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2012届上海市高三二模英语试卷——AB篇

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(A)

Being a victim of schoolyard violence can help pupils learn how to manage argument and develop their ability to get along with others, it was claimed.

Helene Guldberg, associate lecturer in child development at the Open University, said trying to stop the ―supposedly terrible dangers of bullying(欺负)‖ can do more harm than good. She insisted teachers should not break up ―everyday playground argument‖, saying children should be left to deal with it themselves.

In an on-line article, Dr. Guldberg said that bullying was ―an experience that children need to develop‖. But the comments were strongly criticized by anti-bullying campaigners.

According to official figures, almost half of children claim they are bullied at school. One of the biggest studies of its kind by Ofsted showed 48 percent of young people had been orally or physically abused in the last year. It comes despite a number of government measures designed to crack down on the threats.

Writing on a website, Dr. Guldberg said: ―Teachers are increasingly taking the task of looking after children’s health and well-being rather than being allowed to get on with the task of educating them. Children are encouraged to assume their relationships with other children are damaging, and encouraged to look upon their classmates with suspicion.‖ She added: ―If we treat children as if they cannot possibly cope with hurtful experiences, then we will likely to weaken their confidence and make them less likely to cope with difficult events in the future. In effect, we will prevent them from growing up.‖

The comments echo(附和) remarks made by teachers in recent years who claim the education system has been too focused on developing children’s social skills at the expense of academic learning. But Sue Steel, national manager of the Anti-Bullying Alliance, said: ―Children who are being bullied often find it difficult to tell anyone. Teachers can help by giving appropriate attention.‖

65. The underlined word ―abused‖ in Para. 4 is similar in meaning to ―_________‖. A. criticized B. attacked C. helped D. judged 66. Which of the following is TURE according to Helene Guldberg? A. Teachers should take the task of dealing with children’s argument. B. Children should be left to cope with their argument themselves.

C. Children will gain their confidence if teachers manage their argument for them.

D. Children can’t cope with difficult events after dealing with hurtful experiences themselves. 67. Anti-bullying campaigners think that __________.

A. teachers should help deal with children’s argument in a proper way

B. the government should take measures to stop children from being bullied C. children will be prevented from growing up with too much school violence D. teachers should develop children’s academic learning rather than social skills 68. The passage mainly tells us that schoolyard violence is __________. A. difficult to get rid of B. common among young people C. not necessarily bad for children D. harmful to children’s academic learning

(B) Northern Ireland Visitor Guide 1

Passport/Visa Requirements Passport Advice Line (UK) T: 0300 222 0000 www.ips.gov.uk UK nationals can travel without a passport but will need photographic identification. Passports are not required for travel between Northern Ireland and the Republic. For further information, contact the British Embassy in your country of origin. Money Sterling currency. Most large stores accept Euro. Main credit cards are in general use but bring cash too. In main towns, bank hours are 09:30-16:30. Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) dispense cash at hundreds of locations, banks, garages and shopping centres. Bureau de Change are in larger bank branches, travel agents, the Belfast Welcome Centre, some other tourist information centres, big hotels and at a few visitor attractions. Telephone To call Northern Ireland from abroad, dial 0044 + area code (without 0) + local number. From the Republic of Ireland, dial 048 + area code (without 0) + local number. From elsewhere in UK or to make an internal call, dial area code (with 0) + local number. To call the Republic from Northern Ireland, dial 00353 + the area code (without 0) + local number. Tipping Check your bill to see if a service charge has been made. If not and you’re satisfied with the service, add 10-15%. Left Luggage T: +44 (0) 28 9024 6609 Belfast Welcome Centre is the only place that provides this service. ￡3 per item for up to Shopping 4hrs. ￡4.50 4hrs+. Last pick up is 15 minutes Victoria Square, Castle Court and many Belfast before closing. City centre stores have extended opening hours Medical Insurance from 09:00 until 19:00 each weekday evening. T: 0845 606 0707 Thursday is late night shopping until 21:00. On (UK), +44 (0) 191 212 7500 Sundays shops are open from 12:00/13:00 and www.ehic.org.uk stay open until 17:00/18:00. You need to obtain a European Health Public Holidays Insurance card (EHIC) which will allow you to Banks are closed and transport services are access state-provided healthcare in all European reduced on public holidays. See Economic Area (EEA) countries at a reduced www.discovernorthernireland.com cost or sometimes free of charge. You can for up-to-date details. apply online at their website or by telephone. New Year’s Day January Visitors are strongly advised to take out private St. Patrick’s Day March travel insurance. Good Friday start April Emergency Services Easter Monday start April Dial 999 for emergency services. May Bank Holiday start May If your passport is lost or stolen, contact the May Bank Holiday end May local police station, embassy or consulate. July Holiday mid July All Ireland Information August Bank Holiday end August For details on the rest of Ireland visit: Christmas Day December www.discoverireland.com. Boxing Day December 69. If Jack wants to call his friend in Northern Ireland from London, he should dial ________. A. 0044 + area code (without 0) + local number B. 048 + area code (without 0) + local number C. area code (with 0) + local number

D. 00353 + the area code (without 0) + local number

70. While travelling in Northern Ireland, you _________. A. can shop until 21:00 on Thursdays

B. needn’t leave a tip after receiving service

C. can use American dollars to buy what you want

D. can draw money from banks from 9:00 to 16:30 every day

71. Which of the following is TRUE according to the above Visitor Guide? A. A German needn’t a passport to travel in Northern Ireland.

B. A visitor can dial 999 in emergency situations while in Northern Ireland.

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C. Any European can get healthcare in Northern Ireland at a reduced cost or free of charge. D. A visitor will be charged ￡3 for leaving luggage in Belfast Welcome Centre for 6 hours.

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(A)

Acting is such an over-crowded profession that the only advice that should be given to a young person thinking of going on the stage is ―Don’t!‖. But it is useless to try to discourage someone who feels that he must act, though the chances of his becoming famous are slim. The normal way to begin is to go to a drama school. Usually only students who show promise and talent are accepted, and the course lasts two years. Then the young actor or actress takes up work with a repertory company, usually as an assistant stage manager. This means doing everything that there is to do in the theatre: painting scenery, looking after the furniture, taking care of the costumes, and even acting in very small parts. It is very hard work indeed. The hours are long and the salary is tiny. But young actors with the stage in their blood are happy, waiting for the chances of working with a better company, or perhaps in films or television.

Of course, some people have unusual chances which lead to fame and success without this long and dull training. Connie Pratt, for example, was just an ordinary girl working in a bicycle factory. A film producer happened to catch sight of her one morning waiting at a bus stop, as he drove past in his big car. He told the driver to stop, and he got out to speak to the girl. He asked her if she would like to go to the film studio to do a test, and at first she thought he was joking. Then she got angry and said she would call the police. It took the producer twenty minutes to tell Connie that he was serious. Then an appointment was made for her to go to the studio the next day. The test was successful. They gave her some necessary lessons and within a few weeks she was playing the leading part opposite one of the most famous actors of the day. Of Course, she was given a more dramatic name, which is now world-famous. But chances like this happen once in a blue moon!

