1、APost1990 graduates are likely to become a generation without property ownership due to more emphasis on personal value，the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences published in a report on Wednesday.Around 30 percent of the post90s graduates surveyed live in a property of below 20 square meters one year
2、after graduation.Half of the surveyed said they are unwilling to degrade their living conditions by incurring housing debts.The report，Society Blue Paper：China Social Situation Analysis and Prediction，surveyed 4,110 students born after 1990 in 12 universities across the country.Of the interviewed,2,
3、730 of them are currently still students at school and 1,380 are graduates.The survey reveals that in a year after graduation，more than 70 percent of graduates rent houses or live in dormitories provided by their employers.About 20 percent live at home of their parents or relatives and less than 5 p
4、ercent live in the houses of their own.“The report shows most post90s graduates have to purchase a house on their own，” said Tian Feng，deputy director of the research lab for teenagers and social problems affiliated(隶属的) to CASS.It is still a rigid(一成不变的) demand for the post90s to have their own hou
5、ses.Only one third of respondents agree to lower their current living conditions to save money to purchase a house，and about 55 percent choose not to buy a house if the investment means a heavy debt burden.More than half of the graduates believe that property investment is the best way to maintain t
6、he value of money for the time being.However，if the graduates had a sum of money for a down payment on a home，most said they would rather use the money on entrepreneurship(创业) or other business endeavors which they say provide a sense of achievement.Tian said that on the one hand，the post1990 genera
7、tions recognize traditional Chinese values which regard property as a necessity to build a family but on the other hand，they prefer a highquality and freestyle life instead of living under the economic restrictions imposed by heavy house loans.1Which of the following is NOT about post1990 graduates
8、property ownership?AThey put more stress on personal value.BThey are unwilling to lower their current living conditions.CThey want to invest on other things providing a sense of achievement.DThey neednt purchase a house on their own.答案D解析细节理解题。根据第一段中的“due to more emphasis on personal value”可知，A项表述正确
9、；根据第二段中的“Half of the surveyed said they are unwilling to degrade their living conditions”可知，B项表述正确；根据倒数第二段中的“most said they would rather use the money on entrepreneurship(创业) or other business endeavors which they say provide a sense of achievement”可知，C项表述正确；根据第五段第二句“It is still a rigid(一成不变的) deman
10、d for the post90s to have their own houses.”可知，D项表述错误。2What does the underlined word “incurring” probably mean?ABearing. BLeaving.CClearing. DRemoving.答案A解析词义猜测题。根据第二段中的“they are unwilling to degrade their living conditions by incurring housing debts”可知，他们不愿意承担住房债务而降低现有的生活条件，故可推断incurring的词义与bearing
11、相近。3According to the passage，at most how many graduates interviewed have their own houses?A206. B137.C69. D55.答案C解析数字计算题。根据第三段中的“Of the interviewed.1,380 are graduates.”和第四段中的“less than 5 percent live in the house of their own”可知，1 3805%69，即最多有69个被采访的毕业生有自己的房子。此题容易误选A，忽略了题干中的graduates。4What can we i
12、nfer from the last paragraph about the post1990 generation?AThey treat property as a preference to build a house.BThey prefer a highquality and freestyle life.CThey have mixed feelings about property ownership.DThey lack a sense of responsibility.答案C解析推理判断题。根据最后一段可知，90后一方面承认传统的价值观，要有自己的住房，另一方面更愿过高质量
13、的、自由的生活而不想由于沉重的房贷而受到经济限制。故可推断，他们对财产所有权有复杂的感情。BPlenty of people dream of traveling to other planets.But “Star Wars” fans can actually visit locations where many of the films most famous scenes were shot.Here are some of the places where “Star Wars” comes to life.Hotel Sidi Driss，Matmata，TunisiaPerhap
14、s the most famous “Star Wars” landmark in the world，this is where the interiors of Luke Skywalkers childhood home on planet Tatooine were filmed.Centuries ago，Berbers built the underground structure as a real home.Eventually it became a hotel，which George Lucas used to film the first “Star Wars” fil
15、m.The set decorations came down when the crew left，but were rebuilt in 2000 for “Attack of the Clones”Since then，theyve remained，so guests can eat at the table where young master Luke did.La Grande Dune，outside Nefta，TunisiaThe igloo(冰屋) outside of Lukes house was filmed about 300 kilometers away on
