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11、arents do have a child who might become a genius in the future . What should they do ? In this 30-minute film , Barry Johnson , the professor at School of Medicine , New York University will help you discover the answer .10:00 PMScience/Health Is it possible to beat high blood pressure without drugs
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22、. Westfield Centrepoint. C. Sydney Tower: D. Sovereign Hill.65. What is the time that Cooks Cottage is open on Saturday in the summer? A. 11:00 am-2:00 pm. B. 5:00 pm-10:30 pm. C. 9:00 am-5:30 pm. D. 9:00 am-5:00 pm.66. The Anchorage Restaurant is_.A. in Williamstown B. in the centre of the cityC. i
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24、ew York City and an hours train ride north of Philadelphia. StudentsThere are 4,600 undergraduates (本科生). There are also 1,900 graduate students, but Princeton is unusual among universities in having a student body made up largely of undergraduates. FacultyPrinceton has about 700 full-time faculty m
25、embers (教员). There are another 300 or so part -time and visiting faculty. All faculty members at Princeton are expected to teach and research. DegreesPrinceton offers two undergraduate degrees: the bachelor (学士) of arts (A.B.) degree and the bachelor of science in engineering (B.S.E.) degree. Academ
26、ic YearAn academic year runs from September to late May and lasts two terms (fall and spring). A normal course load is four or five courses per term, although many students take extra courses. ResidencesPrinceton provides housing for all undergraduate students. Freshmen and second-year students are
27、required to spend their first two years in one of five colleges. Each college has its own dining hall, common rooms and computer centers. Fees and Expenses (Academic Year 2004-2005)Tuition (学费): $29,910Room and board: $ 8,387Other expenses (books, telephone, etc.): $ 3,083Total: $ 41,38059. How many
28、 kinds of faculty members are there in Princeton University? A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four.60. In Princeton University, an undergraduate will pay at least _ for the Academic Year 2004-2005 besides tuition. A. $ 41,380 B. $ 52,850 C. $11,470 D. $ 8, 38761. In what way is Princeton University diff
29、erent from other American universities according to the text? A. It has five colleges. B. Its students are mainly undergraduates. C. It provides housing for all undergraduate students. D. All the faculty members at Princeton are expected to teach and research.62. Which of the following is NOT true?
30、A. Princeton offers two undergraduate degrees. B. An academic year lasts about nine months in Princeton University. C. Undergraduates should spend their first two years in one of five colleges. D. Its about an hours train ride from Princeton University to the north of New York City.【答案】CCBDAttend th
31、e Next Forum!For the last twelve years CPSB has had the pleasure of hosting a learning event we call a Forum. We started offering programs in Sarasota in February in 1991 and our first Forum was held in 1992 as a small group meeting .Being from the Northern USA,this was a particularly good time to g
32、o south for the warmth of our friendships with DR. Treffinger and Dr .Noller and to keep away from the cold winter.The Forum is the only chance to learn about various topics of the creativity and innovation（革新）and from those who have rich experience and interest in the field .The theme of the 2004 F
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34、stration includes some meals and materials)Interested in becoming qualified to use the VIEW assessment （评估）of Problem Solving Style? The two days just before our Forum provides you just that chance .For more information on VIEW see pages 24-25.VIEW Qualification CourseFebruary 4and 5,2004 The Lido H
35、oliday InnSarasota ,Florida$ 650 (registration includes lunch and course materialsSpecial Offer:If you would like to attend the VIEW qualification course and the Forum ,you can register for both events for $ 1050.【2004福建卷】B59According to this advertisement ,at the Forum people _.Acome together in or
36、der to form an organizationBexpress different opinions and discuss public mattersCeat together to celebrate their success or victoryDwork together for the purpose of business or trade60If you register both the VIEW qualification course and the Forum at the same time ,you will save .A$100B$300C$350D$
37、40061“Space is limited ,so early registration is welcome” means .Aspace is limited ,so you cant register nowBspace is too limited for you to registerCyoull lose the good chance if you dont register soonDyoull be given a special offer if you register now62The main purpose of this advertisement is to
38、.Aencourage more people to attend the Forum in time Bpromise everyone can pay less money to attend the ForumCcall on the people in the north of the USA to go south for holidaysDintroduce some new activities and topics of the Forum【答案】5962 BCCAPassage 38(05全国C篇)Welcome to Adventureland! Everyone love
39、s Adventureland! The Parks and Exhibitions were built for you to explore(探索), enjoy, and admire their wonders. Every visit will be an unforgettable experience. You willgo away enriched, longing to come back. What are you going to do this time?The Travel Pavilion Explore places you have never been to
40、 before, and experience different ways of life.Visit the Amazon jungle(丛林)village, the Turkish market, the Tai floating market, the Berber mountain house and others. Talk to the people there who will tell you about their lives, and things they make. You can try making a carpet, making nets, fishingT
41、he Future Tower This exhibition shows how progress will touch our lives. It allows us to look into the future and explore the cities of the next century and the way well be living then. Spend some time in our space station and climb into our simulator(模拟装置)for the Journey to Mars!The Nature Park Thi
42、s is not really one park but several. In the Safari Park you can drive among African animals in one of our Range Cruisers: see lions, giraffes, elephants in the wild. Move on to the Ocean Park to watch the dolphins and whales. And then there is still the Aviary to seeThe Pyramid This is the center o
43、f Adventureland. Run out of film, need some postcards and stamps? For all these things and many more, visit our underground shopping center. Come here for information and ideas too.63. The Travel Pavilion is built to help visitors _. A. realize the importance of travelling B. become familiar with mo
44、untain countries C. learn how to make things such as fishing nets D. learn something about different places in the world64. If you are interested in knowing about what peoples life will be, you may visit _. A. the Travel Pavilion B. the Future Tower C. the Safari Park D. the Pyrmid65. If you want to
45、 get a toy lion to take home, where will you most likely go? A. The Pyramid. B. The Nature Park. C. The Future Tower. D. The Travel Parvilion.答案 63.D 64.B 65.APassage 39(05重庆B篇)Reading is very important to help you learn English. To learn as much as you can from reading, you need to read different k
46、inds of English. This book provides not only different kinds of English but also a good way to check your reading ability.There are four parts in the book:Part 1 is Messages: In this part somebody wants to wad information in writing to somebody else. There is a test on timetables and a test on text
47、messages.Part 2 is People: In this part all the tests are about people. For example, there is an informal letter between friends. There is formal ( 正式的) English in biography ( 传记). There is a job application as a model to help with your writing, as well as testing your reading.Part 3 is Places: In t
48、his part, too many different kinds of English are shown, some informal and some formal. There is the informal English of a holiday postcard. There is also the formal English in a letter of complaint.Part 4 is Things: You will find some descriptive writing in this part. There are descriptions of clot
49、hes and of a computer.You can do these tests in any order you like, or you can do alt the tests with a formal or informal text. I enjoyed writing this book and I hope you enjoy using it,59. We can find the introduction to a product in _,A. Part 1 B. Part 2 C. Part 3 D.Part 460. Which of the followin
50、g is most probably written in informal English? A. A letter of complaint. B. A computer handbook. C. A letter to a friend. D. A story of a president.61. The passage 13 moot probably written for _. A. test designers B. students C. test-takers D. teachers62. What is the best title of the book? A. Test
51、 Your Reading B. Help with Your Writing C. Learn Different Kinds a/English D. Practise English in Different Ways答案 59.D 60.C 61.B 62.APassage 40(05山东D篇) Use your American Express Card to enjoy one-day privileges at four of Americas greatest museums. SNote the participating museums, and their excitin
52、g specialexhibitions that you will not want to miss, listed below.BostonIsabella Stewart Gardner MuseumChairsFebruary 11-May 8, 2005Italian furniture expert Fausto Calderai and Indian photographer Dayanita Singh present an exhibition of chairs from the museums collection and “chair photographs” from
53、 around the world presented in a Venetian-style hall housing world-famous masterpieces.For more information: www. gardnermuseum. orgNew YorkThe Noguchi MuseumNoguchi and GrahamDecember 1, 2004May 1, 2005Noguchis long-term collaboration with dancer Martha Graham is regarded by many as a high point in
54、 the history of both modern dance and art. The exhibition highlights nine of the sets created through this collaboration.For more information: www. noguchi. orgPhiladelphiaPennsylvania Academy of the Fine ArtsIn full View: American Painting(17202005)January 11April 10, 2005Founded in 1805, the Penns
55、ylvania Academy has been home to Americas artists for 200 years. The Academy collects and exhibits the works of famous American artists, and is well-known for training fine artists. 2005 at the Academy begins with the largest exhibition of Academys distinguished American collection in the institutio
56、ns history.For more information: www. pafa. orgSeattleSeattle Museum of GlassMurano: Glass from the Olnick Spanu CollectionThrough November 7, 2004This exhibition includes over 200 pieces of beautiful glass from Murano, the island of glassblowers near Venice, Italy. Watch live glass-blowing shows in
57、 the How Shop and see other modern glass exhibitions.For more information: www. museumofglass. Org69. Which of the following websites offers information about the furniture show?A. www. pafa. org B. www. Museumofglass. orgC. www. noguchi. org D. www. Gardnermuseum. Org70. We learn from the text that
58、 Martha Graham is _A. a dancer B. a glassblower C. a painter D. a photographer71. If you want to know the history of American painting, you may visit _A. the Noguchi MuseumB. Seattle Museum of GlassC. Isabella Stewart Gardner MuseumD. Pennsylvania Academy of the fine Arts答案 69.D 70.A 71.DPassage 41(
59、05江苏B篇)Hi, everybody !Welcome to our newly-opened Richards Cinema Bookstore!Now let me introduce to you some of the new film books in our store.Are you Chinese film fans? OK, here comes the latest 25 New Takes about Chinese films. It is a collection of 25 fresh readings of different Chinese films fr
60、om the 1930s to the present. In recent years, Chinese films are very popular in the States, such as Crouching Tiger and Hidden Dragon, Hero, and Flowers of Shanghai. Do you like French films? Well, here is The French Cinema Book. It covers French films from the 1890s to the beginning of the 21st cen
61、tury. It is written for all lovers of French cinema: students and teachers, specialists and fans, and so on. Maybe you are Indian film fans and star-chasers. Then here is Encyclopedia ( 百科全书 ) of Indian Cinema. The book is a complete introduction to all the best Indian films. It also offers a full l
62、ist of names of the famous and successful film stars in the past ten years. You know, the Indian film industry is the largest in the world after our Hollywood. If you like British films, we have The British Cinema Book. It is a good review of Britishcinema. This book contains a good many nice pictur
63、es.In our bookstore, you can also find books about Mexican, Japanese, Australian, German andItalian films.Well, please help yourselves to some coffee or tea, and have a good time here!60. The speaker of the passage is most probably _.A. the author of 25 New TakesB. a tourist in the cinema bookstoreC
64、. the manager of the cinema bookstoreD. a reader of Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema61. How many Asian countries does the speaker refer to when he talks about the film books?A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Nine.62. Which of the following statements is NOT mentioned in the passage？A. Indian cinema is seco
65、nd only to Hollywood.B. The British Cinema Book includes a complete list of names of stars.C. Crouching Tiger and Hidden Dragon is well received in the States.D. The French Cinema Book covers over a centurys French films.63. The purpose of the speaker is_.A. to satisfy the customers various tastesB.
66、 to keep the authors in the cinema bookstoreC. to offer the tourists chances to meet the film starsD. to mm the readers into film producers答案 60.C 61.B 62.B 63.APassage 42(05福建D篇)Eight Days from just 299Departs MayOctober 2005Includes:Return flights from 8 UK airports to NaplesReturn airport to hote
67、l transportSeven nights accommodation at the 3 Hotel NiceThe services of guidesGovernment taxes Join us for a wonderful holiday in one of Europes most wonderful corners .Long a favourite with holidaymakersindeed the ancient Romans called the area “happy land” this simply attractive coastline of colo
68、urful towns, splendid views and the warm Mediterranean Sea is a perfect choice for a truly memorable holiday!Choose between the peaceful traditional village of Sant Agata ,set on a hillside six miles from Sorrento ,or the more lively and well known international resort （旅游胜地）town of Sorrento ,with w
69、onderful views over the Bay of Naples.Breathtaking scenery and famous sights everywhere .From the legendary Isle of Capri to the haunting ruins of Pompeii ,and from the unforgettable “Amalfi Drive” to the delightful resorts of Positano ,Sorrento and Ravello ,the area is a feast for the eyes! Should
70、you choose to join us ,we know that you will not be disappointed!With a choice of hotels ,and optional excursions （可选择的旅游线路）including Capri ,Pompeii and the “Amalfi Drive” ,this is a truly unmissable holiday.Price based on two tourists sharing a twin / double room at the Hotel Nice.Like to know more
71、? Then telephone Newmarket Air Holidays Ltd on: 0845-226-7766 (All calls charged at local rates).68All the following are included in the price of 299 EXCEPT _.Atransport between the airport and the hotelBtelephone calls made by touristsCthe services of guides to touristsDdouble rooms for every two t
72、ourists69What is the purpose of the passage?ATo invite people to take a breath in the Bay of Naples.BTo advise people to telephone Newmarket Air Holidays Ltd.CTo persuade people to tour in the area of the Mediterranean Sea.DTo attract people to go to Sant Agata or Sorrento for sightseeing.70The unde
73、rlined part “the area is a feast for the eyes” in the passage means _.Athe area is pleasing to the eyeBthe area is really unforgettableCthe area catches the tourists eyeDthe area is crowded with tourists71After reading the ad, one will probably join in the tour because _.Athe sights are attractive a
74、nd the tour starts in May or OctoberBthe price is low for those intending to stay at the 3 Hotel NiceCthe price offered is reasonable and the sights are beautifulDgood services are offered to those intending to stay in double rooms答案 68.B 69.D 70.A 71.CPassage 43(05辽宁C篇)Heres How to Get Your 6 Movie
75、s for 1Each Just Write in the Numbers of the 6 movies you want for 1each, plus shipping. In exchange（交换）,you agree to buy just six more movies in the next three years, at our regular Club prices (which currently start as low as $19.95 plus shipping) and you may cancel（取消）membership at any time after
76、 doing so. Whats more, you can get two more movies for the low price of $6.95 each and you will, after that, spend much less on the movies you want. Free Video Magazine sent every four weeks (up to 13 times a year), with our Directors Selection plus many lower-priced cassettes, down to $14.95. And y
77、ou may receive Special Selection mailings up to four times a year (a total of up to 17 buying opportunities per year). Buy Only What You Want! If you want the Directors Selection, do nothing it will be sent automatically（自动的）. If you prefer some other selection, or none at all, just mail the answer
78、card always provided by the date specified. And youll always have 14 days to decide. Instant Bonus Plan. As soon as you become a member, youll immediately have the right to our money-saving plan! It enables you to enjoy more great savings on the movies you want right from the start of your membershi
79、p! 10-Day Risk-Free Trial. If not satisfied, return everything within 10 days, and then youll get your money back and there will be no further obligation. 64How can you get 6 movies for 1 each? ABuy six more movies at the Club prices in the next 3 years. BBuy two more movies at the low price of $6.9
80、5 later. CBuy six more movies at the price of $19.95 all the time. DBuy many more movies at lower prices anytime. 65You may receive a free Video Magazine _ a year. A13 timesB12 timesC4 timesD17 times 66You can have _ besides a free Video Magazine every four weeks. ASpecial Selection and Directors Se
81、lection Blower-priced cassettes and movies Clower-priced cassettes and Special Selection DDirectors Selection and a number of lower-priced cassettes 67We can learn from the passage that the members of the Club _. Acannot cancel their membership anytime Bcan return everything 10 days later, if not sa
82、tisfied Ccan always buy what they want at the lowest price. Dcan enjoy more savings from the very beginning 答案 64.A 65.A 66.D 67.DPassage 44(05江西C篇)YOUR KIDS ARE AMAZINGespecially compared with everybody elses (who seem to cry all the time). How do you show your love for your kids this holiday seaso
83、n? With toys that are smooth and colorful, interactive and exciting. And with ones that have educational valuebecause you are the boss. 1. FLAX ART HOSPITAL PUZZLE AND PLAY SETHere is a toy that doesnt need powerand the kids have to put it together themselves. This 50-piece puzzle set is made of sof
84、t-edged hardwood and makes a complete hospital, with an X-ray room. It also includes eight patients, a car and a driver. $ 135; flaxart. com.2. TINY LOVE ACTIVITY BALLSure, its cool, but this colorful baby toy also develops problem solving and motor skills. It has a head and legs, a magnetic(磁性的) ha
85、nd and a tail. Suitable for little ones from 6 to 36 months. $ 19.95; .3. ROBOSAPIENThis small, remote-control robot is really powerful. It performs 67 preprogrammed functions(功能), including throwing, kicking, picking up and dancing. You can even program your own function-which, sadly, does not incl
86、ude doing windows. $ 99; robosapienonline. com.4. MINI PEDAL CARWant a Mini Cooper but cant fit the family inside? Get one for the kids. They can jump into this Mini car, which comes in hot orange with a single adjustable(可调的) seat, and ride away. But it could spoil them for that used car theyll be
87、driving when they turn 16. For ages 3 to 5. $ 189; mininss. com (click on “gear up,” then “Mini motoring gear”).64Which toy is said to have the special design for childrens safety?AROBOSAPIENBMINI PEDAL CARCFLAX ART HOSPITAL PUZZLE AND PLAY SETDTINY LOVE ACTIVITY BALL65Which toys are fit for three-y
88、ear-old kids?A1 am 3.B2 and 4.C1 and 2.D3 and 4.66Educational value is mentioned in all the toys EXCEPT _.AFLAX ART HOSPITAL PUZZLE AND PLAY SETBTINY LOVE ACTIVITY BALLCROBOSAPIENDMINI PEDAL CAR67This passage is written for _.AparentsBchildrenCthe writerDthe boss答案 64.C 65.B 66.D 67.APassage 45(05安徽
89、D篇)If you want to be a success, study at the University of Waikato is right for you. The university is internationally recognised for its excellence and achievements. It will help you develop advanced research skills. As a university student you can get first-class researeh facilities (设施) with trai
90、ned teachers to help, support and advise you in your study. We pride ourselves on our high standards, our research success and our international recognition. For further information: infwaikato.ac.nz. Degree We offer a wide choice of bachelors degrees (学位) for international students, which includes:
91、 Arts, Communication Studies, Social Sciences, etc. Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Education are only for New Zealand citizens, for further information: degwaikato.ac.nz. Tuition Fees(学费)Tuition fees are different from department to department, generally from $5,000 to $6,000 a year. For further
92、information: tuiwaikato.ac.nz. Accommodation(住宿)You can have a room in a 4-bedroom flat, which will cost about $100 a month with other regular living costs of about $150 a month for one person. For further information: accwaikato. ac.nzHealthThe Student Health Service provides excellent medical serv
93、ices for students. The Medical Centre is open five days a week, including student holidays with four doctors and nurses to meet your medical needs. For further information: healwaikato.ac.nz. SportsThe Centre is a great place to have sports activities. Trained exercise teachers can help you work out
94、 a training plan and keep you active. The sports hall has volleyball, basketball and indoor football courts and a swimming pool as well. There are also a large number of sports clubs at Waikato. For further information: sport waikato.ac.nz68. If you want to get more information about arts, you can w
95、rite to _.A. sportwaikato.ac.nz B. healwaikato.ac.nzC. degwaikato.ac.nz D. infwaikato.ac.nz69. You have to pay at least _ a year if you study at the University of Waikato.A. $5,250 B. $8,000 C. $9,000 D. $11,00070. According to the text, what will you do if you .are ill during Christmas holidays?A.
