1、.阅读理解AIf your kitchen is home to just one type of cooking oil，you are missing out.As well as their unique tastes，different oils have different properties.Heres a summary of cooking techniques and which widely available oil suits each best：FOR GRILLING，BROWNING，AND DEEPFRYINGAlmond(杏仁) oil is a membe
2、r of the healthy monounsaturated (单一不饱和的) fat group, along with olive and macadamia nut oil.It has a high smoke point(450 )，so it can be used for all kinds of cooking and add that allimportant extra nutty flavor.Store in a cool dry place.FOR BAKING AND STIRFRYINGMacadamia nut oil gives any dish a ri
3、ch buttery flavor and is full of antioxidants(抗氧化剂) and monounsaturated fats.It can tolerate up to 230 and will last up to three years if stored in a dry，cool place.FOR LIGHT COOKING，SAUCES，AND LOWHEAT BAKINGSesame(芝麻) oil is often described as the queen of oils and is widely used as a cooking oil i
4、n India and a flavor enhancer in Chinese and Southeast Asian cuisine.Unlike some cooking oils，sesame oil is delicate and will spoil after only a few months.Always store in the refrigerator.FOR COLD SALAD DRESSINGS，DIPS AND MARINADESExtra virgin olive oil is one of the worlds healthiest foods and loa
5、ded with flavor，which will vary depending on where the olives are grown.If stored in a dark bottle away from light and heat，extra virgin olive oil can last up to 12 months.语篇解读本文为一篇说明文。主要介绍了几种常见的烹饪方法及与之相匹配的食用油。1What is the best title of the passage?AWhich oil is your choice?BHow to buy oil?CHow to c
6、ook?DWhich cooking technique is the best?解析：标题归纳题。根据第一段最后两句可知本文的主题是，不同的烹饪方式需使用不同的食用油，故答案为A项。答案：A2According to the passage，which two require the same storing condition?AAlmond oil and macadamia nut oil.BMacadamia nut oil and sesame oil.CSesame oil and extra virgin olive oil.DExtra virgin olive oil an
7、d almond oil.解析：细节理解题。根据FOR GRILLING，BROWNING，AND DEEPFRYING部分可知杏仁油需在凉爽、干燥的地方储存；根据FOR BAKING AND STIRFRYING部分可知澳洲坚果油也需要在凉爽、干燥的地方储存，故答案为A项。答案：A3Which is the best match according to the passage?AGRILLING，BROWNING，AND DEEPFRYINGmacadamia nut oilBBAKING AND STIRFRYINGsesame oilCLIGHT COOKING，SAUCES，AND
8、LOWHEAT BAKINGalmond oilDCOLD SALAD DRESSINGS，DIPS AND MARINADES extra virgin olive oil解析：细节理解题。根据FOR COLD SALAD DRESSINGS，DIPS AND MARINADES部分可知答案为D项。答案：DBThe rumor proved all too bitterly true：Parks Hardware, a downtown institution of Orono for over 100 years，would be closing.Locals crossexamined，
9、and begged Lin，the owner of the store，but in vain.Running a small，local，familyowned hardware business was no longer profitmaking.The towns affection for Parks Hardware was just not enough to allow it to compete against the giant warehouse stores.I was one member of the excited masses that began to w
10、alk through Parks as，day by day，the lettering on the front window changed from “20% OFF EVERYTHING” to “30%”，“40%”，and on and on，until the only things left were the light sockets (插座) and doorknobs.Compared with giant warehouses，a hardware store is special.I recall the time I was exploring in one gi
11、ant warehouse for a wireless doorbell that Parks didnt carry.I found the thing，but didnt understand the following note on the package: “Red light indicates condition of the battery.”“Excuse me，”I said to a clerk，holding the item out，“I cant seem to find the red light.”The man examined it, and said,
12、“Neither can I”I contrasted this experience with one I routinely had at Parks.“Lin，”Id beg.“Can you.please.I dont know.do you think.？”And quicker than one could say，“little red light，”Lin would spring into action and together wed sit down to find the solution.I could buy a single screw (螺丝钉) at Park
13、s.At a warehouse I have no choice but to buy a box of a hundred screws.But I dont want a box of a hundred screws when all I need is one. I just want to know the location of the little red light，and now that Parks is gone，I realize that I never will.语篇解读本文为一篇记叙文，涉及家庭、朋友与周围的人的话题。讲述了一家五金店的倒闭和人们对它的怀念的一些
14、情况。4Why did Parks decide to stop its business?AThe owner invested in other business.BThe owner couldnt make enough money.CIts location was not convenient for shopping.DIt couldnt win enough affection from the locals.解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Running a small，local，familyowned hardware business was no longer p
