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Honey(蜂蜜)from the African forest is not only a kind of natural sugar, it is also delicious.Most people, and many animals, like eating it.However, the only way for them to get that honey is to find a wild bees\' nest(巢)and take the honey from it.Often, these nests are high up in trees, and it is difficult to find them.In parts of Africa, though, people and animals unexpected helper一a little bird called a honey guide.
blue honey guide does not actually like honey, but it does like the wax (蜂蜡) in the beehives (蜂) finally arrive at the nest, the follower reaches in to get at the delicious honey as the bird patiently waits and watches.Some of the honey, and the wax, always falls to the ground, and this is when the honey guide takes its share. Scientists do not know why the honey guide likes eating the wax, but it is very determined in its efforts to get it.The birds seem to be able to smell wax from a long distance away.They will quickly arrive whenever a beekeeper is taking honey from his beehives, and will even enter churches when beeswax candles are being lit.56.Why is it difficult to find a wild bees\' nest? A.It\'s small in size.B.It\'s hidden in trees.C.It\'s covered with wax.D.It\'s hard to recognize.57.What do the words \"the follower\" in Paragraph 2 refer to? A.A bee.B.A bird. C.A honey seeker.D.A beekeeper.58.The honey guide is special in the way_· A.it gets its food B.it goes to church C.it sings in the forest
D.it reaches into bees\' nests
59.What can be the best title for the text?
A.Wild Bees
C.Beekeeping in Africa
B.Wax and Honey
D.Honey-Lover\'s Helper
C Last night I was driving from Harrisburg to Lewisburg，distance of about eighty miles.It was late.Several times I got stuck behind a slow-moving tuck on a narrow road with a solid white line on my left, and I became increasingly impatient. At one point along an open road, I came to a croing with a traffic light.I was alone on the road by now, but as I drove near the light, it turned red and I made a stop.I looked left, right and behind me.Nothing.Not a car, no suggestion of car lamps, but there I sat, waiting for the light to change, the only human being for at least a mile in any direction. I started wondering why 1 refused to run the light I was not afraid of being caught, because there was clearly no policeman wound.and there certainly would have been no danger in going through it.. Much later that night, the question of why I\'d stopped for that light came back to me.I think I stopped because it\'s part of a contract(契约)we all have with each other.It\'s not only the law, but it is an agreement we have, and we taut each other to honor it: we don\'t go through red lights. Trust is our first inclination(倾向).Doubting others does not seem to be natural to us.The whole construction of our society depends on mutual(相互)trust, not distrust We do what we say we\'ll do; we show up when we say we\'ll show up; and we pay when we say we\'ll pay.We trust each other in these matters, and we\'re angry or disappointed with the person or organization that breaks the trust we have in them. I was so proud of myself for stopping for the red light that night.63.Why did the author get impatient while driving? A.He was lonely on the road. B.He was slowed down by a truck. C.He got tired of driving too long. D.He came acro too many traffic lights.64.What was the author\'s immediate action when the traffic light turned red? A.Stopping still. B.Driving through让
C.Looking around for other cars. D.Checking out for traffic police.65.The event made the author strongly believe that A.traffic rules may be unneceary B.doubting others is human nature C.patience is important to drivers D.a society needs mutual trust 66.Why was the author proud of himself? A He kept his promise. B.He held back his anger. C.He followed his inclination. D.He made a right decision.
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Welcome to your future life! You get up in the morning and look into the mirror.Your face is firm and young-looking.In 2035, medical technology is better than ever.Many people your age could live to be 150,so at 40, you’re not old at all.And your parents just had an anti-aging(抗衰老的) treatment.Now, all three of look the same age ! You say to your shirt , ”Turn red.” It changes from blue to red.In 2035, “smart clothes” contain particles(粒子) much smaller than the cells in your body.The particles can be programmed to change clothes’ color or pattern. You walk into the kitchen .You pick up the milk ,but a voice says ,” You shouldn’t drink that!” Your fridge has read the chip (芯片) that contains information about the milk , and it Knows the milk is old .In 2035, every article of food in the grocery store has such a chip . It’s time to go to work .In 2035, cars drive themselves.Just tell your “smart car” where to go.On the way , you can call a friend using your jacket sleeve .Such “smart technology” is all around you. So will all these things come true? “For new technology to succeed,” says scientist Andrew Zolli ,”it has to be so much better that it replaces what we have already.” The Internet is one example what will be the next?
72.We can learn from the text that in the future__________. A .people will never get old B.everyone will look the same C .red will be the most popular color D.clothes will be able to change their pattern 73.What can be inferred from Paragraph 4? A.Milk will be harmful to health. B.More drinks will be available for sale. C.Food in the grocery store will carry electronic information.