96、Go to a hospital nearby. B. Buy some medicine in a drug store.C. See a doctor at the school medical centre. D. Try to get help from your classmates.答案 68.C 69.B 70.CPassage 26(06全国E篇)Phillip Island Penguins(企鹅)The Little Penguin has called Phillip Island home for untold generations. Get to Phillip I
97、sland in plenty of time to watch a summer sunset at Summerland Beachthe stage is attractively set to see the Little Penguin leave water and step onto land.Leave Melbourne at 5:30 pm. for a direct journey to Phillip IslandSee the Gippsland areaGuinness Book of Records place for the worlds longest ear
98、thworm (蚯蚓)Journey along the coastal highway around the Bay with French Island and Churchill Island in the distanceCross the bridge at San Remo to enter Phillip Islandnatural home for Little Penguins and many animalsTake your place in special viewing stands(看台) to watch the daily evening performance
99、 of the wild Little penguinsUltimate Penguins (+U)Join a group of up to 15. This guided tour goes to an attractive, quiet beach to see Little Penguins. You can see penguins at night by wearing a special pair of glasses.Adult (成人) $ 60.00 Child $ 30.00Viewing Platform Penguin Plus (+V)More personaliz
100、ed wildlife viewing limited to 130 people providing closer viewing of the penguin arrival than the main viewing stands.Adult $ 25.00 Child $ 12.50Penguin Skybox (+S)Join a group of only 5 in the comfort of a special, higher-up viewing tower. Gain an excellent overview of Summerland Beach.Adult 16 yr
101、s + $ 50.0073What kind of people is the text mainly written for?AScientists.BStudents.Ctourists.DArtists.74We can learn from the text that Little Penguins _.Ahave been on Phillip Island for yearsBkeep a Guinness record for their sizeCare trained to practice diving for visitorsDlive in large groups t
102、o protect themselves75How much would a couple with one child pay for a closer viewing tour?A$ 37.50.B$ 62.50.C$ 180.00.D$ 150.00.答案 73.C 74.A 75.B Passage 27(06广东B卷E篇)72. Who is (are) the editor (s) of William Faulkner: Novels 1926-1929? A. Noel Polk & Joseph Blotner. B. Phillip Lopate. C. Tony Kush
103、ner. D, Leo Bersani.73. How much do you pay for American Movie Critics? A. US $45. B. US $40. C. US $35. D. US $25.74. Which book do you buy if you want to read the play Death of a Salesman ? A. Arthur Miller: Collected Plays 1944 -1961. B. William Faulkner: Novels 1926-1929. C. Henry James: Novels
104、1901 -1902. D. American Movie Critics.75. Henry James only book written in the first person is A. The Wings of the Dove. B. The Sacred Fount. C. SoldiersPay. D. Mosquitoes.答案 72.A 73.B 74.A 75.BPassage 28(06重庆B篇)Italian Lakes and Greek Islands (12 Days)Prices starting from1,999Your tour begins in Mi
105、lan, Italy, and moves on to the pretty Italian Lake District and the attractive resort(胜地)of Stresa, your home for two nights. Collette Vacations has carefully chosen the Costa Victoria as your home away from home for your 7night journey along the waterways of the Mediterranean. The cruise ship is f
106、illed with the warmth and culture of Italy and is richly designed with entertainment(娱乐)areas and very good living conditions. It will take you to the places of your dreams.Youll spend 4 days touring Greek cities youve always heard about. In Katakolon, you will have the only unguided tour to nearby
107、Olympia on the whole journey. Then with a local guide you will visit the Greek islands of Santorini, which is often related to the story of the lost city of Atlantis, and Mykonos, a wonderful island with beautiful beaches.Your journey ends in Verona, home of the love story Romeo and Juliet, with a f
108、unfilled farewell dinnera perfect ending to a pleasant journey.12 Days, 25Meals: 10 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 9 DinnersDay 1 Overnight flight to ItalyDays23 Regina Palace, Stresa, ItalyDays410 Costa Victoria ( Costa cruises)Day 11 Hotel Leopardi, Verona, ItalyDay12 Leave for homePlease Note:Leaving dat
109、ePrice for one personApril 7$2,099June 2$2,199October 6$2,099November 3$1,99959How is the journey planned? AIt starts and ends in Italy.BIt starts and ends in Greece.CIt starts in Italy and ends in Greece.DIt starts in Greece and ends in Italy.60What can be inferred from the travel plan?AThe price m
110、ay get lower than those in the plan.BThe prices include three meals a day.CThe price is the highest in summer.DThe prices include entertainment service.61What does the underlined part “ the Costa Victoria” most probably refer to?AA famous hotel.BA beautiful resort.CA comfortable ship.DA longdistance
111、 bus.62Tourists will travel on their own in .AStresaBOlympiaCMykonosDVerona答案 59.A 60.C 61.C 62.BPassage 29(06山东C篇)FILM DESCRIPTIONSBack to the FutureWith the help of a local inventors time machine, Marty travels back to the 1950s. There his 80s hipness stands out, and he inadvertently interferes wi
112、th the fledgling romance of his parents-to-be. Can Marty keep them together? Hed better, or his own future will fade away. Featuring: Christopher Lloyd, Michael J.Fox. A universal Pictures release, 1 hr. 55 min.Beethovens 2ndIn this sequel to the popular Beethoven, our canine hero falls for Missy, w
113、ho soon has puppies. Missys greedy owner, Regina, who sees only money in the little purebreds, separates mom and pups from Beethoven. His owners rescue the puppies, but Regina still has Missy. Featuring: Charles Grodin, Bonnie Hunt. A Universal Pictures release, 1 hr. 26 min.Charlie and the Chocolat
114、e FactoryDespite the popularity of his treats, candy maker Willy Wonka shuts himself inside his factory. But then Willy holds a contest, offering five lucky children the chance to see his company. Poor but pleasant Charlie Bucket finds a ticket, as do four less-deserving children. Featuring:Johnny D
115、epp, Freddie Highmore. A Warner Bros. Release, 1 hr. 56 min.Cinderella ManBased on actual events, this film follows the life of Jim Braddock, a boxer in New York City during the Great Depression. After a series of losses, Braddock is forced into retirement. But he never gives up his boxing dream, an
116、d neither does his manager. Featuring: Russell Crowe, Renee Zellweger. A Universal Pictures release, 2 hr. 14 min.Liar LiarLawyer Fletcher Reede has never told the truth in his life. Then his son makes a birthday wish that his dad would stop lying for 24 hours. Suddenly, Fletchers mouth spouts every
117、thing he thinks. His compulsion brings disaster to courtroom, where he must defend a client whose case was built on lies. Featuring: Jim Carrey, Justin Cooper. A Universal Pictures release, 1 hr. 25 min.65. Which of the following is probably the name of a dog?A. Marty. B. Missy. C. Fletcher. D. Char
118、lie66. Willy Wonka is _.A. a boxer who suffers a series of lossesB. a lawyer who has never told the truth C. a man who runs a chocolate factoryD. a man who invents a time machine67. Which film is about the life of a real person?A. Beethovens 2nd B. Charlie and the Chocolate FactoryC. Cinderella Man
119、D. Liar Liar 答案 65.B 66.C 67.CPassage 30(06江苏C篇)I Few periods in history are as exciting as the time when the Vikings (北欧海盗)were knownand sometimes fearedthroughout Scandinavia , the British Isles, Russia , all the Meditierranean , Africa and even America .Fro()jel is a family-based society , which
120、aims to relive and describe the Vikings from a harborFro()jel , on the Swedish island of Gotland , Fro()jel was one of the richest trading centers in the Viking world .The members of the society aim to recreate the clothing , weapons , tools , jewellery , games , food and furniture of that long-gone
121、 period .They want to enjoy an escape to a simpler , more relaxed time , with like-minded people . They will also use the items they have made to relive that age at various public entertainments .The opening ceremony of this famous yearly competition (比赛)will begin at 11:30 a.m. There will be music
122、groups , rappers and childrens chorus . 12:25p.m. sees the introduction of the eaters who come from all over the world . At 12:40 p.m., the historic 12-minute all-you-can-eat competition will begin .The world record stands at over 50 hot dogs and buns in 12 minutes . Will anyone beat the record this
123、 year ?Viewing is available on a first-come-first-served basis . Television crews are invited to use a two-tiered (两层) stage three metres from the main stage . The area in front of the main stage is kept for photographers and television cameras without tripods (三脚架).64According to Advertisement I, t
124、he famous yearly competition is .Aa music competition Ban eating competitionCa cooking competition D a picture-taking competition65People who come to watch the competition earliest may .Aget the best watching positionBget the best foodCwatch whatever they want to Dtake good pictures 66The best title
125、 for Advertisement II would be .AThe Vikings BReliving of the Vikings CFro()jel DA Viking Reliving Society 67From the advertisement we know that Fro()jel used to be .Aa Viking clubBa family-based society Ca European island Da trading center 答案 64.B 65.A 66.D 67.DPassage 31(06浙江C篇)Take Action for a B
126、etter World : Volunteers NeededSix months preparation in Denmark: Africa studies, team work combined with social work with risk group teenagers.Six months community work in Malawi in People to People Projects: Child Aid,HIV/AIDS Figure and Teacher Training.Qualifications(条件):18 years, hardworking an
127、d social engagement.Please contact us by email: takeactionPart-time Work with Exchange StudentsYOUTH International is a nonprofit high school foreign exchange student organization. We welcome teenagers from over 80 countries worldwide and provide host families. The Community Representative is a part
128、time position designed for people with a strong desire to do something rewarding in the community and earn some extra money.Applicants (申请人)best suited for this work should enjoy teenagers, have a strong interest in crosscultural communication , and feel comfortable network. Full training and suppor
129、t will be provided through branch offices throughout the U.S. Positions available in most states.If interested, please email:staffyouth.org or call 888-123-9872.International Summer JobHi , Im an ESL student in China . Im 20,quite and polite, and I speak reasonable English. I am looking for a summer
130、 job in an Englishspeaking country. I can teach Chinese or do house and garden work, and cook Chinese dishes. Can anybody offer me a job? I dont need to earn much, just enough in 2 months (July-August) to pay for my return ticket to China. My goal is to improve my English and see a bit more of the w
131、orld.My email is : ram3462Call for Native speakers of English I an looking for native speakers of English to join in an experiment. This experiment is carried out over the Internet, you dont need any specific knowledge other than understanding and speaking English at a native level. The first task w
132、ill take you around 15 minutes. After this task, you can decide whether you want to continue the experiment. The tasks involve reading texts and designing questions and answers. If you are willing to help me, then please email me:club386449.Who is suitable to work as a Community Representative in YO
133、UTH International?AOne who enjoys working with teenagers from different countries.BOne who hopes to take action in fighting against diseases.COne who has a strong desire to improve his or her English.DOne who wants to earn some pocket money in the program.50Where will Jack, a volunteer, receive the
134、training before he is sent to work in Malawi?AIn some local offices in the U.S. BIn an ESL organization in China. CIn a preparation program in Denmark. DIn an exchange student center in Africa.51If Mrs. Black in the U.S. hopes to learn some Chinese at home, she may contact .Atakeaction Bram3462 Cclu
135、b3864 Dstaff youth.org52What are volunteers for an experiment over the Internet supposed to do?ATo interview people online.BTo do some housework.CTo offer advice on Child Aid.DTo provide language exercises.答案 49.A 50.C 51.B 52.DPassage 32(06福建C篇)Cafe HubNext to the Castle lies The Hub, home of the E
136、dinburgh International Festival and one of the most talked about spots in town. Our cafe in open every day for mouth-watering lunches, snacks and fine dining. Come in and enjoy the atmosphere of The Hub or watch the world go by from our beautiful terrace.The Hub Casfleill. Royal Mile, Edinburgh. Ope
137、n every day from 9:30 a. m. till late.Tel: 0131 473 2067 www. Thehub-Farm World Enjoy being “A Farmer for a Day”. Join in delivering and feeding our spring babies-bottle feeding sessions twice daily. Fun for all family. Horse Rides, BMX Bikes Cross Country Course, Tractor through 600 acres, New Adve
138、nture Playground. Nature Trails. Full details on website.Open: May-Oct Wednesdays to Saturdays and daily during school holidays 11 a. m.-p. m.Tel:01797 260256/260321 www. Farmworld-rye. Co. ukEnter the Europe-wide student competition!Are you curious, creative and energetic? Are you interested in the
139、 new media? Are you between 12 and 19 years of age? Then Join Multimedia 2006 is for you!Your challenge will be to build a team and develop a multimedia presentation in English-based on one of three different topics. You can register(报名)between May I and June 15, 2006 and will have to turn in your e
140、ntry before September 15.2006. The rewards are wonderful& 150,000 in prize for schools and the chance to-attend a European student camp-plus new experiences, an opportunity to make friends throughout Europe!For further information and registration forms go to; www. Siemens. Com join. Multimedia.64.Y
141、oull have to register first if you want_.A. to enjoy delicious food B. to try Tractor Ride through 600 acresC. to enter the Europe-wide student competition D. to watch the world go by from the beautiful terrace65.Aceording to the passage, there will be _ rewards for the Europe-wide student competiti
142、on.A. only one B. two C. three D. four66.You can visit Farm World_.A. on Monday in May B. any day in OctoberC. at 2 p. m. at Christmas D. at 10:30 a. m. during school holidays67. From the advertisements above, we can learn that_.A. Cafe Hub is a popular place in the local areaB. families can enjoy H
143、orse Rides on New Adventure PlaygroundC. Farm World provides lunches, snacks and fine dining.D. the Europe-wide student competition will be held on June 15.2006答案 64.C 65.B 66.C 67.APassage 33(06江西E篇)Answering the Community Needs of Our City The Silver City Council recognizes that citizens have cert
144、ain needs. To better meet your needs, we have made several changes to community facilities in 2004. This chart shows how we have tried to make your life better.Transport Three stations for the suburbs have been added to the western train service. 20 new buses for the southern line were purchased in
145、January. 50 per cent of city bus-stops have been upgraded.Buses to the eastern suburbs will run every 15 minutes.CommunicationBroadband cable is now available to all parts of the city.All of the new Government buildings are smart-wired for better computer service!Medical FacilitiesThe new state-of-t
146、he-art Nightingale Hospital was opened in June.To overcome a shortage of trained medical staff at Dover Hospital, 10 doctors have been employed from overseas.Some facilities at Station Street Hospital have been upgraded.EducationTextbooks will be free to all primary students in 2004 ! Rental for pri
147、vate schools has been reduced.Teachers report that the no hat - no play rule has been successful.Protection and Security Extra police now patrol (巡逻) the tourist areas.50 new police officers graduated in July and have taken up duties in the city area.Entertainment / RecreationThe John Street basketb
148、all courts have been re-surfaced !The new Central Community Building opened in May.5,000 new fiction books were bought for the Silver City Library.72. The public notice is from _. A. the community B. the local government C. the citizens D. a travel agency73. The notice is mainly about _. A. the work
149、 carried out by the people of Silver City B. the facilities available in Silver City C. some improvements in Silver City D. information for interested tourists74. All the following are true EXCEPT that _. A. both residents and tourists can enjoy more security now B. Station Street Hospital had out-d
150、ated facilities before 2004 C. primary students had to pay for their textbooks in 2003 D. Dover Hospital is still short of trained medical staff75. Which of the following changes would tourists to Silver City be most happy with? A. Travel books are provided in the new library. B. Traveling by train
151、is more convenient in Silver City. C. Free medical treatment is available at Station Street Hospital. D. There are more police officers on duty now.答案 72.B 73.C 74.D 75.DPassage 34(06湖北A篇)Join the thousands of professionals and international travelers who depend on Chanps- Elysees Schau ins Land, Pu
152、erta del Sol, and Acquerello italiano to help them stay in touch with the languages and cultures they love. Designed to help you greatly improve your listening, vocabulary, and cultural IQ, these unique European audio-magazines (有声杂志) are guaranteed (保证) to give you enthusiasm and determination to s
153、tudy the language - or your money back Each audio-magazine consists of an hour-long programme on CD or DVD. Youll hear interviews with well-known Europeans, passages covering current events and issues as well as feature stories on the culture you love. A small book. which goes with CD or DVD, contai
154、ns a complete set of printed materials, notes (background notes included) averaging 600 words and expression translated into English. The result you build fluency month in and month out. To help you integrate language study into your busy life, weve made each audio- magazine convenient. Work on lang
155、uage fluency while driving to work, exercising, or cooking- anytime and anywhere you want Best of alt each programme is put together by professional broadcasters journalists, and editors who have a strong interest in European languages and cultures. That enthusiasm comes through in every edition. Fr
156、om New York to London to Singapore? the users tell us no company produces a better product for language learners at all levels Ring for more information, or order at WWW. audiomagazine. com. We guarantee that you have nothing to lose if its not for you; let us know within 6 weeks and we will complet
157、ely reimburse you.56. The audio-magazines in the passage are_. A. published in European languages B. read on the computer screen C. designed in the form of small-sized books D. broadcast on television and the radio57. The audio-magazines are mainly for_. A. European journalists B. professional trave
158、lers C. language learners D. magazine collectors58. What is mentioned as a feature of the audio-magazines? A. They are translated into English. B. They are convenient for the users. C. They are very easy to read D. They are cheap and popular.59. What does the underlined part reimburse you probably m
159、ean? A. Return the money you paid. B. Change the product you bought. C. Offer you a free repair. D. Guarantee you the quality.答案 56.A 57.C 58.B 59.APassage 35(06湖南A篇)A NATIONWIDE BESTSELLERIts likely that everything you learned about.Americas ancient history is wrong.The new book,1491,completely cha
160、nges our understanding of the Amerieas before the arrival of Columbus in 1492.DID YOU KNOW?When Columbus landed there were probably more people in the Americas than there were in Europe.The peoples of North America had such healthy life-styles that as late as the 19th century they continued to be th
161、e tallest people on earth.Facts have shown that the Amenicas were populated as long as 33,000 years ago.4,000 years ago Mesoamerican famers developed com in a feat (技艺) of genetie engineering that still isnt completely understood.COMMENTS ON 1491“In the tradition of Jared Diamond & John MePhee,a tot
162、ally new view of precolunhian America”.Richard Rhodes“Attrnctively written and really absorbing Charles C.Mann has produced a book thats part detective story,part cpie(史诗)and part tragedy(不幸).He has taken on a vast topic:thousands of years,two huge continents,and cultures.”Charles Matthews,San Jese
163、Mercary News“Powerful and challenging”Alan Taylor,Washingto post“A pleasure to read as well as a wonderful education”Howard Zinn56.On the whole,1491 is a book mainly about Americas_.A.life-styles B.population C.history D.agrieulture57.Which of the following as NOT TRUE about the comments on the book
164、 1491?A. It is interesting and instructive.B. It is attractive and culturally related.C. It is challenging and revolutionary.D. It is hurnorous and persuasive.58.From this passage,we can learn_.A.people settled in the Amencas a little carlier than 1942B.North Americans were the tallest in the 18th c
165、enntry in the worldC.Mesoamencan farmers knew genclic engineering 5,000 years agoD.the population in the Americas was smaller than that in Europe in 1492答案 56.C 57.D 58.B Passage 36(06四川B篇)Welcome to Ontario Parks, a new body set up to manage Ontarios most treasured special places, the parks in our
166、area. We are entering a very exciting year for Ontario Parks. Last season we asked some 15,000 visitors in 45 parks how we could improve our programs and services. We also looked at the thousands of comment cards we received. As a result, new comfort stations have been added, the number of campsites
167、 has been increased, and weve made other fzcility（设施） improvements. In addition, well be providing more educational programs. This year, for example, more than 40 parks will offer special day and evening activities to excite your curiosity about nature and history. Through the Internet, youll be hap
168、py to know that you can now explore all 270 parks on line. Let your family plan your park vacation, study a map of canoe routes, listen to the call of a loon or find up-to-date information about programs, services and facilities.So come and discover what Ontario Parks has to offer. Our parks are pla
169、ces to go with families and friends, for relaxation and fun, or simply to get away from it all. They are places where we can enrich our souls and “recharge our internal（内部的） batteries”. They provide chances to explore nature, see wildlife, swim, canoe, camp, hike, picnic, ride a bike Youll enjoy som
170、e of the best outdoor experiences available anywhere in the world. We urge you to make 2006 the year that you come out and have an Ontario Parks experience!59.The writers purpose in writing the text is to . A. tell more people the improvements in Ontario ParksB. attract more people to explore the pa
171、rks on lineC. praise the beauty of nature in Ontario ParksD. have more people visit the parks60.The facility improvements of Ontario Parks include .A. new programs and servicesB. new comfort stations and campsitesC. comfort stations and special activitiesD. new campsites and educational programs61.F
172、rom paragraph 4, we know that Ontario Parks offers visitors .A. the worlds new sports and gamesB. the most exciting adventures in the worldC. many choices to relax and refresh themselvesD. chances to experience all the outdoor activities62.According to the text, we can safely say that .A. some visit
173、ors suggested more campsitesB. about 15,000 people visited 45 parks last seasonC. many more people will visit Ontario Parks in 2006D. the manager of Ontario Parks worries they will have fewer visitors答案 59.D 60.B 61.C 62.APassage 37(06辽宁A篇)Have you ever dreamed of having a fashionable watch of great
174、 value?A small watchmaker in Switzerland in 1922 designed the first automatic（自动的）watch to show the day, month, and date, Only seven of these splendid watches were ever made and these watches were almost lost to history. Today, it is so hard to get an original（首批的）watch that some watch historians ar
175、e even willing to offer $ 200,000 for one.These watches attracted a lot of people for their splendid color, fashionable style, and new uses in the 1920s. The owners of the watches were admired and set apart from the crowd. Because the number of the original watches is very limited, owning such a wat
176、ch will make you feel very special.Today, you are offered the same kind of watch with improvement. It has a 24-jewel mechanical（机械的）movement, the kind desired by watch collectors, The watchmaker has made the movement of the watch much more modern with an automatic rotor（上弦装置）so that the watch never
177、needs to be wound by hand. The watch comes in a very beautiful case with a crocodile design on it. To get a watch in such a perfect design to know history and to wear such a watch will show your personal taste and social position.You can get the watch either in person or by mail all an affordable pr
178、ice. You will also receive good service from the watch seller. If you are not satisfied with the watch after you get it, you may simply return it within 30 days. Dont miss the chance to realize your dream.56. The original automatic watches are valuable because _.A. the watches were made many years a
179、goB. the watches were made by a Swiss watchmakerC. only rich people can afford the watchesD. only a few watches of the kind were made57. Watch collectors want to get the improved watch, especially for its_.A. mechanical movement B. splendid colorC. fashionable style D. new uses58. The purpose of the
180、 passage is to encourage the readers to_.A. buy the watch B. return the watchC. wear the watch D. receive the service59. The passage is probably taken from a _.A. reportB. magazine C. text bookD. science book答案 56.D 57.A 58.A 59.BPassage 16(07北京A篇)EXERCISE IN EXACTLU 4 MINUTES PER DAY! $14,615TIME I
181、S IT.Over 92% of people who own exercise equipment and 88% of people who own health club memberships do not exercise.A 4-minute complete workout is no longer hard to believe fot all the pelple who have bought our excellent Range for 30 days end up buying it,due to the health benefits experienced dur
182、ing that tryout and the ROM performance score that tells the story of health and fitness improvement.At under 20 cents per use the 4-minute Rom exercise is the least expensive full body complete exercist a person can do,How do we know that it is under 20 cents per use?Over 90%of Rom machines go to p
183、rivate homes,but we have a few that are in commercial use for 12 years and they have endured over 80,000 ueses each,without need of repair.The ROM 4-minute workout is for people from 10 to over 100 years old and highly trained athletes as well,The ROM balances blood sugar,and repairs bad backes and
184、shoulders.Too good to be true?Get out free video and see for yourself.The best proof for us is that 97%of rentals become sales.Please visit our website at or call(800)123-6460/Pactory Showroom:EOMFAB.823 Main Street,Batom Ronge,LA70893 Fax(800)123-6461 Email:sakes56.What is ROM?A.A piece of exercise
185、 equipment B.A club membership cardC.A commercial health club D.An electric wheelchair57.How many people bought ROM after trying it out?A.92% B.88% C.97% D.90% 58.One setting point of ROM is that _A. it makes full body exercise possible in 4 minutesB. it can kill back and shoulder pains in 10 minute
186、sC.it needs no repair in the first 20yearsD.it is sold on a 3-month trial basis 59.The advertisement is made believable by _A. telling stories B.using figures C.making comparisons D.asking questiongs答案 56 .A 57.C 58.A 59.BPassage 17(07天津B篇)Charles Blackman：Alice in WonderlandAn Exhibition at the Nat
187、ional Gallery of Victoria (NGV),Australia10 June 12 August 2007Venue (地点) The Ian Potter CentreAdmission Free entryCharles Blackman is famous for his beautiful painting of dreams. In 1956, he heard for the first time Lewis Carrolls extraordinary tale of Alice in Wonderland the story of a Victorian g
188、irl who falls down a rabbit hole, meets a lot of funny characters and experience all kinds of things .At that time, Blackmans wife was suffering from progressive blindness. The story of Alice moving through the strange situations, often disheartened by various events ,was similar to his wifes experi
189、ences. It also reflected so much of his own life. All this contributed to the completion of the Alice in Wonderland paintings.Illustrator WorkshopGo straight to the experts for an introductory course in book illustration. The course includes an introduction to the process of illustration and its tec
190、hniques, workshop exercise and group projects.Dates Sunday 17 June &Sunday 5Aug.10am1pmVenue Gas Works Arts ParkWonderful WorldCelebrate the exhibition and Childrens Book Week with special activities just for the day, including a special visit from Alice and the White RabbitDate Sunday 24 June ,11am
191、4pmVenue Exhibition Space .Level 3 Topsy-TurvyVisit the exhibition or discover wonderful curiosities in artworks in the NGV Collection and make a magic world in a box. Alice and the White Rabbit will be with you. Walt Disneys Alice in Wonderland will be screened.Dates Sunday 8,15,22,29 July, and Tue
192、sday 24-Friday 27 July, 12noon3pmVenue Theatre, NGV AustraliaDrawing WorkshopDistortions of scale ( 比例失真) can make artworks strange but interesting .Find out how Charles Blackman distorted scale in his paintings to create a curious world .then experiment with scale in your own drawings. More informa
193、tion upon booking.Date Friday 27 July,10:30am-3pmVenue Foryer, Level 340. Charles Blackmans paintings come from _.A. his admiration for Lewis CarriollB. his dream of becoming a famous artistC. his wish to express his own feelingsD. his eagerness to cure his wifes illness41.Which two activities can y
194、ou participate in on the same day? A. Illustrator Workshop and Wonderful World B. Illustrator Workshop and Drawing Workshop. C. Wonerful World and Topsy Turvy. D.Topsy-Turvy and Drawing Workshop.42. To understand the Alice in Wonderland paintings, you should go to _. A. Exhibition Space .Level 3 B.