65. According to the passage, the main reason why young people should be discouraged from becoming actors is ______.

A. actors are very unusual people

B. the course at the drama school lasts two years C. acting is really a hard job D. there are already too many actors

66. According to the context, the sentence ―But young actors with the stage in their blood are happy‖ at the end of the first paragraph means ______.

A. they don’t care if their job is hard B. they like the stage naturally C. they are born happy D. they are easily satisfied

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67. Connie Pratt soon became a famous actress after ______.

A. learning some lessons about the art of speaking B. playing her part in the ―Blue Colored Moon‖ C. successfully matching the most famous actors

D. acting a leading part with a most famous actor at that time

68. The phrase ―once in a blue moon‖ in last line means ______.

A. all at once B. once for a long time C. once in a while D. once and for all

(B) Volunteers Volunteer Centre Westminster is looking to recruit

enthusiastic volunteer mentors.

Mentoring training will be provided, support &

supervision is in place

For more information please contact Yohannes Hagos

On 0207 087 4351

Email johnnes@volunteer.co.uk

Mobile 07501227795

Volunteers Mentors are needed

Join Us for the ABC 2011 Challenge

A 6 day Hike or Bike in South Africa.

21st-31st October in support of child burns victims.

For more information check out our website

www.abc2011 challenge.com

To join our team and receive a free welcome pack email

ABC2011@crippssears.com

The Phoenix Burns Project Registered Charity No:NPO:57-154

PBO:930031313

Volunteer for Advance and help us to Improve quality of care that older people

receive in care homes.

Advocacy in Barnet Volunteer

Volunteer Advocate

Advocacy in Barnet offers a free, independent and confidential advocacy service to all people over the age

of 18 living in the Borough of Barnet.

Advance-a voice for old people through Advocacy

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provides advocacy to older people living in care homes and other residential settings and accessing day centres on a weekly basis. Advance does this by recruiting volunteers over 50 years of age and training them to

become advocates.

To APPLY:www.advocacyinbarnet.org.uk

or Heena/Janet-0208 201 3415 or heena@advocacyinbarnet.org.uk

Next training round for introduction to Advocacy-end of August 2011 followed by one day trainings in Mental

Capacity Act and Human Rights

Kingston Advocacy is currently looking for new volunteers to act as appropriate adults. Volunteers act as appropriate adults for vulnerable adults who come into contact with the police. The appropriate adults sit with the vulnerable person when they are being interviewed by the police to ensure that the interview is conducted fairly and to facilitate communication between the police and the vulnerable person. Unpaid Volunteers are required 7 days a week and the scheme operates from 0900hrs to 2330hrs. No Experience Necessary! We will provide you with preparation and

support.

Further information please contact Peter Pritchard, Scheme Coordinator Siddeley House, 50 Canbury Park Road Kinston upon Thames Surrey KT2 6LX

Tel no: 0208 549 1028 Email: peter@kag.org.uk

or rights@kag.org.uk Website: www.kag.org.uk

69. Which of the following does NOT provide training? A. The ABC 2011 Challenge. B. Advance.

C. The Volunteer Centre Westminster. D. The Kingston Advocacy.

70. We learn from the ads that Advance wants volunteers who ______.

A. are over 18 years old B. have relevant experience C. can come to help every week D. need only one day of training

71. What kind of person might apply to Kingston Advocacy? A. One who hoped to be paid. B. One interested in doing interviews.

Wanted: Volunteer Appropriate Adults to support Vulnerable Adults at Kingston Police Station

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C. One curious about police life.

D. One who can work late into the night. 65—68 DBDB 69—71 ACD

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(A)

Five years ago, David Smith wore an expensive suit to work every day. ―I was a clothes addict,‖ he jokes. ―I used to carry a fresh suit to work with me so I could change if my clothes got wrinkled.‖ Today David wears casual clothes --- khaki pants and sports shirt --- to the office. He hardly ever wears a necktie. ―I’m working harder than ever,‖ David says, ―and I need to feel comfortable.‖

More and more companies are allowing their office workers to wear casual clothes to work in the United States. The change from formal to casual office wear has been gradual. In the early 1990s, many companies allowed their employees to wear casual clothes on Friday (but only on Friday). This became known as ―dress-down Friday‖ or ―casual Friday‖. ―What started out as an extra one-day-a-week benefit for employees has really become an everyday thing.‖ said business consultant Maisly Jones.

Why have so many companies started allowing their employees to wear casual clothes? One reason is that it’s easier for a company to attract new employees if it has a casual dress code. ―A lot of young people don’t want to dress up for work,‖ says the owner of a software company, ―so it’s hard to hire people if you have a conservative (保守的) dress code.‖ Another reason is that people seem happier and more productive when they are wearing comfortable clothes. In a study conducted by Levi Strauss and Company, 85 percent of employers say that they believe that casual dress improves employee morale (士气). Only 4 percent of employers say that casual dress has a negative impact on productivity. Supporters of casual office wear also argue that a casual dress code helps them save money. ―Suits are expensive, if you have to wear one every day,‖ one person said. ―For the same amount of money, you can buy a lot more casual clothes.‖

65. David Smith refers to himself as having been ―a clothes addict,‖ because ______. A. he often wore khaki pants and a sports shirt B. he couldn’t stand a clean appearance

C. he wanted his clothes to look neat all the time D. he didn’t want to spend much money on clothes

66. David Smith wears casual clothes now, because ______.

A. they make him feel at ease when working B. he cannot afford to buy expensive clothes

C. he looks attractive in casual clothes D. he no longer works in that company 67. According to this passage, which of the following statements is TRUE? A. Company workers started to dress down at work about twenty years ago. B. Dress-down has become an everyday phenomenon since the early 1990s. C. ―Dress-down Friday‖ was first given as a favor from employers. D. Many workers want to wear casual clothes to attract people.

68. In this passage, the following advantages of casual office wear are mentioned in the passage

except ______.

A. saving employees’ money B. making employees more attractive

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C. improving employees’ motivation D. making employees happier

(B)

The prestigious(享有声望的)Nobel prizes were announced in twin ceremonies in Stockholm and Oslo. Here is a look at this year’s winners and their work.

2010 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine Winner: Robert Edwards (Britain) — ―Father of the test-tube baby‖. Professor Edwards was the first to try human egg removal and fertilization (受 精) in vitro (a Latin term meaning ―in Mario Vargas Llosa glass‖). His efforts gave rise to both a 2010 Nobel Prize in Literature medical breakthrough and a now Robert Winner: Mario Vargas Llosa out-dated term ---- test-tube baby. Since (Peru) — ―A divinely (极好地) the first test-tube baby, Louise Brown, was born in 1978, gifted story-teller‖. the technology has brought 4 million babies into the The 2010 Literature Nobel beautiful world. embraces multiple styles (novels, plays, essays), and 2010 Nobel Prize in Physics politics too. One of the most Winners: Andre Geim and Konstantin acclaimed writers in the Novoselov (Russia) ---―Detectors of Spanish-speaking world, Llosa carbon’s new face.‖ braved the violence and political Imagine a material that’s just one Andre Geim Konstantin divisions of his homeland to run Novoselov atom thick (nearly see-through), yet for president. His international super-strong, highly conductive (传导的) and able to breakthrough (突破), The Time reveal new secrets of fundamental physics. of the Hero, built on his own The amazing little thing is grapheme (石墨烯)，experiences at the Peruvian isolated by Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov. military academy was a controversy and 1,000 copies Unlike other lifelong prize winning discoveries, it was were burnt publicly by officers published just six years ago. from the academy. 2010 Nobel Prize in Chemistry Winners: Richard Heck (America), Ei-ichi Negishi and Akira Suzuki (Japan) —“Molecule makers‖ The three chemists successfully developed palladium-catalyzed (钯催化) reactions which are widely used in chemistry, yielding plastics, Akira Suzuki Ei-ichi Negishi Richard producing thin-screen computer displays and numerous medications, including drugs for fighting cancer, asthma (哮喘) and HIV. Different versions of the reactions already bear the name of each Nobel winner and are pretty familiar to chemistry students around the world. 69. We can know from the passage that ______. A. The Time of the Hero was widely accepted B. Mario Vargas Llosa only has a gift for novels C. Mario Vargas Llosa ran for president of Peru

