A. Lovely penguins. B. Beautiful scenery.

C. A discount fare. D. A friend's invitation.

30. What does Ginni think about Antarctica after the journey?

A. It could be a home for her. B. It should be easily accessible.

C. It should be well preserved. D. It needs to be fully introduced.

31. What is the text mainly about?

A. A childhood dream. B. An unforgettable experience.

C. Sailing around the world. D. Meeting animals in Antarctica.

D

Sometime in the early 1960s, a significant thing happened in Sydney,Australia. The city discovered its harbor. Then, one after another, Sydneydiscovered tots of things that were just sort of there-broad parks, superbbeaches, and a culturally diverse population. But it is the harbor that makesthe city.

Andrew Reynolds, a cheerful fellow in his early 30s, pilots Sydneyferryboats for a living. I spent the whole morning shuttling back and forthacross the harbor. After our third run Andrew shut down the engine, and we wentour separate ways-he for a lunch break, I to explore the city.

"I'll miss these old boats," he said as we parted.

"How do yomean?" I asked.

"Oh, they're replacing them with catamarans. Catamarans are faster, butthey're not so elegant, and they're not fun to pilot. Hut that's progress，Iguess."

Everywhere in Sydney these days, change and progress are thewatchwords(口号), and traditions are increasingly rare. Shirley Fitzgerald, thecity's official historian, told me that in its rush to modernity in the 1970s,Sydney swept aside much of its past, including many of its finest buildings."Sydney is confused about itself," she said. "We can't seem to make up our mindswhether we want a modern city or a traditional one. It's a conflict that wearen't getting any better at resolving(解决).”

On the other hand, being young and old at the same time has itsattractions. I considered this when I met a thoughtful young businessman namedAnthony. "Many people say that we lack culture in this country," he told me."What people forget is that the Italians, when they came to Australia, brought2000 years of their culture, the Greeks some 3000 years, and the Chinese morestill. We've got a foundation built on ancient cultures but with a drive anddynamism of a young country. It's a pretty hard combination to beat."

He is right, but I can't help wishing they would keep those oldferries.

32. What is the first paragraph mainly about?

A. Sydney's striking architecture. B. The cultural diversity of Sydney.

C. The key to Sydney's development. D. Sydney's tourist attractions in the1960s.

33. What can we learn about Andrew Reynolds?

A. He goes to work by boat. B. He looks forward to a new life.

C. He pilots catamarans well. D. He is attached to the old ferries.

34. What does Shirley Fitzgerald think of Sydney?

A. It is losing its traditions. B. It should speed up its progress.

C. It should expand its population. D. It is becoming moreinternational.

35. Which statement will the author probably agree with?

A. A city can be young and cad at the same time.

B. A city built on ancient cultures is more dynamic.

C. modernity is usually achieved at the cost of elegance.

D. Compromise should be made between the local and the foreign.

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Chopstick Rules

The way yohandle chopsticks is important to avid annoying yourcompanions. When yoput them down between bite, always put them down togetherso they are parallel with the edge of the table in front of you. 37

Hands or Utensils (餐具)

In India and the Middle East, it's considered very rude to eat with yourleft hand. People in France expect yoto cat with a utensil in each hand. 38instead preferring to use their hands. In chide, yomay never touch any foolwith your fingers. People in Thailand generally use their jerks only to pushfood onto their spoons.

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