1、阅读下列短文, 从给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中, 选出最佳选项。Scientists in UK have grown a living human brain. The team at Aston University created tiny bunch of cells which act like a mini nervous system.They believe it could help find a cure for worse mental conditions like Parkinsons disease. Professor Michael Coleman is
2、 leading the research program. He explained, We are aiming to be able to study the human brain at the most basic level, using an actual living human cell system. Cells have to be alive and operating efficiently to enable us to really understand how the brain works. The experiment involves changing c
3、ells from a cancer tumour (肿瘤）and making them behave like brain cells.Although far from finished, researchers hope the false brain cells will give them a greater understanding of how real brains work. This, in turn, could significantly further research into conditions which affect the brain. Neil Hu
4、nt, chief leader of the research group, said, It is still very early days, but in the future the research could lead to a useful tool for looking into dementia (痴呆).The technique could also provide a way to carry on animal test and is being supported by the Humane Research Trust (HRT). The scientist
5、s predict that over the next ten years a million people will develop dementia. Professor Coleman believes their findings could change this. He said，We hope our research will provide scientists with a new and highly relational human experimental model to help them understand the brain better and deve
6、lop new drugs to control the related disease. However, the biggest challenge at present is that we are greatly short of fund, which will slow our research.1. UK scientists grow a living human brain in order to _.A. study the structure of human brain B. make use of living human cell system C. discove
7、r how human brain really works D. separate cells from a cancer tumour2. According to Neil Hunt, research into brain cells _.A. will get finished as early as possibleB. will make people discover dementiaC. will affect the brain growth in many waysD. will help to treat some diseases in nerve system3.
8、From the last paragraph，we can know that _A. the technique provided by HRT is immatureB. animal tests are no longer allowed by lawC. a million people suffer from brain diseasesD. the research program lacks financial support4. The text is intended to _.A. tell us about a breakthrough in medical resea
9、rchB. introduce a research program in humans brainC. introduce the progress of drugs for dementiaD. tell us about health problem in nerve system【参考答案】14、CDDB阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项。Squirrels often communicate with whistles, chirps and chucks, which sound like the word “chuck” Whistles and
10、 chirps are like the sounds that many birds makeNow scientists have translated some of their squirrel-speakHare, a professor of zoology at the University of Maniloha in Winnipeg, and his team managed to record squirrels alarm callsThe researchers studied the sounds and then played them back to 60 wi
11、ld squirrels, which the scientists approached individually with a video recorder to capture（抓拍）their reponsesSome squirrels lifted their heads up and becameAlert（警惕的）Creatures that were more frightened simply ran for their lives and dived into cavesIn effect then, whistles that mix with chucks say t
12、heres an enemy of average threat thats here, and whistles without chucks say theres an enemy of seemingly average threat around here somewhere, while pure chirps say, Im hiding here because theres an immediate danger Hare toldDiscovery NewsHare and some other researchers believe such sounds arc part
13、 of an advanced language that develops just as all other communication systemsAlthough squirrels risk their lives when they call out to warn others of threats, other squirrels might admire this behaviour, thus increasingly the callers social status, like humans who look up to heroes. Hare added that
14、 other animals, such as birds, probably understand at least some squirrel language, since they also may benefit from the alarm calls.来源:学科网ZXXKIn fact, another Canadian study found that deep-voiced, black-capped chickadees have their own language tooAccording to certain research, there are a lot of
15、tidings in chickadees calls, such as directing fellows activities, keeping in contact between mates, and raising alarmsWhile chickadees and other birds are often welcomed into gardens by homeowners, squirrels are frequently viewed as pests（害兽）. Hare wishes a greater understanding of the complex soci
16、al lives and communication systems of squirrels will provide “hope that humans will gain a greater appreciation and stop doing harm to these animals”.67The text mainly talks about Athe study on the language of squirrelsBthe comparison between squirrels and chickadeesCthe calling for the protection o
17、f squirrelsDthe ways for squirrels to escape from their enemies68If a squirrel is in a very dangerous situation, it would probably make _Awhistles with chucks Bpure chirpsCwhistles without chucks Drepeated chucks69The underlined word “tidings” in pardgmph 6 probably means _Adifficulties Bpoises Cmes
18、sages Dlanguages70What can be learned from this text?ASquirrels communicate with cach other as humans do.BSome squirrels understand the recorded alarm calls.COther animals also well understand the language of squirrelsDBirds such as chickadees dont have their own language【答案】67-70: ABCB阅读下列短文，从每题所给的
19、四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项。Long ago in a small town, there was a place known as the House of 1,000 Mirrors. A small, happy little dog learned of this place and decided to visit.When he arrived, he bounced(跳) happily up the stairs to the doorway of the house. He looked through the doorway with his ears li
20、fted high and his tail wagging as fast as it could. To his great surprise, he found himself staring at 1,000 other happy little dogs with their tails wagging just as his. He smiled a great smile, and was answered with 1,000 great smiles just as warm and friendly. As he left the house, he thought to
21、himself, “ This is a wonderful place. I will come back and visit often.” In this same village, another little dog, who was not quite as happy as the first one, decided to visit the house. He slowly climbed the stairs and hung his head low as he looked into the door. When he saw the 1,000 unfriendly
22、looking dogs staring back at him, he growled at them and was horrified to see 1,000 little dogs growling back at him. As he left, he thought to himself, “This is a horrible place, and I will never go back there again.”All the faces in the world are mirrors. What kind of reflections do you see on the
23、 faces ofthe people you meet? 56. Why was the first dog surprised when he entered the house?A. Because he didnt expect to see so many happy dogs.B. Because he didnt know there were 1,000 mirrors in the house.C. Because he was always in a mixed mood. D. Because he saw so many dogs smiling at him.57.
