1、.阅读理解Chinas smokers account for a third of the worlds total. There is a Chinese antismoking campaigner. He has devoted his efforts to helping people kick the habit.Zhang Yue, who lives in central Chinas city of Luoyang, has been travelling the nation to end the smoking. Antismoking campaigner Zhang
2、Yue said, “Ive discovered the social reasons why people smoke. They think that smoking is really good and that it is a cool, fashionable thing to do. By my actions, I can change such thoughts. Smoke is just waste, produced from burning matters.”Zhangs preferred method is to wander on the streets, gi
3、ving smokers his name card and a very thin book before removing their cigarettes. He gets close to smokers in public areas, restaurants and bars day and night, spreading his message.Smoker Ms Li said, “Its because of heavy pressure at work that Ive started smoking. That man, Zhang Yue, his views are
4、 all very good but I think his methods are a bit too rude.”According to Chinas Ministry of Health, smoking is becoming more popular among Chinas female population, while 60% of Chinas male population in the cities smoke, with figures expected to be even higher in rural areas.Smoker Zhong Weibing sai
5、d, “Smoking is also a kind of culture. And its been going on for such a long time, so it cannot all be suddenly stopped.”The Chinese government has tried to control smoking by imposing bans in taxis, schools and hospitals. Smoking is believed to kill an estimated one million people through tobaccore
6、lated diseases across the world each year.语篇大意：本文讲述了一位反吸烟运动者反对吸烟、帮助人们戒烟的一些活动，并介绍了几个吸烟者以及政府对待吸烟的态度。1What does the underlined phrase “account for” in the first paragraph mean?ACause.BExplain.CBe responsible for. DMake up.答案：D解析：词义猜测题。由画线短语所在句的主语“中国的烟民”和account for 的宾语“世界总量的三分之一”可推断account for意为“占(一定数量
7、或比例)”。make up意为“构成”，与account for同义，故D项正确。2Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. Zhang Yue thinks that smoking is really good and that it is a cool, fashionable thing to do.BThere are more female smokers than male smokers.CIn total, 60% of Chinas male population smoke.DSmoker Ms Li started smo
8、king because of heavy pressure at work.答案：D解析：细节理解题。根据第四段第一句Smoker Ms Li said，“Its because of heavy pressure at work that Ive started smoking.”可知，李女士开始吸烟是因为工作压力太大，故D项正确。其他三项均不符合题目要求。3What is the Smoker Zhong Weibings attitude towards smoking?AIndifferent. BSensible.CAddicted. DOpposed.答案：B解析：推理判断题。根
9、据第六段Smoker Zhong Weibing said，“Smoking is also a kind of culture. And its been going on for such a long time，so it cannot all be suddenly stopped.”可知，这个人对待吸烟的问题是很理智的。indifferent意为“漠不关心的”；sensible意为“理智的”；addicted意为“上瘾的”；opposed意为“反对的”。故B项正确。.七选五根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Tips for Public
10、 SpeakingFeeling very nervous before giving a speech is natural and even helpful. Here are some tips on how to control your nervousness and express yourself better.Know your material. 1 Know more about it than you include in your speech. Use humour, personal stories and familiar languagethat way you
11、 wont easily forget what to say.Know the audience. Say hello to your audience as they arrive. 2 Know the room. Arrive early, walk around the speaking area and practise using the microphone. Make yourself less anxious. Pause, smile and count to three before saying anything. Change nervous energy into
12、 enthusiasm. 3 Imagine yourself speaking loudly, clearly and confidently. Imagine the audience clapping. It will make you sure of yourself. 4 The audience want you to be interesting, funny, and full of energy and information. 5 Mainly, your speech should express your feeling. Speak as often as you c
13、an. Experience builds confidence, which is the key to good speaking.AGain more experience.BPick a topic you are interested in.CDont say sorry for any nervousness.DImagine yourself giving your speech.EIts important to keep calm before speaking.FRealise that the audience want you to succeed.GIts easie
14、r to speak to a group of friends than to strangers.语篇大意：在演讲之前感到紧张是很自然甚至是有益的，但是我们要控制紧张，更好地表达自己。本文就如何更好地在公众面前演讲提出了几点建议。1B解析：根据前一句Know your material.可知，本段介绍演讲内容方面的注意事项，B项“挑选一个你感兴趣的话题”符合语境。2G解析：由前一句Say hello to your audience as they arrive.可知，G项“跟一群朋友讲话要比跟陌生人说话更容易”照应前文，符合此处语境。3D解析：设空处后面两句中的Imagine为提示词，本段讲的是想象自己在演讲，想象演讲时自己的样子及听众的样子。由此可知选D项。4F解析：根据后面提到的The audience want you to be interesting，funny，and full of energy and information.可知应选F项“要意识到观众想让你成功”。5A解析：根据本段最后一句Experience builds confidence，which is the key to good speaking.可知应选A项“获取更多的经验”。