D.Milk in the grocery store will stay fresh much longer.
74.Which of the following is mentioned in the text?
A.Nothing can replace the Internet.
B.Fridges will Know what people need.
C.Jacked sleeves can be used as a guide.
D.Cars will be able to drive automatically.
75.What is the text mainly about?
A.Food and clothing in 2035.
B.Future technology in everyday life.
C.Medical treatments of the future.
D.The reason for the succe of new technology.
A Mini Book Excerpts（节选） Biography When Salinger learned that a car park was to be built on the land,the middle-aged writer was shocked and quickly bought the netghboring area to protect it„ The townspeople never forgot the rescue and came to help their most famous neighbor. J.D.Sulinger：A Life by Kenneth Slawenski（Random House,$27）
Mystery（疑案小说）
“You’re a smart boy.Benny’s death was no accident, and you’re the only who saw it happen.Do you think the murderer should get away with it ? ”The boy was starting stubbornly at his lap again. A thought suddenly occerred to Annika,“Did you „You recognized the man in the car,didn’t you?”
The boy hesitated, twisting his fingers,“Maybe,”he said quitely. Red Wolf by Liza Marklund（Atria Books, $25.99）
Short Stories She wants to say to him what she has learmed,none of it in cla.Some women are borm stupid,and some women are too smart for their own good.Some women are born to give ,and some women only know how to take.Some women learn who they want to be from their mothers,some who they don’t want to be.Some mothers suffer so their daughters won’t.Some mothers love so their daughters won’t. You Are Free by Danzy Senna （Riverhead Books,$15）
Humor Do your kids like to have fun? Come to Fun Times! Do you like to watch your kids having fun? Bring them to Fun Times! Fun Times!’s “amusement cycling”is the most fun you can have,legally,in the United States right now.Why spend thousands of dollars flying to Disney World when you can speng le than half to that within a day’s drive lf most cities? Happy And Other Bad Thoughts by Larry Doyle（Ecco,$14.99）
56.If the readers want to know about the lite of Salinger , they should buy the book published by . A.Ecco B.Atria Books C.Riverhead Books D.Random House
57.The book Hbppy And Other Bad Thoughts is intended for . A.young children B.Disney World workers C.middle school teachers D.parents with young children
58.Which book describes women with characters of their own? A.Happy And Other Bad Thoughts B.J.D.Salinger:A Life C.You Are Free D.Red Wolf
59.After finishing the book Red Wolf, the readers would learn that . A.the boy helped arrest the murderer B.Benny died of an accident C.the murderer got away with the crime D.Ammika carried out the crime B Why is pink or purple a color for girls and blue or brown for boys? ? The answer depends largely on cultural values as well as personal experiences.To the Egyptians, green was a color that represented the hope and joy of spring, while for Muslims, it means heaven.Red is a symbol of good luck in many cultures.In China, children are given money in a red envelope to bring good fortune in the New Year.For many nations, blue is a symbol of protection and religious beliefs.Greek people often wear a blue necklace hoping to protect themselves against evils（灾祸）. ?
People’s choice of colors is also influenced by their bodies\' reactions （反应）toward them.Green is said to be the most restful color.It has the ability to reduce pain and relax people both mentally and physically.People who work in green environment have been found to have fewer stomach aches.
? Red can cause a person’s blood preure to rise and increase people’s appetites（食欲）.Many decorators will include different shades of red in the restaurant.Similarly, many commercial websites will have a red “Buy Now” button because red is a color that easily catches a person’s eye.
Blue is another calming color.Unlike red, blue can cause people to lose appetite.So if you want to eat le, some suggest that eating from blue plates can help.
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The next time you are deciding on what to wear or what color to decorate your room, think about the color carefully.
? 60.Muslims regard green as a symbol of heaven mainly because of their . A.cultural values B.commercial purposes C.personal experiences D.physical reactions to the color 61.Why will many commercial websites have a red “Buy Now” button? A.To relax people physically.
B.To increase people’s appetites.
C.To encourage people to make a purchase.
D.To cause a person’s blood preure to rise.62.What color might help lose weight according to the text?
A.Red B.Green.C.Blue.D.Purple.63.Which of the following would be the most proper title for the text? A.Colors and Human Beings B.The Cultural Meaning of Color
C.Colors and Personal Experiences D.The Meaning and Function of Color
B篇应该是社会生活类的文章。
60A 根据题干找到出处了，第一段的中心就是The answer depends largely on cultural values as well as personal experiences.
