第一部分：寻找近义词
1.Small changes had to be made to the violin’s internal structure and to the fingerboard so that they could with stand the extra strain.Accordingly, a higher standard of performance was achieved, in terms of both facility and interpretation.
The word “Accordingly” in line 24 is closest in meaning to (B )
A.However
B.consequently
C.Neverthele
D.Ultimately
2．Another way of enhancing the effectivene of flight is to move in an erratic and unpredictable way.Many species, like ptarmigans, snipes, and various antelopes and gazelles, flee from predators in a characteristic zigzag fashion.The description of the prey’s movement as “zigzag” in line 9 suggests that the movement is( D )
A.Reliable
B.fast
C.constant
D.unpredictable
3．Today’s executives must have some grasp of economic realities and the political proce, comprehension of the basic framework within which scientific and technological changes take place.
The word grasp in the paage is closest in meaning to ( A )
A.understanding
B.communication
C.criticism
D.prediction
4．Joy and sadne are experienced by people in all cultures around the world,
The word despondent in the paage is closest in meaning to ( B )
A.curious
B.unhappy
C.thoughtful
D.uncertain
5．By 1745 New Market was opened on second street between Pine and Cedar.The next year the Callowhill Market began operation.Along with market days, the institution of twice-yearly fairs persistedin Philadelphia after similar trading days had been discontinued in other colonial cities.
The word “persisted” in line 9 is closest in meaning to ( D)
A.returned
B.started
C.declined、
D.continued
Parasitic Plants
Parasitic plants are plants that survive by using food produced by host plants rather than by producing their won food from the Sun’s energy.Because they do not need sunlight to survive, parasitic plants are generally found in umbrageous areas rather than in areas exposed to direct sunlight.Parasitic plants attach themselves to host plants, often to the stems or roots, by means of haustoria, which the parasite uses to make its way into the food channels of the host plant and absorb the nutrients that it needs to survive form the host plant.
The world’s heaviest flower, a species of rafflesia, is a parasite that flourishes among, and lives off of, the roots of jungle vines.Each of these ponderous blooms can weigh up to 15 pounds (7kg) and can measure up to 3 feet (1m) acro.
1.The word umbrageous in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ( C)
A.moistB.well lit
C.shaded
D.buried
2.Haustoria in paragraphare most likely (D )
A.offshoots from the parasite
B.seeds of the host plant
C.fruits from the host plant
D.food for the parasite
3.The phrase make its way into in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ( B)
A.develop
B.penetrat
C.outline
D.eat
4.The word ponderous in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ( D)
A.smelly
B.hidden
C.mature
D.heavy
5.The word acro in paragraph 2 could bests be replace by (B )
A.in diameter
B.on the other side
C.at a distance
D.inside and out
第二部分：语法填空
1 The evidence made the experts (c) the animal was a puma.a.to thinkb thinkingc thinkd thought
2 People said （a）the puma.
a.to have seenbto seecthey sawdthey had seen
3 Pumas never attack a human being except (c)concerned.a.they areb beingc that they aredwhen they are
4 The vicar asked Bill (b) doing in the church tower.
a.what was heb what he wasc what he isd whatever was he
5 We’ll get used to (a) that, Bill.
a.hearingb hearc the soundd having heard
6 (b), I’m glad the bell is working again.
a.Yetb Goodc Just the samed Even now
7 The temple (a) used as a place of worship since Roman times.a.wasb has not beenc had beend was not
8(d)being very old, she was very graceful.
a.Althoughb In spite ofc evend Even though
9 Before he ( b) home at night, he took a shower.
awas returningb returnedc had returnedd will return
10 The magazine (b) to pre.
a.wasbhad gonec was about to god was due
第三部分：阅读理解
Aviculturists, people who raise birds for commercial sale, have not yet learned how to simulate the natural incubation of parrot eggs in the wild.They continue to look for better ways to increase egg production and to improve chick survival rates.
