卷Ⅰ(选择题 共90分)
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分20分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1分，满分5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt?
A. ￡ 19.15. B. ￡ 9.15. C. ￡ 9.18.
答案是 B。
1. What will the man probably do?
A. Take a rest. B. Go to a party. C. Meet his boss.
2. What do we know about the man?
A. He has been caught copying a report.
B. He is not free at the moment.
C. He won’t leave till the last minute.
3. What is the woman concerned about?
A. Her health. B. Her character. C. Her appearance.
4. What does the man mean?
A. The fridge will be fixed.
B. The room will be warmer.
C. The lights will be switched on.
5. What does the man imply?
A. The woman already has too many shoes.
B. The new shoes do not look good enough.
C. He doesn’t care where to put the new shoes.
第二节 (共15 小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答6、7题。
6. Why doesn’t the man want to fly?
A. He wants to enjoy the scenery.
B. He thinks it’s dangerous.
C. He likes taking the bus.
7. Which means of transport does the woman prefer?
A. The bus. B. The train. C. The car.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Why is the woman worried?
A. She doesn’t know what to read.
B. She hasn’t finished her task.
C. She has no time to write her book.
9. What do we know about the man?
A. He has been to Europe with the woman.
B. He has forgotten to write his reports.
C. He has finished reading all the books.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What helps to impress the interviewer in the first place?
A. Appropriate body language. B. Excellent memory. C. Natural voice.
11. What should the man do before the interview?
A. Practice handshaking.
B. Recite the answers to possible questions.
C. Get some information about the company.
12. What advice does the woman offer about the topic of salary?
A. Not to mention it at the first interview.
B. Not to bring it up in a roundabout way.
C. To let the interviewer mention it next time.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. How does the man kill time?
A. By eating potato chips. B. By watching TV. C. By taking a walk.
14. What does the woman dislike?
A. The square. B. The parks. C. The city.
15. What does the man think is the most important?
A. Entertainment. B. Income. C. Quietness.
16. What do the man and woman disagree on?
A. Whether the city needs a symbol.
B. Whether the amusement park should be built.
C. Whether the square is a good place for a walk.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题
17. What kind of English lessons does the speaker recommend?
A. Examination skills. B. Reading and writing. C. Listening and speaking.
18. How can a learner take the lessons when he is not online?
A. By using the downloaded sound files.
B. By making conversations with others.
C. By reviewing words, phrases and idioms.
19. What is mentioned as an advantage of the speaker’s online course?
A. It improves learners’ English skills quickly.
B. It offers learners better study methods.
C. It helps learners to make friends.
20. What’s the speaker’s idea about learning English?
A. Being confident in learning.
B. Learning English little by little.
C. Having clear learning goals.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中，选出选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Hello, Listeners. Welcome to Henton Hospital Radio. Before our music programme at four, I’m going to repeat some of our hospital rules.
The hospital can sleep 800 patients. There’re 8 beds in each ward (病房). The visiting hours are in the afternoon from 2:30 to 3:30 and in the evening from 7:00 to 8:00. But remember only two people can see you at the same time. Sorry about that, but you can see what would happen if we didn’t have these rules.
The other rules are about our hours. We start quite early---you might not be used to that. We wake you at 6 o’clock, and breakfast is at 8 o’clock, lunch is at noon.
There’s tea at 3:30 and supper is at 6 o’clock.
You can see the non-smoking sign---we don’t allow smoking in the wards. I’m sure you understand why. However, if you do need to smoke, there are some smoking rooms where it is allowed.
You will find the radio switch on the wall near your bed, with your own headphones, if you want to listen. It’s our own hospital radio wishing you a quick recovery.
21. Who do you think the listeners might be?
A. Patients. B. Visitors. C. Doctors D. Nurses
22. Which is Not allowed in the hospital?
A. Listening to the hospital radio. B. Visiting patients in the morning.
C. Smoking in smoking-rooms. D. Getting up early in the morning.
23. What programme will follow this radio talk?
A. Hospital rules. B. A weather report. C. A free talk. D. A music programme.
B
In summer, millions of people will head for the beach.And while the ocean can be a great place to swim and play, it may also be useful in another way.Some scientists think that waves could help make electricity.