D. The Time of the Hero was based on some officers’ experiences 70. The technology of test-tube baby _______.

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A. is a breakthrough in medicine but now out-dated

B. helps Robert Edwards win the Nobel Prize in physiology C. has led to 4 million babies’ coming into the world

D. is linked to human egg removal and fertilization in a human body 71. We can conclude from the passage that ______.

A. the 2010 Nobel Chemistry Prize winners bring benefits to all aspects of life B. palladium-catalyzed reactions are widely used in drugs for fighting diseases

C. The two Russian scientists have published their book Detectors of Carbon’s New Face D. the amazing discovery of grapheme has been known to all for a long time 65-68: CACB 69-71: CCB

(黄浦、嘉定)

(A)

United States Olympic hockey coach Herb Brooks knew that he had a pool of good but young hockey players as he watched them play during the tryouts for the 1980 national team. He decided to choose the players who were the most aggressive and played the hardest.

Brooks was pleased with his final choices. However, he knew his team would be the underdog if they faced the powerful team of professionals from the Soviet Union (USSR). During the week before the Olympics began, the U.S. team played the Soviets in an exhibition game and last badly, 10-3. In spite of the defeat, Brooks thought that if his team played up to their potential, they might be able to win a medal.

After the 1980 Winter Olympic Games began in Lake Placid, New York, the United States was behind Sweden 2-1 in their first game. With a last-second shot, Bill Baker tied(与……打成平局) the game for the U.S. team.

In the second round, the United States defeated Czechoslovakia 7-3. They defeated Norway 5-1 in their next game and then defeated Romania 7-2. A 4-2 win over West Germany followed. With a record of four wins and one tie, the Americans advanced to the medal round. Their opponent was the powerful team from the USSR. The Soviet team had a record of five wins and no losses or ties.

The Soviets took a 2-1 lead. Then, in the last second of the first period, the Americans tied the score. With 10 minutes left in the game, the Americans took the lead and held on for a slim 4-3 victory. Many sports fans consider this victory to be one of the greatest upsets in the history of sports. The U.S. team went on to defeat Finland for the gold medal by a score of 4-2.

65．What did Brooks think of his players before the 1980 Winter Olympic Games?

A. They were too young to be the most aggressive. B. They were powerful enough to be the champion. C. They lacked potential yet they played the hardest. D. They were likely to win a medal if they did their best.

66．The word underdog in paragraph 2 probably means __________. A. leader B. loser C. dog-tamer D. spectator 67．What was the U.S. hockey team’s record in the 1980 Winter Olympics?

A. Four wins, one tie. B. Five wins, one tie. C. Six wins, one tie. D. Six wins, no losses. 68．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

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A. Bill Baker scored two goals in the game with the Sweden team. B. The Soviet team had the same record as the U.S. in the first round. C. The Soviet team lost the game with the U.S. just at the last minute. D. The U.S. team’s winning over the Soviets was out of expectation.

(B)

NEMS

NEWRI Environmental Master of Science

NEWRI: Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute

Be a leader in environmental science and engineering through the NEMS programme NEWRI Environmental Master of Science (NEMS) is NEWRI-Nanyang Environment & a primary graduate education and research programme Water Research Institute conducted by Nanyang Technological University’s (NTU’s) NEWRI, with summer attachment at Stanford University. It aims to train engineers and scientists to meet the increasing environmental challenges for Asia and the wider region. NEWRI is enabling Singapore to be a global center of environmental science and technology in providing technological solutions to the world. It is committed to environmental and water technologies through its ecosystem of education, research and developmental activities. Master of Science Applications ● Applications open now and close on 30 May 2012 for Singapore applicants. ● Graduates having relevant engineering or science NEWRI is trying its best to pull together background, including final-year students, are invited NTU’s water and environment-related to apply. ● Applicants are required to have a certificate of GRE. centres and institutes, gathering one another’s strengths for the benefit of industry and society. Further information and application materials are Highlights of Programme: ? Students spend a full summer term at available at the Website: http:// www. Cee.ntu.edu.sg/Graduate/NEMS Scholarship for tuition grants and living expenses at both Stanford and NTU are available Enquiry contact: Ms Christian Soh Tel：(65) 6861 0507 Fax:(65) 68614606 Email: nems@ntu.edu.sg Information on other graduate programmes available at： www.ntu.edu.sg/cee/program/postgrad.asp Stanford taking regular courses and continue with the rest of their academic programme at NTU. ? It is a 12-month full-time course in environmental science & engineering. ?Students under NEMS will have opportunities to do research projects under NEWRI as well as to continue for the Doctor’s degree. ? Graduating students receive the NTU degree and a certificate from Stanford for their summer attachment.

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69. If one wants to apply for the NEMS programme, it is essential for him to __________.

A. have passed the GRE test B. make contact with Ms Soh C. possess a university diploma D. major in engineering or science

70. Students admitted to the NEMS Programme __________.

A. will first have regular courses at Stanford B. needn’t be released from their regular jobs C. are required to obtain a Doctor’s degree D. can receive degrees of both NTU and Stanford 71. What’s the main purpose of the NEMS programme?

A. To offer scholarship for tuition grants and living expenses. B. To strengthen the cooperation between NTU and Stanford. C. To cultivate experts on environmental science and engineering. D. To introduce Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute. 65—68 DBCD

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(A)

Submitting Homework Online

In order to upload an assignment to the system properly, you must save the assignment using one of the following applications: Microsoft Word, Corel WordPerfect, or Microsoft Excel.

After you complete an assignment, it is important to save your work. This ensures that assignment being uploaded to the system is the most updated version. Your word processing program may attempt to save the assignment to a default folder on your computer. We recommend creating a new folder, named after your course, in a location that is easy to remember, such as ―My Documents.‖

File Name Requirements

Select a file name for the assignment that is easy to remember. The file name must NOT contain spaces. Any spaces used in the file name will prevent the file from uploading to the system. File names using the extensions .rtf, .html, .zip, .jpg, or .exe are NOT allowed. Review the following examples to be sure that you use the proper format: ? Example of an acceptable file name: lesson1.doc ? Example of an unacceptable file name: lesson 1.doc Assignment Upload Procedure

Make sure you save the assignment using one of the applications previously identified and ensure that it meets the file name requirements described above. When the file is ready to upload, follow these steps:

1. Log into the system.

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2. Enter your address information and click the CONTINUE button. You will be routed to the

―Directions‖ screen.