195、Gas Works Arts Park C. Theatre ,NGV Australia D. Foyer, Level 3 43.Activities concerning childrens books are to be held A. on June 24,2007 B. on July15,2007 C. on July 24,2007 D. on August 5,2007答案 40. C 41.D 42.D 43.APassage 18(07上海B篇)(You may read the questions first,)SCREENGRABSBBC1PLANET EARTH9A
196、MFresh Water provides an expensive subject for the third programme in the BBCs fascinating new natural-history series. Broadly, we investigate the worlds lakes and rivers and the creatures which inhabit them. Thus we visit the deepest lake on the planet, Lake Baikal in Siberia. We observe large colo
197、nies of Indian smooth-coated otters (above) looking around. A magical series which give us a real sense of context in relation to the planet we inhabit.BBC2FAMILY GUY11.45PMRoad to Europe. Without proper identification, Brain and Stewie stow away on a plane they think is leaving for England. Theyre
198、wrong, and soon theyre in Saudi Arabia (Brain: “Oh my God, we are finished. We are lost in the desert.”) at a beginning of a long trip home.ITV1AGATHA CHRISTIES POIROT9 PMCards on the Table. Tonights mystery concerns the death of one of the richest and most mysterious men, Mr Shaitana(Alexander Sidd
199、ig ) who has a fascination with crime. Shaitana hosts dinner and a game of bridge in his apartment, but when the time comes the first guests to take their leave, they discover that their host has been stabbed through his heart.Channel 4THE GAMES: LIVE9 PMFor the first time on Games, the men fight in
200、 a Kendo Tournament, using 1.2m shinai (Bamboo swords). The woman compete in the cycling, racing wheel-to wheel on competition bikes with no brakes. Plus other news the English Institute of sports in Sheffield. 69. The Fresh Water series at 9 PM _. A. explores the lakes, rivers and the creatures in
201、them B. is devoted to the freshwater creatures in the world C. explains the relationship among inhabitants on the earth D. focuses on the deepest river on the planet70. The phrase “stow away” most probably means “_”. A. hide secretly B. talk excitedlyC. operate easily D. guide successfully71. A myst
202、ery story adapted from Agatha Christies novel will be shown on _. A. BBC1 B. BBC2 C. ITV1 D. Channel 4答案 69.A 70.A 71.CPassage 18(07江苏C篇)Experience the newly opened Grand Canyon (大峡谷) West Skywalk in Colorado. Departing from Grand Canyons South Rim by Airplane to Grand Canyons West Rim, you will lan
203、d and take a ground tour to the Skywalk! Walk on air for 70 feet over the edge of Grand Canyon West.This Skywalk has been open since March 28, 2007. Daily visitorship to the Skywalk has been over 4,000 people. Please be patient to enjoy your moment on the Skywalk.After you have experienced the one a
204、nd only Grand Canyon Skywalk Glass Bridge, you will return to the Grand Canyon West Airport and take your Airplane for a flight back to the South Rim of the Canyon. This is a tour never to be forgotten as you will have walked on air over the Grand Canyon.Tour Itinerary (行程)Tour Duration5.7 HoursThe
205、Grand Canyon Adventure SkywalkFlight from Grand Canyon South Rim to Grand Canyon West1 HourExperience a birds-eye view of the Grand Canyon as you make your way to Grand Canyon West.Light Lunch at Guano Point at Grand Canyon West2 HoursYoull be taken by bus to Guano Point with breathtaking views of t
206、he western part of the Grand Canyon where the Calorado River makes its way into Lake Mood. Every table for lunch has a view.Walk on the World Famous Skywalk1.5 HoursFinally youll board your bus to Eagle Point, home of the Grand Canyon Skywalk. Now it is time for you to walk on air for 70 feet over t
207、he Grand Canyon.Flight Back to Grand Canyon South Rim1.2 HoursAfter time on the Skywalk, youll return to the Grand Canyon West Airport and return to Grand Canyon South Rim in time for dinner and sunset.64. This advertisement is for _. A. Grand Canyon WestB. Grand Canyon South C. Grand CanyonD. the S
208、kywalk65. The package fee does NOT cover the cost of _.66. The Grand Canyon Skywalk Bridge is made of glass because _. A. it looks strangerB. it is cheaper to build C. it looks more beautifulD. it gives you a better view67. According to the Tour Itinerary, the route is _. A. South RimGuano PointWest
209、 AirportEagle PointWest AirportSouth Rim B. South RimWest AirportGuano PointEagle PointWest AirportSouth Rim C. South RimWest AirportEagle PointGuano PointWest AirportSouth Rim D. South RimWest AirportEagle PointWest AirportGuano PointSouth Rim答案 64.D 65.A 66.D 67.BPassage 20(07重庆B篇)Camp memories la
210、st forever! We make sure they are unforgettable! Shadow Ridge Summer Camps offer so many exciting things for campers to do. Unlike other camp programs that include horses as a small part of their program, at Shadow Ridge horses ARE the program! We are 100%horse from stable(马厩)management, nature walk
211、s, and track rides to bedroom furnishings. Horses help us achieve many of our aims. Girls can learn to develop responsibility, self-confidence and personal connections in their lives while having fun. Using horses as a wonderful tool for education, our camps offer an interesting place for growth and
212、 learning. Imagine each girl having her very own horse to spend time with and a best friend to love and take care of. Each camper is responsible for a horse for the week. Our riding program provides a lot of riding and lesson time. Campers will learn how to take care of the horse and the tack(马具), a
213、s well as how to ride. Days are filled with horse-related activities to strengthen the connection between each girl and horse, as the girls learn to work safely around the horses. At Shadow Ridge we try to create a loving, caring family atmosphere for our campers. We have “The Bunkhouse”(4 girls), t
214、he“ Wranglers Roost”(4 girls), and “The Hideout”(2 girls)in our comfortable 177-year-old farm house. All meals are home cooked, offering delicious and healthy food for the hungry rider. Our excellent activities create personalized memories of your childs vacation, Each child will receive a camp T-sh
215、irt and a photo album(usually 300-500 pictures)of their stay at camp. Our camps are offered during June, July and August 2007, for small groups of girls aged 13-16 years, not only from Canada but also other parts of the world. We will send you full program descriptions at your request. 59. What is t
216、he main purpose of the passage? A. To attract people to the camps. B. To talk about camping experiences. C. To describe the programs of the camps. D. To explain the aims of the camps. 60. What do we know about the campprograms at Shadow Ridge? A. Campers are required to wear camp T-shirts. B. Horses
217、 play a central role in the activities. C. Campers learn to cook food for themselves. D. Horse lessons are offered all the year round. 61. The programs at Shadow Ridge mainly aim to help people . A. understand horses better B. enjoy a family atmosphere C. have fun above other things D. achieve an ed
218、ucational purpose 62. The passage is written mainly for . A. horse riders B. teenage girls C. Canadian parents D. international travelers 答案 59.A 60.B 61.D 62.CPassage 21(07福建D篇)68.The best title of the 3nl advertisement would be A.Training at Home B.Learning at HomeC.Recording WorkD.Working at Home
219、69.According to the information above, if your child has hearing problems, you can turn to .A.At-Home Profession Corp.B.Globe Insurance CompanyC.Bradford PubbcationsD.American Inventors Corp.70.From the advertisements above, we can learn that .A.Globe Insurance Company has a history of 51 yearsB.as
220、a medical transcriptionist, you may earn $ 25,000 a monthC.Bradford Pulications offers a treatment to hearing impaired parentsD.you can visit www. aic. com when you invent a new model of hearing aid答案 68.D 69.C 70.DPassage 22(07浙江C篇)Below is a web page from Google.OlympicModern Olympic GamesThe comp
221、leter results archive of summer and winter Olympic games, with winners lists, statistics, national anthems and flags of all contries since 1896.www. olympic. it/english/home-16kEnvironmentBeijing steel plants to run at the lowest level of cost during 2008 Olympics 2007-03-11 Beijing able to treat 90
222、 pct of waste water 2007-02-05 Air quality in Beijing has improved over the past six years 2007-02-01Green Olympics dream coming true en. BBeijing announces planned roule of Olympic torch relayBeijing announced the 2008 Olympic Games torch relay route and set off the Olympic Games torch on Thursday.
223、 Green Olympics is one of the three concepts of the Beijing Games. Environmental Symbol of Beijing Olympics Green OlympicsEnvironmental Symbol of Beijing Olympics Green Olympics, officially announced on Saturday, 24 September 2005. The symbol, created using a calligraphic art form, is composed of hu
224、man and tree-like shapes, Green Olympics Forum In Beijing 2004On behalf of BOCOC, Wang Wei, executive vice president of BOCOC, gave a presentation about Green Olympics, introduced the environment protection work of BMC and BOCOC, and answered several questions such as protection of cultural relics O
225、lympic Games Quizzes and Olmpic Games TriviaWho was the founder of the Modern Olympics? In which cities were the modern Olympic Games due to be held/ scheduled during the war years, i.e., 1916, 1940, and 1944? In which three years of the Modern Olympic Games were More questions olympic_games.html-12
226、kOFFICIAL WEBSITE OF THE OLYMPIC MOVEMENT aimed at young researchers engaged in scholarly research on the Olympic Movement, its history and values, and the impact of the Full story SPORT ACCORD2005-01-23www.olympic.org/Ancient Olympic Hertiage and Modern Olympic Games in Athens 2004As put forward in
227、 the various official texts, the Olympic symbols of ancient Olympia, the Olympic flame and the Marathon race are bridges between the ancient and the modern Olympic Games, www.c2008.org/rendanews/knowledge_detail.asp?id=911-106k48. When was the environmental symbol of Beijing Olympics made public? A.
228、 On January 23, 2005. B. On September 24, 2005. C. On February 5, 2007. D. On March 11, 2007.49. Which of the following websites is designed for young researchers interested in the Olympics? A. Environment B. Green Olympics Forum In Beijing 2004 C. Olympic Games Quizzes and Olmpic Games Trivia D. OF
229、FICIAL WEBSITE OF THE OLYMPIC MOVEMENT50. Which website provides a complete list of the winners in the Olympic Games? A. OlympicModern Olympic Games B. Green Olympics Forum In Beijing 2004 C. Environmental Symbol of Beijing Olympics Green Olympics D. Ancient Olympic Hertiage and Modern Olympic Games
230、 in Athens 200451. What do we learn from the above web page? A. Beijing has made efforts to improve its air quality. B. The Olympic torch relay route has not been planned. C. The Olympic flag will be on display in Athens. D. A quiz on the Olympics will be held in Beijing.答案 48.B 49.D 50.A 51.APassag
231、e 23(07湖南B篇)Welcome to My Message Board!Subject: Slimming down classics?Mr.Handsome2007-5-126: 34 AMOrion Books, which decides there is a market in creating cut-down classics (经典著作), is slimming down some novels by such great writers as L. Tolstoy, M. Mitchell and C. Bronte. Now, each of them has be
232、en whittled down to about 400 pages by cutting 30 to 40 pages per cent of original, with words, sentences, paragraphs and, in a few cases, chapters removed. The first six shortened editions, all priced at 6.99 and advertised as great reads “in half the time”, will go on sale next month, with plans f
233、or 50 to 100 more to follow. The publishing house believes that modern readers will welcome the shorter versions. Mr.Edwards2007-5-129: 40 AMWell, Im publisher of Orion Group. Thanks for your attention, Mr. Handsome. I must say, the idea developed from a game of “shame” in my office. Each of us was
234、required to confess (承认) to the most embarrassing blanks in his or her reading. I admitted that I had never read Anna Karenina and tried but failed to get through Gone with the Wind several times. One of my colleagues acknowledged skipping (跳读) Jane Eyre. We realized that life is too short to read a
235、ll the books you want to and we never were going to read these ones. As a leading publishing house, we are trying to make classics convenient for readers but its not as if were withdrawing the original versions. They are still there if you want to read them.Ms. Weir2007-5-1211:35 AMIm director of th
236、e online bookclub www.lovereading.co.uk Mr. Edwards, I think your shortened editions is a breath of fresh air. Im guilty of never having read Anna Karenina, because its just so long. Id much rather read two 300-page books than one 600-page book. I am looking forward to more shortened classics!Mr.Cro
237、ckatt2007-5-124:38 PMIm from the London independent bookshop Corckatt & Powell. In my opinion, the practice is completely ridiculous. How can you edit the classics? Im afraid reading some of these book is hard work, and that is why you have to develop as a reader. If people dont have time to read An
238、na Karenina, then fine. But dont read a shortened version and kid yourself its the real thing. 60. According to the message board, Orion Books _. A. opposes the reading of original classics B. is embarrassed for cutting down classics C. thinks cut-down classics have a bright future D. is cautions in
239、 its decision to cut down classics61. In Mr. Edwards opinion, Orion Group is shortening classics to _. A. make them easier to read B. meet a large demand in the market C. increase the sales of literary books D. compete with their original versions 62. By describing the shortened classics as “a breat
240、h of fresh air”, Ms. Weir _. A. speaks highly of the cut-down classics B. shows her love for original classics C. feels guilty of not reading the classics D. disapprove of shortening the classics63. Mr. Crockatt seems to imply that _. A. reading the classic works is a confusing attempt B. shortening
241、 the classics does harm to the original C. publishing the cut-down classics is a difficult job D. editing the classic works satisfies childrens needs答案 60.C 61.A 62.A 63.BPassage 24(07安徽B篇)Kings College Summer SchoolKings College Summer School is an annual( 每年的) training program for high school stud
242、ents at all levels who want to improve their English. Courses are given by the teachers of Kings College and other colleges in New York. Trips to museums and culture centers are also organized. This years summer school will be from July 25 to August 15.More information is as follows:Application (申请)
243、 datel Students in New York should send their applications before July 18, 2007.l Students of other cities should send their applications before July 16, 2007.l Foreign students should send their applications before July 10, 2007.Coursesl English Language Spoken English: 22 hoursReading and Writing:
244、 10 hoursl American History: 16 hoursl American Culture: 16 hoursStepsl A letter of self-introductionl A letter of recommendation(推荐) The letters should be written in English with all the necessary information.Costl Daily lessons: $200l Sports and activities: $100l Travels: $200l Hotel service: $400
245、You may choose to live with your friends or relatives in the same city.Please write to: Thompson, Sanders 1026 King s Street New York, NY 10016, USA E-mail: KC-Summer-School yahoo, com60. You can most probably read the text in _. A. a newspaper B. a travel guide C. a textbook D. a telephone book61.
246、Which of the following is true about King s College Summer School? A. Only top students can take part in the program. B. King s College Summer School is run every other year. C. Visits to museums and culture centers are part of the program. D. Only the teachers of King s College give courses.62. If
247、you are to live with your relatives in New York, you will have to pay the school _ A. $200 B. $400 C. $500 D. $90063. What information can you get from the text? A. The program will last two months. B. You can write to Thompson only in English. C. As a Chinese student, you can send your application
248、on July 14, 2007. D. You can get in touch with the school by e-mail or by telephone.答案 60.A 61.C 62.C 63.BPassage 25(07江西B篇)Read the advertisements carefully. Then answer the questions that follow.INTERESTED IN CHILDCARE?Qualified person or preschool teacher needed for busy childcare center, south o
249、f the river. Full-time work guaranteed. Immediate start necessary. The candidate must be able to work as a co-operative team member. Phone 6345 2345 for an interview and fax resume to 6345 2345.WE NEED OFFICE CLRANERS!Three people are required for professional cleaning in the CBD area. Working hours
250、 from 5:00 pm on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays. Appcoximately five hours per shift. A good record is necessary. Experience preferred. Phone 6345 7843 now.WANT TO WORK AS A DENTAL NURSE?This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified dental nurse with a confident and cheerful personality to work in t
251、he School Dental Health Schemae. You must be able to get along well with children because wrok involves talking to groupe about dental health practices. For furtget information, visit our website a:schooledntalservices gov. sg. And fax your resume to 6234 4567.FLORLST WANTED!Are you a creative and t
252、rained florist with at least two years of experience? Then this may be just what you are seeking. The citys leading Florist Artist Studio needs another part-time member on their wedding team. Please phone 6098 7888 now!60.You may find the above advertisements . A.in a store window B.in a school maga
253、zineC.in a newspaper D.on a company notice-board61.The position of a(n) is a part-time job. A.florist B.artistC.preschool teacher D.dental nurse62. Which of the following is the most important for the childcare job? A.Cooking skills. B.Childcare experience.C.The ability to start work in two weeks.D.
254、 D.The ability to work well with other people.63.The office eleaners will be required to work about hours a week. A.5 B.10 C.15 D.20答案 60.C 61A 62.D 63.CPassage 9(08宁夏、海南、全国D篇)HolidaysHoliday News Vacancies(空位) now and in the school holidays at a country hotel in DevonThis comfortable, friendly home
255、-from-home lies near the beautiful quiet countryside, but just a drive away from the seaThe food is simple but goodChildren and pets are welcomeReduced prices for low seasonThe Snowdonia CentreThe Snowdonia Centre for young mountain climbers has a mountain climbing lessonThe beginners costs are 57 f
256、or a week, including food and roomsEquipment is included except walking shoes, which can be hired at a low costYou must be in good health and prepared to go through a period of body exercisesThis could be the beginning of a lifetime of mountain climbing adventureThe World Sea Trip of a Lifetime Our
257、World Sea Trip of 2008 will be unlike any holiday you have ever been on beforeInstead of one hotel after another, with all its packing and unpacking, waiting and travelling, you just go to bed in one country and wake up in anotherOn board the ship, you will be well taken care ofEvery meal will be fi
258、rst-class and every cabin like your homeDuring the trip, you can rest on deck(甲板)，enjoy yourself in the games rooms and in the evening dance to our musical team and watch our wonderful play You will visit all the places most people only dream aboutfrom Acapulco and Hawaii to Tokyo and Hong KongFor a
259、 few thousand pounds, all youve ever hoped for can be yours68What can you do if you like to go on holidays with pets?AChoose the holiday in DevonBGo to the Snowdonia CentreCJoin the World Sea Trip of 2008DVisit Acapulco and Hawaii69In what way is the Snowdonia Centre different from the other two hol
260、idays?AIt provides chances of family gatheringsBIt provides customers with good foodCIt offers a sports lessonDIt offers comfortable rooms70What is special about the World Sea Trip of 2008?AYou can have free meals on deck every dayBYou can sleep on a ship and tour many placesCYou will have chances t
261、o watch and act in a playDYou have to do your own packing and unpacking答案 68.A 69.C 70.B Passage 10(08江苏C篇)Gallery Policiesfor Visitors to National Gallery of Art,WashingtonVisitors must present all carried items for inspection upon entry.After inspection,all bags,backpacks,umbrellas,parcels,and oth
262、er things as determined by security officers must be left at the checkrooms,free of charge, close to each entrance.All oversized bags,backpacks,and luggage must be left at the checkrooms near the 4th Street entrance of either the East or West Building.These items will have to be x-rayed before being
263、 accepted.Items of value,such as laptop computers, cameras,and fur coats,may not be left in the checkrooms but may be carried into the galleries.We regret that we do not have enough space for visitor items larger than 1726 inches into the Gallery or its checkrooms.Additional security procedures and
264、checks may be taken according to the decision of the Gallery.For the safety of the artworks and other visitors,nothing may be carried on a visitors back.Soft front baby carriers are allowed,but children may not be carried on shoulders or in a child carrier worn on the back. Pushch-airs are available
265、 free of charge near each checkroom.Smoking is prohibited.Food and drink are not permitted outside the food service areas.Unopened bottled water may be carried only in a visit-ors bag.Cell phones may not be used in the galleries.Animals,other than service animals,are not permitted in the Gallery.Ska
266、teboarding is prohibited.Picture-taking (including video) for personal use is permitted except in special exhibitions and where specifically prohibited.Tripods (三脚架) are not allowed.Please do not touch the works of art.62.When people come to visit the Gallery,they should .A.leave all their carried i
267、tems at the checkroomsB.have all their carried items x-rayed at the entranceC.take all their carried items with them without inspectionD.have all their carried items inspected at the entrance63.What does the Gallery feel sorry for?A.Visitors have to keep their valuable items in the checkrooms.B.The
268、size of visitor items allowed into the Gallery is limited.C.It cannot keep oversized visitor items due to limited space.D.Visitor items over 1726 inches must go through additional checks.64.Parents with small children visiting the Gallery .A.can carry their children in soft front child carriersB.can
269、 carry their children on their shouldersC.can carry their children in child carriers worn on the backD.ought to pay if they want to use pushchairs for their children65.Visiting photographers should make sure that .A.pictures and videos are allowed for personal use anywhere in the GalleryB.pictures a
270、nd videos can be taken in some places for personal useC.picture-taking and videoing are totally forbidden in the GalleryD.tripods are allowed except in some special exhibitions答案 62.D 63.B 64.A 65.BPassage 11(08安徽B篇)Part-time Front Desk PositionKirchoff, Inc，a book development company，is looking for
271、 a part-time front desk office workerThis position is perfect for a person who is cheerful，dependable，and pleasant to work withAlso，you should be able to welcome guests，redirect phone calls，and take messagesMore importantly，you can stay cool under pressureYou are expected to work 5：006：00 pm weekday
272、sYou need to fill in some forms if you are interestedForms can be collected atKirchoff，Inc866 United Nations Plaza,#525New York, NY 10017Important Points to Remember When SwimmingWait at least an hour after meals.Follow the advice of lifeguards.Dont dive into unknown waters. Always swim in line with
273、 the shore.Find out at the seaside when and where it is safe to swim.Dont use floating toys on the water. Wind can easily sweep them out to sea.Get out of the water if you feel tired or cold. Cold can kill even strong swimmers.Help Telephone:212-543-5902Atlantic City Beach Office * Arrive on time.*
274、Introduce yourself in a polite manner.* Read company materials while you wait.* Have a firm handshake. * Listen.* Use body language to show interest. * Smile and nod to the interviewer.* Ask about the next thing you should do.* Thank the interviewer.* Write a thank-you letter to anyone you have spok
275、en to. For more information, please visit 368 Cooper Square, New York，NY 1000860If you want to work in an office, where can you get the forms to fill in?AWebsite：jobweb. comBAtlantic City Beach Office.C368 Cooper Square，New York，NY 10008.D866 United Nations Plaza，#525，New York, NY 10017 61What does
276、a person need most to be fit for the one-hour weekday job?AHe should be cheerful，dependable, and easy-going.BHe has to work from Monday to Friday.CHe can remain calm in a difficult situation.DHe can welcome guests and deal with phone calls.62According to the above information，what is the right thing
277、 to do when you swim?ATo keep close to the beach BTo dive into unknown waters.CTo use floating toys on the water. DTo swim soon after lunch63The best title for the last piece of information would be ATips on Showing Interest in a JobBSteps to a Successful InterviewCAdvice on Introducing Yourself Pol
278、itelyDRules of Body Language in an Interview答案 60.D 61.C 62.A 63.BPassage 12(08江西B篇)Opening week specials at Munchies Food HallAt the corner of Green and Brown Streets in the cityMonday,7th of January until Sunday,13th of January 2008Feast until youre full! Come down to Munchies this week to enjoy t
279、he special dishes on offer at all of our food outletsOrder from the following:Succulent chicken rice Spicy satay beefDelicious noodle dishes Plump pork chopsSeafood specialties Crunchy vegetables10discount on allorders above 20.00Sweet tropical fruitHalal food is available at the stall Malay Food He
280、aven.Win Prizes and Gifts!l Spend 20.00 or more and win instant prizes from our lucky draw boxl Collect a free party balloon and whistle for each young dinerl Enjoy a free meal if you are the first customer of the day at any of our stallsl Win a holiday to Western AustraliaA free raffle ticket is gi
281、ven with every receiptJust fill in your information and place your entry in the box providedWinner to be announced in The Straits Times on the 15th of JanuaryJoin in the Fun!Between 7:00 pm and 8:00 pm each evening until the 10th of January, your favorite Channel 3 television actors and singers will
282、 entertain you:May Lee Jackie ChenKim Yap KamalAutograph sessions will follow each performance! And who will be our extra special mystery star? Come down on Saturday at noon to find out60Munchies Food Hall does NOT sell _ Alamb BbeefCpork Dchicken61The prices at Munchies are Alower than usual Bbarga
283、in prices for the openingClower for two people Dlower if you spend 21.0062Everyone who eats at Munchies will receive a Afree raffle ticket Blucky draw coupon Cfree meal Dballoon and whistle63I will find out who has won the trip to Western Australia when I _ _Awatch Channel 3 television Bcome down to
