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8、it23. If you cant return the textbook at the extension due date you will _.A. have to keep it and be charged the purchase priceB. lose the right to rent any textbook foreverC. get a 15 day extension free of chargeD. surely receive a bill for the rentalBAllan Felix is running a big business something
9、 hard to imagine after she lost her sight in her twenties. When she was 21 years old, she went blind due to certain illness. She recalled, “I hid in my home. I hid in the place; to me, that was the safest place in the world.” Luckily Felix was not someone who gave up easily. Soon she began to explor
10、e the world by using her other senses. She touched and smelled everything she came, across. She was soon able to do certain jobs herself, like milking the cows.In her fathers farm, Allan Felix found a new way forward. She founded a company, bringing in organic wines from many different countries. Sh
11、e traveled from South America to Europe with the help of Hanley (a guide dog named Hanley). At first, Allan Felix resisted the idea of a Seeing Eye dog. But its hard to imagine her life or her business without him. She said, “When someone tells me something is organic and I dont really believe it be
12、cause I taste something funny on it, Ill put it in front of Hanleys face and if he likes the wine, hell actually go in and sniff it. If its not right, hell turn his head away. He goes to the vineyard with me. He scratches around. He makes sure that we see earthworms and butterflies. Thats how we kno
13、w the soil is actually organic and that there are no chemicals.”Felix told CBS News she believes the loss of her vision was a gift. She said, “It allowed me to pay attention to what I thought was important and also to be able to teach people the broken hang nail is not a big deal, you know what I me
14、an? All things will round to him who will but wait.”24. Why did Allan Felix hide in her home?A. She was shy and didnt want to meet strangers.B. She feared that she would be hurt outside.C. She disliked being exposed to the sun.D. She got used to being alone at home.25. Which of the following stateme
15、nts is TRUE about Hanley?A. It is no more than a guide dog.B. It likes drinking organic wine.C It can distinguish earthworms and butterflies.D. It helps Allan a lot in her organic wine business.26. What does the underlined phrase “the broken hang nail” mean?A. A nail which is of no use.B. A task tha
16、t is not easy to finish.C. The difficulty you have to deal with.D. The gift that God gives you.27. What plays a major role in Allans successful wine business?A. Her guided dog, Hanley.B. The loss of her vision. C. Her born talent for business.D. Her positive attitude to life.CIf youve ever looked at
17、 a computer screen for hours on end, you probably know what it feels like when your eyes are tired and your head is tense.What you are likely experiencing is digital eye strain (劳损). It could also lead to dry eyes. But are screens criminals behind needing glasses? Not necessarily, according to Melan
18、ie Schmitt, an assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin.There has been an increase in cases of nearsightedness, but scientists dont know if screens do the damage. “Several other factors can cause the phenomenon of nearsightedness, one of which is too much time spent indoors. Looking at a s
19、creen for too long can cause eye strain, but it doesnt have any long lasting consequences,” Schmitt says.A recent study by researchers in Madrid did find that LED lightsthose used in screenscontributed to retina (视网膜) damage in the eyes of rats. However, more research is necessary to determine if th
20、e same effect occurs in humans.Youre sure to feel the consequence of not taking screen breaks throughout the day. In order not to have digital eye strain, eye doctors say that you d best take a 20-second break to look at something 20 feet away every 20 minutes. It also works a little bit if you adju
21、st your computer to remove a glare or use eye drops to keep your eyes wet.“I always tell patients and parents that come in to see me the importance of getting children outside to play and be exposed in natural lighting,” Schmitt says. “This goes for adults, too. Going outside is an opportunity for t
22、he eyes to rest from near-work and look at distance instead.”28. What will happen if you fix your eyes on a computer screen too long? A. Youll feel tired all over.B. Youll have a bad headache.C. Youll suffer from eye injury.D. Youll lose your eyesight temporarily.29. In Schmitts opinion, which of th
23、e following can cause nearsightedness? A. Staying indoors too long.B. Using LED lights.C. Taking screen breaks.D. Using eye drops often.30. Whats the best way to prevent digital eye strain?A. To keep eyes wet all the time.B. To follow the 20/20/20 rule.C. To avoid doing much near-work.D. To sit as f
24、ar from the computer as possible.31. What would be the best title for the text?A. Are Screens Criminals Behind Needing Glasses?B. A Recent Study on Eye DamagesC. How to Protect Your Eyes Timely?D. An Increase in Cases of NearsightednessDHenderson Island is a coral island raised above the South Pacif
25、ic Ocean. No people live on it. The island is 9.6 kilometers long and 5.1 kilometers wide. It has an area of 37.3 km2. Henderson Island became a World Heritage Site in 1988 because of its bird life.All the four kinds of special land birds (Henderson Crake, Henderson Fruit Dove, Henderson Lorikeet an
26、d Henderson Reed-warbler) can only be seen on Henderson Island. There are also fifteen non-local seabirds. Other local things include nine kinds of plants (of the sixty-three kinds on the island), four kinds of land snails (蜗牛) (of the sixteen kinds), and one butterfly (the only kind on the island).
