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1、Section IUse of EnglishDirections:Read the following text. Choose the best word(s) for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C or Don the ANSWER SHEET. (lOpoints)Could a hug a day keep the doctor away? The answer may be a resounding yes! 1 helping you feel close and 2 to people you care about, it turns

2、 out that hugs can bring a 3 of health benefits to your body and mind. Believe it or not, a warm embrace might even help you 4 getting sick this winter.In a recent study -5- over 400 healthy adults, researchers from Carnegie Mellon University in Pennsylvania examined the effects of perceived social

3、support and the receipt of hugs 6 the participants susceptibility to developing the common cold after being 7 to the virus. People who perceived greater social support were less likely to come 8 with a cold, and the researchers 9 that the stress-reducing effects of hugging 10 about32 percent of that

4、 beneficial effect. 11 among those who got a cold, the ones who felt greater social support and received more frequent hugs had less severe 12 .Hugging protects people who are under stress from the 13 risk for colds thats usually 14 with stress, notes Sheldon Cohen, a professor of psychology at Carn

5、egie. Hugging is a marker of intimacy and helps 15 the feeling that others are there to help 16 difficulty.Some experts 17 the stress-reducing, health-related benefits of hugging to the release of oxytocin, often called the bonding hormone 18 it promotes attachment in relationships, including that b

6、etween mothers and their newborn babies. Oxytocin is made primarily in the central lower part of the brain, and some of it is released into the bloodstream. But some of it _12_ in the brain, where it 20 mood, behavior and physiology.- 13 -1. A UnlikeB BesidesC DespiteD Throughout2. A connectedB rest

7、rictedC equalD inferior3. A choiceB viewC lessonD hostA recallB forgetC avoidD keepA collectingB involvingC guidingD affecting6. A ofB inC atD onA devotedB exposedC lostD attracted8. A acrossB alongC downD outA calculatedB deniedC doubtedD imagined10. A servedB requiredC restoredD explained11. A Eve

8、nB StillC RatherD Thus12. A defeatsB symptomsC testsD errors13. A minimizedB highlightedC controlledD increased14. A equippedB associatedC presentedD compared15. A assessB moderateC generateD record16. A in the face ofB in the form ofC in the way ofD in the name of17. A transferB commitC attributeD

9、return18. A becauseB unlessC thoughD until19. A emergesB vanishesC remainsD decreases20. A experiencesB combinesC justifiesD influencesSection IIReading ComprehensionPart A Directions:Read the following four texts. Answer the questions below each text by choosing A,B, C or D. Mark your answers on th

10、e ANSWER SHEET. (40 points)Text 1First two hours, now three hours - this is how far in advance authorities are recommending people show up to catch a domestic flight, at least at some major U.S. airports with increasingly massive security lines.Americans are willing to tolerate time-consuming securi

11、ty procedures in return for increased safety. The crash of EgyptAir Flight 804, which terrorists may have downed over the Mediterranean Sea, provides another tragic reminder of why. But demanding too much of air travelers or providing too little security in return undermines public support for the p

12、rocess. And it should: Wasted time is a drag on Americans economic and private lives, not to mention infuriating.Last year, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) found in a secret check that undercover investigators were able to sneak weapons - both fake and real - past airport security n

13、early every time they tried. Enhanced security measures since then, combined with a rise in airline travel due to the improving economy and low oil prices, have resulted in long waits at major airports such as Chicagos OHare International. It is not yet clear how much more effective airline security

14、 has become - but the lines are obvious.Part of the issue is that the government did not anticipate the steep increase in airline travel, so the TSA is now rushing to get new screeners on the line. Part of the issue is that airports have only so much room for screening lanes. Another factormay be th

15、at more people are trying to overpack their carry-on bags to avoid checkedbaggage fees, though the airlines strongly dispute this.There is one step the TSA could take that would not require remodeling airports or rushing to hire: Enroll more people in the PreCheck program. PreCheck is supposed to be

16、 a win-win for travelers and the TSA. Passengers who pass abackground check are eligible to use expedited screening lanes. This allows the TSA to focus on travelers who are higher risk, saving time for everyone involved. The TSA wants to enroll 25 million people in PreCheck.It has not gotten anywher