284、 Munchies at noonCread The Straits Times on the 15th of January Dattend the lucky draw at Munchies Food Hall答案 60.A 61.D 62.A 63.CPassage 13(08全国E篇)Attractions in WisconsinWisconsin Historical Museum30 N.Carroll Street on Madisons Capitol SquareDiscover Wisconsins history and culture(文化)on four floo
285、rs of exhibits.Open for public programs.Admission is free.Open Tuesday through Saturday,900 am400 pm.(608)264-6555 www.wisconsinhistory.org/museumSwiss Historical Village612 Seventh Ave.,New GlarusThe Swiss Historical Village offers a delightful look at pioneer life in Ameri-cas heartland.14 buildin
286、gs in the village give a full picture of everyday life in the nine-teenth-century Midwest.Tue.Fri.,May 1stOctober 31st,1000 am400 pm.Admission is $20.(608)527-2317 Artisan Gallery & Creamery Caf6858 Paoli Rd.,Paoli,WIOne of the largest collections of fine arts and crafts(手工艺品) in Wisconsin.Over 5 00
287、0 sq.ft. of exhibition space in a historic creamery.While visiting enjoy a wonderfully prepared lunch at our caf overlooking the Sugar River.Just minutes from Madison!Gallery open Tue.Sun.,1000 am500 pm.Caf open Wed.Sat.,1100 am300 pm.Sun.brunch with wine,1000 am300 pm.(608)845-6600 Christopher Colu
288、mbus Museum239 Whitney St.,ColumbusWorld-class exhibit2 000 quality souvenirs(纪念品) marking Chicagos 1893 World Columbian Exhibition.Tour buses are always welcome.Open daily,815 am400 pm.(920)623-1992 57.Which of the following is on Capitol Square?A.Wisconsin Historical Museum. B.Swiss Historical Vil
289、lage.C.Artisan Gallery & Creamery Caf. D.Christopher Columbus Museum.58.Where can you go for a visit on Monday?A.Wisconsin Historical Museum.B.Swiss Historical Village.C.Artisan Gallery & Creamery Caf.D.Christopher Columbus Museum.59.Where can visitors have lunch?A.At Wisconsin Historical Museum.B.A
290、t Swiss Historical Village.C.At Artisan Gallery & Creamery Caf.D.At Christopher Columbus Museum.60.We learn from the text that .A.Swiss Historical Village is open for half a yearB.Christopher Columbus Museum overlooks a riverC.tickets are needed for Wisconsin Historical MuseumD.Artisan Gallery & Cre
291、amery Caf are open daily for 4 hours答案 57.A 58.D 59.C 60.APassage 14(08湖南A篇)Western New Bridge Library Announcement2008-3-10Shortened Library Hours for Spring BreakLibrary Hours have been shortened to 7 hours a day(900 a.m.-400 p.m.) for Spring Break from March 24 to March 30.Coming EventsOn Monday,
292、March 24,at 1030 a.m.,Scott Sutton,a childrens writer,will tell stories to kids over seven.Suttons attractive style will surely inspire everyone present!At 100 p.m. on March 26,the Georgetown Musicians will present an Irish Folk Concert,which will be entertaining for the entire family.Come for the m
293、usic and stay to check out some relevant books for the rest of the week!On Thursday,March 27,at 200 p.m.,the annual Childrens Gathering will take place in Room 201,the second floor.Pick up an invitation in the Childrens Room and return your RSVP(回复) to reserve your seat at the table by 300 p.m.on Tu
294、esday,March 25.Only children are allowed in the Gathering.At 1030 a.m. on Friday,March 28,Enzo Monfre of the hit kidsscience show,ENZOology,will bring Fossils Live!Surely Enzo will take the audience back in time,deep beneath the surface of the earth,to uncover the mysteries of killer dinosaurs,and m
295、ore.Enzo recently appeared on the Ellen DeGeneres Showcome and see him at the library!Please note:In case of emergency,please call the Help Desk at 926-3736 and follow the procedures outlined on the voice message.The call-down service is staffed 24 hours a day,7 days a week for emergencies.The Help
296、Desk supplies service to you all the year round!For questions about all these,please contact hldwnbl.org.Come for the great fun;Stay for the relevant books!56.To attend the annual Childrens Gathering,one has to .A.buy a ticketB.apply in advanceC.make a reservationD.contact the call-down service57.Ac
297、cording to the passage,Enzo Monfre will .A.show the children around a zooB.tell stories to children over sevenC.be present at the science show in personD.lead the children to the Ellen DeGeneres Show58.The Help Desk in this library supplies service .A.only during the daytimeB.in case of emergencyC.t
298、ill the end of the Spring BreakD.after 2200 p.m. every day59.We can learn from the passage that children can .A.attend all the activities with their parentsB.borrow some relevant books for the activitiesC.participate in the activities from 800 a.m. to 400 p.m.D.choose only one of the activities acco
299、rding to their interest答案 56.C 57.C 58.B 59.BPassage 15(08福建C篇)We have designed all our bank cards to make your life easier.How to use your NatWest ServicecardAs a Switch card,it lets you pay for all sorts of goods and services,wherever you see the Switch logo.The money comes straight out of your ac
300、count,so you can spend as much as you like as long as you have enough money(or an agreed overdraft(透支）)to cover it.It is also a cheque guarantee(担保）card for up to the amount shown on the card.And it gives you free access to your money from over 31,000 cash machines across the UK.How to use your NatW
301、est CashcardYou can use your Cashcard as a Solo card to pay for goods and services wherever you see the Solo logo.It can also give you access to your account and your cash from over 31,000 cash machines nationwide.You can spend or withdraw（提取）what you have in your account,or as much as your agreed o
302、verdraft limit.Using your cards abroadYou can also use your Servicecard and Cashcard when youre abroad. You can withdraw cash at cash machines and pay for goods and services wherever you see the Cirrus or Maestro logo displayed.We take a commission charge(手续费）of 2.25% of each cash withdrawal you mak
303、e(up to 4)and a commission charge of 75 pence every time you use Maestro to pay for goods or services.We also apply a foreign-exchange transaction fee of 2.65%.How to use your NatWest Credit CardWith your credit card you can do the following:*Pay for goods and services and enjoy up to 56 daysinteres
304、t-free credit.*Pay in over 24 million shops worldwide that display the Mastercard or Visalogos.*Collect one AIR MILE for every 20 of spending that appears on your statement（结算单）.(This does not include foreign currency or travellers cheques bought,interest and other charges.) 64.If you carry the Serv
305、icecard or the Cashcard, .A.you can use it to guarantee things as you wishB.you can draw your money from cash machines convenientlyC.you can spend as much money as you like without a limitD.you have to pay some extra money when you pay for services in the UK65.If you withdraw 200 from a cash machine
306、 abroad,you will be charged .A.4 B.4.5 C.5.25 D.5.366.Which of the following is TRUE about using your NatWest Credit Card?A.You have to pay back with interest within 56 days.B.You will be charged some interest beyond two months.C.You can use the card in any shop across the world.D.You will gain one
307、air mile if you spend 20 on travellers cheques.67.The purpose of the passage is to show you how to .A.play your cards right B.use your cards abroadC.draw cash with your cards D.pay for goods with your cards答案 64.B 65.A 66.B 67.A2009年高考题Passage 1(09上海B篇)（B） Horse-drawn sleigh rides Dogsledding Snowmo
308、biling Welcome to Banff, Canadas first, most famous and arguably most fascinating national park. If youve come to ski or snowboard, well see you on the slopes. Skiing is a local favourite too. While youre here, try other recreational activities available in our mountains. Popular choices include a B
309、anff Gondola ride up Sulphur Mountain, bathe in the natural mineral waters at the Upper Hot Spring, horse-drawn sleigh ride, drive-your-own-team dog sled excursion, and snowmobile tour to the highland（but not in the national park）. We also recommend you make time to enjoy simple pleasures. After loo
310、king around Banff Ave shops, walk a couple of blocks west or south to the scenic Bow River. True ice skating on frozen Lake Louise where Ice Magic International Ice Sculpture Competition Works are displayed after Jan 25. You can rent skates in Banff or at the sport shop in the Fairmont Chateau Lake
311、Louise hotel. Banffs backcountry paths access a wilderness world of silence and matchless beautycross country skis and snowshoes provide the means. Banff sport shops rent equipment and clothes, or join an organized tour. Although weve been many times, we still find the cliffs and icefalls of our fro
312、zen canyons worth visiting. Wildlife watching also creates satisfying memories. We have seen hundreds of the elk and bighorn sheep that attract visitors, yet they still arouse a sense of wonder. And the rare spotting of a cougar, wolf or woodland caribou takes our breath away. See if simple pleasure
313、 work for your Fight in the snow with your kids, walk beside a stream or climb to a high place and admire the view. Banff Resort Guide Editors 69. According to the passage, Banffs backcountry is accessible by . A. cross country skiing B, horse-drawn sleigh riding C. snowmobiling D. dogsledding 70. W
314、hich of the following is true according to the passage? A. Dogsledding is the most popular sport among local people. B. Watching wildlife is a memorable experience. C. Travelers should bring their own sports equipment. D. Shopping is too simple a pleasure to enjoy. 71. The purpose of the writing is
315、to _. A. promote scenic spots in Canada B. advertise for the sports in Banff C. introduce tourist activities in Banff D. describe breathtaking views in Banff 答案 69.A 70.B 71.C Passage 2(09安徽D篇)TimetableD. less heat may be collected in winter than in summer67. What is most likely to be discussed in t
316、he paragraph that follows?A. What we shall do if the system goes wrong. B. What we shall do if there are no asphalt roads. C. How the system cools the building in summer. D. How the system collects heat in spring and autumn. 68. Which of the following is true of the membership card?A. Its number is
317、l0865 305305. B. It belongs to Mr. E. M. Driscoll. C. It is valid through the year of 2010. D. It gets the owner a discount when used. 69. If one wants to attend a business lunch in London at l2：00,the latest train that he should take at Oxford leaves at . A. 11：45 B. 11：15 C. 10：35 D. 10：0570. If y
318、ou would like to have some vegetable beef, what may be your choice?A. French Slam B. Chicken-Fried SteakC. The Super Bird D. Sandwich with Salad or Soup71. The chart shows that from 2005 to 2008， . A. the percentage of the Spanish families with a computer rose 35 pointsB. the percentage of the White
319、 families with a computer remained unchangedC. the number of the Black families with a computer was on the decreaseD. the number of the Asian families with a computer showed the sharpest increase答案 67.C 68.D 69.C 70.D 71.DPassage 3(09北京B篇)Dear Friend. The recent success of childrens books has made t
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325、rom the first three paragraphs, we learn that . A. childrens books are usually bestsellersB. publishers are making 3 billion each yearC. magazines for teenagers have drawn public attentionD. there is a growing need for writers of childrens books62. When finishing the course, you are promised to . A.
326、 be a successful publisherB. become a confident editorC. finish one work for publicationD. get one story or article published63. Kristi Holl mentions her experience mainly to _. A. prove she is a good instructorB. Promote the writing programC. Give her advice on course preparationD. Show she sold mo
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345、. 800-7839 D. 800-0760答案 45.B 46.B 47.C 48.DPassage 6(09福建C篇)14days from just 2,090pp Fully inclusive from the UK Price cover international airfares, departure taxes, fuel charge, local transportation all meals, entrance fees, guides, daily tours and visas for UK citizens. Days 1-3 UK-Shanghai Fly t
346、o the great city of shanghai and in the evening sample traditional shanghai food. Visit the beautiful YU Garden, Old Town. Shanghai Museum, cross the Great Nampa Bridge and tour the Pudong area. Also explore Xintiandi with its 1920s style Smkomen buildings and end your stay in shanghai with an amazi
347、ng Huangpu river evening tour. Days 4-7:Shanghai-Yangtze River Tour Fly to Yichang and change （approx: one hour）to board your Yangtze River ship for the next four nights. Enjoy a tour of the three Gorgee Dam（三峡大坝）before sailing on the grand Yangtze River ,passing through the impressive Three Gorges.
348、 We take a side tripe to the lesser Three Gorges or travel up the shennong Stream in a peapod boat and enjoy various shore trips along the way. Day8 :Chongqingchengdu Get off in Chongqing and drive to Chengdu for an overnight stay. Day9-10;Chengdu-xian Visit the famous Panda Reserve to see the lovel
349、y animals We then fly to the bistoric city of xian for two nights stay and enjoy traditional Shuijiao. Next day, explore one of the most important discoveries of the 20th centurythe Terracotta Warriors（兵马俑），followed by the ancient City wall and a performance of Tang Dynasty dancing. Day11-13:xian-be
350、ijing Visit little wild goose pagoda and see the ancient objects at the well-known Shanxi provincial museum before walking through the lively militia Quarter to see the Great Mosque. Later fly to Beijing for three nights stay and try Peking Duck. During our stay in Beijing, we stroll through Tiananm
351、en Square to the Forbidden city, the largest and best preserved collection of ancient buildings in china, and visit the summer palace. Next day we take a walk on the Great wall, tour the unique Temple of Heaven and enjoy an attractive Chinese Acrzibatio show. Day14:Beijing-UK Fly back to the UK, arr
352、iving home later the same day filled with happy memories. 64. The underlined word “sample” in the passage probably means “ ” A. buy B. reserve C. taste D. make 65. The first and last scenic spots to he visited in xian are . A. the Terracotta Warriors and the Great Mosque B. the Terracotta Warriors a
353、nd shanghai provincial Museum C. little wild goose Pagoda and Great Mosque D. Little wild goose Pagoda and the Muslim Quarter 66. Which of the following is TRUE according to the ad ? A. The tourists will have to pay extra for fuel and meals. B. The tourists will visit the 1920s Shikumen buildings in
354、 Beijing C. The tourists will take a side trip to the Three Gorges Dam during the tour. D. The tourists will stay in Beijing for three nights before leaving for the UK 67. The ad is mainly intended to . A. encourage the British to travel in China B. attract the British to traditional Chinese food C.
355、 offer service of booking air tickets to tourists D. provide the British with a better understanding of China. 答案 64.C 65.A 66.D 67.APassage 7(09湖南B篇)RichardSolo 1800 Rechargeable BatteryIn just minutes a day, plug in and charge your iPhone quickly!Just plug RichardSolo 1800 into your iPhone once or
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362、 64.BPassage 8(09江苏C篇)Transport GuideThe Brisbane City Council（BCC）is responsible for bus and ferry services within the city limits and suburbsMost buses will either arrive at the city or an interchange where connecting buses can be caughtBCC buses operate from 5：30 am to 11：00 pm Monday to Thursday
363、 and 5：30 am t0 12：00 am on Fridays .On weekends and public holidays buses operate less frequently Prepaid bus tickets can be purchased from the QUT （Queensland University of Technology）bookshop，the campus news agencymost other news agencies and general stores，and any BCC Customer Service CentreShor
364、t-term students at QUT cannot use their ID cards to gain a discount fare on BCC public transportYou will need to buy an adult ticket to travelBus fares are dependent on the number of zones you have to travelThere are several types of tickets：Single：one way ticket to reach your destination，including
365、transfers within 2 hoursDaily: unlimited travel within the zonesOff-peak Daily：discounted unlimited travel between 9：00 am and 3：30 pm and after 7：00 pmMonday to Friday, and all day on weekends and public holidaysWeekly：unlimited travel within the zones for one week from the date of issueMonthly：unl
366、imited travel within the zones for one calendar month from the date of issueTen-trip Saver: 10 trips at any time within the zones on buses and ferries onlyTransport routestimetables and fare information are available from:Public Transport Information Centre69 Ann Street （corner of George St）Brisbane
367、 CityPhone l3 12 30（Transport Information Service）64The transport guide above is most likely provided by APublic Transport Information CentreBthe Brisbane City CouncilCQueensland University of TechnologyDBCC Customer Service Centres65We can learn from the passage that Abuses are scheduled as usual o
368、n weekends and public holidaysBregular students at QUT need to buy adult ticketsCPrepaid tickets can be bought from the Public Transport Information CentreDTen-trip Savers can be used at off-peak time66An exchange student staying at QUT for five days has to travel between zones every dayWhat type of
369、 ticket would he probably buy?ASingle BWeekly COff-peak Daily DTentrip Saver答案 64.C 65.D 66.B2010年高考题Passage 1(10福建D篇)Columbus College , 241 Queen Elizabeth Drive ,Kowloon CityMemoTo: All Staff From: Jakie Mok , Secretary; Sports Development CommitteeDate: May 20, 2010 A week ago, “Sports for Life”
370、programme was sent to the parents, requiring them to select a sport they wanted their child to play. Since then, our staff have received lots of calls from parents asking for more information about it . Here is a memo (备忘录) for your reference when you answer the phones.Sports 1:Basketball. We expect
371、 that this will be the most popular of the four sports. Therefore, students should be advised to sign up as soon as possible . Students will take a private bus to and from Kwun Tong Sports Park .To cover the cost of hiring a bus , each student will have to pay 10 each time. There will be four basket
372、ball courts available for our use with one teacher watching over each game.Sports 2:Gym We will be using St. Peters Memorial Park. There are two reasons for choosing this park. Frist, it is not very busy and crowded before 6:00 pm. Second, it has lot of trees with plenty of shade. Students must brin
373、g along two bottles of water to prevent thirst. Three activities, skipping , jogging , outdoor aerobics (有氧运动),all of which are free of charge, will be arranged. And there will be a teacher on duty for each of the activities.Sports 3: Hiking Hiking(远足)will take place at Kowloon Peak. The activity wi
374、ll start at 2:30 pm and finish 90 minutes later. Three teachers will accompany the students, and a hiking instructor will accompany each group of 15 hikers . Each instructor will cost 75/hr. Students are advised to bring plenty of water and sunscreen.Sports 4:Swimming The Kowloon City Aquatic Centre
375、 is a 10-minute walk from our school. Four teachers will go to the pool and conduct the goings-on from the poolside. We will only be able to reserve the pool for one hour (i.e. 2:45pm to 3:45pm).Only students skilful at swimming can take up this activity. The pool will have two lifeguards present. G
376、irls must wear a swimming suit. The cost is 10 per visit.68.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. Students selecting basketball had better register early. B. Students participating in gym should arrive at 6:00 pm. C. Hiking usually begins at 2:30 pm and lasts 2 hours. D. Studen
377、ts having swimming suits can take up swimming.高&考%资(源#网69.It can be inferred from the passage that A. students taking part in basket ball will walk to the courts. B. every student can gain admission to one of the four sports C. hiking students can have a regular rest in the shade of trees D. student
378、s taking up the four sports should bring bottles of water70. It can be concluded that A. each sport will take only on hour sportsK B. students will be charged for the four sports C. all the sports will take place at Kowloon Peak D. teachers will accompany students on each sport71.The purpose of the
379、memo is to A. attract students interest in the programme B. require the parents to select a sport for their child C. help the staff explain the programme to the parents D. remind teachers and lifeguards to be present on time答案：6871 ABDCPassage 2(10江苏C篇)BORDERCROSSINGSWhile there are no restrictions
380、on zhe amount of money that you can bring across the border.you must report to both the US and Canadian border services amounts equal to or greater than $10.000.PERSONAL EXEMPTIONS（免税）ON PURCHASESAMERICANS RETURNING TO THE USLess than 48 hours: $ 200 US48 hours or more: $ 800 US duty-free personal e
381、xemption. next $ 1.000 US at 3% Including up to 100 cigars and 100 cigarettes.CANADIANS RETURNING TO CANADALess than 24 hours: $ 50 CAN48 hours or more: $ 400 CAN Including up to 100 cigars and 200 cigarettes.7 days or more: $ 750 CAN Including up to 100 cigars and 200 cigarettes.DOCUMENTATION NEEDE
382、D FORBORDER CROSSINGLAND OR SEA TO THE US(INCLUDING FERRIES)A valid passport or passport card, or a NEXUS card.(A NEXUS card is a Trusted Traveler Program that provides quick travel for pre-approved,low risk travelers through special lanes.)A recent Washington State, New York or BC drivers license.N
383、ote: Children 15 years of age and younger require only a birth certificate or copy.(Certified copies are not required but are advised.)AIR TRAVEL TO THE USA valid passport, an Air NEXUS card, or a U.S. Coast Guard MerchantMarine Document.64.If a Canadian who is on a 7-day trip to New York buys $ 800
384、 CAN worth of goods,how much should he pay tax on when returning home?A. $ 800 CAN B. $750 CAN C.$ 400 CAN D. $ 50 CAN选D。 根据文中Canadians Returning To Canada 的要求$750 CAN是免税的，所以只需交$50 CAN的关税65.For an American citizen on a 2-day tour of Canada,how much tax does he have to pay on $ 1.600 US worth of purc
385、hases when returning to the US?A. $ 24 US B. $ 48 US C. $52 US D. $ 200 US选A. 根据文中Americans Returning To the US 的要求$800 US 免税，而next $1000US at3% 得知除800以外的800到1000以内需交3% 800乘以3%=2466.What documentation should a couple with a 7-year-old child carry when they drive a car from Canada to America? A. A BC
386、 drivers license, an Air NEXUS card, and a birth certificate.B. An Air NEXUS card, a U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Marine Document, and a birth certificate.C.Two vaild passport crads and a certified copy of a birth certificate.D. A NEXUS card, a U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Marine Document.,and a certified
387、 copy of a birth certificate.选C 根据题目中hey drive a car from Canada to America，用排除法可排除两项A,B,而D错在a certified copyPassage 3(10全国A篇)OPENING TIMES:20 Mar to 19 OctMon to Sat: 9:00am to 5:00pmSun:9:30am to 5:00pm20 Oct to 19MarMon to Sat:9:30am to 4:00pmSun:10:00am to 4:00pm Shakespeares Birthplace and Exhi
388、bition of Shakespeares World Welcome to the world-famous house where William Shakespeare was born in 1564 and where he grew up. The property(房产)remained in the ownership ofShakespeares family until 1806.The House has welcomed visitors traveling from all over the word ,for over 250 years. Enter thoug
389、h the Visitors Centre and see the highly-praised exhibition Shakespeares World, a lively and full introduction to the life and work of Shakespeare. Stand in the rooms-where Shakespeare grew up.ADMISSION:Adult 4.90Child 2.20Family 12.0(2 adults +up to 3 children) Discover examples of furniture and ne
390、edlework from Shakespeares period. Enjoy the traditional(传统的)English garden, planted with trees and flowers mentioned in the poets works.The Birthplace is within easy walking distance of all the car parks shown on the map; nearest is Windsor Street(3 minutes walk). The House may present difficulties
391、 but the Visitors Centre, its exhibition, and the garden are accessible(可进入的)to wheelchair user.The Shakespeare Coffee House (opposite the Birthplace).56. How much is the admission for a family of two grown-ups and two children?A. 9.80 B.12.00 C.14.20 D.16.4057. Where is the nearest parking place to
392、 Shakespeares Birthplace?A. Behind the exhibition hall.B. Opposite the Visitors Centre.C. At Windsor street.D. Near the Coffee House.58. A wheelchair user may need help to enter .A . the House B the garden C the Visitors Centre D. the exhibition hall答案：56.选B。根据第二个表格中Family 12.0 （2 adults + up to 3 c
393、hildren)，即是一家人（2个成年人+至多3个小孩）需要12.0。57.选C。根据第二个表格右边第一段最后几个单词nearest is Windsor Street (3 minutes walk).58.选A。根据第二个表格右边第二段The House may present difficulties but the Visitors Centre, its exhibition, and the garden are accessible(可进入的) to wheelchair user.“对于轮椅使用者来说，可能进入房子有些困难，但是游客中心，展览厅还有花园都可以进入。”Passag
394、e 4(10湖南A篇)L1PITORABOUT LIPITOR Lipitor is a prescription medicineAlong with diet and exercise，it lowers “bad，cholesterol(胆固醇)in your bloodIt can also raise “good cholesterol. Lipitor can lower the risk of heart attack in patients with several common risk factors，including family history of early he
395、art disease，high blood pressure，age and smoking.WHO IS LIPITOR FOR?Who can take LIPITOR：People who cannot lower their cholesterol enough with diet and exercise Adults and children over l0 Who should NOT take LIPITOR：Women who are pregnant，may be pregnant，or may become pregnant. Lipitor may harm your
396、 unborn baby.women who are breast-feedingLipitor can pass into your breast milk and may harm your baby. People with liver(肝脏)problems POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF LIPITOR Serious side effects in a small number of people：Muscle(肌肉)problems that can lead to kidney(肾脏)problems，including kidney failureLiver
397、 problemsYour doctor may do blood tests to check your liver before you start Lipitor and while you are taking itCall your doctor right away if you have：Unexplained muscle pain or weakness，especially if you have a fever or feel very firedSwelling of the face，lips，tongue，andor throat that may cause di
398、fficulty in breathing or swallowing Stomach pain Some common side effects of LIPITOR are： Muscle pain Upset stomach Changes in some blood tests HOW TO TAKE LIPITOR DO：Take Lipitor as prescribed by your doctor.Try to eat heart-healthy foods while you take Lipitor.Take Lipitor at any time of day, with
399、 or without food.If you miss a dose(一剂)，take it as soon as you remember.But if it has been more than 12 hours since your missed dose，waitTake the next dose at your regular time.Dont：Do not change or stop your dose before talking to your doctor.Do not start new medicines before talking to your doctor
400、.56. What is a major function of Lipitor?A. To help quit smoking. B. To control blood pressure.C. To improve unhealthy diet.D. To lower bad cholesterol. 57. Taking Lipitor is helpful for .A. breast-feeding women B. women who are pregnantC. adults having heart diseaseD. teenagers with liver problems
401、58. If it has been over 12 hours since you missed a dose, you should A. change the amount of your next dose B. eat more when taking your next doseC. have a dose as soon as you remember D. take the next dose at your regular time 59. Which of the following is a common side effect of taking Lipitor?A.