27、Although no people live on Henderson Island, archaeological evidence suggests that a small Polynesian (波利尼西亚) group lived here between the twelfth and fifteenth centuries until it disappeared. The reasons for its disappearance are unknown, but are probably related to the similar disappearance of the
28、 Polynesians on Pitcairn Island. The Hendersonians would have depended on them for many of the basics of life.On January 29, 1606, Henderson Island was discovered by Portuguese sailor Pedro Fernandes de Queiros, who named it San Joao Baptista. On January 17, 1819, the island was rediscovered by Brit
29、ish Captain Henderson of the British Fast India Company, and named Henderson Island. On March 2, 1819, Captain Henry King, sailing on the Elizabeth, landed on the island to find the Union flag already flying. His crew scratched the name of their ship on a tree, and for some years the name of the isl
30、and was Elizabeth or Henderson.In the early 1980s, American businessman Arthur M. Ratliff expressed interest in buying Hendersons Island, and establishing a small settlement with an airstrip, farm and large houses. But the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office refused it at last, after environment
31、alist groups persuaded them to protect the natural ecology and environment of the island.32. What contributes to Henderson Island becoming a World Heritage Site?A. Its unique land birds.B. Its special wildlife.C. Its beautiful coral.D. No living people on it.33 Who first came to Henderson Island?A.
32、British Captain Henderson.B. British Captain Henny King.C. A small Polynesian group.D. Portuguese sailor Pedro Fernandes de Queiros.34. Henderson Island got its present name .A. after it was first discovered on January 29, 1606B. after it was rediscovered on January 17, 1819C. until Henry King saile
33、d on Elizabeth and landed on itD. until in 1988 it became a World Heritage Site35. Ratliffs offer to buy the island was turned down because .A. the British Commonwealth office disagreedB. his small settlement caused damage to itC. he wanted to buy it at a lower priceD. environmentalists convinced of
34、ficers to take it as reserve第二节（共5小题，每小题3分，满分15分）If you have a chance to travel back and chat with your younger self, what would you say? That is the question that Academy Award-winning actress Sandra Bullock raised when she gave a speech to the graduating class at Easton Charter High School.Sandra
35、Bullock summed up the lessons shes learned from the past and shared some important tips to lead a happy life. 36 .Stop being concerned so much. Stop being scared of the unknown, because anything I was concerned about didnt happen. 37 . The unknown, we can not do anything about.Raise the bar higher.
36、I only remember the moments when I tried beyond what 1 thought I could do and I dont remember the failures because 1 didnt Nothing is a failure. 38 .When someone you care about hugs you, hug them back with two arms. When you embrace (拥抱) someone with two arms, it allows you to lean on somebody and y
37、ou always need someone to lean on.If someone doesnt want to play with you, its OK. 39 . Go and find someone who is going to want to play with you and appreciates what you have to offer. 40 . Are you going to have a good day or are you going to have a great day? Whether its bungee jumping or just cal
38、ling a new friend, let yourself do something you fear doing. Its what youre going to remember in the end. Youre not going to remember how you worried, the what-ifs, the whys, or who wronged you. Its the joy that stays with you.A. Not everyone is going to love usB. Other stuff happened but not what I
39、 had worried aboutC. Sometimes its good to forget about doing thingsD. Go and find your joyE. Read on and be inspiredF. Its completely up to youG. If there is, its just the way we work something out is not appropriate第三部分 英语知识运用第一节（共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分）Four years ago in church, I saw a child of my age.
40、 His 41 was pinned on the bulletin board, his dirty clothes barely covering his small, 42 body. He should not have had a 43 on his face but there he had, showing off his white teeth. I walked past his picture every day 44 him less and less. His pictures are also sent to us not to show what the child
41、 looks like but to 45 us that we are sponsoring him. We need to reflect because we are so 46 in our own misfortunes that we 47 that there are people worse off than us. Our desires are insatiable (无法满足的) and we take for granted every 48 that we are blessed with.I looked at the childs picture today fo
42、r the first time in a 49 time His letter came every few months and I 50 them over never taking the time to 51 back. I was just too busy spending money going to movies with my friends. We cant just help others 52 and they need our time and hands to help create a better world for everyone.We are prese
43、nted with 53 opportunities such as work and education. What we dont realize is that the people without these 54 would pay every last cent to get the opportunities that 55 themselves to us every day. When they are 56 to us, we shouldnt push them aside.I honestly 57 if everyone had a chance to experie
44、nce these, this world would open up a little more and provide more 58 and assistance to those who 59 it most. Anything can help those homeless in our own city but 60 with me.41. A. prize B. pictureC. nameD. letter42. A. black B. lovelyC. mainD. weak43. A. changeB. painC. smileD. sign44. A noticing B
45、 greetingC seeing D touching45. A. inform B. remind C. teachD. warn46. A. absorbed B. interestedC expert D lost47. A. believe B. fear C. forgetD. doubt48. A. opportunityB. possibilityC. relationD. person49. A. short B. long C. limited D. hard50. A. glanced B. thought C.turned D looked51. A. goB. cal
46、lC. writeD. pay52. A. physicallyB. financiallyC. mentallyD. casually53. A. realB. special C. rare D. many54. A. ways B. plansC. choicesD. experiences55. A. presentB. describeC. introduceD. prove56. A. closeB. similarC. availableD. hopeful57. A. hope B. believeC. doubtD. say58. A. attention B. freedomC. energyD. power59. A. careB. enjoyC. dislikeD. need60. A. agrees B. startsC. fights D. talks