“Have you ever been on a surfboard or boat and felt yourself being lifted up by a wave? Or have you jumped in the water and felt the energy as waves crashed over you?” asked Jamie Taylor of the Wave Energy Group at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland.“There is certainly a lot of energy in waves.”
Scientists are working on using that energy to make electricity.
Most waves are created when winds blow across the ocean.“The winds start out by making little ripples (波纹) in the water, but if they keep on blowing , those ripples get bigger and bigger and turn into waves, ”Taylor said.“Waves are one of nature’s ways of picking up energy and then sending it off on a journey.”
When waves come towards the shore, people can set up dams or other barricades to block the water and send it through a large wheel called a turbine (涡轮) .The turbine can then power an electrical generator (发电机) .
The United States and a few other countries have started doing research on wave energy , and it is already being used in Scotland.
The resource is huge.We will never run out of wave power, besides, wave energy does not create the same pollution as other energy sources, such as oil and coal.
Oceans cover three quarters of the earth’s surface.That would make wave power seem perfect for creating energy around the world.There are some drawbacks, however.
Jamie Taylor said that wave power still cost too much money.He said that its effects on animals in the sea were still unknown.Plus, wave power would get in the way of fishing and boat traffic.
With more research, however, “many of these problems might be overcome,” Taylor said.“Demand for energy to power our TVs and computers, drive our cars, and heat and cool our homes is growing quickly throughout the world.Finding more energy sources is very important, for traditional sources of energy like oil and gas may run out some day.”
In the future, when you turn on a light switch, an ocean wave could be providing the electricity!
24. Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Wave power costs too much money.
B. Wave energy creates the same amount of pollution as other energy sources.
C. Wave power affects fishing and boat traffic.
D. Wave power may affect marine animals.
25. We can infer from the passage that ______.
A. finding new energy sources like wave energy is important
B. wave energy is a resource that will never run out and is used all over the world
C. wave power is perfect for creating energy around the world
D. wave power doesn’t create any pollution.
26. The underlined word “drawbacks” probably means ______.
A. regrets B. adventures C. disadvantages D. difficulties
27. What can be the best title for the passage?
A. How to Get Electricity by Waves.
B. A Huge Resource of Energy.
C. Can Waves Make Electricity?
D. The Disadvantages of Wave Energy.C
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28. What made “I” finally think of getting a cell phone?
A. Being stuck by the highway.
B. Being urged by his grandkids.
C. Being persuaded by cell phone salespersons.
D. Being attracted by the friendly return policy.
29. On the monthly basis of 100 minutes, the Jitterbug weekly rate is about ____.
A. $3.75 B. $4.99 C. $14. 99 D. $19.99
30. An advantage of Jitterbug mentioned in the passage is _____.
A. its discount price with a free gift
B. its reasonable rate plans without a contract
C. its “global-positioning” system with 911 access
D. its good customer service all over the world
31. The main purpose of the passage is to _____.
A. tell a customer's story of Jitterbug B. provide two ways to order Jitterbug
C. give a brief introduction of Jitterbug D. attract potential customers to Jitterbug
D
Do you know how it is when you see someone yawn and you start yawning too? Or how hard it is to be among people laughing and not laugh yourself? Well, apparently it's because we have mirror neurons (神经元)in our brains.
Put simply, the existence of mirror neurons suggests that every time we see someone else do something, our brains imitate (模仿)it, whether or not we actually perform the same action. This explains a great deal about how we learn to smile, talk, walk, dance or play sports. But the idea goes further: mirror neurons not only appear to explain physical actions，they also tell us that there is a biological basis for the way we understand other people.
Mirror neurons can undoubtedly be found all over our brains，but especially in the areas which relate to our ability to use languages，and to understand how other people feel. Researchers have found that mirror neurons relate strongly to language. A group of researchers discovered that if they gave people sentences to listen to (for example: "The hand took hold of the ball"), the same mirror neurons were triggered as when the action was actually performed (in this example, actually taking hold of a ball).
Any problems with mirror neurons may well result in problems with behavior. Much research suggests that people with social and behavioral problems have mirror neurons which are not fully functioning. However, it is not yet known exactly how these discoveries might help find treatments for social disorders.