402、Face swelling. B. Upset stomach.C. Kidney failure. D. Muscle weakness. 60. What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To teach patients ways for quick recovery. B. To present a report on a scientific research.C. To show the importance of a good lifestyle.D. To give information about a kind of medici
403、ne. 本文为药品说明，主要介绍了药品Lipitor的作用、适用人群、副作用及服药的相关注意事项。56. 答案：D考点：细节理解解析：根据 “Along with diet and exercise，it lowers “bad，cholesterol(胆固醇)in your bloodIt can also raise “good cholesterol.”可以推断出答案。57. 答案：C考点：细节理解解析：根据 “Lipitor can lower the risk of heart attack in patients with several common risk factors，i
404、ncluding family history of early heart disease，high blood pressure，age and smoking.”和 “Adults and children over l0”可以判断选C58. 答案：D考点：细节理解解析：根据 “If you miss a dose(一剂)，take it as soon as you remember.But if it has been more than 12 hours since your missed dose，waitTake the next dose at your regular ti
405、me.”可以得出答案59. 答案：B考点：细节理解解析：根据 “Some common side effects of LIPITOR are：Muscle pain, Upset stomach, Changes in some blood tests” 可以得出答案60. 答案：D考点：推理判断题解析：文章先总体介绍药品Lipitor的作用，接着介绍药品的适用人群及不适用人群，然后介绍药品的副作用，最后介绍服药的注意事项，由此可以判断选D项。Passage 5(10江西B篇)CWUThe communication unionHead of ResearchSalary:55.271We
406、are looking for a Head of Research to manage the CWU Research Department and Information Centre. You would be required to exercise control of all research work of the department and manage a team of three researchers and four support staff. The person appointed would be expected to carry out researc
407、h work of a strategic nature across the range of businesses in which the CWU has or seeks membership and to contribute to the strategic thinking and direction of the union as a whole. You will need: proven line management skills, especially in managing and motivating a team; good research skills, ho
408、lding a good degree in a related subject or other similar experience; a high level of mathematical and calculating skills; the ability to produce high quality work under pressure; a commitment to and knowledge of the trade union movement and social democratic politics; and knowledge and/ or experien
409、ce of the postal and/ or telecommunications industry. To apply, please request an application pack by emailing hrcwu.org or by telephoning HR( Human Resources ) on 020 8971 7482. When applying please state your source. Closing Date for Applications: 4th August 2010Anticipated interview date: 17th Au
410、gust 2010No agencies please60. In which column of a newspaper could we find this advertisement?A. Arts. B. Sales. C. Jobs. D. News.答案：C考点：推断题。题目: 在报纸的哪一个专栏我们能发现这个广告？A艺术 B 销售 C 求职 D 新闻。解析： 全文讲的是这项研究工作, 并且提及薪水、工作要求等, Head of Research 也是一个职位, 因此选C, 求职专栏。 61. One of the duties of the person to be appoin
411、ted is .A. taking charge of research work.B. seeking membership for the trade union.C. managing a team of three or four members.D. running a telecommunications company.答案：A考点：细节理解题目: 被委任的职责之一是？A 负责研究工作B为贸易联盟寻找会员C 管理有3到4个成员的团队D 经营一个电子通讯公司解析：原文第一段最后一句话说明了所要求的工作，练习控制好所有研究工作，因此选A。B错在原文第二段是说CWU寻找成员不是贸易联盟
412、。C错在第一段最后一句话是说管理有三个研究人员和四个工作人员的团队，不是或者。D错在第三段最后一句话是说有电子通讯行业的知识或经验。 62. If you want to apply for this position, you can do all EXCEPT .A. ask an agency for an application form.B. dial 020 8971 7482 for more information.C. email hrcwu.org for an application pack.D. send in your application before 4th
413、August 2010答案：A考点：细节理解题目: 如果你想申请这个职位，你要做除了以下哪个选项A 向代理部门要一张申请表B 拨打020 8971 7482这个电话询问更多信息C 给hrcwu.org发电子邮件要一个申请文件包D在2010年8月4日之前发来申请表解析：原文最后一段提到了B、C两个选项，文章最后也提及了截止时间，只有A没有提到。 63. Which of the following applicants is most likely to be employed?A. A school teacher with a masters degree.B. A university g
414、raduate majoring in computer science.C. A director from a research centre with a masters degree.D. A clerk from a telecommunications company.答案：C考点：推断题。题目: 以下哪一个申请人最有可能被录用？A 一个有研究生学历的在校教师B 一个主修计算机科学的大学毕业生C 一个来自某研究中心的主管并有研究生学历D 一个电子通讯公司的职员解析： 通过文中所说的工作职责掌管研究工作、管理团队，职位要求有很好的研究技术、在相关领域有不错的学历或工作经验，因此选C。
415、Passage 6(10全国D篇)Coolest Hotels in the WorldAriau Amazon TowersThe Ariau Amazon Towers hotel lets you sleep in a tree house. Eight towers make up this hotel that offers over 300 rooms. If you really want to get into the spirit, book the Tarzan suit which is large enough for a big family. Youll be th
416、irty feet up in the air and can travel between the towers through their wooden walkways.Prices, starting at $300 one night for each person for a regular room and going all the way up to$3000 for the Tarzan Suite.For more information, visit the website:The Ice HotelEvery winter in Jukkasjarvi, Sweden
417、 kind of hotel called the Ice Hotel is built. Each year,world-famous artists are invited to design and produce works of art from the ice, many of which can be found in the rooms. Youll have your choice between hot or cold romms,but you will be well advised to stay at least one night in a cold room f
418、or a true experience.Prices: starting at $318 one night for each person for either a cold room or a warm one.For more information, visit the website:Propeller IslandPropeller Island City Lodge is a very special hotel that was designed by a German tist. Each room provides you with the promibility of
419、living in a work of art. Every single piece of furmiture in the thirty rooms of the hotel has been hand-made and each room is completely different. Youll be able to choose a room based on your own personal tastes.Prices:starting at just $91 a night,and an additional person for only 20 extra dollars.
420、For more information , visit the website:http:/www.propeller For information about other cool hotels in the world ,visit the website: 54.What is special about the Ariau Amazon Towers hotel?AYou can sleep in the houses BYou can choose any of the towersCIt is designed for big families DEvery room has
421、a walkway55.For two persons spending a night in one of these hotels,they have to pay at least A$111 B$182 C$600 D$63656.Which website should you visit if you want to find out whether there exists a hotel the sea?A BChttp:/www .propeller- D57.Which hotel would invite artists to come to work every yea
422、r?APropeller Island City Lodge BAriau Amazon TowersCThe Ice Hotel DBahama Beach ClubD篇阅读理解是一篇旅游手册特点的文章，侧重考查信息查找。描写了Coolest Hotels in the World，介绍了各自的特点、价格和信息咨询方式，更加突出了该篇的旅游手册的特点。该篇文章文字也比较容易，试题设计迷惑度不大。直接可以查找到答案。54. 答案：A考点：理解文中具体信息解析：从 “The Ariau Amazon Towers hotel lets you sleep in a tree house.”可以得
423、出答案55. 答案：A考点：理解文中具体信息解析：价钱最少的是 “starting at just $91 a night,and an additional person for only 20 extra dollars.”作出了提示56. 答案：D考点：理解文中具体信息解析：文章最后一节有提示57. 答案：C考点：理解文中具体信息解析：在 “The Ice Hotel” 中 “Each year,world-famous artists are invited to design and produce works of art from the ice”的提示Passage 7(10四
424、川C篇)Alex London Research Laboratory (ALRL) is part of Alex Co., Ltd., a major Australian medicine-making company. Opened in 1992, ALRL specialises in the development of new medicines for the treatment of heart diseases A position is now open for a Research Operations Manager(ROM) to support our grow
425、ing research team at the new laboratories in Hatfield，due to open in the autumn of 2010Reporting to the Director，you will help set up and run the technical and scientific support services of our new laboratories now under constructionYou will be expected to provide expert knowledge about and be in c
426、harge of all areas of ALRLS Health and Safety，and to communicate (沟通)with support employees at ALRLS laboratories based at University College LondonWorking closely with scientists and other operations and technical employees，you will manage a small number of research support employees providing serv
427、ices to help with the research activities to be carried out at the new laboratoriesw_w w. k#s5_u.c o*m Candidates(申请人) will have experience of both management and research supporttechnical servicesKnowledge of research operations and excellent communication skills are necessary. Education to degree
428、level is also desirablew_w*w.k_s*5_u.c_o m If you are interested in this position，please send your CV(简历)to Alex London Research Laboratory，University College London，Hatfield，London，W1E 6B7 or by email to ALRLalex.co.uk For more Informationplease visit www.alex.co.uk 49What can be learnt about the n
429、ew laboratories from the text? AThey have not yet been set up BThey are in Hatfield，Australia CThey belong to University College London DThey are new workplaces for Australian researchers onlyw_w*w.k_s*5_u.c_o m50What are the duties of a ROM，according to the text? w_w w. k#s5_u.c o*ma. To carry out
430、research activitiesb. To be in charge of ALRLs Health and Safetyc. To help run the technical and scientific support servicesd. To manage a small number of research support employees 高考资源网Aa，b，c Ba，b，dCb，c，d Da，c，d51What does the fourth paragraph mainly talk about? w_w w. k#s5_u.c o*mAThe technical s
431、kills of a wouldbe ROMBThe practical experience of a wouldbe ROMCThe personal information of a wouldbe ROMDThe necessary requirements for a wouldbe ROM52What is the purpose of the text?ATo describe the job of a ROMBTo provide information about ALRLw_w*w.k_s*5_u.c_o mCTo announce an open position at
432、ALRLDTo make known the opening of the new laboratories【语篇解读】本篇文章为应用性文题。提供了Alex Co., Ltd招聘一名ROM的信息，并对要招聘的职位提出了具体的要求。49答案Aw_w w. k#s5_u.c o*m考点：细节理解题。解析：根据文章第二段可知新的实验室还未建立。50答案C考点：细节理解题。解析：依据文章第三自然段，You will help set up and run the technical and scientific support services ;You will be expected tobe i
433、n charge of all areas of ALRLs Health and Safety; you will manage a small number of research support employees 可得答案。51答案D考点：主旨大意题。解析：依据第四段提供的信息，申请人要有管理和技术服务的经验、研究操作的知识及极好的交际技能等可知本段主要谈及对应聘职位者的具体能力要求。52答案Cw_w w. k#s5_u.c o*m考点：写作目的题。解析：本篇文章为广告招聘。目的自然是让大家了解ALRL公司有一公开招聘的职位。Passage 8(10天津A篇)WELCOMWelcome
434、 to Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. Windsor is one of the official residences（住所）of the Queen, who sometimes stays here.Audio toursFree audio tours are available on leaving the Admission Centre at the start of your visit. There is a descriptive audio tour for bli
435、nd and poor-sighted visitors.Guided toursVisitors can explore the history of the Castle through a tour of the Precincts with an expert guide. Tours depart at regular intervals throughout the day from the Courtyard and finish at the entrance to the State Apartments.Visitors with childrenFor those vis
436、iting with children, a special family tour and various activities are offered during school holidays and at weekends. Please note that, for safely reasons, pushchairs are not permitted in the State Apartments. However, baby carriers are available to borrow.St Georges ChapelVisitors arriving at the C
437、astle after 15:00 from March to October are advised to visit St Georges Chapel first before it closes. Shopping Shops offer a wide range of souvenirs designed for the Royal Collection, including books, postcards, china, jewellery, and childrens toys. Please ask at the Middle Ward shop about our home
438、 delivery service.RefreshmentsBottled water can be purchased from the Courtyard and Middle Ward shops. Form April to September ice cream is also available. Visitors wishing to leave the Castle for refreshments in the town may obtain re-entry permits from the castle shops. Eating and drinking are not
439、 permitted in the State Apartments or St Georges Chapel.Photography and mobile phonesNon-commercial photography and filming are welcomed in the Castle. Photography, video recording and filming are not permitted inside the State Apartments or St Georges Chapel in consideration of other visitors.Secur
440、ityAs Windsor Castle is a working royal palace, visitors and their belongings should get through airport-style security checks. For safety and security reasons a one-way system operates along the visitor route. 36. A visitor can apply for a free audio tour _.A. in the Courtyard B. in the State Apart
441、mentsC. at the Admission Center D. at St Georges Chapel36. C. 细节理解题。在Audio tours标题下直接找到the Admission Center。37. What is specially offered to visitors with kids?A. A security guard. B. A pushchair. C. A free toy. D. A baby carrier.37. D. 细节理解题。在visitors with babies标题下有baby carriers are available to b
442、orrow.38. Who can get re-entry permits?A. Visitors wishing to eat outside the Castle.B. Visitors buying gifts in the castle shops.C. Visitors buying water from the Courtyard.D. Visitors eating outside St Georges Chapel.38.A. 细节理解题。在Refreshments标题下有Visitors wishing to leave the castle for refreshment
443、s in the town may obtain the re-entry permits from the castle shops.39. Why are visitors required to turn off their mobile phones?A. To ensure the safety of others.B. To ensure the security of the Castle.C. To prevent them from disturbing others.D. To prevent the use of the built-in cameras.39. C. 细
444、节理解题。在Photography and mobile phones标题下有Mobile phones must be switched off inconsideration of other visitors.40. In the last part, a “working royal palace” refers to one _. A. still being constructedB. still used by the royal familyC. where the Queen usually worksD. where works of art are on show40.B
445、. 词义猜测题。根据第一部分中的句子Windsor is one of the official residences of the Queen, who sometimes stays there.可以猜测B项正确，C项是不正确的，因为该项只是Queen usually works。Passage 9(10重庆D篇)Sitting on the peaceful coast of Galapagos Islands. Ecuador, watching the sun move quietly into the sea, you shouldnt forget that Charles Da
446、rwin (1809-1882) arrived here in 1835. He stayed on the islands for five weeks, observing various animals. This finally inspired (启发) his famous work, On the Origin of Species. You can certainly follow Darwins footsteps and enjoy a trip from four to seven days to the islands.The islands are certainl
447、y a paradise (天堂) for wildlife, as there are no natural killers on the islands and the number of boats and visitors is under government control. Though you cannot walk freely as Darwin did about 200 years ago, each day is as impressive as it could be.The most well-known animals of the Galapagos is t
448、he giant tortoise(巨型海龟), which can be seen moving slowly around the highlands of Sanra Cruz, the second largest island in the archipelago(群岛). Some of these creatures are so old that they might have been seen in their youth by Darwin himself.Despite strict control over activities and timing, your st
449、ay on the Galapagos will be remembered as a chain of incomparable pictures: diving with sea lions that swim and play within inches of you; feeling small sharks touch your feet as you swim; and, most magically, seeing a whale and her baby surface with a great breath of air.Travelling between the isla
450、nds and observing the wildlife that so inspired Darwin, you will feel as though you are getting a special view of an untouched world. At night you will sleep on board the ship, leaving the wildlife in complete occupation of the islands, which are as undisturbed now as they have been since the beginn
451、ing of time.68. What do we know about Darwins visit to the islands?A. He studied different creatures on the islandsB. He completed his famous book on the islandsC. He was touched by the geography of the islandsD. He was attracted by well-known animals of the islands69. Which of the following plays a
452、 role in making the islands “a paradise for wildlife”?A. Animals on the islands feed on grass.B. Local government forbids killing wildlife.C. People cannot visit the islands as they wish.D. Tourists are not allowed to touch the animals.70. Your stay on the islands will be most impressive mainly beca
453、use of .A. The beautiful sea views B. Darwins inspiring tripC. a closer view of animals D. various daring activities71. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A. A Unique Attraction for wildlife LoversB. Calapagos as a Paradise for AdventuresC. Charles Darwin as a symbol of G
454、alapagosD. A successful Example of wildlife protection【语篇解读】本文介绍了一个冒险家的乐园Galapagos Islands，达尔文曾在这儿受到启发写出了物种起源一书，同时，由于这儿保护得很好，直到现在依然是旅游的好去处。68. 答案A【解析】细节理解题。由文中的He stayed on the islands for five weeks, observing various animals.可知达尔文在这儿观察了各种各样的动物。69. 答案C【解析】细节理解题。根据文中.strict control over activities a
455、nd timing.可知，当地对游客的活动和参观时间都是有严格限制的，所以答案选C项。70. 答案C【解析】细节理解题。根据your stay on the Galapagos will be remembered as a chain of incomparable pictures: diving with sea lions that swim and play within inches of you; feeling small sharks touch your feet as you swim; and, most magically, seeing a whale and he
456、r baby surface with a great breath of air.可知，在Galapagos岛上能与动物亲密接触。71. 答案A【解析】主旨大意题。这篇文章主要是向我们推荐Galapagos Islands，因此题目要具有醒目的特点，方能达到吸引读者眼球的目的，故题目以A为佳。1.（2011全国新课标）DWanted, Someone for a KissWere looking for producers to join us in the second of London 100FM. Youll work on the stations music programmes
457、. Music production experience in radio is necessary, along with rich knowledge of modern dance music. Please apply(申请) in writing to Producer Vacancies, Kiss100.Father ChristmasWere looking for a very special person preferably over 40, to fill our Father Christmas suit.Working days: Every Saturday f
458、rom November 24 to December 15 and every day from December17 to December24 except Sunday, 10:3016:00Excellent pay.Please contact(联系)the Enterprise Shopping Center, Station Parade, Eastbourne.Accountants Assistant When you join the them in our Revenue Administration Unit, you will be providing assist
459、ance within all parts of the Revenue Division, dealing with post and other general duties. If you are educated to GCSE grade C level we would like to talk to you. This position is equally suitable for a school leaver of for somebody who has office experience.Wealden District CouncilSoftware Trainer
460、If you are aged 24-45 and have experience in teaching and training, you could be the person we are looking for. You should be good at the computer and have some experience in programme writing. You will be allowed to make our decision, and to design courses as well as present them. Pay upwards of 15
461、,000 for the right person. Please apply by sending your CV (简历) to Mrs R. Oglivie, Palmlace Limited.67. Who should you get in touch with if you hope to work in a radio station?A. Producer Vacancies, Kiss 100. B. Mrs R. Oglivie, Palmlace Limited. C. The Enterprise Shopping Centre D. Wealden District
462、Council.68. We learn from the ads that the Enterprise Shopping Centre needs a person who _.A. is aged between 24 and 40 B. may do some training work C. should deal with general duties D. can work for about a month69. which position is open to recent school graduates?A. Producer,London Kiss.B.Father
463、Christmas.C. Accountants AssistantD.Software Trainer70.What kind of person would probably apply to Palmace Limited?A.One with GCSE grade C level.B. One with some office experience.C. One having good computer knowledgeD. One trained in producing music programmes.67.A 68.D 69.C 70.C2.（2011天津卷)AHomesta
464、y provides English language students with the opportunity to speak English outside the classroom and the experience of being part of a British home.What to ExpectThe host will provide accommodation and meals. Rooms will be cleaned and bedcovers changed at least once a week. You will be given the hou
465、se key and the host is there to offer help and advice as well as to take an interest in your physical and mental health.Accommodation ZonesHomestays are located in London mainly in Zones2,3 and of the transport system. Most hosts do not live in the town centre as much of central London is commercial
466、 and not residential(居住的). Zones3 and 4often offer larger accommodation in a less crowned area. It is very convenient to travel in London by Underground.Meal Plans Available Continental Breakfast Breakfast and Dinner Breakfast, Packed Lunch and DinnerIts important to note that few English families s
467、till provide a traditional cooked breakfast. Your accommodation includes Continental Breakfast which normally consists of fruit juice, cereal（谷物类食品），bread and tea or coffee. Cheese, fruit and cold meat are not normallypart of a Continental Breakfast in England. Dinners usually consist of meat or fis
468、h with vegetables followed by desert, fruit and coffee.FriendsIf you wish to invite a friend over to visit.you must first ask your hosts permission.You have no right to entertain friends in a family home as some families feel it is an invasion of their privacy.Self-Catering Accommodation in Private
469、HomesAccommodation on a room-only basis includes shared kitchen and bathroom facilities and often a main living room.This kind of accommodation offers an independent lifestule and is more suitable for the long-stay student.However,it does not provide the same family atmosphere as an ordinary homesta
470、y and may not benefit those who need to practise English at home quite as much.36.The passage is probably written for A.host willing to receive foreign studentsB.loreigners hoping to build British cultureC.travellers planning to vist famlies in LondonD.English learners applying to like in English ho
471、mes37.Which of the following will the host provide?A. Room cleaning.B. Medical care.C. Free transport.D. Physical trainning.38.What can be inferred from Paragraph3?A.Zone 4 is more crowded than Zone 2.B.The business centre of London is in Zone.C.Hosts dislike travelling to the city centre.39.Accordi
472、ng to the passage. What does continental Breakfast include?A.Dessert and coffeeB.Fruit and vegetables.C.bread and fruit juice D.Centre and cold meat.40.Why do some people choose self-catering accommodation?A.To experience a warmer famliy atmosphere.B.To enrich their knowledge of EnglishC.To entertai
473、n friends as they like.D.To enjoy much more freedom.DABCD3.（2011重庆卷）BMapping Your WorldDifferent forms of maps are appearing. They allow independent travelers to get local knowledge of places they are visting, from the official to the unusual. Meanwhile, hi-tech developments are creating new ways fo
474、r us to map the world. Here are two of our favorites:Green MapsGreen Maps allows people to share with the world their knowledge of environmentally friendly plaees and attractions in the local areas. Users add information with a set of icons (图标), making it easy to read any map, whatever the national
475、ities of those who produce it. At present there are over five hundred map projects being developed in 54 countries. Green Maps advertised idea is “think global, map local”. It is a wonderful way of gaining all sorts of information of a place, ranning from community gardens to good places of birdwatc
476、hing.Green Maps is not specifically intended for travelers. Not all of its maps are online, so it may be necessary for some users to communicate with producers through the Green Maps website.Maps MashupsMany people use online maps developed by Google, but not many know about the mashups of them. Wor
477、king in a similar way to Green Maps, Maps Mashups allows people to add icons of their own to exsiting maps to express a certain topic. The mashups is so called because it combines all the knowledge you could ever need. It ranges from the extremely useful, such as where all the World. Heritage Site a
478、re, to the most bizarre (古怪的)，such as where Americas drunkest cities are. With the mashups added to the basic Google Maps, a multi-layered (多层的) map can be created.60. According to the passage, which of the following is a characteristic of Green Maps?A. Aiming at environmental protection.B. Introduc
479、ing local attractions with icons.C. Offering advice to independent travelers.D. Cllecting icons worldwide for local maps.61. Which of the following icons is most probably NOT used in Green Maps?A. B.C. D. 62. “Map Mashups” is named with the word “mashups” because A. it is produced by users all over
480、the worldB. it gathers various kinds of informationC. it shaers icons with Green MapsD. it is a branch of Google Maps63. What do Green Maps and Map Mashups have in common?A. They are created by local people.B. They are environmentally friendly.C. Users can edit maps on the Inernet.D. Users need to c
481、ommunicate with producers.BBBC4.（2011安徽卷）APassage 1The Information Highway is the road that links computer users to a large number of on-line services: the Web, e-mail, and software, to mention just a few. Not long ago, the Information Highway was a new road, with not many users. Now, everyone seems
482、 to want to take a drive, with over 30 million families connected worldwide. Not surprisingly, this well-traveled highway is starting to look like a well-traveled highway. Traffic jams can cause many serious problems, forcing the system to close down for repair. Naturally, accidents will happen on s
483、uch a crowed road, and usually victims are some files, gone forever. Then, of course, theres Mr. Cool, with his new broad-band connection, who speeds down the highway faster than most of us can go. But dont trick yourself; he pays for that speeding.Passage 2Want to know more about global warming and
484、 how you can help prevent it? Doctor Herman Friedman, who is considered a leading expert on the subject, will speak at Grayson Hall next Friday. Friedman studied environmental science at three well-known universities around the world before becoming a professor in the subject. He has also traveled a
485、round the world observing environmental concerns. The gradual bleaching (变白) of the Great Barrier Reef, which came into the public eye in 2002, is his latest interest. Signed copies of his colorful book, which was published just last month, will be on sale after his talk.【文章大意】本文分两部分，第一篇介绍信息高速公路的情况；
486、第二篇介绍Doctor Herman Friedman的情况。56. The Information Highway .A. is free from traffic accidentsB. is crowded with car driversC. offers just a few on-line servicesD. appeals to a large number of users【解析】选D。细节理解题。由第一篇短文中的Now, everyone seems to want to take a drive, with over 30 million families connect
487、ed worldwide可知，信息高速公路深受广大用户喜爱，故D项正确。由Naturally, accidents will happen on such a crowed road, and usually victims are some files, gone forever.可知A项错误；由Now, everyone seems to want to take a drive可知，人人都想使用信息高速公路，B项中的car drivers概念错误；由 a large number of on-line services:和the Web, e-mail, and software, to
488、 mention just a few可知，on-line services的内容包含很多，故C项错误。57. How does MR. Cool manage to travel the Information Highway so fast?A. By storing fewer files.B. By repair the system.C. By buying a better computer.D. By using a broad-band connection.【解析】选D。细节理解题。由第一篇文章中的theres Mr. Cool, with his new broad-ban
489、d connection, who speeds down the highway faster than most of us can go可知D项正确。58. What can be learned from Passenger 2?A. There will be a book show at Grayson Hall. B. Friedman is now studying the Great Barrier Reef.C. There will be a talk on global warming this week.D. Friedman is a leading expert
490、on computer science.【解析】选B。推理判断题。由第二篇文章中的The gradual bleaching (变白) of the Great Barrier Reef is his latest interest可知B项正确。A项中的a book show错误；C项中的this week错误；D项中的on computer science错误。59. Passage 2 is most probably .A. a poster about a lectureB. an ad for a new bookC. a note to a doctor in a universi
491、tyD. an introduction to a professor【解析】选A。主旨大意题。通读第二篇文章可知，全文是围绕着Doctor Herman Friedman在global warming方面的talk展开，故A项正确。5.（2011湖南卷）AWhen first entered, Vanak Restaurant does not look like much of a restaurant, but once the pleasant smells of kabob（烤肉串）hit the senses, you are incapable of calling it any
492、thing less.Owned by a local couple, this Persian restaurant has an inviting, homelike atmosphere that many restaurants lack.The space is small with only a few dining tables and nearly no decoration, but the environment is truly charming. Lying in a hardly noticeable street corner, the restaurant sti
493、ll attracts all customers, especially those experienced in the delights of Middle Eastern cooking. A common sight is that of old Persian men sitting in the corner talking loudly about world topics, watching news events on TV, drinking a black tea known as Persian chai, an reading local Persian newsp
494、apers all the while trying to finish off their plates piled with food.The variety of food at the restaurant is limited, but the amount of each dish is fairly large. Most of the meals can serve two people and are under $10, so not only is it affordable but practical as well.The food, especially appea
495、ls to health-conscious eaters because each dish is very healthy, made with limited fat and oil and served straight off the grill （烤肉架）.The main dish that the restaurant is popular for is its kabobs, which are different style of grilled meat.One delicious and extremely healthy dish is the Joojeh Kabo
496、b, which is made of grille chicken pieces served with cither rice or bread. Another great kabob is the Cbelo Kabob, kabob consisting of grilled beef.Although the restaurant is small, the atmosphere and the food is delicious. It is a place that should not be overlooked.56. When first entering the res
497、taurant, one can find that it _.A. is splendidly decoratedB. has pleasant smells of kabobsC. is crowded with dining tablesD. looks like a common restaurant57. What activity is also mentioned apart from dining in the restaurant?A. Watching news events on TV.B. Drinking a kind of black coffee.C. Readi
498、ng local English newspapers.D. Discussing world topics in low voices.58. The food of the restaurant _. A. is served in small amountsB. is rather expensiveC. is rich in varietyD. is very healthy59. What is the dish Joojeh Kabob mainly made of?A. Rice B. Chicken C. Bread D. Beef60. It can be inferred
499、from the passage that the restaurant _.A. occupies a large spaceB. owns a favorable locationC. is popular for its special foodD. has a quiet environment insideA 说明文：V餐厅的介绍56. first entering the R定位，找到首段首句首句，but后面the pleasant smells of kabob与B选项一致57. apart from dinning定位，要找到除了吃还能在该餐厅干嘛，定位不太明显可参照选项TV,
500、 coffee, newspaper等，找到第五段第一句，talking loudly排除D；watching TV符合B；black tea排除B；Persian newspaper排除C58. food 定位，找到第六段，第一句：varietyis limited排除A, amountis fairly large 排除C，第二句排除B，第七段health-conscious, very healthy确定D59. JK定位，找到倒数第二段made of grilled chicken piece确定B60. 结合已经做过的题目可以确定C。其他选项：第三段首句the space is sm
501、all与A矛盾；第四段首句hardly noticeable street corner 与B矛盾；第五段首句talking loudly（也是第57题D选项的错误原因）与D矛盾6.（2011陕西卷）A46If you want to join Live Card to save money on tickets, you can call .【 C】A.0844 847 2484 B.0800 587 5007C.0844 499 6699 D.0161 245 660947How can you pay for a ticket when you book by post? 【 D 】A.
