1、阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的A,B,C或D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。In Western culture, 21 was the age at which young people traditionally received a key to their parents door, as a symbol of entering adulthood. Now, the age of 21 is a time when people ask themselves: where do I go from here?Jiang Fangzhous 21 years have been fil
2、led with the kind of success most young people wouldnt dare hope for in a lifetime. She published her first book at the age of nine and has written many more since then. She is regarded as a spokesperson for her generation. However, her hopes and concerns for the future appear decidedly normal.She e
3、xplains that while her fellow students are chiefly concerned with getting a job or buying an apartment, shefrets over how she can excel in her work when having limited experience of the world.However, Jiang, now a senior at the School of Journalism and Communication of Tsinghua University, notes tha
4、t her peers face intense pressure and competition at school. They are expected to excel in their field of study despite limited experience, just as Jiang is expected to shine in the literary world.Young people, she says, have been forced to open their eyes to the world around them. Jiangs world has
5、opened up, too. Shes more at ease with herself at 21, compared with when she began college.“My horizon has broadened and Im more tolerant,” she says. “As a freshman, I was desperate. I stopped people around me and asked: Is there anything in the world still worth hoping for? But now I dont do that.”
6、Jiang says that she may not pursue writing as her main future career because she wants to try“other lifestyles”overseas travel and study touring sound particularly inviting to her. But she is concerned that many foreigners have skewed (歪曲的,倾斜的) perceptions about China.“A few days ago I overheard a c
7、onversation between two foreigners sitting next to me on a flight,” says Jiang. “They were having a heated discussion about the number of beggars in China. And how Chinese always go for petty profits. In fact, they had been in China for only a week.”Jiang believes prejudice is unavoidable, but she a
8、lso maintains that Chinese and Westerners, for example, share much common ground.“We share the same principles, such as honesty and a willingness to help others,” says Jiang. “The differences between peoples are not that huge.”1. What does the passage mainly talk about?A. Jiang Fangzhous novels. B.
9、Embracing new challenges.C. Jiang Fangzhous university life. D. Jiang Fangzhous success.2. What does the underlined phrase mean?A. be patient withB. be worried aboutC. be content with D. be indifferent about3. Which of the following sentences is true?A. Jiang doesnt have any pressure and competition
10、 as the others do.B. Jiangs peers face intense pressure and competition at school.C. Jiang wants to be a professional writer in future.D. Jiang often asks her friends some questions now.4. We can infer from the text that_.A. there is nothing but prejudice between Chinese and WesternersB. Jiang accep
11、ts the fact that there are huge differences between peoplesC. one week is enough to know about a true China.D. Jiang disagrees with what the two foreigners said about Chinese【参考答案】14、BBBD阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。Today, the world is rapidly urbanizingWith half of the world population expect
12、ed to live in cities by the early part of the 21st century, the Shanghai 2010 World Expos focus on a better city bears profound meaningWhat might future cities look like 28 years from now? Here are some scenarios: things to come, things to goZero wasteWaste disposal is one of the biggest headaches f
13、or citiesApart from recyclable waste, everything is buried or incinerated, only to pollute the environmentPlastic waste remains underground for several decadesThe world produces much more garbage that it can dispose ofNow at the Expo, all waste is delivered to a compression station where the waste i
14、s sorted, filtered, decontaminated, deodorized and compressed before finally being disposed of at designated spotsIn Beijing, people living in the Asuwei area turn their household waste into organic fertilizers which are used to grow plants at residence communitiesNo more transportation problems dur
15、ing Spring FestivalThe Spring Festival, the most important Chinese holiday when everyone returns home, has caused headaches for millions of ChineseMore than 2 billion people travel at the same time, making obtaining travel tickets and the journey difficultBut in 28 yearsSpring Festival travel may no
16、t be a problem at allChina plans to have more than 120,000 kilometers of railway and a rapid transportation network that will serve 90 percent of the population by 2020And because most of China will be cities, people will not have to go to other places to find a job, so migration will no longer be s
17、o large-scaleNewspapers to disappearAmerican scholar Philip Meyer predicts that newspaper will come to an end in 2043Utagawa Reizou, former editor-in-chief of The Mainichi Daily Newsbelieves that the newspaper will be gone in 2030This kind of prediction may worry those in print news businessIn the U
18、K, the circulations of national newspapers are decliningMajor Japanese newspapers have gone into debtIn the US, declining circulations and ad revenues have forced several newspapers to stop printing paper EditionsMedia tycoon Rupert Murdoch thinks the future of media relies on interaction through th
19、e InternetIn the future, digital newspapers will be sent to portal web terminals through wirelesslyReaders can discuss issues with journalists and editorsInformation will move fasterOil to run outIn August 2009, Fatih Birol, chief economist of the International Energy Agency, said that oil is runnin