3. Review the directions and click the CONTINUE button. You will be routed to the ―Special

Assignment Upload‖ screen.

4. Click the BROWSE button. The ―Choose File‖ pop-up window appears.

5. Navigate to the location on your computer where you saved your assignment, and select the

file.

6. After you have selected the file, click the UPLOAD button to upload your assignment to the

system. 65. Which file name is acceptable for submitting homework?

A. research paper.doc B. research paper.pdf C. researchpaper.doc D. researchpaper.rtf

66. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage? A. Applications. B. Uploading steps. C. The file name. D. Code numbers.

67. The directions suggest saving an assignment to a specific folder in order to help the

student_____.

A. navigate the system B. remember the location of the document C. choose the appropriate application D. remember the document name quickly （B）

SOUTH PARIS, Maine For eight students in the Wilderness Leadership class at Oxford Hills High School, a three-day weekend hike in the White Mountain National Forest sounded like a fun, challenging course requirement.

But when a storm dumped up to 3 feet of snow on western Maine, a harsh learning experience turned into a crash course in winter survival.

Reported missing from their scheduled meeting place in Gilead at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, the eight students and two teachers were not found until 11 a.m. yesterday [Monday], after a pilot spotted the group moving in rugged snow-blanketed area. The discovery followed an unsuccessful ground search by volunteers on snowshoes.

After the group was reported missing Sunday, volunteers hiked 3 miles into the woods to look for the students. The five-hour effort turned up nothing and the decision was made to wait until yesterday morning to also canvass the area by air. A Maine Warden Service pilot lifted off and spotted the group close to their intended trail at about 11 a.m. Strong airflow prevented him from descending toward the hikers but the group clearly recognized the plane as part of a search team.

―They waved at the plane. They laid down, spread out, and waved,‖ said Mark Latti, a spokesman for the Maine Warden Service. ―The pilot then guided a search party into their location.‖

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68. Before yesterday, the three-day weekend hike was supposed to be a _____. A. fun and relaxing excursion B. ridiculous course requirement C. crash course for wilderness survival D. challenging learning experience 69. The underlined word ―canvass‖ in paragraph 4 probably means _____. A. intrude B. search C. harvest D. exploit 70. Which of the following is in the correct order? ? The group was reported missing.

? A pilot spotted the group in the snow-blanket area. ? A rescue team arrived at the site of the accident.

? A volunteer search group set out to look for the students. ? The hikers waved to make themselves discovered.

71.

A. ????? C. ????? B. ????? D. ?????

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. The volunteers gave up the search at last because of the airflow. B. The pilot succeeded in landing besides the hikers.

C. The hikers almost stuck to their planned route in spite of the heavy snow. D. The search party went into the woods by air, and saved the students out.

65—67 CDB 68—71 DBCC (闵行) (A) This book is designed to help you improve your reading comprehension skills by studying 20 minutes a day for 20 days. You’ll start with the basics and move on to more complex reading comprehension and critical thinking strategies. Please note that although each chapter can be an effective skill builder on its own, it is important that you proceed through this book in order, from Lesson 1 through Lesson 20. Each lesson builds on skills and ideas discussed in the previous chapters. As you move through this book and your reading skills develop, the passages you read will increase both in length and in complexity. The book begins with a pretest, which will allow you to see how well you can answer various kinds of reading comprehension questions now, as you begin. When you finish the book, take the posttest to see how much you’ve improved. The text is divided into four sections, each focusing on a different group of related reading and thinking strategies. These strategies will be outlined at the beginning of each section and then reviewed in a special ―putting it all together‖ final lesson. Each lesson provides several exercises that allow you to practice the skills you learn. To ensure you’re on the right track, each lesson also provides answers and explanations for all of the practice questions. Additionally, you will find practical suggestions in each chapter for how to 12 continue practicing these skills in your daily life.

The most important thing you can do to improve your reading skills is to become an active reader. The following guidelines and suggestions outlined will familiarize you with active reading techniques. Use these techniques as much as possible as you work your way through the lessons in this book.

65. According to the passage, the pretest aims to ________.

A. tell you where your starting level is C. illustrate the structure of the text

B. arouse your interest in using the book D. introduce the test-taking techniques

66. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?

A. Each chapter has an internal relationship with the previous chapter. B. The texts are arranged in the order of length and complexity. C. Different reading strategies are listed at the beginning of each section. D. The author suggests using the book selectively according to readers’ level. 67. What is the author most likely to talk about in the following paragraph?

A. The function of each chapter. C. The ways to be an active reader.

B. The outline of each section. D. The guidelines in using the book. (B)

The canopy, the upper level of the trees in the rain forest, holds too much of climbing mammals (哺乳动物) of moderately large size, which may include monkeys, cats, civets, and porcupines. Smaller species, including such as mice and small squirrels, are not as common overall in high tropical canopies as they are in most habitats globally.

Small mammals, being warm blooded, suffer hardship in the exposed and uncertain environment of the uppermost trees. Because a small body has more surface area per unit of weight than a large one of similar shape, it gains or loses heat more rapidly. Thus, in the trees, where protection from heat and cold may be scarce and conditions may be changeable, a small mammal may have trouble maintaining its body temperature.

Small size makes it easy to scramble among twigs (嫩枝) and branches in the canopy for insects, flowers, or fruit, but small mammals are defeated, in the competition for food, by large ones that have their own strategies for browsing among food-rich twigs. The weight of an ape hanging below a branch draws the leaves down so that fruit-bearing leaves drop toward the ape’s face. Walking or leaping species of a similar or even larger size access the outer twigs either by breaking and gaining the whole branch or by catching hold of hard branches with the feet or tail and picking food with their hands.

Small climbing animals may reach twigs readily, but it is harder for them than for large climbing animals to cross the wide gaps from one tree top to the next that typify the high canopy. A gibbon can hurl itself farther than a mouse can: it can achieve a running start, and it can more effectively use a branch as a springboard (跳板). The forward movement of a small animal is seriously reduced by the air friction (摩擦) against the relatively large surface area of its body. 68. Which of the following questions does the passage answer?

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A. How is the rain forest different from other habitats?

B. How does an animal’s body size influence an animal’s need for food? C. Why does rain forest provide an unusual variety of food for animals? D. Why do large animals tend to dominate the upper canopy of the rain forest?

69. According to paragraph 2, which of the following is true about the small mammals in the rain

forest?

A. They have body shapes that are adapted to life in the canopy.

B. They prefer the temperature and climate of the canopy to that of other environments. C. They have difficulty with the changing conditions in the canopy. D. They use the trees of the canopy for protection from heat and cold.