61C 推理题饭店的理由是血压上升，食欲大增，而购物网站只能是C了。常识告诉我们，红色不能使人身体放松。
62C 细节题，直接能找到答案，只要细心99%的人就能找到。
63D 主旨题。正常境况是这样：第一句设问句，只能说是引语，第二句对问题的回答才是主题句，所以主题句应该是The answer depends largely on cultural values as well as personal experiences.其实不然。根据五段式分析，第一句话即第一自然段提出问题，但是没有回答。第二段、第三段和第四段分别是回答，第五自然段是建议部分。
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D You are given many opportunities in life to choose to be a victim or creator.When you choose to be a victim, the world is a cold and difficult place.“They” did things to you which caused all of your pain and suffering.“They” are wrong and bad, and life is terrible as long as “they” are around.Or you may blame yourself for all your problems, thus internalizing(内化)your victimization.The truth is, your life is likely to stay that way as long as you feel a need to blame yourself or others.
Those who choose to be creators look at life quite differently.They know there are individuals who might like to control their lives, but they don’t let this get in the way.They know they have their weaknees, yet they don’t blame themselves when they fail.Whatever happens, they have choice in the matter.They believe their dance with each sacred(神圣的)moment of life is a gift and that storms are a natural part of life which can bring the rain needed for emotional and spiritual growth.
Victims and creators live in the same physical world and deal with many of the same physical realities, yet their experience of life is worlds apart.Victims relish (沉溺)in anger, guilt, and other emotions that cause others---and even themselves---to feel like victims, too.Creators consciously choose love, inspiration, and other qualities which inspire not only themselves, but all around them.Both victims and creators always have choice to determine the direction of their lives.
In reality, all of us play the victim or the creator at various points in our lives.One person, on losing a job or a special relationship, may feel as if it is the end of the world and sink into terrible suffering for months, years, or even a lifetime.Another with the same experience may choose to first experience the grief, then accept the lo and soon move on to be a powerful creative force in his life.
In every moment and every circumstance, you can choose to have fuller, richer life by setting a clear intention to transform the victim within, and by inviting into your life the powerful creator that you are.
51.What does the word “they” in Paragraph 1 probably refer to? A.People and things around you.B.Opportunities and problems. C.Creators and their choices.D.Victims and their sufferings.52.According to Paragraph 2, creators __________. A.seem willing to experience failures in life B.poe the ability to predict future life C.handle ups and downs of life wisely D.have potential to create something new 53.What can we learn from Paragraph 3? A.Creators and victims face quite different things in life. B.Creators and victims are masters of their lives. C.Victims can influence more people than creators. D.Compared with victims, creators are more emotional.54.The examples mentioned in Paragraph 4 show that _______________. A.strong attachment to sufferings in life pulls people into victims. B.people need family support to deal with challengers in life. C.it takes creators quite a long time to get rid of their pains. D.one’s experiences determine his attitude toward life.55.What is the author’s purpose in writing this paage? A.To define victims and creators.
B.To evaluate victims against creators. C.To explain the relationship between victims and creators. D.To suggest the transformation from victims to creators.
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“Have a nice day” may be a pleasant gesture or a meaningle expreion.When my friend Maxie says “Have a nice day” with a smile, I know she sincerely cares about what happens to me.I feel loved and secure since another person cares about me and wishes me well. “Have a nice day.Next!” The version of the expreion is spoken by a salesgirl at supermarket who is rushing me and my groceries out the door.The words came out in the same tone ( 腔调 ) with a fixed procedure.They are spoken at me, not to me.Obviously, the concern for my day and everyone else’s is the management’s attempt to increase busine. The expreion is one of those behaviors that help people get along with each other.Sometimes it indicates the end of a meeting.As soon as you hear it, you know the meeting at an end.Sometimes the expreion saves us when we don’t know what to say.“Oh, you just had a tooth out? I’m terribly sorry, but have a nice day”
The expreion can be pleasant.If a stranger says “Have a nice day” to you, you may find it heart-warming because someone you don’t know has tried to be nice to you.