Research into mirror neurons seems to provide us with ever more information concerning how humans behave and interact(互动).Indeed, it may turn out to be the equivalent (相等物)for neuroscience of what Einstein's theory of relativity was for physics. And the next time you feel the urge to cough in the cinema when someone else does—well, perhaps you'll understand why.
32. Mirror neurons can explain _____.
A. why we cry when we are hurt
B. why we cough when we suffer from a cold
C. why we smile when we see someone else smile
D. why we yawn when we see someone else stay up late
33. The underlined word "triggered" in the third paragraph probably means “____”.
A. set off B. cut off C. built up D. broken up
34. We can learn from the passage that mirror neurons _____.
A. relate to human behavior and interaction
B. control human physical actions and feelings
C. result in bad behavior and social disorders
D. determine our knowledge and language abilities
35. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Ways to find mirror neurons. B. Problems of mirror neurons.
C. Existence of mirror neurons. D. Functions of mirror neurons.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。(注意：此题答案涂在答题卡上。1、如果所选择的答案为A、B、C或D，直接涂该题所对应的位置;2、如果所选择的答案为E，请在该题所对应的答题卡上涂两个字母A和B; 3、如果所选择的答案为F，请在该题所对应的答题卡上涂两个字母A和C; 4、如果所选择的答案为G，请在该题所对应的答题卡上涂两个字母A和D。)
It doesn't come as a surprise to you to realize that it makes no difference what you read or study if you can't remember it.You just waste your valuable time. 36 One dependable aid that does help you remember what you study is to have a specific purpose or reason for reading.
Why does a clerk in a store go away when your reply to her offer to help is, "No, thank you.I'm just looking."? Both you and she know that if you aren't sure what you want, you are not likely to find it.But suppose you say instead, "Yes, thank you.I want a pair of sun glasses." She says, "Right this way, please."
37 If you choose a book, "just looking" for nothing in particular, you are likely to get just that—nothing.But if you do know what you want, you are almost sure to get it.Your reasons will vary; they will include reading or studying "to find out more about", "to understand the reasons for" and "to find out how".
38 Before you start to study, you say to yourself something like this, "I want to know why Stephen Vincent Benet happened to write about America".Because you know why you are reading or studying, you relate the information to your purpose and remember it better.
39 At least two important processes go on at the same time.As you read, you take in ideas rapidly and accurately.But at the same time you express your own ideas to yourself as you react to what you read.You have a kind of mental conversation with the author.
This additional process of thinking about what you read includes evaluating it, relating it to what you already know, and using it for your own purposes.40 One part of critical reading, as you have discovered, is distinguishing between facts and opinions.Facts can be checked by evidence, Opinions are one's own personal reactions.Another part of critical reading is judging sources.Still another part is drawing accurate inferences.
A.Maybe you have already discovered some clever ways to keep yourself from forgetting.
B.It is important for students to have a positive attitude to their study.
C.You remember better when you know what you' re reading.
D.In other words, a good reader is a critical reader.
E.It’s quite the same with your studying.
F.Reading is not one single activity.
G.This is the way it works.
第三部分 完形填空(共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分)
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从41~60各小题所给的四个选项A、B、C和D中，选出一个答案。
I had offered to watch my 3-year-old daughter, so that my wife could go out with a friend. I was getting some work done in my study while she 41 to be having a good time in the other room. No problem, I figured. But then it got a little too 42 and I shouted, “What are you doing?” No response. I 43 my question and heard her say, “Oh…nothing.” Nothing?
I got up from my desk and ran out 44 the living room, where I saw her running across the hall. I followed and watched her as her little behind made a quick 45 into the bathroom. I had her 46 ! I told her to turn around. She 47 . I pulled out my big Daddy voice, “Young lady, I said turn around!”
48 , she turned toward me. In her hand was what was left of my wife’s new lipstick. And every square inch of her face was 49 with bright red! As she looked up at me with fearful eyes. I heard 50 voice that had been shouted to me as a child. “How could you… You should know…How many times have you been 51 What a bad thing to…” it was just a matter of my picking out which old 52 I was going to use on her so that she would know what a bad girl she had been. But 53 I could let them loose, I looked 54 at the sweater on her. In big 55 it said. “I’M A PERFECT LITTLE ANGEL!” I looked back up into her tearful eyes and, 56 seeing a bad girl who didn’t listen, I saw a little angel full of 57 that I had come dangerously close to 58 . “Sweetheart, let’s take a picture so Mommy can see how 59 you look.” I took the picture and thanked God that I didn’t 60 the chance to prove what a perfect little angel he had given me.