16、 the driedup salt lake of Chott El Jerid.The igloo is still there，reachable with a decent car at the GPS coordinates 335034.42N,74644.48E.The surrounding hotels are manmade，to create the illusion(幻觉) that the underground house is next to it.The igloo from the 1977 movie was taken apart，but again reb
17、uilt for “Attack of the Clones”，and later restored by a fan.Nearby is La Grande Dune，site of the Dune Sea.About 30 minutes from the igloo is the set of Mos Espa，the spaceport town where Anakin was discovered as a young slave.Redwood National and State Parks，CaliforniaEndor，the forest moon home of th
18、e furry Ewoks，was filmed among Californias giant redwoods.Most of the wellknown scenes were shot on private land owned by a lumber company.Since the cast and crew worked on “Return of the Jedi” in 1982，heavy logging has left most of the landscape unrecognizable.But driving through the parks still gi
19、ves a feel for the set，especially along the Avenue of the Giants highway.In Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park and the Humboldt Redwoods State Park，plates were filmed for some chase scenes.语篇解读本文介绍了“星球大战”系列电影中三个拍摄地点，并详细介绍了这些地方的特色。5Hotel Sidi Driss was originally centuries ago.Aa hotelBBerbers real ho
20、meCLuke Skywalkers childhood homeDthe shooting location of “Attack of the Clones”答案B解析细节理解题。根据Hotel Sidi Driss，Matmata，Tunisia部分的第二句“Centuries ago，Berbers built the underground structure as a real home.”可知Hotel Sidi Driss最初是理发师建的理发店。故B正确。6Which of the following is NOT CORRECT about the igloo in the
21、third paragraph?AWe can still reach the igloo.BThe igloo was restored by a fan.CThe igloo was taken apart for “Attack of the Clones”DThe igloos location is at the GPS coordinates 335034.42N,74644.48E.答案C解析细节理解题。根据La Grande Dune，outside Nefta，Tunisia部分的“The igloo from the 1977 movie was taken apart，b
22、ut again rebuilt for Attack of the Clones，and later restored by a fan.”可知C项说法是错误的。7The underlined word “Endor” refers to in “Star Wars”Aan animal Ba personCa place Da company答案C解析词义猜测题。根据倒数第二段第一句“Endor，the forest moon home of the furry Ewoks，was filmed among Californias giant redwoods.”中的the forest
23、moon home可知，Endor最有可能是“星球大战”系列电影中的一处地方。故C正确。CIf you live in a big city，there are many things to drive you crazy on your daily route，and its not just overcrowded subway trains.Vicky Zhao is a mainlander working in Hong Kong.For her，one thing she cant put up with is people standing on the wrong side o
24、f the escalator(自动扶梯) in subway stations.“Escalators help us move faster and save time.It isnt a place to rest，” the 24yearold says.“I often see tourists block the way with their suitcases or chatting on the escalators during rush hours.It annoys me to no end.”Admitting she is not the patient type，Z
25、hao says things are much better in Hong Kong than in cities on the mainland where “stand right，walk left” signs are often ignored.The logic behind the “stand right，walk left” escalator etiquette(礼仪) seems obvious.Even though you may want to catch your breath while youre transported up or down，you sh
26、ould still consider others and leave enough space for people in a hurry，so that they can run and catch the train.Many cities escalators，including Londons and Beijings，use the “stand right，walk left” system to speed up the flow of people.(Australia is an exception and you should stand on the left sid
27、e instead.) But some cities discourage people from moving on escalators out of safety reasons.In Hong Kongs subway stations there are regular announcements asking people to “stand still” on escalators.Even so，most people in this fastpaced city observe the “stand right，walk left” etiquette.But the pe
28、ople who stand on escalators defend themselves by telling the walkers not to be so impatient.The BBC quotes one stander as saying：“If the person is in such a rush，why not just take the stairs？Even when the escalator is packed and theres nowhere to move，I see these same people complaining about not b
29、eing able to pass.”Whatever the escalator etiquette is in the place you live or visit，do what most people are doing and always be mindful of others：leave enough space between each other，dont stay at the end of the escalator，and if someone is blocking your way，a simple “excuse me” is enough.语篇解读文章列举了
30、在上班繁忙期间有的游客把皮箱放在自动扶梯上挡住路或在自动扶梯上交谈等现象，告诉我们公共场合要入乡随俗，按照别人做的那样去做，多考虑别人。8In the second paragraph，the underlined word “It” refers to “ ”Athe authors living in the big city of Hong KongBbeing crowded on the subway trains in rush hoursCpeoples blocking the way or chat on the escalatorsDpeoples standing on