70. When discussing animal size in paragraph 3, the author indicates that ________. A. small animals require appropriately more food than larger animals do

B. a large animal’s size is an advantage in obtaining food in the canopy C. small animals are often attacked by larger animals in the rain forest

D. small animals and large animals are equally good at obtaining food in the canopy difficult for small mammals?

A. Air friction against the body surface. B. The thickness of the branches. C. The dense leaves of the tree top.

D. The inability to use the front feet as hands. 65. A 66. D 67. C 68. D 69. C 70. B 71. A

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The State of Marriage Today

Is there something seriously wrong with marriage today? During the past 50 years, the rate of divorce in the United States has exploded: almost 50％of marriages end in divorce now, and the evidence suggests it is going to get worse, if this trend continues. It will lead to the breakup of the family, according to a spokesperson for the National Family Association. Some futurists predict that in 100 years, the average American will marry at least four times and extramarital affairs(婚外恋) will be even more common than they are now.

But what are the reasons for this, and is the picture really so depressing? The answer to the first question is really quite simple: marriage is no longer the necessity it once was. The practice of marriage has been based for years partly on economic need. Women used to be economically dependent on their husbands as they usually didn’t have jobs outside the home. But with the rising number of women in well-paying jobs, this is no longer the case, so they don’t feel that they need to stay in a failing marriage.

In answer to the second question, the prospects may not be as pessimistic as they seem. While the rate of divorce has risen, the rate of couples marrying has never actually fallen very much, so marriage is still quite popular. In addition to this, many couples now cohabit(同居) and

71. According to the last paragraph, what makes jumping from one tree crown to another

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don’t bother to marry. These couples are effectively married, but they do not appear in either the marriage or divorce statistics. In fact, more than 50％of first marriages survive. The statistics are unreliable because there is a higher number of divorces in second and third marriages than in first marriages.

So is marriage really an outdated practice? The fact that most people still get married indicates that it isn’t. And it is also true that married couples have a healthier life than single people: they suffer less from stress and its consequences, such as heart problems, and married men generally consider themselves more satisfied than their single counterparts. Perhaps the key is to find out what makes a successful marriage and apply it to all of our relationships!

65. What does ―this is no longer the case‖ in paragraph two mean? A. It is not necessary to get married any more. B. Women do not need a husband any longer.

C. Women are not economically dependent any more. D. Many wives do well-paying jobs outside home now.

66. Why may the prospects of marriage not be as depressing as it appears? A. Many people still like to get married.

B. The rate of divorce has actually decreased. C. many couples would rather cohabit than marry D. The statistics of divorce is not quite true。

67. How do people usually feel in their marriage life?

A. They are much safer. B. They feel no longer single. C. They are more satisfied. D. They suffer a lot less.

68. Which of the following about marriage is NOT mentioned in the passage? A. There will be more relationships outside marriage. B. Many people try to get married again after divorce. C. Marriage has long been partly an economic need. D. It is a fact that most people choose to get married.

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The Hawaiian Islands

◆◇◆Hawaii

The ―Big Island‖ of Hawaii is a paradise (天堂) playground where visitors can enjoy a popular lifestyle and at the same time, witness the attraction of nature: thousands of square miles form a wonderland, featuring breathtaking beaches, forests, snow–covered mountains and amazing active volcanoes. A visit to Volcanoes National Park, which is described as a true wonder of the world, is a must. It is the state’s biggest attraction.

◎Accommodations

Seasons Resort Hualalai: from $ 205.00 Fairmont Orchid: from $108.00 ◎Sightseeing and Experiences Circle Island Tour: from $48.00 ◆◇◆Kauai

The beautiful landscape of Kauai has led to it being called the ―Garden Isle‖, but it is also referred to as the ―Island of discovery‖, and with good reason – a land of striking natural contrasts

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just waiting to be explored. Green mountains, a breathtaking coastline and white sand beaches combine to make this magical place one of the world’s most relaxing locations.

◎Accommodations

Grand Hyatt Kauai: from $ 101.00 Sheraton Kauai Resort: from $ 79.00 ◆◇◆ Maui

Voted the ―World’s Best Island‖, Maui is widely regarded as one of the most romantic destinations on earth.

It is known as the ―Valley Isle‖ and was the ancient playground for Hawaiian royalty. The island is largely rural with a small and wonderful population and a host of attractions and nature wonders.

◎Accommodations

Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa: from $ 87.00 Sheraton Maui: from $ 99.00 ◆◇◆Oahu

Oahu has a unique rhythm, filling the air with sweet fragrances (香气), music and language: from beaches and nightlife to rainforests and valleys. Adventure, romance, discovery – Oahu waits for you.

◎Accommodations

Halekulani: from $ 121.00

Hilton Hawaiia: Village: from $ 73.00 ◎Sightseeing and Experiences

Royal Circle Island Tour: from $ 34.00 Paradise Cove Lu’au: $ 44.00 ◆◇◆Lanai

Lanai in one of the smallest Hawaiian Island, yet it’s full of surprises. Known as the ―Pineapple Isle‖, it combines all the natural beauties ranging from the paradise of Shipwreck Beach to underwater sea caves.

◎Accommodations

Four seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay: from $ 134.00 ※All prices are based on per person per night.

69. For two adults spending two nights in one of the accommodations, they have to pay at least .

A. $73.00 B. $146.00 C. $136.00 D. $292.00 70. According to the passage, the ―Garden Isle‖ .

A. is the smallest of the Hawaiian Islands B. is a place to explore the land of nature

C. is an island with a very small population D. features beaches, forests and snow-covered mountains

71. The passage is mainly intended to . A. tell differences between islands in Hawaii

B. provide a better understanding of the geography of Hawaii C. offer accommodation services to the tourists D. attract people to make a visit to Hawaii

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65--68. CACB 69-71. DBD （普陀）

(A)

The Diet Zone: A Dangerous Place

Diet Coke, diet Pepsi, diet pills, no-fat diet, vegetable diet. We are surrounded by the word ―diet‖ everywhere we look and listen. We have so easily been attracted by the promise and potential of diet products that we have stopped thinking about what diet products are doing to us. We are paying for products that harm us psychologically and physically.

Diet products weaken us psychologically. On one level, we are not allowing our brain to admit that our weight problems lie not in actually losing the weight, but in controlling the consumption of fatty, high-calorie, unhealthy foods. Diet products allow us to jump over the thinking stage and go straight for the scale instead. All we have to do is to swallow or recognize the word ―diet‖ in food labels.

On another level, diet products have greater psychological effects. Every time we have a zero-calorie drink, we are telling ourselves without our awareness that we don’t have to work to get results. Diet products make people believe that gain comes without pain, and that life can be without resistance and struggle.

The danger of diet products lies not only in the psychological effects they have on us, but also in the physical harm they cause. Diet foods can indirectly harm our bodies because consuming them instead of healthy foods means we are preventing our bodies from having basic nutrients. Diet foods and diet pills contain zero calorie only because the diet industry has created chemicals to produce these wonder products. Diet products may not be nutritional, and the chemicals that go into diet products are potentially dangerous.