41. A. happened B. liked C. appeared D. pretended
42. A. long B. quiet C. calm D. strange
43. A. asked B. answered C. raised D. repeated
44. A. into B. of C. from D. for
45. A. way B. turn C. change D. progress
46. A. followed B. scolded C. cornered D. fooled
47. A. laughed B. listened C. agreed D. refused
48. A. Slowly B. Eagerly C. Angrily D. Unfortunately
49. A. filled B. marked C. printed D. covered
50. A. every B. such C. any D. one
51. A. told B. beaten C. frightened D. forbidden
52. A. reports B. notice C. advice D. words
53. A. as B. when C. since D. before
54. A. up B. down C. in D. on
55. A. signs B. letters C. messages D. figures
56. A. because of B. instead of C. in spite of D. as a result of
57. A. value B. sadness C. pities D. tricks
58. A. preventing B. getting rid of C. destroying D. doing wrong on
59. A. dirty B. ugly C. special D. silly
60. A. have B. get C. take D. miss
卷Ⅱ(非选择题 共60分)
(请将所有题目的答案写在答卷纸上)
第四部分：写作 (共五节, 满分60分)
第一节：单词拼写(共10小题, 每小题1分, 满分10分)
根据下列句子及所给的汉语注释写出空白处各单词的正确形式。(一空一词)
1. It is a great _______ (挑战) for me to handle such a deadly disease.
2. The rescue team___________ (组成) of 5doctors and 20 nurses is on the way.
3. He had the wedding ceremony__________(安排) well by a company.
4. The boss made some _____________(调整) to the tasks for everyone.
5. The report has a detailed_____________(描述) of what happened yesterday.
6. _________(指控) of lying to the public, the movie star had to make an apology.
7. I’m really sorry, but I didn’t step on your foot _________________(故意).
8. They had a ___________(彻底) clean and everything is neat and tidy.
9. It is high time you ________(涂，搽) some cream, so you would not get your skin burnt.
10. This book ___________ (吸引) to children and will make a bestseller 
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分20分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1分，满分5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt?
A. ￡ 19.15. B. ￡ 9.15. C. ￡ 9.18.
答案是 B。
1. What will the man probably do?
A. Take a rest. B. Go to a party. C. Meet his boss.
2. What do we know about the man?
A. He has been caught copying a report.
B. He is not free at the moment.
C. He won’t leave till the last minute.
3. What is the woman concerned about?
A. Her health. B. Her character. C. Her appearance.
4. What does the man mean?
A. The fridge will be fixed.
B. The room will be warmer.
C. The lights will be switched on.
5. What does the man imply?
A. The woman already has too many shoes.
B. The new shoes do not look good enough.
C. He doesn’t care where to put the new shoes.
第二节 (共15 小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答6、7题。
6. Why doesn’t the man want to fly?
A. He wants to enjoy the scenery.
B. He thinks it’s dangerous.
C. He likes taking the bus.
7. Which means of transport does the woman prefer?
A. The bus. B. The train. C. The car.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Why is the woman worried?
A. She doesn’t know what to read.
B. She hasn’t finished her task.
C. She has no time to write her book.
9. What do we know about the man?
A. He has been to Europe with the woman.
B. He has forgotten to write his reports.
C. He has finished reading all the books.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What helps to impress the interviewer in the first place?
A. Appropriate body language. B. Excellent memory. C. Natural voice.
11. What should the man do before the interview?
A. Practice handshaking.
B. Recite the answers to possible questions.
C. Get some information about the company.
12. What advice does the woman offer about the topic of salary?
A. Not to mention it at the first interview.
B. Not to bring it up in a roundabout way.
C. To let the interviewer mention it next time.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. How does the man kill time?