17、e close to that, and one big reason is sticker shock: Passengers must pay $85 every five years to process their background checks. Since the beginning, this price tag has been PreChecks fatal flaw. Upcoming reforms might bring the price to a more reasonable level. But Congress should look into doing

18、 so directly, by helping to finance PreCheck enrollment or to cut costs in other ways.The TSA cannot continue diverting resources into underused PreCheck lanes while most of the traveling public suffers in unnecessary lines. It is long past time to make the program work.21. The crash of EgyptAir Fli

19、ght 804 is mentioned toA explain Americans tolerance of current security checks.B stress the urgency to strengthen security worldwide.C highlight the necessity of upgrading major U.S. airports.D emphasize the importance of privacy protection.22. Which of the following contributes to long waits at ma

20、jor airports?A New restrictions on carry-on bags.B The declining efficiency of the TSA.C An increase in the number oftravelers.D Frequent unexpected secret checks.23. The word expedited (Line 4, Para. 5) is closest in meaning toA quieter.B cheaper.C wider.D faster.24. One problem with the PreCheck p

21、rogram isA a dramatic reduction of its scale.B its wrongly-directed implementation.C the governments reluctance to back it.D an unreasonable price for enrollment.25. Which of the following would be the best title for the text?A Less Screening for More SafetyB PreCheck - a Belated SolutionC Getting S

22、tuck in Security LinesD Underused PreCheck LanesText2The ancient Hawaiians were astronomers, wrote Queen Liliuokalani, Hawaiis last reigning monarch, in 1897. Star watchers were among the most esteemed members of Hawaiian society. Sadly, all is not well with astronomy in Hawaii today. Protests have

23、erupted over construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT), a giant observatory that promises to revolutionize humanitys view ofthe cosmos.At issue is the TMTs planned location on Mauna Kea, a dormant volcano worshiped by some Hawaiians as the piko, that connects the Hawaiian Islands to the heave

24、ns. But Mauna Kea is also home to some of the worlds most powerful telescopes. Rested in the Pacific Ocean, Mauna Keas peak rises above the bulk of our planets dense atmosphere, where conditions allow telescopes to obtain images of unsurpassed clarity.Opposition to telescopes on Mauna Kea is nothing

25、 new. A small but vocal group of Hawaiians and environmentalists have long viewed their presence as disrespect for sacred land and a painful reminder of the occupation of what was once a sovereign nation.Some blame for the current controversy belongs to astronomers. In their eagerness to build bigge

26、r telescopes, they forgot that science is not the only way of understanding the world. They did not always prioritize the protection of Mauna Keas fragile ecosystems or its holiness to the islands inhabitants. Hawaiian culture is not a relic of the past; it is a living culture undergoing a renaissan

27、ce today.Yet science has a cultural history, too, with roots going back to the dawn of civilization. The same curiosity to find what lies beyond the horizon that first brought early Polynesians to Hawaiis shores inspires astronomers today to explore the heavens. Calls to disassemble all telescopes o

28、n Mauna Kea or to ban future development there ignore the reality that astronomy and Hawaiian culture both seek to answer big questions about who we are, where we come from and where we are going. Perhaps that is why we explore the starry skies, as if answering a primal calling to know ourselves and

29、 our true ancestral homes.The astronomy community is making compromises to change its use ofMauna Kea. The TMT site was chosen to minimize the telescopes visibility around the island and to avoid archaeological and environmental impact. To limit the number of telescopes on Mauna Kea, old ones will b

30、e removed at the end of their lifetimes and their sites returned to a natural state. There is no reason why everyone cannot be welcomed on Mauna Kea to embrace their cultural heritage and to study the stars.26. Queen Liliuokalanis remark in Paragraph 1 indicatesA her conservative view on the histori

31、cal role ofastronomy.B the importance of astronomy in ancient Hawaiian society.C the regrettable decline of astronomy in ancient times.D her appreciation of star watchers feats in her time.27. Mauna Kea is deemed as an ideal astronomical site due toA its geographical features.B its protective surrou

