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1、 -6-第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分）A Guide to Stockholm University Library Our library offers different types of studying places and provides a good studying environment.Zones The library is divided into different zones.The upper floor is a quiet zone with over a thousand places for silent reading,and places

2、 where you can sit and work with your own computer.The reading places consist mostly of tables and chairs.The ground floor is the zone where you can talk.Here you can find sofas and armchairs for group work.Computers You can use your own computer to connect to the wi-fi specially prepared for notebo

3、ok computers;you can also use library computers,which contain the most commonly used applications,such as Microsoft Office.They are situated in the area known as the Experimental Field on the ground floor.Group-study places If you want to discuss freely without disturbing others,you can book a study

4、 room or sit at a table on the ground floor.Some study rooms are for 23 people and others can hold up to 68 people.All rooms are marked on the library maps.There are 40 group-study rooms that must be booked via the website.To book,you need an active University account and a valid University card.You

5、 can use a room three hours per day,nine hours at most per week.Storage of Study Material The library has lockers for students to store course literature.When you have obtained at least 40 credits,you may rent a locker and pay 400 SEK for a years rental period.Rules to be Followed Mobile phone conve

6、rsations are not permitted anywhere in the library.Keep your phone on silent as if you were in a lecture and exit the library if you need to receive calls.Please note that food and fruit are forbidden in the library,but you are allowed to have drinks and sweets with you.1.What is the librarys upper

7、floor mainly for students to do?A.Read in a quiet place.B.Have group discussions.C.Take comfortable seats.D.Get their computers fixed.2.What condition should be met to book a group-study room?A.A group must consist of 8 people.B.Three-hour use per day is the minimum.C.One should first register at th

8、e university.D.Applicants must mark the room on the map.3.A student can rent a locker in the library if he _.A.can afford the rental fee B.attends certain courses C.has nowhere to put his books D.has earned the required credits B Disney has picked Chinese actor Liu Yifei to play Mulan in an upcoming

9、 film,following accusations against Hollywood of whitewashing.Several Hollywood films have faced criticism in recent months for featuring white actors in Asian roles.Recent films accused of whitewashing include the Hollywood remake of Japanese anime Ghost in the Shell,which had Scarlett Johansson in

10、 the main role which was originally Japanese,and Chinese epic The Great Wall which starred Matt Damon as its lead character.Earlier this year,British actor Ed Skrein who was cast as an Asian character in the upcoming Hellboy remake pulled out of the film so that the role could be“cast appropriately”

11、.It then went to Korean-American actor Daniel Dae Kim.The live-action adaptation of the 1998 cartoon movie will tell the tale of the well-known Chinese heroine Hua Mulan.Mulan pretended to be a man to fight in the army to spare her weak father from being forced into the army.-6-The film has been und

12、er careful examination since it was announced that Disney intended to remake Mulan.An online campaign calling for an Asian actress in the role attracted more than 100,000 signatures before it was shut on Thursday.Liu,nicknamed“Fairy Sister”for her delicate looks and previous roles in fantasy dramas,

13、is well-known as an actress,model and singer in China.The 30-year-old is said to be fluent in English,having grown up partly in New York.The Hollywood Reporter said she was picked out of nearly 1,000 candidates for the film.Disneys announcement on its blog about Lius casting was met with delight on

14、Twitter as well as on Sina Weibo,Chinas microblogging network.Many online celebrated it as a win for diversity in Disney films.Chinese-American actress Ming-Na Wen,who voiced Mulan in the original animated movie,also gave her stamp of approval.Chinese netizens congratulated Liu,with many praising Di

15、sneys choice.One commenter said,“Needs to know martial arts,can also speak English,has star quality-it definitely should be Liu Yifei.”4.Which actor or actress is non-white?A.Scarlett Johansson B.Matt Damon C.Ed Skrein D.Daniel Dae Kim.5.What is true about the coming film Mulan?A.It is a cartoon fil

16、m.B.It is set in ancient China.C.It has drawn little attention from the public.D.It is disliked by audience for being cast by white actress.6.After Disneys announcement,A.every American was pleased.B.Chinese government felt honored.C.most fans welcomed the decision.D.more people bought tickets to Di

17、sney films.7.Which section of a website is the text from?A.Education.B.Science.C.Entertainment.D.Business.C Flowers make people happy.And while that might seem obvious,there hasnt been much research to prove the point until now.Some new studies by Rutgers University scientists support the idea stron

18、gly,and the experts go on to assume that flowers have flourished on this planet,with their beauty evolving in recent thousands of years,partly because humans are so attached to them.In a test,bunches of flowers were sent by florists to 113 men and women in a retirement community.All 113 got flowers

19、and a notebook,but some got them earlier and received a second bunch when the others got theirs.By now you can guess the outcome.The more flowers,the more smiles.The results of the studies got the scientists to think about how the flower industry of today has evolved into growing things that serve n

20、o other purpose than emotional(情感上)satisfaction.Nature wont even pollinate(授粉)many of the domesticated flowers.Just among roses,there are so many types created by humans that,clearly,flowers arent what they used to be.But its likely our collective hand has played a role longer than you might think.G

21、eneticist(遗传学家)Terry McGuire suggests that natures prettier flowers got to survive and develop well because people didnt destroy them when they cleared for agriculture.Instead,they grew them and have been doing so for over 5,000 years.“Because theyre a source of pleasure,we take care of them.In that