A. By eating potato chips. B. By watching TV. C. By taking a walk.
14. What does the woman dislike?
A. The square. B. The parks. C. The city.
15. What does the man think is the most important?
A. Entertainment. B. Income. C. Quietness.
16. What do the man and woman disagree on?
A. Whether the city needs a symbol.
B. Whether the amusement park should be built.
C. Whether the square is a good place for a walk.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题
17. What kind of English lessons does the speaker recommend?
A. Examination skills. B. Reading and writing. C. Listening and speaking.
18. How can a learner take the lessons when he is not online?
A. By using the downloaded sound files.
B. By making conversations with others.
C. By reviewing words, phrases and idioms.
19. What is mentioned as an advantage of the speaker’s online course?
A. It improves learners’ English skills quickly.
B. It offers learners better study methods.
C. It helps learners to make friends.
20. What’s the speaker’s idea about learning English?
A. Being confident in learning.
B. Learning English little by little.
C. Having clear learning goals.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中，选出选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Hello, Listeners. Welcome to Henton Hospital Radio. Before our music programme at four, I’m going to repeat some of our hospital rules.
The hospital can sleep 800 patients. There’re 8 beds in each ward (病房). The visiting hours are in the afternoon from 2:30 to 3:30 and in the evening from 7:00 to 8:00. But remember only two people can see you at the same time. Sorry about that, but you can see what would happen if we didn’t have these rules.
The other rules are about our hours. We start quite early---you might not be used to that. We wake you at 6 o’clock, and breakfast is at 8 o’clock, lunch is at noon.
There’s tea at 3:30 and supper is at 6 o’clock.
You can see the non-smoking sign---we don’t allow smoking in the wards. I’m sure you understand why. However, if you do need to smoke, there are some smoking rooms where it is allowed.
You will find the radio switch on the wall near your bed, with your own headphones, if you want to listen. It’s our own hospital radio wishing you a quick recovery.
21. Who do you think the listeners might be?
A. Patients. B. Visitors. C. Doctors D. Nurses
22. Which is Not allowed in the hospital?
A. Listening to the hospital radio. B. Visiting patients in the morning.
C. Smoking in smoking-rooms. D. Getting up early in the morning.
23. What programme will follow this radio talk?
A. Hospital rules. B. A weather report. C. A free talk. D. A music programme.
B
In summer, millions of people will head for the beach.And while the ocean can be a great place to swim and play, it may also be useful in another way.Some scientists think that waves could help make electricity.
“Have you ever been on a surfboard or boat and felt yourself being lifted up by a wave? Or have you jumped in the water and felt the energy as waves crashed over you?” asked Jamie Taylor of the Wave Energy Group at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland.“There is certainly a lot of energy in waves.”
Scientists are working on using that energy to make electricity.
Most waves are created when winds blow across the ocean.“The winds start out by making little ripples (波纹) in the water, but if they keep on blowing , those ripples get bigger and bigger and turn into waves, ”Taylor said.“Waves are one of nature’s ways of picking up energy and then sending it off on a journey.”
When waves come towards the shore, people can set up dams or other barricades to block the water and send it through a large wheel called a turbine (涡轮) .The turbine can then power an electrical generator (发电机) .
The United States and a few other countries have started doing research on wave energy , and it is already being used in Scotland.
The resource is huge.We will never run out of wave power, besides, wave energy does not create the same pollution as other energy sources, such as oil and coal.
Oceans cover three quarters of the earth’s surface.That would make wave power seem perfect for creating energy around the world.There are some drawbacks, however.
Jamie Taylor said that wave power still cost too much money.He said that its effects on animals in the sea were still unknown.Plus, wave power would get in the way of fishing and boat traffic.
With more research, however, “many of these problems might be overcome,” Taylor said.“Demand for energy to power our TVs and computers, drive our cars, and heat and cool our homes is growing quickly throughout the world.Finding more energy sources is very important, for traditional sources of energy like oil and gas may run out some day.”
In the future, when you turn on a light switch, an ocean wave could be providing the electricity!
24. Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Wave power costs too much money.