Although the use of the expreion is insincere, meaningle social custom at times, there is nothing wrong with the sentence except that it is a little uninteresting.The salesgirl, the waitre, the teacher, and the countle others who speak it without thinking may not really care about my day.But in a strange and comfortable way, it’s nice to know they care enough to pretend they care when they really don’t care all that much.While the expreion may not often be sincere, it is always spoken The point is that people say it all the time when they like.26.How does the author understand Maxie’s words? A.Maxie shows her anxiety to the author. B.Maxie really wishes the author a good day. C.Maxie encourages the author to stay happy. D.Maxie really worries about the author’s security.27.What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 mean? A.The salesgirl is rude. B.The salesgirl is bored. C.The salesgirl cares about me. D.The salesgirl says the words as a routine.28.By saying“Have a nice day\", a stranger may _____. A.try to be polite to you B.expre respect to you C.give his bleing to you D.share his pleasure with you 29.According to the last paragraph, people say“Have a nice day”_______. A.sincerely B.as thanks C.as a habit D.encouragingly 30.What is the best title of the paage? A.Have a Nice Day—a Social Custom B.Have a Nice Day—a Pleasant Gesture C.Have a Nice Day—a Heart-warming Greeting D.Have a Nice Day—a Polite Ending of a Conversation BDACA C
I was blind, but I was ashamed of it if it was known.I refused to use a white stick and hated asking for help.After all, I was a teenage girl, and I couldn’t bear people to look at me and think I was not like them.I must have been a terrible danger on the roads, Coming acro me wandering through the traffic, motorists probably would have to step rapidly on their brakes.Apart from that, there were all sorts of disasters that used to occur on the way to and from work.
One evening, I got off the bus about halfway home where I had to change buses, and as usual I ran into something,“I’m awfully sorry,”I said and stepped forward only to run into it again.When it happened a third time, I realized I had been apologizing to a lamppost.This was just one of the stupid things that constantly happened to me.So I carried on and found the bus stop, which was a request stop, where the bus wouldn’t stop unle paengers wanted to get on or off.No one else was there and I had to try to gue if the bus had arrived.
Generally in this situation, because I hated showing I was blind by asking for help, I tried to gue at the sound.Sometimes I would stop a big lorry and stand there feeling stupid as it drew away.In the end, I usually managed to swallow my pride and ask someone at the stop for help. But on this particular evening no one joined me at the stop; It seemed that everyone had suddenly decided not to travel by bus.Of course I heard plenty of buses pa, or I thought I did.But because I had given up stopping them for fear of making a fool of myself, I let them all go by.I stood there alone for half an hour without stopping one.Then I gave up.I decided to walk on to the next stop.36.The girl refused to ask for help because she thought_________. A.she might be recognized B.asking for help looked silly C.she was normal and independent D.being fond blind was embarraing 37.After the girl got off the bus that evening, she_________. A.began to run B.hit a person as usual C.hit a lamppost by accident D.was caught by something 38.At the request stop that evening, the girl___________. A.stopped a big lorry B.stopped the wrong bus C .made no attempt to stop the bus D.was not noticed by other people 39.What was the problem with gueing at the sound to stop a bus? A.Other vehicles also stopped there. B.It was unreliable for making judgments. C.More lorries than buses responded to the girl. D.It took too much time for the girl to catch the bus.40.Finally the girl decided to walk to the next stop, hoping __________. A.to find people there B.to find more buses there C.to find the bus by herself there D.to find people more helpful there DCCBA
B.
Still seeking a destination for your weekend break? There are some places which are probably a mere walk away from your college.King\'s Art Centre
A day at the Centre could mean a visit to an exhibition of the work of one of the most interesting contemporary artists on show anywhere.This weekend tees the opening of an exhibition of four local artists.
You could attend a cla teaching you how to \'learn from the masters\' or get more creative with paint ---- free of charge.
The Centre also runs two life drawing claes for which there is a small fee.The Botanic Garden
The Garden has over 8,000 plant species; it holds the research and teaching collection of living plants for Cambridge University.
The multi-branched Torch Aloe here is impreive.The African plant produces red flowers above blue-green leaves, and is not one to mi.
Get to the display house to see Dionaea muscipula, a plant more commonly known as the Venus Flytrap that feeds on insects and other small animals.
The Garden is also a place for wildlife-enthusiasts.Look for gra snakes in the lake.A snake called \'Hiing Sid\' is regularly seen lying in the heat of the warm sun.Byron\'s Pool
Many stories surround Lord Byron\'s time as a student of Cambridge University, Arriving in 1805, he wrote a letter complaining that it was a place of \"me and drunkenne\".However, it seems as though Byron did manage to pa the time pleasantly enough.I\'m not just talking about the pet bear he kept in his roans.He spent a great deal of time walking in the village.
It is also said that on occasion Byron swam naked by moonlight in the lake, which is now known as Byron\'s Pool.A couple of miles past Grantchester in the south Cambridgeshire countryside, the pool is surrounded by beautiful circular paths around the fields.The cries of invisible birds make the trip a lovely experience and on the way home you can drop into the village for afternoon tea.If you don\'t trust me, then perhaps you’ll take it from Virginia Woolf- ----over a century after Byron, she reportedly took a trip to swim in the same pool.61.As mentioned in the paage, there is a small charge for_____.