Now that we are aware of the effects that diet products have on us, it is time to seriously think about buying them. Losing weight lies in the power of minds, not in the power of chemicals. Once we realize this, we will be much better able to resist diet products, and therefore prevent the psychological harm that comes from using them. 65. From Paragraph 1, we learn that . A. diet products fail to bring out people’s potential B. people have difficulty in choosing diet products C. diet products are misleading people D. people are fed up with diet products

66. One psychological effect of diet products is that people tend to . A. try out a variety of diet foods B. hesitate before they enjoy diet foods C. pay attention to their own eating habits D. watch their weight rather than their diet 67. In Paragraph 3, ―gain comes without pain‖ probably means . A. losing weight is effortless B. it costs a lot to lose weight C. diet products bring no pain D. diet products are free from calories 68. Diet products indirectly harm people physically because such products . A. are over-consumed B. lack basic nutrients C. are short of chemicals D. provide too much energy

(B)

Downloading music over the Internet is pretty common among high school and college

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students. However, when students download and share copyrighted music without permission, they are against the law.

A survey of young people’s music ownership has found that teenagers and college students have an average of more than 800 illegally copied songs each on their digital music players．Half of those surveyed share all the music on their hard drive (硬盘), enabling others to copy hundreds of songs at any one time. Some students were found to have randomly linked their personal blogs to music sites, so as to allow free trial listening of copyrighted songs for blog visitors, or adopted some of the songs as the background music for their blogs. Such practices may be easy and free, but there are consequences.

Sandra Dowd, a student of Central Michigan University, was fined US$7,500 for downloading 501 files from LimeWire, a peer-to-peer file sharing program. Sandra claimed that she was unaware that her downloads were illegal until she was contacted by authorities. Similarly, Mike Lewinski paid US$4,000 to settle a lawsuit（起诉）against him for copyright violation (违反). Mike expressed shock and couldn’t believe that this was happening to him. ―I just wanted to save some money and I always thought the threat was just a scare tactic(战术).‖ ―You know, everyone does it,‖ added Mike. The RIAA （Recording Industry Association of America）, the organization that files lawsuits against illegal downloaders, states that suing (控告) students was by no means their first choice. Unfortunately, without the threat of consequences, students are just not changing their behavior. Education alone is not enough to stop the extraordinary growth of the illegal downloading practice.

69. What does Mike mean by saying that ―the threat was just a scare tactic‖? A. One should not be afraid of threats. B. A lawsuit will result from the threat. C. It is unfair to scare people with a threat.

D. No serious consequence will follow the threat.

70. What is RIAA’s attitude towards students’ illegal downloading behavior? A. They believe that education will help greatly in protecting copyrights.

B. They profit from the fines illegal downloaders pay for copyright violations. C. They like to sue students for downloading music illegally from the Internet.

D. They think that illegal downloading behavior needs tough measures to correct. 71. What’s the best title for this passage? A. Copyright Violators, Beware! B. How to Get Free Music Online!

C. A Survey of Students’ Downloading Habits

D. Get rid of Illegal Music Download? Impossible!

65-68 C D A B 69-71 DDA

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(A)

A Teacher’s Lesson

When Mrs. Thompson stood in front of her 5th grade class on the very first day of school, she told the children a lie. Like most teachers, she looked at her students and said that she loved them all the same.

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But that was impossible, because there in the front row was a little boy named Teddy Stoddard. Mrs. Thompson had watched Teddy the year before and noticed that he didn't play well with the other children, that his clothes were messy and that he constantly needed a bath. And Teddy could be unpleasant. It got to the point where Mrs. Thompson would actually take delight in marking his papers with a broad red pen, making bold X's and then putting a big \of his papers.

One day Mrs. Thompson was reviewing each child's past records and she put Teddy's off until last. However, when she reviewed his file, she was in for a surprise.

Teddy's first grade teacher wrote, \be around.\

His second grade teacher wrote, \but he is troubled because his mother has a serious illness and life at home must be a struggle.\

His third grade teacher wrote, \best but his father doesn't show much interest and his home life will soon affect him if some steps aren't taken.\

Teddy's fourth grade teacher wrote, \school.\

By now, Mrs. Thompson realized the problem and she was ashamed of herself. She felt even worse when her students brought her Christmas presents, wrapped in beautiful ribbons and bright paper, except for Teddy's. His present was clumsily wrapped in the heavy, brown paper that he got from a grocery bag.

Mrs. Thompson took pains to open it in the middle of the other presents. Some of the children started to laugh when she found a rhinestone(人造钻石) necklace with some of the stones missing. But she stopped the children's laughter when she said aloud how pretty the necklace was and put it on.

Teddy Stoddard stayed after school that day just long enough to say, \you looked just like my Mom used to.\Thompson paid particular attention to Teddy. As she worked with him, his mind seemed to come alive. The more she encouraged him, the faster he responded. By the end of the year, Teddy had become one of the smartest children in the class and, despite her lie that she would love all the children the same, Teddy became one her \

65. When Mrs. Thompson started teaching her 5th grade class, she thought Teddy was _______.

A. bright and smart B. dirty and unpleasant C. quiet and shy D. sensitive and pitiful

66. What did Mrs. Thompson learn from Teddy's past records from other teachers?

A. Teddy had difficulty in learning. B. Teddy was not interested in school. C. Teddy changed for a reason. D. Teddy was born in a poor family. 67. The underlined word ―clumsily‖ is closest in meaning to_______. A. gracefully B. carefully C. especially D. awkwardly

68. Which of the following can best explain the lesson Mrs. Thompson learned from Teddy?

A. Warmth is the vital element for the growing plant and for the soul of the child. B. A life without love is like a sunless garden when the flowers are dead. C. It is the art of the teacher to awaken joy in difficult situation.

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D. The best teachers are those who don’t stop teaching when the bell rings.

(B) To: \inquiries@shoepeople.com From: \jtconstruction@img.com To Whom it May Concern, I have trusted the Shoe People to protect the feet of my employees for over ten years now. I recently purchased a few pairs of boots from your company for my crew. Though my men were initially satisfied with the boots, the soles（鞋底） began to fall apart on them after just twelve weeks. This was extremely surprising considering they came with a six year warranty（担保）. The boots are unsafe to wear because my men are pouring hot concrete. Please respond as soon as possible with instructions on how I can return the boots and receive a refund. Thank you, John Trimbald, Foreman, JT Construction To: John Trimbald\jtconstruction@img.com From: \Dear Mr. Trimbald, Thank you for your e-mail concerning the poor quality of our rubber soled black workboots. A representative will be by your office next week to pick up the damaged boots. We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused you and your crew. Along with five new pairs of workboots for your crew (we included one extra pair), we have enclosed a free year's supply of spray（喷雾）. In our retail stores, this spray is always recommended to buyers who work on heated floors. This should have been brought to your attention at the time of your initial order (received by telephone on October 12, 2007). Please excuse our oversight. To date we have had no complaints about these workboots from customers who have used the protector spray. However, should you use the spray and find that you are still unsatisfied with the boots, please return the boots and spray for a full refund. Thank you for supporting The Shoe People. Have a Happy New Year. Sincerely, Stan Mason, President

69. The first email is basically an email of __________.

A. apology B. sympathy C. appreciation D. complaint 70. What is the ―spray‖ used for according to the passage?

A. To repair the damaged boots. B. To protect the soles from heat. C. To prevent the crew from danger. D. To protect the boots from concrete.

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71. According to the president of The Shoe People, John Trimbald ________.