24、Why did the first dog like the house?A. Because there were 1,000 mirrors in the house.B. Because he thought he could keep himself warm in the house.C. Because he liked everything presented to him.D. Because he felt he was welcome here.58. The underlined word “ growl” probably means _.A. make an unfr
25、iendly noise B. smile C. say hello D. stare59. Which of the following is the most suitable title for the passage?A. A Small happy Little Dog B. The House of 1,000 MirrorsC. The Wonderful Place and the Horrible Place. D. Two Little Dogs【参考答案】56-59、 ADAB 完型填空。阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从以下题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
26、记叙文型完形填空 -As I held my fathers hands one night, I couldnt help but notice their calluses(老茧) and roughness. His hands tell the story of his life as a farmer，including all his struggles.One summer, I remember，a drought(旱灾) hit Ontario, turning it into a _1_ desert. On one of those hot mornings I was
27、picking sweet corn with my dad to fill the last _2_ from the grocery store. Fifty dozen was all we needed, which _3_ took twenty minutes. That morning，however, the process didnt _4_ quickly.After forty minutes of aimlessly walking in the field, we _5_ needed twenty dozen. I was completely frustrated
28、 and _6_Dropping the basket heavily，I declared，“If the store wants its last twenty dozen，they can pick it themselves！” Dad _7_ ，“Just think, my little girl, only ten dozen left for each of us and then were done.”Such is Dadwhatever problem he _8_ ，he never gives up.Unfortunately，the disastrous effec
29、ts of the drought were felt all over our country. It was a challenging time for everyone, _9_ Dad remained optimistic.He continued to be grateful for other things like good health and food on our plates.Only then did I truly begin to _10_ Dad and his faith that guided us through the hard times.Dad i
30、s also a living example of real _11_From dawn to dusk, he works countless hours to support our family.He always puts our happiness _12_ his own, and never fails to cheer me on at my sports games _13_ his exhaustion after long days.His loving and selfless nature has inspired me to become more sympath
31、etic and _14_ , putting others first.Dad, the life _15_ I have learned from you will stay with me forever.You are my father, teacher, friend and，most importantly，my hero.1A.stormy BlivelyCdisappearing Dburning2A.order BformCgap Dposition3A.repeatedly BnormallyCfinally Dreally4A.go BbeginCoccur Dchan
32、ge5A.yet BstillCeven Dnearly 6A.surprised BnervousCangry Dfrightened7A.apologized BcriedCcomplained Dlaughed8A.meets with Bbrings upCworks out Dthinks about 9A.or BforCso Dbut 10A.face BappreciateCexamine Dquestion11A.love BprideCfriendship Dhonesty12A.after BbeforeCbeside Dunder13A.in spite of Bin
33、terms ofCin control of Din place of 14A.careful BregretfulCconsiderate Dhumorous15A.history BmottosCpatterns DlessonsC【要点综述】 本文是一篇记叙文。作者通过生活中的小事，描述了作为农民的父亲是一个勤劳、乐观且对家庭充满爱的人。借助此文，作者向父亲表达了深深的爱意，他是作者的父亲、老师、朋友，也是作者心目中的英雄。1D考查形容词词义辨析及语境理解。根据空格前的a drought以及下一句的hot mornings可知，干旱把这个地区变成了一片燃烧的沙漠。stormy 有暴风雨的
34、；lively 活跃的，生动的；disappearing 正在消失的；burning燃烧的。2A考查语境理解。根据空格后的grocery store可知，作者和父亲正在拾玉米以完成订单。order订单，订货；form 形式；gap 裂口，间隙；position位置，地位。3B考查语境理解。根据空下句中的however可知，拾玉米的过程进行得不顺利。此处表示“通常需要花20分钟的时间就能完成。”repeatedly 重复地；normally正常地；finally 最后，终于；really确实。4A考查动词词义辨析及语境理解。句意：然而，那天早晨拾玉米的过程进行得并不顺利。go进行； begin开
35、始；occur 发生；change改变。 5B考查语境理解。作者和父亲漫无目的地在地里走着，还需要20打玉米。6C考查语境理解。由空格前的frustrated可知此处应填angry。7D考查语境理解。从后面父亲的话语可知，父亲是很乐观的。故选D。8A考查动词短语辨析及语境理解。句意：这就是“我”的父亲不管他遇到什么问题，他从不放弃。meet with 遇到，碰到；bring up 养育，培养，提出；work out 解决，算出；think about思考。9D考查语境理解。空格前的a challenging time与空格后的optimistic构成对比关系，即对每个人来说那都是一段具有挑战性
36、的时期，但作者的父亲依旧保持着乐观。10B考查动词词义辨析。face 面对；appreciate 欣赏，感激；examine 检查；question问(某人)问题，对(某事物)表示怀疑。根据语境可知选B。11A考查语境理解。根据下文的“His loving and selfless nature”可知，此段是在描述父亲是一个充满爱心的人。12B考查语境理解。句意：他总是把“我们”的幸福置于他自己的幸福之前13A考查介词短语辨析及语境理解。空格前的cheer me on与空格后的his exhaustion构成逻辑上的对比关系，由此可知空格处缺表示转折的介词短语。in spite of 尽管，虽然；in terms of 就而言；in control of 控制；in place of代替，取代。14C考查形容词词义辨析及语境理解。与空格前的sympathetic意思相近的是considerate。句意：他的爱和无私的品质鼓舞“我”变得更有同情心和更加体贴，把别人放在第一位。15D考查名词词义辨析及语境理解。history 历史；motto 格言；pattern 模式，图案；lesson教训，道理。