A.attending the masters\' cla
B.working with local artists
C.learning life drawing
D.seeing an exhibition 62.\"Torch Aloe\" and \"Venus Flytrap\" are_____.
A.common insects
B.impreive plants
C.rarely-seen snakes
D.wildlife-enthusiasts 63.We can infer from the paage that Byron seemed_____.
A.to fear pet bears
B.to like walking
C.to be a heavy drinker
D.to finish university in 1805 64.In the paage Byron\'s Pool is described as a lake_____.
.A.surrounded by fields
B.owned by Lord Byron
C.located in Grantchester
D.discovered by Virginia Woolf 65.What is the paage mainly about?
A.Some places for weekend break B.A way to become creative in art.
C.The colourful life in the countryside.D.Unknown stories of Cambridge University.61.C.King’s Art Centre下最后一句.62.B。 The Botanic Garden下第
二、三段可知是两种植物，并不是昆虫、蛇，更不是野生动物爱好者。
63.B。 Byron’s Pool下第一段最后一句。 64.A。Byron’s Pool下第二段第二句 65.A。文章开始第一句。
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Mark and his brother Jason both were looking at the shining new computer enviously.Jason was determined not to go against their father’s wishes but Mark was more adventurous than his brother.He loved experimenting and his aim was to become a scientist like his father.
“Dad will be really mad if he finds out you’ve been playing with his new computer.” Jason said, “He told us not to touch it.”
“He won’t find out.” Mark said, “I’ll just have a quick look and shut it down.”
Mark had been scolded before for touching his father’s equipment.But his curiosity was difficult to control and this new computer really puzzled him.
“It was a strange-looking machine –one his dad had brought home from the laboratory where he worked.“It’s an experimental model,” his father had explained, “so don’t touch it under any circumstances.” But his warning only served to make Mark more curious.Without any further thought, Mark turned on the power switch.The computer burst into life and seconds later, the screen turned into colors, shifting and changing and then two big white words appeared in the center of the screen: “SPACE TRANSPORTER.”
“Yes!” Mark cried excitedly, “It’s a computer game.I knew it! Dad’s only been pretending to work.He’s really been playing games instead.” A new meage appeared on the screen:
“ENTER NAMES
VOYAGER 1: „
VOYAGER 2: „”
Mark’s fingers flew acro the keyboard as he typed in both of their names.
“INPUT ACCEPTED.START TRANSPORT PROGRAM.AUTO-RETRIEVE INITIATED（自动回收程序已启动）.”
The screen turned even brighter and a noise suddenly rose in volume.
“I think we’d better shut it off, Mark,” Jason yelled, reaching for the power switch.He was really frightened.
But his hand never reached the switch.A single beam of dazzling white light burst out of the computer screen, wrapping the boys in its glow (光芒), until they themselves seemed to be glowing.Then it died down just as suddenly as it had burst into life.And the boys were no longer there.On the screen, the letters changed.
“TRANSPORT SUCCESSFUL.DESTINATION: MARS.RETRIEVE DATE: 2025.” 56．Why did Mark touch the computer against his father’s warning? A．He wanted to take a voyage.B．He wanted to practice his skill C．He was so much attracted by it.D．He was eager to do an experiment.57．Where did the boy’s father most likely work? A．In an electronic factory.B．In a computer company. C．In a scientific research center.D．In an information proceing center.58．Mark thought “SPACE TRANSPORTER” on the screen was the name of . A．a computer game B．a company website
C．a software producer D．an astronomy program 59．Why did Jason want to shut off the computer? A．He was afraid of being scolded.
B．He didn’t like the loud noise and light. C．He didn’t want to play games any more.
D．He was afraid something dangerous might happen.60．What happened to the boys at the end of the story? A．They were blown into the air.B．They were sent to another planet. C．They were hidden in the strong light.D．They were carried away to another country
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56.According to the survey, people left alone on a desert island would most want their _____.
A.Mp3 player B.dog C.spouse/partner D.celebrity 57.Which of the following is true about George Clooney?
A.He has been trained in wilderne survival.
B.He may not be able to help you survive.
C.He does not think Roseane is beautiful.
D.He is the choice of most South African women.58.The survey results are analyzed in terms of the respondents’ _______ A.sex, age and nationality B.race, nationality and sex C.marriage, age and race D.age, sex and marriage CBA