B. Wave energy creates the same amount of pollution as other energy sources.
C. Wave power affects fishing and boat traffic.
D. Wave power may affect marine animals.
25. We can infer from the passage that ______.
A. finding new energy sources like wave energy is important
B. wave energy is a resource that will never run out and is used all over the world
C. wave power is perfect for creating energy around the world
D. wave power doesn’t create any pollution.
26. The underlined word “drawbacks” probably means ______.
A. regrets B. adventures C. disadvantages D. difficulties
27. What can be the best title for the passage?
A. How to Get Electricity by Waves.
B. A Huge Resource of Energy.
C. Can Waves Make Electricity?
D. The Disadvantages of Wave Energy.C
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28. What made “I” finally think of getting a cell phone?
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C. Being persuaded by cell phone salespersons.
D. Being attracted by the friendly return policy.
29. On the monthly basis of 100 minutes, the Jitterbug weekly rate is about ____.
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C. its “global-positioning” system with 911 access
D. its good customer service all over the world
31. The main purpose of the passage is to _____.
A. tell a customer's story of Jitterbug B. provide two ways to order Jitterbug
C. give a brief introduction of Jitterbug D. attract potential customers to Jitterbug
D
Do you know how it is when you see someone yawn and you start yawning too? Or how hard it is to be among people laughing and not laugh yourself? Well, apparently it's because we have mirror neurons (神经元)in our brains.
Put simply, the existence of mirror neurons suggests that every time we see someone else do something, our brains imitate (模仿)it, whether or not we actually perform the same action. This explains a great deal about how we learn to smile, talk, walk, dance or play sports. But the idea goes further: mirror neurons not only appear to explain physical actions，they also tell us that there is a biological basis for the way we understand other people.
Mirror neurons can undoubtedly be found all over our brains，but especially in the areas which relate to our ability to use languages，and to understand how other people feel. Researchers have found that mirror neurons relate strongly to language. A group of researchers discovered that if they gave people sentences to listen to (for example: "The hand took hold of the ball"), the same mirror neurons were triggered as when the action was actually performed (in this example, actually taking hold of a ball).
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Research into mirror neurons seems to provide us with ever more information concerning how humans behave and interact(互动).Indeed, it may turn out to be the equivalent (相等物)for neuroscience of what Einstein's theory of relativity was for physics. And the next time you feel the urge to cough in the cinema when someone else does—well, perhaps you'll understand why.
32. Mirror neurons can explain _____.
A. why we cry when we are hurt
B. why we cough when we suffer from a cold
C. why we smile when we see someone else smile
D. why we yawn when we see someone else stay up late
33. The underlined word "triggered" in the third paragraph probably means “____”.
A. set off B. cut off C. built up D. broken up
34. We can learn from the passage that mirror neurons _____.
A. relate to human behavior and interaction
B. control human physical actions and feelings
C. result in bad behavior and social disorders
D. determine our knowledge and language abilities
35. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Ways to find mirror neurons. B. Problems of mirror neurons.
C. Existence of mirror neurons. D. Functions of mirror neurons.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。(注意：此题答案涂在答题卡上。1、如果所选择的答案为A、B、C或D，直接涂该题所对应的位置;2、如果所选择的答案为E，请在该题所对应的答题卡上涂两个字母A和B; 3、如果所选择的答案为F，请在该题所对应的答题卡上涂两个字母A和C; 4、如果所选择的答案为G，请在该题所对应的答题卡上涂两个字母A和D。)
It doesn't come as a surprise to you to realize that it makes no difference what you read or study if you can't remember it.You just waste your valuable time. 36 One dependable aid that does help you remember what you study is to have a specific purpose or reason for reading.
Why does a clerk in a store go away when your reply to her offer to help is, "No, thank you.I'm just looking."? Both you and she know that if you aren't sure what you want, you are not likely to find it.But suppose you say instead, "Yes, thank you.I want a pair of sun glasses." She says, "Right this way, please."
37 If you choose a book, "just looking" for nothing in particular, you are likely to get just that—nothing.But if you do know what you want, you are almost sure to get it.Your reasons will vary; they will include reading or studying "to find out more about", "to understand the reasons for" and "to find out how".
38 Before you start to study, you say to yourself something like this, "I want to know why Stephen Vincent Benet happened to write about America".Because you know why you are reading or studying, you relate the information to your purpose and remember it better.
39 At least two important processes go on at the same time.As you read, you take in ideas rapidly and accurately.But at the same time you express your own ideas to yourself as you react to what you read.You have a kind of mental conversation with the author.