502、By visiting the website of a post office.B.By going to your local bank in person.C.By enclosing your Live Card in an envelope.D.By providing your credit card information.48What benefit can group bookers enjoy according to the text? 【 A 】A.Delayed payment for tickets. B.Invitations to opening nights.
503、C.Reduced booking fees by phone D.Generous discounts on tickets.7.（2011江西卷）BWinners ClubYou choose to be a winner!The Winners Club is a bank account specially designed for teenagers. It has been made to help you better manage your money. The Winners Club is a transaction account（交易账户）where you recei
504、ve a key-card so you can get to your money 24/7 thats 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!Its a club with impressive features for teenagers:No account keeping fees!Youre no millionaire so we dont expect you to pay large fees. In fact, there are no account keeping or transaction fees!Excellent interest rat
505、es!You want your money to grow. The Winners Club has a good rate of interest which gets even better if you make at least two deposits（储蓄）without taking them out in a month.ConvenientTeenagers are busy we get that. You may never need to come to a bank at all. With the Winners Club you can choose to u
506、se handy tellers and to bank from home using the phone and the InternetYou can have money directly deposited into your Winners Club account. This could be your pocket money or your pay from your part-time job!Mega magazine includedAlong with your regular report, you will receive a FREE magazine full
507、 of good ideas to make even more of your money. There are also fantastic offers and competitions only for Winners Club members.The Winners Club is a great choice for teenagers. And it is so easy to join. Simply fill in an application form. You cant wait to hear from you. Its the best way to choose t
508、o be a winner!61. The Winners Club is a bank account intended for _.A. parents B. teenagers C. winners D. adults62. Which of the following is TRUE about the Winners Club?A. Special gifts are ready for parents.B. The bank opens only on work days.C. Services are convenient for its members.D. Fees are
509、necessary for the account keeping.63. The Winners Club provides magazines which _.A. encourage spendingB. are free to all teenagersC. are full of adventure storiesD. help to make more of your money64. If you want to be a member of the Club, you must _.A. be an Internet userB. be permitted by your pa
510、rentC. have a big sum of moneyD. be in your twenties65. What is the purpose of this text?A. To set up a club. B. To provide part-time jobs.C. To organize key-cards.D. To introduce a new banking service.文章介绍了一种为青少年设计的新型银行。61答案：B考点：细节理解从第一段第一句:The Winners Club is a bank account specially desighed for
511、teenagers.可见, 这是一个为青少年设计的银行。选B。62答案：C考点：细节理解A项文章未提及，选项在文章第一段最后一句days a week可知是错误的，D选项根据文章第一个小标题no account keeping fees可知是错误的，而根据文章第三点的Convenient可知该银行的服务是非常方便的。选C。63答案：D考点：细节理解根据最后一段第一句you will receive a FREE magazine full of good ideas to make even more of your money可知杂志上有许多使你赚钱的主意。选D。64.答案：B考点：细节理解
512、根据文章最后一段第二行You will have to get permission from your parent or guardian.你必须经过你父母或者监管者的同意。选B。65答案：D考点：主旨大意根据文章第一句The Winners Club is a bank account specially desighed for teenagers.可见, 这是一个为青少年设计的银行以及后文中对于该种银行的介绍可知是在介绍新的银行服务项目。选D。8.（2011江苏卷） 60Which of the following is discouraged by the Friends orga
513、nization?ATo bulid massive complexes for public amusement.BTo prevent possible damages to the National Park.CTo help protect and improve the Park for all to enjoy.D.To sponsor publicationsand projects in local school.61. One of thebenefits for members of Friends is to .A. have Friendsgoods free of c
514、hargeB. visit any place not open to the publicC.take part in work parties if they want toD.give talks in their fields on current issues62.The purpose of this poster is to invite more people to_.A. raise money for the Friends organizationB. join the Friends organization and be members of itC. work as
515、 managers for Pembroke shire National ParkD. enjoy the landscape of Pembroke shire National Park60. A 细节理解题。根据Activities这部分内容的第二段第一句可知，为公众娱乐大兴土木是对国家公园的威胁，是该机构要阻止的行为。61. C 细节理解题。根据Benefits这部分内容的第五条可知，该机构成员享有的利益之一就是参加工作组。62. B 推理判断题。文章介绍了Friends这一机构的亮点、目标、活动以及该机构成员享有的权益等，显然，作者的目的是想邀请更多的有志之士加入进来，成为其中一员
516、。9.（2011湖北卷）DFeeling blue about world ? “Cheer up.” Says science writer Matt Ridley.”The world has never been a better place to live in, and it will keep on getting better both for humans and got nature.”Ridley calls himself a tat ional optimisttactical .because hes carefully weighed the evidence op
517、timistic .because that offence shows human progress to be both unavoidable and good .And this is what hes set out to prone from unique point of view in his most recent book. The Rant anal Opting .He views mankind as grand enterprise that .on the whole .has done little but progress for 100.000 years.
518、 He backed his finding with hard gathered though years of research.Heres how he explains his views.Shopping fuels inventionIt is reported that there are more than ten billion different producers for sale in London alone. Even allowing for the many people who still live in poverty .our own generation
519、 has access to more nutritious food .more convenient transport .bigger houses, better ears .and of course, more pounds and dollars than any who lived before us .This will continue as long as we there things to make other things, This more we specialize and exchange, the better off well be.2) Brillia
520、nt advances One reason we are richer, healthier, taller, cleverer, longer-lived and freer than ener before is that the four most basie human needs -food, clothing, fuel and shelter- have grown a lot cheaper. Take one example. In 1800 a candle providing one hours light cost six hours work. In the 188
521、0s the same light from an oil lamp took 15 minutes work to pay for. In 1950 it was eight seconds. Today its half second.3) Lets not kill ourselves for climate changeMitigating(减轻) climate change could prove just as damaging to human welface as climate change itself. A child that dies from indoor smo
522、ke in a village, where the use of fassil-fuel(化石燃料) electrieity is forhidden by well meaming members of green polucal movements trying to save the world, is just as great a tragedy as a child that mes in a flood caused by climate change. If chmaic change proves to be xxxx, but cutting carbon canses
523、realparn, we may well find that we have stopped a nose bleed by putting a tournquet(止血带) around our necks.63. What is the theme of Ridleys most recent book?A. Weakness of human nature.B. Concern about climate change.C. Importance of practical thinking.D. Optimism about human progress.64. How does Ri
524、dley look at shopping? A. It encourages the creation of things. B. It results in shortage of goods. C. It demands more fossil fuels. D. It causes a poverry problem.65. The candle and lamp example is used to show that . A. oil lamps give off more light than candles B. shortening working time brings a
525、bout a happier life. C. advanced technology helps to produce better candles. D. increased production rate leads to lower cost of goods.66. What does the last sentence of the passage imply? A. Cutting carbon is necessary in spite of the huge cost. B. Overreaction to cliamate change may be dangerous.
526、C. Peoples health is closely related to climate change. D. Careless medical treatment may cause great pain.【答案】DADB10.（2011浙江卷）B 48. What will the government most probably provide if it is engaged in a pump-priming program?A.Sums of money B. Raw materialsC.Human resources. D. Media Support.49. When
527、Sylvia says “His speech was OK but it had no real punch”,she thinks it was not_ .A. fluent and impressive B. logical and movingC. informative and significantD. interesting and powerful【答案】BCAD11.（2011全国II）C Student Membership-Cambridge Arts Cinema Cambridge Arts Cinema is one of the art houses in Br
528、itain and home of the internationally celebrated Cambridge Film Festival. Since 1947 generations of students have discovered the wealth of world cinema. Now you too can make most of it and save money.48. Which of the following is the most famous event held at Cambridge Arts Cinema? A. The Cambridge
529、Film Festival. B. Meetings with filmmakers. C. The preview screening. D. Monthly premieres.49. If youre a member of Cambridge Arts Cinema, you will enjoy free A. Darkroom Gallery shows B. mailed programmes C. special film events D. film shows50. How long will the membership for Cambridge Arts Cinema
530、 last? A. Four months. B. Eight months. C. Nine months. D. One year.51For what purpose is the text written? A. Offering students cheaper tickets B. Announcing the opening of a premiere. C. Telling the public of the cinemas address. D. Increasing the cinemas membership.【答案】ABCD12.（2011四川卷）BExploit yo
531、ur parking spaceAn unused parking space or garage can make money. If you live near a city center or an airport, you could make anything up to 200 or 300 a week. Put an advertisement（广告）for free on Letpark or Atmyhousepark.Rent（出租）a roomSpare room? Not only will a lodger（房客）earn you an income, but al
532、so, thanks to the government-backed “rent a room” program, you wont have to pay any tax on the first 4500 you make per year. Try advertising your room on Roomspare or Roommateeasy.Make money during special eventsDont want a full-time lodger? Then rent on a short-term basis. If you live in the capita
533、l, renting a room out during the Olympics or other big events could bring in money, Grashpadder can advertise your space. Live on set Renting your home out as a “film set” could earn you hundreds of pounds a day, depending on the film production company and how long your home is needed. A quick sear
534、ch on the Internet will bring up dozens of online companies that allow you to register your home for freebut you will be charged if your home gets picked.Use your roof You need the right kind of roof, but some energy companies pay the cost of fixing solar equipment(around14,000), and let you use the
535、 energy produced for nothing. In return, they get paid for unused energy fed back into the National Grid. However, you have to sign a 25-year agreement with the supplier, which could prevent you from changing the roof.45. If you earn 5000 from renting a room in one year, the tax you need to pay will
536、 be based on _.A. 800 B. 500 C. 4500 D.500046. Where can you put an advertisement to rent out a room during a big event?A. On Letpark. B. On Roomspare.C. On Grashpadder. D. On Roommateeasy.47. If you want to use energy free, you have to_.A. sign an agreement with the governmentB. pay around 14,000 f
537、or the equipmentC. sell the roof to some energy companiesD. keep the roof unchanged for within 25 years48. For whom the text most probably written?A. Lodgers. B. Advertisers.C. House owners. D. Online companies【答案】BCDC13.（2011福建卷）CElixirwritten by Eric WaltersTwelve-year-old Roth becomes a friend of
538、 Dr. Banting and his assistant, Mr. Best, who are in search of a cure for diabetes （糖尿病）.She finds herself torn between her sympathy for the animals being experimented on and her friendship with Banting and Best.George Washingtion CarverWritten by Elizabeth MacleodMeet the “Peanut（花生） Specialist”, G
539、eorge Washington Carver, the inventor and professor who made over 325 products out of peanuts. Through his agricultural research, he also greatly improved the lives of countless black farmers in the southern United States. See also Macleods Albert Einstein: A Life of Genius.The Inuit Thought of It:
540、Amazing Arctic InnovationsWritten by Alootook Ipellie & David MacDonald Explore more than 40 ideas necessary to Inuit survival. From ideas familiar to us today to inventive concepts that shaped their lives, celebrate the creativity of a remarkably intelligent people. Also see other books; The Chines
541、e Thought of It by Tingxing Ye and A Native American Thought of It by Rocky Landon and David MacDonald. Made in Canada:101 Amazing AchievermsWritten by Bev SpencerWhat things do we use daily that have a Canadian connection?Here are 101 common things that were invented in Canada or by a Canadian,incl
542、uding the Blackberry,alkaline(碱性) batterices and the Blue Box yecycling program. Newton and the Tlme MachineWritten by Michael Me GowanTen-year-old boy Newton has invented a time machine to see dinesaurs up close.But it disappears on a test run with his two huge friends,King Herbert and Queen Certun
543、de,in can he save them before time runs out?64. Which of the following best describes Roths feeling in Book 1?A. Painful B. Curious C. Frightened D. Disappointed65. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. Animals are mentioned in Book 1 and Book 5.B. Book 3 introduces 40 inventive
544、 concepts.C. Alkaline batteries were invented by Dr. Banting.D. George Washington Carver was a black farmer in the US.66. In Book 5, King Herbert and Queen Gertrude are_A. Newtons human friends B. the names of the time machineC. two dinosaurs D. the inventions of the time machine67. If you are inter
545、ested in native Americans, you may read the book by _.A. Elizabeth Macleod B. Eric Walters C. Rocky London & David MacDonald D. Bev Spencer【答案】6467AACC1.【2012全国新课标】AAre you looking for some new and exciting places to take your kids (孩子) to? Try some of theseplaces:l Visit art museums. They offer a v
546、ariety of activities to excite your kids interest. Many offerworkshops for making land-made pieces, traveling exhibits, book signings by childrensfavorite writer, and even musical performances and other artsl Head to a natural history museum. This is where kids can discover the past from dinosaur(恐龙
547、) models to rock collections and pictures of stars in the sky. Also, ask what kind of workshops and educational programs are prepared for kids and any special events that are coming up.l Go to a Youtheater. Look for one in your area offering plays for child and family visitors. Pre-show play shops a
548、re conducted by area artists and educators where kids can discover the secret about performing arts. Puppet(木偶)making and stage make-up are just a couple of the special offerings you might find.l Try hands-on science. Visit one of the many hands-on science museums around the country. These science p
549、lay-lands are great fun for kids and grown-ups alike. Theyll keep your child mentally and physically active the whole day through while pushing buttons, experimenting, and building. When everyone is tired, enjoy a fun family science show, commonly found in these museums.【文章大意】这是一篇应用文。本文介绍了4则儿童旅游的广告。
550、第一则：艺术博物馆；第二个自然历史博物馆；第三则木偶剧院；第四则自己动手科学博物馆。56. If a child is interested in the universe, he probably will visit .A. a YoutheaterB. an art museumC. a natural history museumD. a hands-on science museum【答案】C 【解析】如果孩子对宇宙感兴趣，那你就得带孩子去“自然历史博物馆”。宇宙的内容是自然历史博物馆的一部分。根据“This is where kids can discover the past f
551、rom dinosaur(恐龙) models to rock collections and pictures of stars in the sky.”可知C正确。【考点定位】考查判断推理。57. What can kids do at a Youtheater? A. Look at rock collections. B. See dinosaur models.C. Watch puppet making.D. Give performances.【答案】C【解析】根据第三则广告中的“Pre-show play shops are conducted by area artists
552、and educators where kids can discover the secret about performing arts.”可知C正确。【考点定位】考查细节理解。58. What does hands-on science mean in the last paragraph?A. Science games designed by kids.B. Learning science by doing things.C. A show of kids science work.D. Reading science books.【答案】B【解析】根据文章中的最后一个广告中的“T
553、heyll keep your child mentally and physically active the whole day through while pushing buttons, experimenting, and building.”可知在这种博物馆中，孩子们通过按按钮、做实验和建东西去体验。所以B正确。【考点定位】考查细节理解。59. Where does this text probably come from?A. A science textbook.B. A tourist map.C. A museum guide.D. A news report.【答案】C【
554、解析】根据文章的第一句话“Are you looking for some new and exciting places to take your kids (孩子) to? Try some of these places:”和四个全是博物馆内容可知，这是一则博物馆广告介绍，所以这取材于博物馆导游图。【考点定位】考查判断推理。2.【2012陕西卷】AWhat brings a nation together? Of the four choices shared values, language, history, and religion, its shared values. In o
555、ur latest poll (民意调査), seven out of 16 countries chose values as the greatest factor (因索）bringing a nation together, and six preferred language. Both choices scored high in the poll, suggesting that our values and how we express them are closely linked Still, history was not forgotten in some countr
556、ies, particularly in Mexico and Russia. Even Canada and the United States chose national histories as the second-most important factor uniting their people. The biggest surprise? Not one country picked religion as its top choice. Respect your eldersIn most countries, the oldest generation considered
557、 values more important to a nation than did those who are under 45 years old.Do you speak Canadian?Language scored lower in Canada than in all other countries polled, perhaps because the country speaks two official languages, French and English.Church and stateMost people polled do not connect their
558、 religious beliefs to their national pride. Religion ranked last in 13 countries with France scoring it at 1%, the lowest of all.46. According to the poll, what was the most important factor in bringing a nation together? A. Language. B. Values. C. History. D. Religion.47.In which country did langua
559、ge score the lowest in their national pride? A. Canada. B. Mexico. C. France. D. America.48.According to the charts, shared values and language were considered equally important in . A. Australia B. Brazil C. China D. India【要点综述】一项最新的调查表明：使得一个民族更有凝聚力的因素很多，但最主要是相同的价值取向。1 【答案与解析】B 事实细节题。根据第一自然段中的in ou
560、r latest poll, seven out of 16 countries chose values as the greatest factor bringing a nation together. 选B。2 【答案与解析】A 事实细节题。由Do you speak Canadian?中的第一句可知本题选A。3 【答案与解析】D 推理判断题。根据图表可以看出India对于价值取向和语言的意思看到一样重要，故本题选D。3.【2012四川卷】BHere is your best chance to travel around the UK in 2012: More than 200 B
561、&Bs（bed & breakfast）across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are selected to offer you amazing services for your stay at their lowest prices! Dont miss it. Just collect the vouchers（活动券）in our B&B Daily printed from 01/04/2012 to 07/04/2012 and book the stays for your travel following th
562、e terms and conditions below: The offer includes a room for the night and a breakfast the next morning. The offer is of two kinds: 20 per room, valid（有效的）during stay period of 02/04/201231/05/2012 and then again 01/09/201231/10/2012；35 per room, per night, valid during stay period of 01/06/201231/08
563、/2012. The offer is valid for a basic twin or double room only. The stay must be booked directly with the chosen B&Bs before 28/04/2012. Each voucher can only be used by the holder to book one room for one night. If voucher holders book either the 20 or 35 per room per night, any additional services
564、 such as lunch, evening meal or activities may require an extra charge. But these are not required in order to take up the offer. Please check directly with your chosen B&Bs to see what extra services are available. Vouchers must be presented on arrival. If no vouchers are presented, the B&Bs may re
565、serve（保留）the right to charge at full price for every night of stay. Vouchers may not be used together with any other offer. The voucher holders must pay for the stay in full at the time of booking. Additional 10 may be paid to confirm（确认）the booking and will be returned on arrival. The B&Bs reserve
566、the right to refuse voucher holders bookings for people under the age of 18.45. The voucher can be used for a stay at the chosen B&B on _.A. 09/01/2012 B. 04/02/2012 C. 01/03/2012 D. 28/04/201246. How much should be paid for a two-night stay in October 2012 at a chosen B&B?A. 70 B. 40 C. 35 D. 3047.