32、ndings.C its religious implications.D its existing infrastructure.28. The construction of the TMT is opposed by some locals partly becauseA it may risk ruining their intellectual life.B it reminds them of a humiliating history.C their culture will lose a chance of revival.D they fear losing control

33、of Mauna Kea.29. It can be inferred from Paragraph 5 that progress in todays astronomyA is fulfilling the dreams of ancient Hawaiians.B helps spread Hawaiian culture across the world.C may uncover the origin of Hawaiian culture.D will eventually soften Hawaiians hostility.30. The authors attitude to

34、ward choosing Mauna Kea as the TMT site is oneofA severe criticism.B passive acceptance.C slight hesitancy.D full approval.Text3Robert F. Kennedy once said that a countrys GDP measures everything except that which makes life worthwhile. With Britain voting to leave the European Union, and GDP alread

35、y predicted to slow as a result, it is now a timely moment to assess what he was referring to.The question of GDP and its usefulness has annoyed policymakers for over half a century. Many argue that it is a flawed concept. It measures things that do not matter and misses things that do. By most rece

36、nt measures, the UKs GDP has been the envy of the Western world, with record low unemployment and high growth figures. If everything was going so well, then why did over 17 million people vote for Brexit, despite the warnings about what it could do to their countrys economic prospects?A recent annua

37、l study of countries and their ability to convert growth into well-being sheds some light on that question. Across the 163 countries measured, the UK is one of the poorest performers in ensuring that economic growth is translated into meaningful improvements for its citizens. Rather than just focusi

38、ng on GDP, over 40 different sets of criteria from health, education and civil society engagement have been measured to get a more rounded assessment of how countries are performing.While all of these countries face their own challenges, there are a number of consistent themes. Yes, there has been a

39、 budding economic recovery since the 2008 global crash, but in key indicators in areas such as health and education, major economies have continued to decline. Yet this isnt the case with all countries. Some relatively poor European countries have seen huge improvements across measures including civ

40、il society, income equality and the environment.This is a lesson that rich countries can learn: When GDP is no longer regarded as the sole measure of a countrys success, the world looks very different. So, what Kennedy was referring to was that while GDP has been the most common method for measuring

41、 the economic activity of nations, as a measure, it is no longer enough. It does not include important factors such as environmental quality or education outcomes - all things that contribute to a persons sense ofwell-being.The sharp hit to growth predicted around the world and in the UK could lead

42、to a decline in the everyday services we depend on for our well-being and for growth. But policymakers who refocus efforts on improving well-being rather than simply worrying about GDP figures could avoid the forecasted doom and may even see progress.31. Robert F. Kennedy is cited because heA praise

43、d the UK for its GDP.B identified GDP with happiness.C misinterpreted the role of GDP.D had a low opinion of GDP.32. It can be inferred from Paragraph 2 thatA the UK is reluctant to remold its economic pattern.B GDP as the measure of success is widely defied in the UK.C the UK will contribute less t

44、o the world economy.D policymakers in the UK are paying less attention to GDP.33. Which of the following is true about the recent annual study?A It is sponsored by 163 countries.B It excludes GDP as an indicator.C Its criteria are questionable.D Its results are enlightening.34. In the last two parag

45、raphs, the author suggests thatA the UK is preparing for an economic boom.B high GDP foreshadows an economic decline.C it is essential to consider factors beyond GDP.D it requires caution to handle economic issues.35. Which of the following is the best title for the text?A High GDP But Inadequate We

46、ll-being, a UK LessonB GDP Figures, a Window on Global Economic HealthC Robert F. Kennedy, a Terminator of GDPD Brexit, the UKs Gateway to Well-beingText4In a rare unammous ruling, the US Supreme Court has overturned the corruption conviction of a former Virginia governor, Robert McDonnell. But it d

47、id so while holding its nose at the ethics of his conduct, which included accepting gifts such as a Rolex watch and a Ferrari automobile from a company seeking access to government.The high courts decision said the judge in Mr. McDonnells trial failed to tell a jury that it must look only at his official acts, or the former governors decisions on specific and unsettled issues related to his duties.Merely helping a