Del Monte Gold took the market by storm, rapidly becoming the world's best-selling pineapple variety,and delivering natural levels of sweetness in the mouth,up until then only found in tinned pineapple.

    In nutrition (营养) it was all good news too.This nice-tasting pineapple contained four times more vitamin C(维生素C)than the old green variety.Nutrionists said that it was not only full of vitamins,but also good against some diseases.People were understandably eager to be able to buy this wonderful fruit.The new type of pineapple was selling fast,and the Del Monte Gold pineapple rapidly became a fixture in the shopping badket of the healthy eater.

    Seeing the growing market for its winning pineapple,Del Monte tried to keep the market to itself.But other fruit companies developed similar pineapples,Del Monte turned to law for help,but failed .Those companies argued argued successfully that Del Monte's attempts to keep the golden pineapple for itself were just a way to knock them out of the market.

    60.We learn from the text that the new type of pineapple is ____________.

    A. green outside and sweet inside

    B. good-looking outside and soft inside

    C. yellowy-gold outside and hard inside

    D. a little soft outside and sweet inside

    61.Why was the new type of pineapple selling well?

    A. It was rich in nutrition and tasted nice.

    B. It was less sweet and good for health.

    C. It was developed by Del Monte.

    D. It was used as medicine.

    62.The underlined word"fixture"in Paragraph 3 probably refers to something__________.

    A. that people enjoy eating

    B. that is always present

    C. that is difficrlt to get

    D. that people use as a gift

    63.We learn from the last paragraph that Del Monte_____________.

    A. allowed other companies to develop pineapples

    B. succeeded in keeping the pineapple for itself

    C. tried hard to control the pineapple marker

    D. planned to help the other companies

    C

    Do's and Don'ts in Whale(鲸)Watching

    The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has developed guidelines for whale watching in Johnstone Strait,where killer whales are found on a daily basis each summer.It is strongly recommended that vessel(船只)operators follow these guidelines for all kinds of whales.

    ● Approach whales from the side,not from the front or the back.

    ● Approach no closer than 100 metres,then stop the boat but keep the engine on.

    ● Keep noise levels down-no horns,whistles or racing of engines.

    ● Start your boat only after the whales are more than 100 metres from your vessel.

    ● Leave the area slowly,gradually moving faster when you are more than 300 metres from the whales.

    ● Approach and leave slowly,avoiding sudden changes in speed or direction.

    ● Avoid disturbing groups of resting whales.

    ● Keep at low speeds and remain in the same direction if travelling side by side with whales.

    ● When whales are travelling close to shore,avoid crowding them near the shore or coming between the whales and the shore.

    ● Limit the time spent with any group of whales to less than 30 minutes at a time when within 100 to 200 metres of whales.

    ● If there is more than one vessel at the same observation spot,be sure to avoid any boat position that would result in surrounding the whales.

    ● Work together by communicating with other vessels,and make sure that all operators are aware of the whale watching guidelines.

    64.For whom is this text written?

    A. Tour guides.

    B. Whale watchers.

    C. Vessel operators.

    D. Government officials.

    65.When leaving the observation areas,the vessel should ________________.

    A. move close to the beach

    B. increase speed gradually

    C. keep its engine running slowly

    D. remain at the back of the whales

    66． When going side by side with whales, the vessel should .

    A. keep moving in the same direction

    B. surround the whales with other boats

    C. travel closer and closer to the shore

    D. take a good viewing position

    67. What is the shortest safe distance from the whales?

    A. 400 metres. B. 300 metres. C. 200 metres. D.100 metres.

    D

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