567、 What right do the B&Bs reserve?A. To charge extra 10 for bookings with no vouchers.B. To refuse bookings for guest under the age of 18.C. To charge at full price for stays not confirmed.D. To request extra charges as tips.48. By taking up the offer, the voucher holders can choose to _ .A. book eith
568、er a basic twin or double room at the chosen B&BsB. have lunch or evening meal without paying extra moneyC. use the B&B offer together with other offersD. book the stays though B&B Daily 【本文要点】本文介绍了英国的B&Bs旅行食宿优惠活动。文章主要谈到了此次活动的具体操作注意事项。45. D 细节理解题。根据文中所提到的时间：02/04/201231/05/2012；01/09/201231/10/2012；
569、01/06/201231/08/2012可知，四到十月活动券有效。故答案为D。46. B 细节理解题。根据文中“20 per room, valid（有效的）during stay period of 02/04/201231/05/2012 and then again 01/09/201231/10/2012”可知，在十月住两天晚上需40。47.B 细节理解题。根据最后一条规定“The B&Bs reserve the right to refuse voucher holders bookings for people under the age of 18”可知答案为B。48. A 细
570、节理解题。根据第三条规定“The offer is valid for a basic twin or double room only”可知答案为A。4.【2012重庆卷】BTop lists are lecturing people on everything from100 books to read . Arent you just tired of being told what to do with your time?Now you have a list to end all lists!Take a look at the following two examples fro
571、m the list of 101 things not to do:Swim with Dolphins（海豚）？ Swimming with dolphins is one of the worlds most profitable tourist activities. However, every dolphin will welcome having their busy ,tiring day interrupted by tourists screaming pushing around them in the water. Worse yet, when dolphins ge
572、t too near to the boats loaded tourists, they could get caught up in ropes and killed by propellers(螺旋桨).Heres a little secret. Dolphins look like smiling at you, but actually theyre just opening mouths.Go to See the Mona Lisa?There must be something about the mysterious(神秘的)smile. The 6 million peo
573、ple who the lady in the Louvre every year cant all be wrong after all. But they can be quite anno standing in front of you, holding up their cameras to prevent you from seeing anything. In fact hard for you to see the painting clearly because you have to stay away from it for security read. After qu
574、euing for hours, many tourists can remain in front of the painting only for 15 seconds most.If the mysterious lady in the picture knew her fate, she wouldnt just be smiling, she laughing.So, still long to see the Mona Lisa? If you want to find out more about the list, read 101 Tings NOT to Do Before
575、 You Die. Visit www.not2dobeforeidie.co.uk and buy the book at a 20 discount.【考点】说明文广告【文章大意】短文为一则广告，向读者推荐一本书。60. According to the passage, swimming with dolphins_. A. is the worlds most popular tourist activity B. gives fun to both tourists and dolphins C. will make tourists busy and tired D. can ca
576、use danger to dolphins60.【答案】D【试题解析】短文提到“Worse yet, when dolphins get too near to the boats loaded tourists, they could get caught up in ropes and killed by propellers(螺旋桨)”。由此可知与海豚共泳可能会给海豚带来危险。因此，正确答案为D选项。【难度】容易61. what does the author think about going to see the Mona Lisa? A. It is wrong to go an
577、d see the mysterious smile. B. It is not as satisfying as expected. C. Fifteen seconds in front of the painting is enough. D. Queuing for hours is worthwhile.61.【答案】B【试题解析】短文提到“ holding up their cameras to prevent you from seeing anything. In fact hard for you to see the painting clearly because you
578、 have to stay away from it for security read. After queuing for hours, many tourists can remain in front of the painting only for 15 seconds most.”。由此可知，看蒙娜丽莎并没有预期的那样令人满意。B选项内容与此相符合。因此，正确答案为B选项。【难度】一般62. The list of “101 things not to do” is made most probably because its author_. A. thinks it borin
579、g to do the things suggested by other lists B. believes other lists are not humorous enough C. intends to persuade people to read more lists D. wants to provide a list different from other lists62.【答案】D【试题解析】根据短文，作者推出了“101 things not to do”，是想提出有以往不同的内容，D选项与此相符。因此，正确答案为D选项。【难度】容易63. What is the main
580、 purpose of the passage? A. To advertise a book B. To introduce a website C. To comment on popular lists D. To recommend tourist activities.63.【答案】A【试题解析】短文最后一段提到“If you want to find out more about the list, read 101 Tings NOT to Do Before You Die. Visit www.not2dobeforeidie.co.uk and buy the book a
581、t a 20 discount.”。由此可知，作者是在推销一本书，也就是短文的目的是为一本书做广告。因此，正确答案为A选项。【难度】一般5.【2012辽宁卷】A Mini Book Excerpts（节选） Biography When Salinger learned that a car park was to be built on the land,the middle-aged writer was shocked and quickly bought the netghboring area to protect it The townspeople never forgot th
582、e rescue and came to help their most famous neighbor. J. D. Sulinger：A Life by Kenneth Slawenski（Random House,$27）Mystery（疑案小说） “Youre a smart boy. Bennys death was no accident, and youre the only who saw it happen. Do you think the murderer should get away with it ? ”The boy was starting stubbornly
583、 at his lap again. A thought suddenly occerred to Annika,“Did you You recognized the man in the car,didnt you?” The boy hesitated, twisting his fingers,“Maybe,”he said quitely. Red Wolf by Liza Marklund（Atria Books, $25. 99）Short Stories She wants to say to him what she has learmed,none of it in cla
584、ss. Some women are borm stupid,and some women are too smart for their own good. Some women are born to give ,and some women only know how to take. Some women learn who they want to be from their mothers,some who they dont want to be. Some mothers suffer so their daughters wont. Some mothers love so
585、their daughters wont. You Are Free by Danzy Senna （Riverhead Books,$15）Humor Do your kids like to have fun? Come to Fun Times! Do you like to watch your kids having fun? Bring them to Fun Times! Fun Times!s “amusement cycling”is the most fun you can have,legally,in the United States right now. Why s
586、pend thousands of dollars flying to Disney World when you can speng less than half to that within a days drive lf most cities? Happy And Other Bad Thoughts by Larry Doyle（Ecco,$14. 99）56. If the readers want to know about the lite of Salinger , they should buy the book published by . A. Ecco B. Atri
587、a Books C. Riverhead Books D. Random House57. The book Hbppy And Other Bad Thoughts is intended for . A. young children B. Disney World workers C. middle school teachers D. parents with young children58. Which book describes women with characters of their own? A. Happy And Other Bad Thoughts B. J. D
588、. Salinger:A Life C. You Are Free D. Red Wolf 59. After finishing the book Red Wolf, the readers would learn that . A. the boy helped arrest the murderer B. Benny died of an accident C. the murderer got away with the crime D. Ammika carried out the crime【考点】日常生活类图书介绍【文章大意】本文向读都推荐了几种不同类型的书，并分别作了简介。56
589、.【答案】D【试题解析】细节理解题。根据第一段可知，第一本书是介绍Salinger生平的书，这本书是由Random House出版的，所以选D57.【答案】D 【试题解析】细节理解题。根据第四段可知，这本书是关于父母如何让孩子玩得高兴的书，所以这本书的读者应该是有小孩的父母。【难度】一般58.【答案】C【试题解析】细节理解题。根据第三段Some women are born stupid, and dome women are too smart for their own good. Some women are born to give, and some women only know
590、how to take. Some women learn who they want to be from their mothers, some who they dont want to be.可知，这是一本用妇女自己的性格来描述她们的书。【难度】一般59.【答案】A【试题解析】Red Wolf是一本悬疑小说，由“The boy hesitated, twisting his fingers 可知，小男孩犹豫了，那接下来应该就是帮助警察破案并逮捕凶手了。【难度】中等【长难句解析】6.【2012浙江卷】BBelow is a selection about Guinness（吉尼斯） Wo
591、rld Records.Top 6 Unusual Guinness World RecordsFastest 100 m running on all fours The 2008 Guinness World Records Day was, according to CWR, their biggest day of record-breaking ever, I- h more than 290.000 people taking put in record attempts in 15 different countries. Kenichi Itos record attempt
592、was port of this special day. He is just another example of Japanese with super powers. His super power is to run with great speed on all fours. Kenichi Ito ran 100 m on all fours in 18.58 seconds. The Japanese set this record at Setagaya Kuritsu Sogo Undojyo, Tokyo, in 2008.Most people inside a soa
593、p bubbleThe Discovery Science Center in Santa Ana, Califomia celebrated this year the 15th anniversary of the Bubble (泡泡) Festival. A bubbles math principles and science were presented and demonstrated at the three-week-long exhibition. The intriguing Bubble Show was also part of the program. Fan Ya
594、ng and Deni Yang impressed the audience with their awesome skills for bubble making. The Yang family cooperated with the Discovery Science Center to set a new Guinness World Record for mow people inside a scup bubble and they succeeded.The family that has been working with soap bubbles for 27 years
595、created a huge soap bubble and got 118 people inside it. The record was set or. April 4, 2011.Longest ears on a dogA bloodhound from Illinois has the longest ears ever measured a dog. The right ear is 13.75 inches long and the left one 13.5 inches. The dog named Tigger earned this title in 2004 and
596、is owned by Christina and Bryan Flessner.Mr. Jeffries is the previous record holder of this title. Each of his ears measured approximately 11. 5 inches long. His grandfather used to hold this amazing world record, but when he died Mr.Jeffries look over.Most living generationsDid you ever wonder what
597、 is the Guinness World Record for most living generation in one family? Seven is the answer.The ultimate authority on record-breaking mentions on the website that the youngest great-great- great-great grandparent of this family was Augusta Bung aged 109 years 97 days, followed by her daughter aged 8
598、9, her granddaughter aged 70, her great grand-daughter aged 52, her great-great grand-daughter aged 33 and her great-great-great granddaughter aged 15 on the birth of her great-great-great-great grandson on January 21, 1989.Most T shirts worn at onceBelieve it or not, there is a record also for this
599、 category. Krunoslav Budiseli set a new world record on May 22,2010 for wearing 245 T-shirts at the same time. The nun from Croatia was officially recognized as the new record bolder by Guinness World Records after he managed to put on 245 different T-shirts in 1ess than two hours. . The T-shirts we
600、ighted 68 KG and Budiseli said he began struggling around T-shirt No. 120. He dethroned the Swedish Guinness record holder who wore 238 T-shirts.Heaviest pumpkinGuinness World Records confirmed on October 9. 2010 that a gigantic pumpkin （南瓜） grown in Wisconcin was officially the worlds heaviest. It
601、weighed 1,810 pounds 8 ounces and was unveiled by Chris Stevens at the Stillwater Harvest Festival in Minnesota. Stevens pumpkin was 85 pounds Javier than the previous re I, another huge pumpkin grown in Ohio. The proud farmer said his secret is a precise of rain, cow mature, good soil, sea grass an
602、d fish emulsion. Some of the worlds heaviest pumpkins, including the record bolder, were on public display at the Bronx Botanical Gardens in New Yost for a dozen days.46. Why is Kenichi Ito described s a man with a super power?A.He set a good example to all Japanese.B.He made record attempts in 15 d
603、ifferent countries.C.He set a new record for Fastest 100 m running on all fours.D.He participated in the 2008 Guinness World Records Day activities.47.Jeffries is the name of.A.the owner of the dog with the longest earsB.the grandfather of the dog with the longest careC.the present holder of the rec
604、ord for Longest care on a dogI), the former holder of the record for longest care on a dog48.How many T-shirts had Krunoslav Budiseli put on before he felt it difficult to go on?A. 68.B. 120.C. 238.D. 245.49.According to the given information. which Guinness World Record was most recently set?A.The
605、record for Most people inside a soup bubble.B.The record for Most living generations.C.The record for Most T-shirts worn at once.D.The record for Heaviest pumpkin.【考点】日常生活类小品文【文章大意】能够上吉尼斯纪录是多么了不起的事情！那我们就来了解一下吉尼斯世界纪录的前六名吧，看看究竟有什么奇迹发生呢？ 46.【答案】C【试题解析】细节理解题。根据第一部分的倒数第二句：His super power is to run with g
606、reat speed on all fours. Kenichi Ito ran 100 m on all fours in 18.58 seconds.可知答案C符合文意。47.【答案】D【试题解析】细节理解题。根据第三部分的标题Longest ears on a dog和第二段的开头Mr. Jeffries is the previous record holder of this title. 可知答案D符合文意。48.【答案】B【试题解析】细节理解题。根据第五部分的倒数第二句The T-shirts weighted 68 KG and Budiseli said he began s
607、truggling around T-shirt No. 120.可知答案B符合文意。49.【答案】A【试题解析】细节理解题。根据文章中讲述的6大吉尼斯世界纪录的时间提示，可以得知 答案A，The record was set or. April 4, 2011.是最新的时间，故符合文意。【难度】一般【长难句解析】The family that has been working with soap bubbles for 27 years created a huge soap bubble and got 118 people inside it. 这个从事肥皂泡事业有27年的家族创造了一个
608、巨大的肥皂泡，可容纳118人在其中。that引导定语从句，在定语从句中主语，不可省略，修饰先行词the family。7.【2012江苏卷】 A What Would You Want Most on a Desert Island?This months survey shows people worldwide have a natural understanding of what they would need most if left alone on a desert island: Another person. And one they know well. Responden
609、ts in all 16 countries surveyed said their spouse (调查对象) or partner would be their first choice to have with them. Perhaps this makes sense: An MP3 player cant help you find drinking water, your dog cant help you start a fire and who knows if George Clooney or Penelope Cruz has taken courses in wild
610、erness survival training? Lets just hope the SOS sign you two build gets spotted sooner rather than later!My husband, of course! George Clooney wouldnt think Im as pretty as my husband does!Roseane, 42, BrazilMy MP3 player. I would not want my loved ones, including my pet, to be left alone like this
611、.Co-Co, 28, ChinaMy partner should be there to listen to me complain about the fact that we are left alone on an islandprobably due to some error he made.Julia, 25, Jordan56. According to the survey, people left alone on a desert island would most want their_.A. MP3 player B. dog C. spouse/partner D
612、. celebrity57. Which of the following is tree about George Clooney?A. He has been trained in wilderness survival.B. He may not be able to help you survive.C. He does not think Roseane is beautiful.D. He is the choice of most South African women.58. The survey results are analyzed in terms of the res
613、pondents _.A. sex, age and nationalityB. race, nationality and sexC. marriage, age and raceD. age, sex and marriage【考点】调查报告类【文章大意】本文是一篇调查报告，调查了关于“如果你一个人独自留在一个孤岛上，你最需要什么？”的这个话题，你们想知道这个结果是什么吗？56.【答案】C【试题解析】细节理解题。根据第一段第三句“Respondents in all 16 countries surveyed said their spouse or partner would be th
614、eir first choice to have with them”可知，应选C项。【难度】一般57.【答案】B【试题解析】细节理解题。根据第一段第四句中“and who knows if George Clooney or Penelope Cruz has taken courses in wilderness survival training?”可推知此处表示“谁知道乔治克鲁尼和佩内洛普克鲁兹是否参加了野外逃生训练”，即他们或许不能帮助逃生，故B项正确。【难度】一般58.【答案】A【试题解析】推理判断题。根据四个大标题“Spouse/Partner”，“Clooney/Cruz”,“
615、MP3 Player”和“Dog”下的段落中关键词，“the South African women/ the Indian women, Russian men, the Mexian men, older than 45”等都可看出是从性别、国籍、年龄这三个方面来调查的，故A项正确。【难度】一般【长难句解析】1. This months survey shows people worldwide have a natural understanding of what they would need most if left alone on a desert island: Show 的
616、宾语从句，从句中含有of 的宾语从句，连词是what。2.My partner should be there to listen to me complain about the fact that we are left alone on an islandthat引导的同位语从句，修饰 the fact.9.【2012天津卷】ABicycle SafetyOperation Always ride your bike in a safe, controlled manner on campus(校园). Obey rules and regulations. Watch out for
617、walkers and other bicyclists, and always use your lights in dark conditions.Theft Prevention Always securely lock your bicycle to a bicycle rack-even if you are only away for a minute. Register your bike with the University Department of Public Safety. Its fast, easy, and free. Registration permanen
618、tly records your serial number, which is useful in the possible recovery of the bike stolen.EquipmentBrakes Make sure that they are in good working order and adjusted properly.Helmet A necessity, make sure your helmet meets current safety standards and fit properly.Lights Always have a front headlig
619、ht-visible at least 500 feet in front of the bike. A taillight is a good idea.Rules of the RoadRiding on Campus As a bicycle rider, you have a responsibility to ride only on streets and posted bicycle paths. Riding on sidewalks or other walkways can lead to a fine. The speed limit for bicycles on ca
620、mpus is 15mph, unless otherwise posted. Always give the right of ways to walkers. If you are involved in an accident, you are required to offer appropriate aid, call the Department of Public Safety and remain at the scene until the officer lets you go.Bicycle Parking Only park in areas reserved for
621、bikes. Trees, handrails, hallways, and sign posts are not for bicycle parking, and parking in such posts can result in a fine.If Things Go WrongIf you break the rules, you will be fined. Besides violating rules while riding bicycles on campus, you could be fined for:No bicycle registration-$25Bicycl
622、e parking banned-$30Blocking path with bicycle -$40Violation of bicycle equipment requirement -$3536. Registration of your bicycle may help you _.A. find y our stolen bicycleB. get your serial numberC. receive free repair servicesD. settle conflicts with walkers37. According to the passage, what bik
623、e equipment is a free choice for bicycle riders?A. Brakes.B. A helmet.C. A headlight.D.A taillight.38. When you ride a bicycle on the campus, _.A. ride on posted bicycle paths and sidewalksB. cycle at a speed of over 15 mphC. put the walkers right of way firstD. call the police before leaving in a c
624、ase of accident39. If you lock your bicycle to a tree on the campus, you could be fined _.A. $25B. $30C. $35D. $4040. What is the passage mainly about?A. A guide for safe bicycling on campus. B. Directions for bicycle tour on campus.C. Regulations of bicycle race on campus. D. Rules for riding motor
625、 vehicles on campus.【答案】36-40 ADCBA10.【2012福建卷】C篇Finally, a cell phoneThats a phoneWith rates as low as $3.75 per week ！“Well, I finally did it. I finally decided to enter the digital age and get a cell phone. My kids have been annoying me and the last straw was when my car broke down, and I was stu
626、ck by the highway for an hour before someone stopped to help. But when I went to the cell phone store, I almost changed my mind. The phones all have cameras, computers and a global-positioning something or other thats supposed to spot me from space. Goodness, all I want to do is to be able to talk t
627、o my grandkids ！ The people at the store werent much help. They couldnt understand why someone wouldnt want a phone the size of a postage stamp. And the rate plans! They were confusing, and expensive and thecontract (合同）lasted for two years! Id almost given up until a friend told me about her new Ji
628、tterbug phone. Now,I have the convenience and safety of being about to stay in touch with a phone I can actually use. ”Affordable plans that I can understand一and no contract to sign (签订）！ Unlike other cell phones，Jitterbug has plans that make sense. Why should I pay for minutes I m never going to us
629、e? And if I do talk more than I plan，I won t find myself with no minutes like my friend who has a prepaid phone. Best of all, there is no contract to sign_so I m not locked in for years at a time. The US-based customer service is second to none. And the phone gets service anywhere in the country.Mon
630、thly Minutes50100Monthly Rate$14.99S19.99911 AccessFREE.FREELong Distance CallsNo additional chargeNo additional chargeFriendly Return Policy30 days30 daysCall now and receive a FREE gift when you order. Try Jitterbug for 30 days and if you don t love it, just return it! Why wait, the Jitterbug come
631、s ready to -use right out of the box. If you arent as happy with it as I am, you can return it and get your money back. Call now, the Jitterbug product experts are ready to answer your questions.Call 1-888-809-8794 or visit www. jitlerbugdirect. com.63.What made “I” finally think of getting a cell p
632、hone?A.Being stuck by the highway.B.Being urged by his grandkids.C.Being persuaded by cell phone salespersons.D.Being attracted by the friendly return policy.64.On the monthly basis of 100 minutes, the Jitterbug weekly rate is about.A. $3.75B. $4.99C. $14.99D. $19.9965.An advantage of Jitterbug ment
633、ioned in the passage is .A.its discount price with a free giftB.its reasonable rate plans without a contractC.its M global-positioning system with 911 accessD.its good customer service all over the world66.The main purpose of the passage is to .A.tell a customers story of JitterbugB.provide two ways
634、 to order JitterbugC.give a brief introduction of JitterbugD.attract potential customers to Jitterbug；【考点】手机广告说明文类【文章大意】本文通过自己困在高速上后决定买Jitterbug手机的经历，以及介绍Jitterbug手机特殊之处和订购优越性，来吸引更多的消费者来购买Jitterbug手机。63. 【答案】A【试题解析】细节理解题。根据第一个标题中的第二句My kids have been annoying me and the last straw was when my car br
635、oke down, and I was stuck by the highway可知答案为A项。64. 【答案】B【试题解析】推理判断题。根据表格中的第二列可知每个月是$19.99, 那么每个月是4周，所以19.994=4.99，所以答案为B项。65. 【答案】 B【试题解析】细节理解题。根据第二个标题Affordable plans that I can understand一and no contract to sign (签订）可知作者买下Jitterbug手机的原因。66. 【答案】 D【试题解析】意图推断题。根据文章最后一部分对于Jitterbug手机的介绍和订购方式以及联系方法都可
636、推知本文主要是通过自己的买手机经历来吸引更多的顾客来购买Jitterbug手机，D项正确。【难度】中等【长难句解析】Now, I have the convenience and safety of being about to stay in touch with a phone I can actually use.现在，我有一种实际触摸用我的手机和保持联系的方便和安全感了。本句中stay in touch with“和某人保持联系”，I can actually use做定语，修饰先行词a phone。11.【2012湖南卷】B Still seeking a destination f
637、or your weekend break? There are some places which are probably a mere wall away from your college. Kings Art Centre A day at the Centre could mean a visit to an exhibition of the work of one of the most interesting contemporary artists on show anywhere. This weekend sees the opening of an exhibitio
638、n of four local artists. You could attend a class teaching you how to learn from the masters or get more creative with paint free of charge. The Centre also runs two life drawing classes for which there is a small fee. the Botanic Garden The Garden has over 8,000 plant species; it holds the research
639、 and teaching collection of living plants for Cambridge University. The multi-branched Torch Aloe here is impressive. The African plant produces red flowers above blue-green leaves, and is not one to miss. Get to the display house to see Dionaea muscipula, a plant more commonly known as the Venus Fl
640、ytrap that feeds on insects and other small animals. The Garden is also a place for wildlife-enthusiasts. Look for grass snakes in the lake. A snake called Hissing Sid is regularly seen lying in the heat of the warm sun. Byrons Pool Many stories surround Lord Byrons time as a student of Cambridge Un
641、iversity. Arriving in 1805, he wrote a letter complaining that it was a place of “mess and drunkenness”. However, it seems as though Byron did manage to pass the time pleasantly enough. Im not just talking about the pet bear he kept in his rooms. He spent a great deal of time walking in the village.
642、 It is also said that on occasion Byron swam naked by moonlight in the lake, which is now known as Byrons Pool. A couple of miles past Grantchester in the south Cambridgeshire countryside, the pool is surrounded by beautiful circular paths around the fields. The cries of invisible birds make the tri
643、p a lovely experience and on the way home you can drop into the village for afternoon tea. If you dont trust me, then perhaps youll take it from Virginia Woolf over a century after Byron, she reportedly took a trip to swim in the same pool. 61. As mentioned in the passage, there is a small charge fo
644、r _. A. attending the masters class B. working with local artists C. learning life drawing D. seeing an exhibition62. “Torch Aloe” and “Venus Flytrap” are _. A. common insects B. impressive plants C. rarely-seen snakes D. wildlife-enthusiasts63. We can infer from the passage that Byron seemed _. A.