31、the right side resting答案C解析词义猜测题。划线词指上句中提到的在上班繁忙期间有的游客把皮箱放在自动扶梯上挡住路或在自动扶梯上交谈这两种现象，故选C。9When on the escalator，a majority of local people in Hong Kong .Astand still as the railway stations requireBignore the “stand right，walk left” signsCuse the stairs instead of escalatorsDfollow the “stand right，wal
32、k left” etiquette答案D解析细节推理题。根据第三段中的“.Zhao says things are much better in Hong Kong than in cities on the mainland where stand right，walk left signs are often ignored.”和第五段中的“In Hong Kongs subway stations there are regular announcements asking people to stand still on escalators.Even so，most people i
33、n this fastpaced city observe the stand right，walk left etiquette.”可知香港当地多数人是遵守“右边站，左边行走”的规矩的，故选D。10What can be inferred from the 6th paragraph?ANot everyone follows the “stand right，walk left” etiquette.BThe BBC is against the “stand right，walk left” etiquette.CPeople should be patient and take the
34、 stairs if possible.DPeople shouldnt complain about the crowded escalators.答案A解析推理判断题。根据本段中的impatient和complaining可知有人不遵守“右边站，左边行走”的规矩而使别人没耐心和抱怨，故选A。11Which of the following statements is the writers opinion?APeople should stand right no matter where they are.BPeople should do as the Romans do and co
35、nsider others.CPeople should do as they like on the escalators.DPeople should be seriously criticized when they block the way.答案B解析主旨大意题。根据最后一段中的“do what most people are doing and always be mindful of others：leave enough space between each other，dont stay at the end of the escalator”可知作者认为游客们要入乡随俗，按
36、照别人做的那样去做，多考虑别人。故选B。DThe old shopkeeper led me through to the back of the shop.The room was filled with boxes and dusty photographs of people holding packages in their hands.Mr.Hopkins said，“We have a very wide choice of items for sale.Whenever I serve a new customer，I take his picture.” Mr.Hopkins
37、pointed to an ancient camera on a table.I began to appreciate the lovely items on sale.I spent a very pleasant hour being shown the commodities in the shop.Finally，I bought an antique jewelry box，a pair of riding boots and a sewing machine.I was very excited that I had found such a good little shop.
38、“I will tell all my friends about your lovely place.” I told the shopkeeper.“Please dont do that，sir，” said Mr.Hopkins.“This is a special place for special people.You must keep this shop a secret.” Then he took my photograph and handed me the picture straight away.“That was quick！” I exclaimed.In th
39、e picture I looked proud and excited holding the presents I had bought there.On Christmas Day，my friends and relatives were delighted with the presents I had bought for them.For weeks，my brother begged me to take him to the wonderful little shop.I finally agreed.We walked along Oxford Street，passed
40、the department store and found nothing.In its place was an empty space being used as a car park.I checked the area again.There was the music shop，and there was the department store.In between should have been Hopkins and Son，but it wasnt there.Just then，an old policeman came.“Are you looking for som
41、ething，sir？” he asked.“I am looking for a little shop called Hopkins and Son.”“Oh yes，there was a shop here once called Hopkins and Son.But it was knocked down over 30 years ago.”I looked again at the place，and then I reached into my pocket and took out the photograph that Mr.Hopkins had taken of me
42、 holding my presents in the little shop.“How strange！” I screamed.语篇解读作者在一个商店买了一些别样的圣诞礼物，但是几个星期后再去，那个商店早已经不在了。难道这一切都是一场梦？12What did the author think of Hopkins and Son?ABig and modern.BOld and outdated.CLittle and dusty.DLovely and wonderful.答案D解析细节理解题。根据第四段中的“I had found such a good little shop” “I
43、 will tell all my friends about your lovely place.”可知，作者觉得Hopkins and Son这个店极好。13We can infer from Paragraph 4 that Mr.Hopkins .Awas ashamed of his little shopBdidnt like his shop to be advertisedCwas one of the authors special friendsDhanded the author his picture immediately答案B解析推理判断题。根据第四段中的“This
44、 is a special place for special people.You must keep this shop a secret.”可推知，Mr.Hopkins并不想让自己的店被很多人知道，故选B。14What does the underlined word “commodities” refer to?AThe goods in the shop.BThe authors gifts.CPhotographs taken by Mr.Hopkins.DPackages held by other customers.答案A解析词义猜测题。根据第三段最后一句“Finally，I bought an antique jewelry box，a pair of riding boots and a sewing machine.”可知，作者看过店里的商品后，挑了几件自己如意的东西买了，由此可推知commodities的含义是“商品”。