15、rofitmaking.The towns affection for Parks Hardware was just not enough to allow it to compete against the giant warehouse stores.”可知，经营这样的五金店已经不能够挣钱了，镇上的人们对这家五金店的喜爱并不能使它赢得与大型仓储式商店的竞争。故选B。答案：B5What did Parks do before closing?AIt had a closing down sale.BIt struggled for its reorganization.CIt distri
16、buted its goods to regulars.DIt looked for a new owner.解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中的“the lettering on the front window changed from20% OFF EVERYTHING to30%，40%”可知，五金店在关门息业之前采取了加大力度打折促销的方式，即清仓大处理。故选A。答案：A6What does the writers experience in Paragraph 3 indicate?AThe benefit of having more choices.BThe pressure of
17、 competition for Parks.CThe good service of Parks.DThe responsible working attitude of large stores.解析：推理判断题。根据第三段中的“The man examined it，and said，Neither can I”以及“Lin would spring into action and together wed sit down to find the solution.”可知，作者提及自己购买无线门铃的经历是为了说明这家大型商店和帕克的五金店在服务质量方面存在的差别，借以突出帕克的五金店良
18、好的服务。故选C。答案：C7Whats the writers tone in writing this passage?AHumorous. BSupportive.CCritical.DRegretful.解析：推理判断题。从文章开始到文章结束，作者在字里行间都描述了自己和其他人对镇上一家五金店关门的惋惜之情。故选D。答案：D.阅读七选五Although people value intelligenceunderstanding，reasoning，the ability to learnthey also respect wisdom，or the knowledge and expe
19、rience that they gain over a lifetime.In some ways，wisdom is like beauty: we value it，we desire it，we know it when we see it，but it is nearly impossible to pin down such a nice quality.11Working at being social.Studies show that people who stay connected with others show higher levels of wisdom than
20、 those who remain alone.2Next time youre at a party or gathering，single out someone whos standing alone and strike up a conversation.23Wisdom involves being able to understand all sides of an issue without letting personal feelings get in the way.Opening your mind means realizing that everyone has a
21、 life story that influences their actions.During the course of every day，make a note of the issues that annoy you，and take a moment to see them from the other side.3Learning how to say “I could be wrong”A wise person understands that it is impossible to know everything and that life is likely to tak
22、e unexpected turns.4Admitting that there are times when you could be mistaken will go a long way towards strengthening your fame.4Reading the news.5If you havent already read a daily paper or news online，start by going through a single frontpage article from a major respected news source.Almost ever
23、yone has the potential to become wiser，particularly if you strengthen these habits.APracticing being openminded.BSharing good news with your friends.CBut researchers have tried and herere what theyve found.DRecognizing your errors can lead only to even greater wisdom.EMake an effort to join a new cl
24、ub，or invite an old friend for coffee.FYou do not have to admit your mistakes if you are really unwilling to.GYou cannot make balanced choices unless you understand world circumstances.答案：1.C2.E3.A4.D5.G.语法填空When I was an international student in China，I was lucky to experience Chinese New Year.The
25、buildup was exciting as everywhere 1.was_decorated (decorate) with red.Some fellow students and I decided to travel from Xian to Guilin for the festival.Travel during that time is quite 2.an adventuremany people journey home 3.to_see (see) their families and everywhere is very busy.On the eve of New
26、 Year，we watched the CCTV New Years Gala.Although we didnt really understand everything，it was good to be lost 4.in the atmosphere of the occasion！At New Year，families make 5.tasty (taste) dumplings together as part of the celebrations.On New Years Day，and for several weeks afterwards，you can hear f
27、irecrackers and fireworks everywhere，and the air 6.smells (smell) strongly of dynamite (火药)and smoke.This was adventurous for us!Being in China during New Year somewhat meant 7.loneliness (lonely) though it was a great experience.I can 8.absolutely (absolute) explain it with how international students in the UK might feel at Christmas if 9.having (have) no loved ones around them.Overall，my first Chinese New Year was an amazing experience 10.that/which Ill never forget.