A. can exchange the damaged boots with new ones at any time B. must return the damaged boots to any of the retail stores C. will get new pairs of boots and a free year's supply of spray D. can return the damaged boots and spray for a full refund now

65-68 BCDA 69-71 DBC (杨浦1.5)

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Life is different in Anchorage, Alaska, at the beginning of March. Every year at this time, the downtown streets become crowded with people. But these are not just regular pedestrians. In addition to the people walking through the streets, there are hundreds of dogs. It is time for the Iditarod—the famous dogsled race of Alaska.

The name of the race comes from the name of an Alaska gold rush town, Iditarod. It means \

More than sixty sled teams begin the race in Anchorage. When the teams reach the outskirts of town, they get a taste of Alaska's wilderness. For about two weeks, they will fight the unbearable cold, wind, snow, and ice to finish the race. The temperature on the trail is often well below zero degrees.

The Iditarod trail stretches for about a thousand miles. It has many rendezvous points. At these meeting places, race teams \get into trouble along the way. Officials will stop them on the trail and give them the help they need. For example, officials might stop a team's progress to give first aid or to collect an injured or tired dog. These dogs are cared for and reunited with their owners after the race.

The Iditarod trail is an important part of Alaska's history. A part of the trail was used by some heroic dogs and humans in 1925. In Nome, Alaska, many people were catching the deadly disease diphtheria. The whole town was in quarantine, or isolation, in order to stop this disease. The only way to get medicine to Nome was by dogsled. About twenty \or dogsled drivers, offered to help. They wanted to save the people of Nome from this terrible trouble.

Today the Iditarod race honors this heroic journey and all of the journeys on the famous trail. As the race organizers say, the Iditarod is \ 65. Which of the following is TRUE about the Iditarod race? A. It is held every year in the downtown streets in Anchorage. B. It usually lasts about two weeks in freezing cold weather. C. It is held to honor the gold seekers who once lived in Iditarod. D. Its trail is totally different from the one used by some heroic dogs 66. In the race, it’s possible for a seriously injured dog _________.

A. to finish the race unnoticed B. to meet its owner again C. to work for a new owner D. to get timely treatment

67. When a town is in quarantine (in paragraph 4), people in the town _________. A. can get whatever they want easily B. have to exchange gold for medicine C. are not allowed to go out freely D. will be remembered as heroes

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68. The passage is mainly about _________. A. life in Alaska B. a dogsled race of Alaska

C. a period of Alaska's history D. heroic dogs and people in Alaska

(B) Appleton County Library Your Source for Knowledge TITLE |AUTHOR |ADVANCED SEARCH | HELP Welcome to Access Info: an online database for all the materials in the library! Please follow the steps below for finding your sources. Search by Title ? If you know the title of the publication for which you are searching, select TITLE from the taskbar and type in the name, then, select FORMAT. Your format choices are book, magazine, film, music score, and audio book. If you do not have a preference, select ALL. Then click Home SEARCH. Access Info＞ If the title is available, the search results tell you the call number and the department in which it can be found. Departments in our library include Library hours Fiction, Nonfiction, Reference, Paperback, Periodical, and Electronic. Write down the call number and Home location. If you need further help, Book Clubs please ask a librarian. Library events ? If the search result says \this means you may choose to be placed on a waiting list. Select Reserve and enter your 10-digit library card number in the pop-up-box. Click ENTER. You will be notified by email when the publication becomes available. If you prefer to be notified by phone or mail, please enter this request in the notes section of the box. ? If the search result says \this means that the publication is currently unavailable at our location but can be transferred from another library. If you wish to choose this option, select TRANSFER and enter your 10-digit library card number in the pop-up box. You will be notified by email when the publication becomes available. If you prefer to be notified by phone or mail, please enter this request in the notes section of the box. Search by Author If you wish to search by author, select AUTHOR from the taskbar and type in the author's name, starting with the last name. Then select from the following choices: works by author, biographical information about the author, statistical information about the author, and critical analysis of the author. Finally, click SEARCH: When you find the publication, write down the call number and information. Search by Subject If you wish to search by subject, select ADVANCED SEARCH from the taskbar. Type in the search words you wish to use and then select either

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MATCH EXACT PHRASE or ANY OF THESE WORDS. If you select MATCH EXACT PHRASE, the computer searches for the text exactly as you input it. For example, if you type \in California,\you receive information only on ballparks in California. If you select ANY OF THESE WORDS, you receive information on ballparks everywhere as well as information on California in general. It is best to start with a specific search and broaden your search terms from there. If at any time you need additional information, select HELP from the taskbar, or locate a librarian who will be happy to assist you. 69. What is the first step in beginning a search in the online database? A. Choose a type of search from the taskbar. B. Type in the search words you wish to use.

C. Type in the author's name, starting with the last name. D. Choose to be notified by mail, phone, or email.

70. According to the passage, what is the BEST way for a user to find an audio book? A. Search by title, then select TRANSFER.

B. Search by subject, then select ADVANCED SEARCH. C. Search by title, then select FORMAT.

D. Search by author, then write down the call number.

71. According to the passage, what should a user do after searching for an item and finding that it is available?

A. Click the HELP button on the taskbar. B. Write down the call number and location. C. Ask a librarian if the item is checked out. D. Enter the user's 10-digit library card number.

65-68 BDCB 69-71 ACB （闸北）

(A)

I received a request from Hawaii. A vision-harmed woman whose husband was sensitive to dog hair, had written to our centre with the hope that we had an allergy-free (不引起过敏的) guide-dog.

\of cake,\I thought. The standard poodle (狮子狗), a trainable working dog with tightly curled furs, was probably the most suitable breed. Although our centre bred and used Labradors (拉布拉多狗) , I did not anticipate any difficulties in finding a suitable poodle.

It turned out that reality never comes along with my best hopes. In desperation, I decided to cross-breed a standard poodle with one of our best-producing Labradors. The mating was successful, but it produced only three puppies. We sent coat of each puppy to the Hawaiian couple and the husband found one that was allergy-free. At last we were getting somewhere, but a big job lay ahead. The puppy had to grow up and prove suitable for guiding before it went to be compatible with the vision-impaired client. We had a long way to go.

With a three to six-month waiting list for people wishing to get our puppies, I was sure that we would have no problem placing our three new crossbred puppies with a family. But I was

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wrong again. It seemed that no one wanted a crossbred puppy and the customers only have their eyes laid on pure breeds regarding half-blooded something as a inferior kind. Time was running out as the puppies needed to be placed in homes and socialize. Otherwise they would miss the chance to become guide dogs. In order to attract people to adopt the puppies, I stopped calling them \

During the weeks that followed, our centre was inundated with calls from excited people. The publicity of the new designer dogs went national, and then international. With such an overwhelming response, I knew we were successful and I continued training sultan, the original non-allergy puppy. He eventually went to Hawaii, amid intense coverage, where as the world's first Labradoodle, he bonded beautifully with his new owner and her allergic husband. 65. Why did the author cross-breed a new kind of dog?

A. Because he works with dogs and tries to do research on dogs. B. Because he failed to find a suitable dog for the client in Hawaii. C. Because he wanted to produce a kind of designer dog. D. Because the cross-breeds are all proved to be allergy-free

66. Why weren't customers interested in the three new puppies at beginning? A. Because they were designed mainly for vision-impaired customers. B. Because customers don't believe they can work well as guide dogs. C. Because they look down upon cross-bred dogs.