645、to fear pet bears B. to like walking C. to be a heavy drinker D. to finish university in 180564. In the passage Byrons Pool is described as a lake _. A. surrounded by fields B. owned by Lord Byron C. located in Grantchester D. discovered by Virginia Woolf65. What is the passage mainly about? A. Some
646、 places for weekend break. B. A way to become creative in art. C. The colourful life in the countryside. D. Unknown stories of Cambridge University.2012湖南高考真题B参考答案：CBBAA答案详解：61. 细节理解题。从第一部分中的The Centre also runs two life drawing classes for which there is a small fee.可知答案。62. 细节理解题。从第二部分找到这两种名称便知。63
647、. 推理判断题。从the pet bear he kept in his rooms排除A；Arriving in 1805排除D；从complaining that it was a place of “mess and drunkenness”得出是别人drunken,他抱怨，排除C。从He spent a great deal of time walking in the village可知选B。64. 细节理解题。A couple of miles past Grantchester排除C；from Virginia Woolf over a century after Byron,
648、she reportedly took a trip to swim in the same pool排除D；文章没提到own的问题。the pool is surrounded by beautiful circular paths around the fields为答案出处。65. 主旨大意题。本文为总分结构，从第一段可知答案。12.【2012江西卷】BA Book ReviewThe Snake-Stone by Berlie DohertyThe setting: Urban England (the cities), but also rural England (the coun
649、tryside) including remote English villages.The theme: The main theme is a teenage research of self-discovery, in this case the search for a mother from whom the hero was separated at an early age. Its other concerns are love, getting on with others, being persistent and courageous and trying to deal
650、 with doubts, troubles and worries. As the book moves to a close, James swimming coach says to him: “You are not like a kid obeying instructions any more. You are diving like a young man who knows where he is going.”The characters: James is the hero of the story. He is a championship diver, and has
651、a comfortable life with his foster parents (养父母). Yet he also has the qualities to take him on a long journey to find his birth mother. The other characters in The Snake-Stone, James parents, his diving instructor, best friend, the villagers, people he meets on his journey, are pictured realisticall
652、y.The turning point: The turning point in the story comes while James foster parents are away in London, and he wonders about the identity of his birth mother. The only clue he has is a fossil, “the snake stone” which she left behind along with a note on which she had written: “Take good care of Sam
653、mie. It was written on a torn envelope with parts of an address still there.The journey: Instead of going to London, James decides to find his birth mother. With help from his geography teacher, James sets out for the remote country village where his mother might be found. James has painful, challen
654、ging, but also humorous and happy travels. The mother he finally meets, Anne, has a minor yet powerful voice in the novel. He comes to understand why she left him at a strangers door fifteen years before. Although the meeting is not long, it leaves him with a feeling of completeness. As a journey of
655、 self-discovery The Snake-Stone also provides its readers with a happy ending. Its hero says, on returning to his foster parents, “I was home.”61What is the main theme of the novel?ALife with foster parents.BLife in the world of diving.CA journey of self-discovery.DA travel around the country.62What
656、 do the coachs words in Paragraph 2 suggest?AJames is a successful diver.BJames is a hopeful swimmer.CJames is an outgoing young man.DJames is an independent young man.63The snake stone in the novel is . Aa stone with an address on itBa clue left by the birth motherCa gift from the swimming coachDa
657、fossil left by the foster parents64Which of the following is true about the novel?AThe story has a sad ending.BThe story takes place in the city of London.CThe characters are vividly described.DThe turning point comes after the hero meets his birth mother. 65It can be concluded that James journey is
658、 _.AworthwhileBboringCcomfortableDdisappointing61答案：C考点：细节理解由第二段第一句:“The main theme is a teenage search of self-discovery” “主题是一个寻找自我发现的青年”.选C。62答案：D考点：推断题由第二段教练的话 “You are not like a kid obeying instructions any more. You are diving like a young man who knows where he is going.”“你不像是一个再会遵守指令的孩子。你像一
659、个知道他将去哪里的年轻人一样在跳水。”选出D63答案：B考点：细节理解根据第四个小标题中he wonders about the identity of his birth mother. The only clue he has is a fossil,the snake stone which she left behind along with a not on which she had written,Take good care of Sammie.他想知道他生母的身份。他有的唯一线索就是一个化石，她和一张上面写着好好照顾Sammie一起留下的the snake stone。选B。
660、64.答案：C考点：推断题根据文章第三个小标题中的 The other characters in The Snake-Stone, James parents , his diving instructor, best friend, the villagers, people he meets on his journey, are pictured realistically.在Snake-Stone, James的父母，他的跳水教练，最好的朋友，村民们，他在他的旅途中遇见的人种的其他人物角色被逼真地描写选C。由最后一段倒数第二句 “As a journey of self-discov
661、ery The Snake-Stone also provides its readers with a happy ending.”最后一个发现自我的旅行，Snake-Stone也为它的读者提供了一个快乐的结局.排除A；由第五个标题第二句话 with help from his geography teacher, James sets out for the remote country village where his mother might be found，在他的地理老师的帮助下，他出发去他妈妈也许会被找到的偏远的乡村。排除B.由第四个小标题第一句The turning poin
662、t in the story comes while James foster parents away in London,故事中的转折点当James的养父母在伦敦离开的时候到来。排除D65答案：A考点：推断题由第五个标题中倒数第三句Although the meeting is not long, it leaves him with a feeling of completeness尽管会面不长，但是它给他留下了圆满的感觉。选A。13.【2012安徽卷】A Welcome to one of the largest collections of footwear（鞋类）in the wo
663、rld that will make you green with envy. Here at the Footwear Museum you can see exhibits（展品）from all over the world. You can find out about shoes worn by everyone from the Ancient Egyptians to pop stars.Room 1 The celebrity（名人）footwear section is probably the most popular in the entire museum. Start
664、ed in the 1950s there is a wide variety of shoes and boots belonging to everyone from queens and presidents to pop stars and actors! Most visitors find the celebrities choice offootwear extremely interesting.Room 2 Most of our visitors are amazed and shocked by the collection of “special purpose”sho
665、es on exhibition here at the Museum of Footwear. For example , there are Chinese shoes made of Silk that were worn by women to tie their feet firmly to prevent them from growing too much!Room 3 As well as shoes and boots the museum also exhibits shoe shaped objects. The variety is unbelievable. For
666、example , there is a metal lamp that resembles a pair of shoes, and Greek wine bottles that like legs!The footwear Library People come from all over the world to study in our excellent footwear library. Designers and researchers come here to look up Information on anything and everything related to
667、the subject of footwear.56. Where would you find a famous singers shoes?A. Room1. B. Room 2.C. Room3. D. The Footwear Library57. All exhibits in each room . A. share the same theme B. have the same shapeC. are made of the same material D. belong to the same social class58. Which of the following is
668、true according to the text? A. The oldest exhibits in Room 1 were made in the 1950s.B. Room 2 is the most visited place in the museum.C. Room 3 has a richer variety of exhibits than the other two.D. Researchers come to the Footwear Library for data.59. The purpose of the text is to get more people t
669、o . A. do research B. design shoesC. visit the museum D. follow celebrities56A 是一道细节题，room1 里面就是明星们的鞋57A也是一道细节题，room1、2 3都是按照主题分类的。58D。A错了，room1起源于50s,但是没有具体说最早的展品就是那时制造的。B明显错误，room1才是the most popular，答案C错了，room3只是展示shoe shaped objects.59C. 从文章的第一句话得知，本文是广告。【2013福建卷】CThis is What a REAL Silver Dolla
670、r Looks Like If you trust in the yen, the euro, and the dollar. stop reading. Because this is a story about the silver coin EVERYBODY wants.You read the headlines. You know that troubled economic times have put global currency on a rollercoaster ( ride. But millions have found a smarter way to build
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673、est high-grade coins. Thats why were offering you this Brilliant Uncirculated 2012 U. S. Silver Eagle for as little as $37.45 (plus s/h).Timing is EverythingOur advice? Keep this to yourself. Because the more people who know about this offer, the worse it is for you. Demand for Silver Eagles in 2011
674、 broke records. Experts predict that 2012 Silver Eagles may break them all over again. Due to rapid changes in the price of silver, prices may be higher or lower and are subject to(受.影响) change without notice. Supplies are limited. Call immediately to add these Silver Eagles to your holdings before
675、its too late.Offer Limited to 40 per household 2012 American Silver Eagle CoinYour cost 1-4 Coins $38.95 each + s/h 5-9 Coins $38.45 each + s/h 10-19 Coins $37. 95 each + s/h20-40 Coins $37.45 each + s/hNote: $10 s/h (shipping and handling) for each purchaseFor fastest service, call toll-free 24 hou
676、rs a day 1-888-201-7143Offer Code (代码) ASE177-04 Please mention this code when you call.New York Mint 14101 Southcross Drive W.,Dept. ASE177-04 Burnsville, Minnesota 55337 www. NewYorkMint. com64. What is stressed in the ad?A. The coin is of high quality and worth collecting.B. The coin can be circu
677、lated as a currency.C. Limited supplies guarantee a stable price of the coin.D. Demand for the coin is bound to break records.65. If you buy six 2012 U. S. Mint Silver Eagles by post, you should pay at least _.A. $230.7B. $233.7C. $240.7D. $243.766. The ad strongly encourages people to purchase the
678、silver coins by _.A. shopping onlineB. making a phone callC. lining up in front of the storesD. writing to the company【语篇解读】本文是一则广告。广告从四个方面对2012 U. S. Mint Silver Eagles进行了介绍：收藏价值、购买价格、购买的紧迫性以及一些注意事项。段落关键词、句大意推测第一部分（Para. 1）build long-term value；lining up；the front of that line收藏价值：建立长期的价值；排队；行业前端第二
679、部分（Para. 2）the worlds finest high-grade coins；as little as $37.45购买价格：世界上质量最好最高档的银币；少达$37.45第三部分（Para. 3）prices may be higher or lower；are subject to change without notice；Supplies are limited购买的紧迫性：价格可能会有高高低低的波动；在毫不知情的情况下极易受影响变化价位；数量有限第三部分（Para. 4）Limited to 40 per household；Your cost；s/h；call toll
680、-free 24 hours a day附加的注意事项：每家最多40枚；价格表；（车辆）运费及（人工）搬运费；24小时免费电话【解析】64.A。细节判断题。难度：较难。通读全文，在收藏价值、购买价格、购买的紧迫性三个部分里面，都分别提到了银币极好的质量及极大的收藏价值。Para.1. you can own these brilliant uncirculated Silver Dollars（你可以拥有这些光彩熠熠的尚未流通的银币了）；Para.2. New York Mint is the place to find the worlds finest high-grade coins.（
681、New York Mint是发现世界上质量最好最高档银币的场所）；Para.3. Experts predict that 2012 Silver Eagles may break them all over again（专家预言：2012年Silver Eagles可能会再次打破记录）。因此，锁定答案A。The coin is of high quality and worth collecting.（银币是高质量值得收藏的）。解题思路：文章多次重复出现的就是作者要强调的，也是答案所在。65.C。细节判断题。难度：较易。根据选项，定位第四段。根据：5-9 Coins $38.45 each
682、+ s/h（购买59个，每个$38.45，再加上运输费以及人员搬运费）以及$10 s/h (shipping and handling) for each purchase（每件商品运输费及搬运费$10），得出答案。66.B。判断推理题。难度：中等。根据题干关键词by(通过方式)定位广告的第四部分。在第四部分，作者提及到的唯有拨打24小时免费电话，因此选项B。making a phone call（打电话）为正确答案。EA MENTORING (导师制) program is giving life changing opportunities to Banbury youth. Young
683、Inspirations was founded two years ago to provide mentoring sessions for students and unemployed young adults aged 11 to 21.Alex Goldberg, the programs founder, said; We set up Young Inspirations because we wanted to give young people experiences which will potentially be life changing and broaden t
684、heir outlook.We try to create work experience opportunities that will really make a difference to our youth. For example, weve secured internships (实习) with world-famous firms such as Honda.At a time of funding cutbacks where schools are finding it more and more difficult to offer this kind of mento
685、ring, it is extremely important that these opportunities are available both to help youth with their school work and grades and to give them opportunities which may help shape their futures. Kieran Hepburn, 14, is one of a group of Banbury youth who has benefited from the program so far. In October
686、the Banbury School pupil was accompanied by Young Inspirations staff to Paris where he was an observer at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organizations (UNESCO) International Youth Forum (论坛).The event was held for young people from around the world, to seek their views on ho
687、w the future of youth and education should look. Kieran joined several hundred observers mostly in their 20s and was the only UK school pupil to attend the event. Kieran thinks the trip was a life changing experience. Before we left I didnt quite know what to make of it but when we got there we didn
688、t stop, it was amazing, he said, We went to three or four hours of debates each day and then did something cultural each afternoon. The main theme of the forum was how youth can drive change in political and public life. It dealt with issues (问题) such as drug abuse, violence and unemployment.Kieran
689、said: It has really helped me to improve my confidence and social skills as well as my school grades and I was voted most improved pupil at school in August. The Young Inspirations mentoring sessions take place each Friday in Banbury. For details visit .71.The Young Inspirations mentoring program ai
690、ms to _.A. train staff for world-famous firmsB. offer job opportunities to young adultsC. provide youth with unique experiences D. equip the unemployed with different skills72.According to Alex Goldberg, it is difficult for schools to offer the mentoring due to _.A. the lack of support from firmsB.
691、the cultural differencesC. the effect of unemploymentD. the shortage of money73.According to the passage, the forum focused on how youth can _.A. build up their confidence at schoolB. find work experience opportunitiesC. improve their social skills for the future D. play an active role in the change
692、 of society74.We can learn from the passage that _.A.the visit to the United Kingdom was amazingB.Kieran has made great progress in many aspectsC.the youth have found a way to solve their problemsD.the mentoring sessions are held every day except Friday75.What would be the best tide for the passage?
693、A.Alex Goldberg, Founder of Young InspirationsB.Young People Find a World of OpportunityC.Kieran, Banbury School Pupil to ParisD.Debates Help Youth with Their Grades 【语篇解读】本文是社会生活-广告类应用文。讲述了年轻人激励项目的种种好处，如帮助年轻人增加信心，提高学习成绩和社会技能等，号召大家参与到这个项目中。段落关键词大意推测第一部分（Para. 1-2）Mentoring; giving life changing oppo
694、rtunities；Young Inspirations导师制和年轻人激励项目的目的是给年轻人提供改变生活的机会。第二部分（Para. 38）give young people experiences；create work experience opportunities；International Youth Forum；drive change给年轻人提供工作经历；创造工作机会；国际青年论坛；驾驭和应对社会的变化第三部分（Para.9）The Young Inspirations mentoring sessions ；take place each Friday；For details
695、青年激励导师课每周五开课，详情见71. C。细节理解题。难度： 较易。【解题思路】根据第三段的We set up Young Inspirations because we wanted to give young people experiences which will potentially be life changing and broaden their outlook.可知正确答案是C。72. D。细节理解题。难度：中等。 【解题思路】从第五段At a time of funding cutbacks where schools are finding it more and m
696、ore difficult to offer this kind of mentoring,可以看出，学校很难提供导师制的原因是资金问题。73. D。推理判断题。难度：较难。 【解题思路】从第七段的The main theme of the forum was how youth can drive change in political and public life. 看，论坛的主题是关于年轻人在政治和公共生活中如何驾驭应对各种变化，再结合第六段的The event was held for young people from around the world, to seek their
697、 views on how the future of youth and education should look.看，论坛本身是要年轻人积极参与探讨年轻人积极教育的未来该是什么样子，这些都印证了论坛的目的就是为了关注年轻人如何在多变的社会中发挥积极的作用。74. B。推理判断题。难度：中等。【解题思路】从第八段Kieran said: It has really helped me to improve my confidence and social skills as well as my school grades and I was voted most improved pup
698、il at school in August. 可以看出，Kieran参加这个活动后，很多方面都有了进步，包括信心，社会技能以及学习成绩。故答案是B。75. B。主旨大意题。难度：中等 较易 较难。【解题思路】根据句首的A MENTORING (导师制) program is giving life changing opportunities to Banbury youth. 可知，导师制为年轻人提供了改变生活的机会，带他们进入一个新的世界，故答案是B【难句学习】1. We set up Young Inspirations because we wanted to give young
699、people experiences which will potentially be life changing and broaden their outlook.【翻译】我们成立“青春激励”项目是因为我们想给年轻人一些经历，这些经历可能会改变他们的生活，开阔他们的视野。【分析】主从复合句。because引导了一个原因状语从句，其中又包含了一个which引导的定语从句。2. At a time of funding cutbacks where schools are finding it more and more difficult to offer this kind of men
700、toring, it is extremely important that these opportunities are available both to help youth with their school work and grades and to give them opportunities which may help shape their futures.【翻译】在一个资金削减的时期，学校很难提供这种导师制，得到这些机会尤为重要，它们可以既可以帮助年轻人提高学业成绩，同时又可以给他们提供机会，帮助他们塑造未来。【分析】主从复合句。At a time of fundin
701、g cutbacks where schools are finding it more and more difficult to offer this kind of mentoring,是介词短语做时间状语，其中包含了一个where 引导的定语从句；整个句子的主干部分it is extremely important that是一个主系表结构，其中it是形式主语，that引导的主语从句是真实主语。3. Before we left I didnt quite know what to make of it but when we got there we didnt stop, it w
702、as amazing,【翻译】我们离开之前，我不大清楚那是怎么回事，但是，当我们到达那里的时候，我们就没有停过，太令人吃惊了。【分析】并列句。其中的make of 是固定短语，意思是“理解”，“推断”，如：At first I didnt know what to make of it.开始，我不知道那是怎么回事。广东卷第二节 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选项字母涂黑。首先请阅读下列杂志上的广告内容：ABCDEF以下是读者为了获取相关广告详细信息的电子邮件，请匹配内容与邮件。49.50. 【超纲词汇】1. d
703、urable adj. existing for a long time2. discharge v. complete or carry out3. GEICO, abbr. =Government Employees Insurance Company 政府雇员保险公司4. turbocharge v. to equip with a turbocharger安装涡轮增压机【解题思路】1. 总思路：这是一篇配图的应用文，而且一浏览可以看到下面选项的内容、词数和篇幅比较多，所以我们可以一改以前的寻阅读法，从上到下。2第一步，最快速度了解各图大概要表达的意思，划出相关关键词，A.books（书
704、）、 B. Battery（电池）、 C. Geico savings（？） D. Home Security（家居安全）、E. Cars（车）、F. MBA（学位-教育），如C图无法确定主题，先打问号以空着。3浏览五个选项，注意控制节奏，找出各选项的关键词，并标划出来， 46durabliltypower supply for my digital cameras; 47family car; 48insuredinsurance company 49. diploma course; 50community safety, secure my house【答案解释】46. B。 答案由 “
705、durabilitypower supply for my digital cameras” 与“from digital cameras to, super durable”对应。47. A。 答案由 “family car” 和 “specializes in IELTS preparation” 对应。48. C。 答案建议用排除法得出来，主要因为前面部分没有多大提示有关保险的内容。 49. D。 答案由 “diploma course”与上面的“Graduation receive MBA diploma ” 所决定。50. F。答案由 “community safety, secur
706、e my house”, “与 “Home Security” 所决定。 【综合评述】这一份信息匹配试题所选的形式很有时代气息，是有关电子邮件和广告信息方面，而且所涉及的面广，并且沿袭了一直比较为大众认同的图文并茂的风格；整体字数应该和前两年一样，难度不大，而且出现的超纲词也比较少。总的来说，这份信息匹配试题主要是达到了考查学生的快度阅读游览信息的目的，而且难度不大，所以是考生的得分题之一。2013四川卷AFun DayTo celebrate the Year of the snakeOrganised by Lam Tin Youth Centre and Kwun Tong High S
707、choolDate: 2 February 2013Time: 10 am5 pmPlace: Kwun Tong PlaygroundFee: $20 (buy three get one free)Programmes: drama, lion dance, magic show and ballet performanceHighlights: 1) enter the lucky draw to win a digital camera 2) learn to make festival food Join us on the Fun Day! All are welcome! Fre
708、e Soft DrinksNote: Tickets are available at the General Office of Lam Tin Youth Center For those who would like to be a volunteer, please contact Miss Olivia Wong one week before the activity.31. What you have just read is a _. A. noteB. report C. schedule D. poster32. What is going to take place on
709、 2 February 2013? A. A big event to welcome a Chinese new year. B. A social gathering to raise money for wildlife. C. A party for close friends to meet and have fun. D. A meeting of Kwun Tong High School students.33. How much do you have to pay in total if four of you go together? A. $20.B. $40. C.
710、$60. D. $80.34. Which of the following statements is true? A. Tickets are sold in Kwun Tong High School. B. Its unnecessary to take soft drinks with you. C. Free digital cameras are provided for everybody. D. Festival food will be served without extra charge.【语篇解读】从本文的标题与正文看，这是一份有关蛇年庆祝活动的海报。段落关键词、句大
711、意推测第一部分（Para. 1）fun day; celebrate海报标题：快乐的一天庆祝蛇年第二部分（Para. 2-3）organized by; date; time; place; fee; programmes; highlights; note;海报正文：由.组织；活动的时间；地点；费用；节目；精彩内容及注意事项【解析】31. D。推理判断题。难度：中等。通过快速浏览全文，可以发现文章运用不同的字体等艺术效果吸引人的注意，还可以通过“date; time; place; fee; programmes; highlights; note”等词，得知是在介绍一项活动，因此，判定文章
712、是一篇海报，选D项。32. A。细节理解题。难度：较易。根据题干关键词2,February，2013定位原文，可知这是一项活动的举办时间，这项活动就是文章的标题部分“fun day to celebrate the Year of the Snake （蛇年）”，因此，选A。33. C。推理判断题。难度：较易。根据关键词“how much. pay”定位原文的“fee”，“buy three get one free（买三赠一）”可知，四个人只要买3张票就可以了，因此，20*3=60，选C。34. B。推理判断题。难度：中等。根据B项中的关键词“soft drinks”定位原文，可知，饮料是免
713、费的，因此，没必要自带饮料，因此，选B。新课标2D Low-Cost Gifts for Mothers DayGift No. IOffer to be your mothers health friend. Promise to be there for any and all doctors visits whether a disease or a regular medical check-up. Most mothers always say no need, another set of eyes and ears is always a good idea at a docto
714、rs visit. The best part? This one is free.Gift No. 2Help your mother organize all of her medical records, which include the test results and medical information. Put them all in one place. Be sure to make a list of all of her medicines and what times she takes them. Having all this information in on
715、e place could end up saving your mothers life, Dr. Marie Savard said.Gift No. 3Enough sleep is connected to general health conditions. Buy your mother cotton sheets and comfortable pillows to encourage better sleep, Savard said. We know that good sleep is very important to our health.Gift No. 4Some
716、gift companies such as Presents for Purpose allow you to pay it forward this Mothers Day by picking gifts in which 10 percent of the price you pay goes to a charity (慈善机构). Gift givers can choose from a wide variety of useful but inexpensive things -many of which are green - and then choose a meanin
717、gful charity from a list. When your mother gets the gift, she will be told that she has helped the chosen charity.48. What are you advised to do for your mother at doctors visits?A. Take notes.B. Be with her.C. Buy medicine.D. Give her gifts.49. Where can you find a gift idea to improve your mothers
718、 sleep?A. In Gift No. 1. B. In Gift No. 2.C. In Gift No. 3. D. In Gift No. 4.50. Buying gifts from Presents for Purpose allows mothers toA. enjoy good sleep B. be well-organizedC. get extra support D. give others help【语篇解读】本文是一篇应用文，题材是广告。作者介绍了4则母亲节期间为母亲提供的礼物的广告。段落关键词、句大意推测第一部分（Para. 1）mothers health
719、；medical check-up；doctors visits ；free；关注母亲的健康，作母亲的健康的朋友，陪母亲进行身体检查。第二部分（Para. 2）organize; medical records; Put them all in one place; a list of all of her medicines and what times she takes them帮助母亲管理好医疗诊断记录，列一张药及喝药时间的清单。第三部分（Para. 3）cotton sheets and comfortable pillows；good sleep is very important
720、 to our health充足的睡眠对健康很重要，给母亲买棉床单和舒适的枕头，让母亲睡眠更好。第四部分（Para. 4）Presents for Purpose；10 percent of the price you pay goes to a charity (慈善机构)；helped the chosen charity给母亲买有创意的礼物，母亲节期间给母亲买礼物，价格的10%将捐助慈善机构。【解析】48. B。细节理解题。难度：易。根据第一则广告中的Promise to be there for any and all doctors visits whether a disease
721、or a regular medical check-up.（不管是疾病检查还是定期的医疗检查，你都一定要陪母亲看医生。）可知B正确。关键词定位：文章中的Promise to be there和be with her是同意表达。49. C。细节理解题。难度：易。根据题干关键词improve your mothers sleep定位第三则广告中的Buy your mother cotton sheets and comfortable pillows to encourage better sleep（给母亲买棉床单和舒适的枕头，让母亲睡眠更好。）。由此可知C正确。根据语篇解读可知其他选项不合题
722、意。50. D。细节理解题。难度：易。根据文章第四则广告中的When your mother gets the gift, she will be told that she has helped the chosen charity.可知：当你母亲得到这件礼物的时候，她将被告知，她帮助了慈善机构。故选D。A、B两项偷梁换柱C项无中生有。【难句学习】1. Help your mother organize all of her medical records, which include the test results and medical information. 翻译：帮助你的母亲管理
723、好医疗诊断记录，这些记录包括检查结果和医疗信息。分析：本句是一个祈使句，句中包含一个which引导的非限制性定语从句。2. Some gift companies such as Presents for Purpose allow you to pay it forward this Mothers Day by picking gifts in which 10 percent of the price you pay goes to a charity (慈善机构).翻译：在这个母亲节一些像Presents for Purpose（有创意的礼物）的礼物公司允许你提前付款，所挑选礼物的10%的价格将捐献给慈善机构。分析：句中in which引导一个定语从句，在定语从句中又有一个定语从句you pay修饰先行词the price.