This additional process of thinking about what you read includes evaluating it, relating it to what you already know, and using it for your own purposes.40 One part of critical reading, as you have discovered, is distinguishing between facts and opinions.Facts can be checked by evidence, Opinions are one's own personal reactions.Another part of critical reading is judging sources.Still another part is drawing accurate inferences.
A.Maybe you have already discovered some clever ways to keep yourself from forgetting.
B.It is important for students to have a positive attitude to their study.
C.You remember better when you know what you' re reading.
D.In other words, a good reader is a critical reader.
E.It’s quite the same with your studying.
F.Reading is not one single activity.
G.This is the way it works.
第三部分 完形填空(共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分)
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从41~60各小题所给的四个选项A、B、C和D中，选出一个答案。
I had offered to watch my 3-year-old daughter, so that my wife could go out with a friend. I was getting some work done in my study while she 41 to be having a good time in the other room. No problem, I figured. But then it got a little too 42 and I shouted, “What are you doing?” No response. I 43 my question and heard her say, “Oh…nothing.” Nothing?
I got up from my desk and ran out 44 the living room, where I saw her running across the hall. I followed and watched her as her little behind made a quick 45 into the bathroom. I had her 46 ! I told her to turn around. She 47 . I pulled out my big Daddy voice, “Young lady, I said turn around!”
48 , she turned toward me. In her hand was what was left of my wife’s new lipstick. And every square inch of her face was 49 with bright red! As she looked up at me with fearful eyes. I heard 50 voice that had been shouted to me as a child. “How could you… You should know…How many times have you been 51 What a bad thing to…” it was just a matter of my picking out which old 52 I was going to use on her so that she would know what a bad girl she had been. But 53 I could let them loose, I looked 54 at the sweater on her. In big 55 it said. “I’M A PERFECT LITTLE ANGEL!” I looked back up into her tearful eyes and, 56 seeing a bad girl who didn’t listen, I saw a little angel full of 57 that I had come dangerously close to 58 . “Sweetheart, let’s take a picture so Mommy can see how 59 you look.” I took the picture and thanked God that I didn’t 60 the chance to prove what a perfect little angel he had given me.
41. A. happened B. liked C. appeared D. pretended
42. A. long B. quiet C. calm D. strange
43. A. asked B. answered C. raised D. repeated
44. A. into B. of C. from D. for
45. A. way B. turn C. change D. progress
46. A. followed B. scolded C. cornered D. fooled
47. A. laughed B. listened C. agreed D. refused
48. A. Slowly B. Eagerly C. Angrily D. Unfortunately
49. A. filled B. marked C. printed D. covered
50. A. every B. such C. any D. one
51. A. told B. beaten C. frightened D. forbidden
52. A. reports B. notice C. advice D. words
53. A. as B. when C. since D. before
54. A. up B. down C. in D. on
55. A. signs B. letters C. messages D. figures
56. A. because of B. instead of C. in spite of D. as a result of
57. A. value B. sadness C. pities D. tricks
58. A. preventing B. getting rid of C. destroying D. doing wrong on
59. A. dirty B. ugly C. special D. silly
60. A. have B. get C. take D. miss
卷Ⅱ(非选择题 共60分)
(请将所有题目的答案写在答卷纸上)
第四部分：写作 (共五节, 满分60分)
第一节：单词拼写(共10小题, 每小题1分, 满分10分)
根据下列句子及所给的汉语注释写出空白处各单词的正确形式。(一空一词)
1. It is a great _______ (挑战) for me to handle such a deadly disease.
2. The rescue team___________ (组成) of 5doctors and 20 nurses is on the way.
3. He had the wedding ceremony__________(安排) well by a company.
4. The boss made some _____________(调整) to the tasks for everyone.
5. The report has a detailed_____________(描述) of what happened yesterday.
6. _________(指控) of lying to the public, the movie star had to make an apology.
7. I’m really sorry, but I didn’t step on your foot _________________(故意).
8. They had a ___________(彻底) clean and everything is neat and tidy.
9. It is high time you ________(涂，搽) some cream, so you would not get your skin burnt.
10. This book ___________ (吸引) to children and will make a bestseller