20、g out faster than expected and that the world will likely feel the tightness in supply in the next five yearsScientists have found substitutes for oil as fuel，coal，natural gas，solar power, nuclear power and even water can replace oil as sources of energyFlammable ice reserves alone can support human
21、s for the next 1,000 years71By now, the world population in cities has grown to about _A69 billion B075 billion C35 billion D13 billion72Which of the following statements is TRUE?AEverything buried or incinerated, besides recyclable waste, pollutes the environmentBPeople deal with their household wa
22、ste in an environmental-friendly way in the Asuwei area, BeijingCMore than 2 billion people suffer from headaches during the Spring Festival in ChinaDBy 2020, 90 percent of the population will have to go to other places to find a job73According to the American predictor Philip Meyer, what will happe
23、n in 2043?ANewspaper will disappearBJapan has to stop printing newspaperCDigital newspaper will be sent to portal web terminalsDInformation will move faster74_ can replace oil as sources of energy in the futureACoal and natural gas BSolar power and nuclear powerCWater and flammable ice reserves DAll
24、 the above75Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?AThe Shanghai 2010 World Expo BWhat will city life be like in 28 yearsCA rapidly urbanizing world DThings to come, things to go【参考答案】71-75 CBADB信息匹配 (共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分) 阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。首先请阅读下列帐篷的信息： A
25、The Hardwear Hoopster provides roomy, shelter for you and 5 of your friends any season of the year. Its revolutionary design adds space to the tent without additional weight, so you have plenty of room for cooking, sleeping, hanging out, and having fun. Weight 10.5kg. Cost $499. B The North Face VE
26、25 features top-shelf materials and construction so you and two mountain climbing partners can feel safe and secure any time of year. Its reinforced egg-shaped structure can withstand the absolute worst mountain weather, storms, high winds and heavy snow. Weight 4.5 kg. Cost $560. CSierra Lightning
27、HD - Fully waterproof and designed to keep things light without sacrificing internal space or ease of setup. Plenty of room for you and two friends to stay warm, dry and safe on your next trip. Weight 4.5kg. Cost $139. DThe Hubba 2-Person Tent is perfect when you head out for some spring or summer c
28、amping with a friend. Its simple to set up, which is helpful in bad weather or low light. Weight 3.2 kg. Cost $89. ECopper Spur UL3 4-Person 3-Season Tent this family-sized tent uses aluminum poles and nylon fabrics to minimise weight. Gives you enough room to move at night without overloading your
29、pack. Ideal for any spring, summer or autumn outings. Weight 3.0kg. Cost $369. FThe Alpinist 2-Person 4-Season Single-Wall Tent uses high-tech material to deliver the protection of a double-walltent without the weight. Although this single-wall shelter weighs only 2.5kg, its three-pole design holds
30、tough against mountain storms, and its steep walls shed snow and rain like a champ. Cost $685.以下是相关人物及要求的描述，请把描述与相关插图及提示性文字匹配起来。46. Jane, her husband and their three children are taking on a two-week driving tour of north Queensland. They plan to camp outside each night to enjoy the wonderful summer
31、 weather.【答案】A【解析】Jane一家五口人进行两周的驾车旅行，他们计划在外面露营度过晚上，来享受美好的夏天的天气。选项A叙述的是The Hardwear Hoopster provides roomy, shelter for you and 5 of your friends any season of the year.一年四季都可以，并且可以供六个人使用，符合Jane一家的要求，故选A。47. Mike is going on a four-day hiking trip to the top of Mt Jones. He and his three hiking mate
32、s must carry all their own food and water so he wants a lightweight tent that is big enough for all of them.【答案】E【解析】Mike想去Mt Jones进行徒步旅行，他和三个同伴一起去，他们自备食物和水，所以他们想要一个轻的帐篷，并且能够足够他们住下的帐篷。选项E叙述的是Copper Spur UL3 4-Person 3-Season Tent this family-sized tent uses aluminum poles and nylon fabrics to minimi
33、se weight. Weight 3.0kg.这种帐篷可供4个人使用，重量是3千克，是非常轻的，这正符合Mike的要求，故选E。48. Hank and his brother are planning a week-long fishing trip to Bourne Beach. As it is summer and they dont go camping often, they just want an inexpensive tent to provide a little shade from the sun and protection from any rain.【答案】
34、D【解析】Hank和他的弟弟计划进行一次去Bourne Beach的一周垂钓旅行，他们想要一个比较便宜的帐篷，提供阴凉处并且能够防雨就行了。选项D叙述的是The Hubba 2-Person Tent Its simple to set up, which is helpful in bad weather or low light. Weight 3.2 kg. Cost $89.这种帐篷简易又轻，又便宜，这正符合Hank他们的要求，故选D。 49. Victor is headed on the dangerous two-week hike to the top of Mt Kembla
35、 with a climbing buddy. He needs a very light-weight tent that will be able to provide him with protection from the freezing temperatures at the mountaintop.【答案】F【解析】Victor想和他的朋友去Mt Kembla爬山，两周的时间，他们需要携带比较轻的帐篷来御寒。选项F叙述的是The Alpinist 2-Person 4-Season Single-Wall Tent uses high-tech material to deliv
36、er the protection of a double-walltent without the weight. its three-pole design holds tough against mountain storms, and its steep walls shed snow and rain like a champ.这种帐篷是用高科技的材料做成的，双面墙能抵御风暴御寒重量很轻，这正符合Victor他们的要求，故选F。50. Wilma and two friends are going on a 3 day walk through the Blue Mountains.
37、 Although it is summer, rain is frequent and the nighttime temperature can drop to 8-10. As they are students their budget is limited.【答案】C【解析】Wilma和他的两个朋友要进行一次穿越the Blue Mountains的三天的旅行，正值夏天这里会经常下雨，夜间的温度会降到8-10度，他们是学生预算是有限的。选项C叙述的是Sierra Lightning HD - Fully waterproof and designed to keep things light without sacrificing internal space or ease of setup. Plenty of room for you and two friends to stay warm, dry and safe on your next trip. Cost $139.这种帐篷可以容纳三个人，它是用防水的材料做成的适合在夏天使用，对于学生来说139美元价格还可以，这正符合Victor他们的要求，故选C。