D. Because these dogs are too expensive and hard to raise. 67. How did the author do to change the customers' attitude? A. He produced a kind of designer dog. B. He invited media to report on the dogs. C. He made up a new name for the dogs.

D. He asked the Hawaii couple to adopt one dog as an example.

68. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the passage? A. The Hawaii couple need a trained guide dog which is allergy-free B. All puppies had to be trained before they became guide dogs.

C. If puppies can't have contact with people they will become allergic dogs. D. Sultan finally worked well with the Hawaii couple.

(B)

You may read the questions first: Here is the top stories for today from our magazine! It's long been established belief in international development circles that diesel engines are the most cost-effective tools for pumping water and powering villages. But Robert Freling has been turning that belief on its head. Despite the temporary gains or loss, Freling has proven that solar power can be more economical than internal diesel engines, if the cost-benefit study looks beyond the short term. 24

Crocodiles may be the world's champion chompers, killing with the greatest bite force ever directly measured for living animals, a new study says. In fact, their bite forces may rival that of mighty T. rex. Paleobiologist Gregory M. Erickson and colleagues put all 23 living crocodilian species through an unprecedented bite test. The \—saltwater crocodiles—slammed their jaws shut with 3,700 pounds per square inch (psi), or 16,460 newtons, of bite force. A previously unknown type of human—jawed, heavy-browed, deer-eating cave dwellers—may have been identified via Stone Age hones from southern China, according to a controversial new study. The \that existed alongside our own as recently as 11,500 years ago, according to a team of Chinese and Australian researchers. This Thursday evening, look to the western skies as Jupiter and Venus—the two brightest planets to the unaided eye—stage a close encounter over the Northern Hemisphere. Though the two planets will appear to converge all this week, they'll be at their closest distance March 15—separated by only 3 degrees in the sky, or the width of two fingers at arms' length.

69. It is implied in the first story that ________. A. diesel engine is most effective in saving costs

B. Robert Freling has long believing in the great benefits of diesel engine C. solar power is most economical in all situations

D. internal diesel engines could be more economical on the short-term basis 70. The fourth story tells the readers that ________.

A. two planets are to come to positions of shortest distance on March 15 B. Jupiter and Venus will crash into each other this Thursday evening C. the two planets will be separated by two fingers on March 15 D. the two planets can't be seen through human eyes

71. The most probable magazine where these stories appear is . A. Space Exploration B. National Geographic C. Animal World D. Catwalk Fashion 65-68 BCCC 69-71 DAB （长宁）

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A surprising case of exploitation (剥削) of the poor has surfaced in India after the authorities cracked down on a gang of ―blood-suckers‖ who stole blood from helpless victim locked in a smelly basement. ―Five people have been arrested in connection with this ring which may have been connected to local hospitals and a local university,‖ announced the head of police, who also added that some of the victims had been imprisoned by the gang for nearly three years.

Acting on a tip-off, the police attacked a house in Gorakhpur. There they found 17 persons who were described as having been ―reduced to skeletons‖. They were too weak to stand and had

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to be brought to the hospital in stretchers.

Pappu Yadav, the supposed gang leader, managed to escape the authorities, together with three gang members. A reward has been announced for his capture and the government has announced that it will use every available resource to hunt him down. Meanwhile, the police are piercing together the operation of the gang. The five arrested, who had experience working as lab technicians, told investigators that they had attracted poor laborers with offers of profitable jobs. Once the poor people agreed, the gang forced them to take blood tests. Initially, they were paid 1,500 rupees to donate blood on a frequent basis. Then, as they got weaker and weaker, the gang drew blood from them daily.

Each of the five arrested has been charged with illegal imprisonment and attempted murder, facing up to 14 years in jail. Locals have blamed the state of the nation’s economy and the disparity(分配) between the rich and the poor for this incident. Even though India’s economy has seen rapid growth over the past few years, the people at the bottom have yet to see its benefits reach them and more than a-third of India’s one billion people live on less than one U.S. dollar a day.

65. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage? A. There were at least nine members in this hateful gang. B. The police found the victims were all skin and bones. C. All the gang members used to work as lab technicians. D. Some hospitals and a university were involved in this case.

66. What was the gang members accused of?

A. The exploitation of the poor. B. Illegal imprisonment and attempted murder. C. Escaping from the authorities D. Stealing blood from a lot of poor Indians.

67. What does the author mean by saying ―...the people at the bottom have yet to see its benefits reach them‖?

A. Most Indians have benefited from India’s economy growth. B. India’s economy growth has brought benefits to poor Indians. C. Poor Indians haven’t benefited from India’s economy growth. D. Indians at the bottom contribute a lot to India’s economy growth.

68. What may be the best title of this passage?

A. Crimes in India B.A Terrible Bloody Case C. The Blood Suckers D. Poor Indians’ Suffering

(B) Micro-Enterprise Credit for Street Youth Introduction Although small-scale business training and credit programs have become more common throughout the world, relatively little attention has been paid to the need to direct such

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opportunities to living on the street or in difficult circumstances. Over the past nine years, Street Kids International (S.K.I.) has been working with partner organizations in Africa, Latin America and India to support the economic lives of street children. The purpose of this paper is to share some of the lessons S.K.I. and our partner organizations have learned. Background Typically, children end up on the streets not due to a single cause, but to a combination of factors: a lack of adequately funded schools, the demand for income at home and so on. The street may be attractive to children as a place to find adventurous play and money. However, it is also a place where some children are exposed, with little or no protection, to exploitative employment, urban crime. Street Business Partnerships S.K.I. has worked with partner organizations in Latin America, Africa and India to develop innovative opportunities for street children to earn income. ? The S.K.I. Bicycle Courier Service first started in the Sudan. Participants in this enterprise were supplied with bicycles, which they used to deliver parcels and messages, but they were required to pay for it gradually from their wages. ? The Youth Skills Enterprise initiative in Zambia is a joint program with the Red Cross Society. Street Youths are supported to start their own small business through business training, life skills training and access to credit. Lessons learned The following lessons have emerged from the programs that S.K.I. and partner organizations have created. It is critical for all loans to be linked to training programs that include the development of basic business and life skills. Small loans are provided initially for purchasing fixed assets such as bicycles, shoe shining kits. All S.K.I. programs have charged interest on the loans, primarily to get the business runners used to the concept of paying interest on borrowed money. Generally the rates have been modest. Conclusion There is a need to recognize the importance of access to credit for poor young people seeking to fulfill economic needs... 69. The organization, S.K.I., aims to ______________________. A. provide schools and social support for street children B. give business training and loans to street children

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C. share the lessons S.K.I learned to help street children D. draw the attention of the government to street children

70. According to the passage, what is the most probable reason why children end up living on the street?

A. Unemployment B. Adventurous play. C. Urban crimes D. Poverty

71. This passage implies that with the help of S.K.I street children may _____________________. A. reject paid employment B. leave their families C. set up their own business (A) 65-68 CBCB (B) 69-71 BDC

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