When parrots incubate their eggs in the wild, the temperature and humidity of the nest are controlled naturally.Heat is transferred from the bird’s skin to the top portion of the eggshell, leaving the sides and bottom of the egg at a cooler temperature, This temperature gradient may be vital to succeful hatching.Nest construction can contribute to this temperature gradient.Nests
of loosely arranged sticks, rocks, or dirt are cooler in temperature at the bottom where the egg contacts the nesting material.Such nests also act as humidity regulators by allowing rain to drain into the bottom sections of the nest so that the eggs are not in direct contact with the water.As the water that collects in the bottom of the nest evaporates, the water vapor rises and is heated by the incubating bird, which adds significant humidity to the incubation environment.In artificial incubation programs, aviculturists remove eggs from the nests of parrots and incubate them under laboratory conditions.Most commercial incubators heat the eggs fairly evenly from top to bottom, thus ignoring the bird’s method of natural incubation, and perhaps reducing the viability and survivability of the hatching chicks.When incubators are not used, aviculturists sometimes suspend wooden boxes outdoors to use as nests in which to place eggs.In areas where weather can become cold after eggs are laid, it is very important to maintain a deep foundation of nesting material to act as insulator against the cold bottom of the box.If eggs rest against the wooden bottom in extremely cold weather condition, they can become chilled to a point where the embryo can no longer survive.Similarly, these boxes should be protected from direct sunlight to avoid high temperatures that are also fatal to the growing embryo.Nesting material should be added in sufficient amounts to avoid both extreme temperature situations mentioned above and aure that the eggs have a soft, secure place to rest.
1.What is the main idea of the paage?A
A.Nesting material varies according to the parrots’ environment.
B.Humidity is an important factor in incubating parrots’ eggs.
C.Aviculturists have constructed the ideal nest box for parrots.
D.Wild parrots’ nests provide information useful for artificial incubation.
2.The word “They ” in line 2 refers to （ A ）
A.aviculturists
B.bird
C.eggs
D.rates
3.According to paragraph2, when the temperature of the sides and bottom of the egg are cooler than the top, then ( c )
A.there may be a good chance for succeful incubation
B.the embryo will not develop normally
C.the incubating parent moves the egg to a new position
D.the incubation proce is slowed down
4.According to paragraph2, sticks, rocks, or dirt are used to ( A )
A.soften the bottom of the nest for the newly hatched chick
B.hold the nest together
C.help lower the temperature at the bottom of the nest
D.make the nest bigger
5.According to paragraph2, the construction of the nest allows water to ( D )
A.provide a beneficial source of humidity in the nest
B.loosen the materials at the bottom of the nest
C.keep the nest in a clean condition
D.touch the bottom of the eggs
6.All of the following are part of a parrot’s incubation method EXCEPT (A)
A.heating the water vapor as it rises from the bottom of the nest
B.arranging nesting material at the bottom of the nest
C.transferring heat from the parent to the top of the eggshell
D.maintaining a constant temperature on the eggshell
7.The word “suspend” in line 18 is closest in meaning to (C)
A.build
B.paint
C.hang
D.move
8.The word “fatal” in line 24 is closest in meaning to ( B )
A.close
B.deadly
C.natural
D.hot
9.The word “secure” in line 26 is closest in meaning to (C)
A.fresh
B.dry
C.safe
D.warm
10.According to paragraph3, a deep foundation of nesting material provides ( C )
A.a constant source of humidity
B.a strong nest box
C.more room for newly hatched chicks
D.protection against cold weather
11.Which of the following is a problem with commercial incubators?D
A.They lack the natural temperature changes of the outdoors.
B.They are unable to heat the eggs evenly
C.They do not transfer heat to the egg in the same way the parent bird does.
D.They are expensive to operate
第四部分：短文写作，字数150
Writing：Some students study for claes individually, others study in groups.Which method of studying do you think is better for students and why?
I think study in groups is better。
I have an example，in my school ，each cla have a lot of team，four students formed a team，one studentis top10 in the cla，another Student\'s school record is between top10 and top20，other Student\'s school record is very common in cla。In my team，we always help each other, because we have respectve good at subject，however after one term，we took part in final exam，of our grade are better than beforetime。So，study in groups is better and important，group work is more important。
I dislike study for claes individually，because In the future of society will be more important groupwork, not personal competencies。
In fact，as the saying goes ，Two heads are better than one ，I believe if you can\'t cooperative learning，so，you do\'t have too much achievements。