22、 sense theyre like dogs.They are the pets of the plant world.”McGuire says.Here is one way that might have worked:Many species of flowers that are now planted used to grow only when the ground was disturbed,McGuire explains.“As humans moved into agricultural settings,these flowers would have been we

23、eds.”“These flowers might have been tolerated because of their beauty.The seeds would have been preserved and replanted.Over time,the best of these flowers might have been selected and the seeds more carefully preserved.”8.The underlined word“theirs”probably means _.-6-A.flowers B.notebooks C.flower

24、s and notebooks D.a second bunch of flowers 9.Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?A.We keep dogs because they make us happy.B.People grow flowers for thousands of years.C.The more flowers people get,the happier they are.D.People left all the flowers alive when clearing land.10.According to

25、 Terry McGuire,one possible way of flower evolution is _.a.the most beautiful flowers were chosen b.people replanted the seeds of the flowers c.flowers were wild plants at the beginning d.people protected the prettier flowers while clearing land A.c,d,b,a,B.c,b,d,a C.c,d,a,b D.c,b,a,d 11.What is the

26、 best title of this passage?A.More Flowers,More Smiles B.Flowers:Pets of Plant World C.Humans Affection&Flowers Evolution D.Humans Love Towards Flowers D Some people think that success is only for those with talent or those who grow up in the right family,and others believe that success mostly comes

27、 down to luck.Im not going to say luck,talent,and circumstances dont come into play because they do.Some people are born into the right family while others are born with great intelligence,and thats just the reality of how life is.However,to succeed in life,one first needs to set a goal and then gra

28、dually make it more practical.And,in addition to that,in order to get really good at something,one needs to spend at least 10,000 hours studying and practicing.To become great at certain things,itll require even more time,time that most people wont put in.This is a big reason why many successful peo

29、ple advise you to do something you love.If you dont enjoy what you do,it is going to feel like unbearable pain and will likely make you give up well before you ever become good at it.When you see people exhibiting some great skills or having achieved great success,you know that they have put in a hu

30、ge part of their life to get there at a huge cost.Its sometimes easy to think they got lucky or they were born with some rare talent,but thinking that way does you no good,and theres a huge chance that youre wrong anyway.Whatever you do,if you want to become great at it,you need to work day in and d

31、ay out,almost to the point of addiction,and over a long period of time.If youre not willing to put in the time and work,dont expect to receive any prize.Consistent,hard work wont guarantee you the level of success you may want,but it will guarantee that you will become really good at whatever it is

32、you put all that work into.12.Paragraph 1 mainly talks about _.A.the reasons for success B.the standards of success C.the importance of success D.what people think success is 13.Successful people suggest doing what one loves because _.A.work makes one feel pain B.one tends to enjoy his work C.it tak

33、es a lot of time to succeedD.one gives up his work easily 14.What can we infer from Paragraph 4?A.Successful people like to show their great skills.B.People need to achieve success at the cost of life.C.People sometimes succeed without luck or talent.D.It helps to think that luck or talent leads to

34、success.15.What is the main theme of the passage?A.Luck,talent and family help to achieve success.B.One cannot succeed without time and practice.C.Having a goal is very important to success D.Being good is different from being great.第二节（共 5 小题：每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）-6-There is a huge power in knowing how

35、to make adjustments(调节)in life.In fact,its possible to turn failure into success by making the right adjustments._16_ Whatever your station in life,everyone will face what I call the 3Cs:changes,challenges and choices.The following are some simple but powerful tips to help you make effective life ad

36、justments._17_ Most people see with their eyes but very few people know how to observe.The difference between seeing and observing is like the difference between reading and studying.One factor in helping you to listen better is to hear not only what people say but also what they dont say.Reading bo

37、dy language and voice inflection(音调变化)can help you listen between the lines.All these play an effective role in helping you to think with your eyes and ears.Learn to go with the flow.The people who learn to make the best life adjustments can develop the habit of going with the flow._18_Notice people

38、 who can go with the flow and you will find a person with sharp instincts(本能)they depend on._19_ If you can keep an attitude of preparation for 3Cs,youll have the best chance of making effective life adjustments.As the saying goes,if you stay ready,you do not have to get ready._20_ A.Listen to what

39、people dont say.B.Learn to think with your eyes and ears.C.Be prepared for changes,challenges and choices.D.The key is in knowing where they are needed and how much.E.Thats the best advice for anyone who wants to make the best life adjustments and win!F.So,whats one of the key factors for people who

40、 fail to make life adjustments when faced with 3Cs?G.The best way to do that is to trust your instincts.The more you do that,the more they will work for you.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）(一)It was a cold winters afternoon.Robert stopped for a moment as he crossed the bri

41、dge and looked down at the river below.There were hardly any _21_ on the river.Near the bridge,_22_,almost directly below,there was a small canoe,with a boy in it.He was not wearing many clothes,Robert _23_.He had a tremble and walked on._24_ he heard a cry.“Help!Help!”The cry came from the river.Ro

42、bert looked _25_.The boy was in the water and his canoe was _26_ away.“Help!Help!”he called again.Robert was a good swimmer.Taking off his clothes,he _27_ into the river.The freezing water made him shiver all over,_28_ in a few seconds he reached the boy._29_ the boy with him,he started to swim towa

43、rds the _30_.But at that moment he noticed a large motor boat under the bridge.There were several people on the boat,all _31_ in his direction.Robert decided to swim towards the boat.“Give me a hand,”he shouted _32_ he got near the boat.He _33_ up into a row of faces.“Its _34_,”he thought.“They look

44、 so _35_.”Silently they helped the boy into the boat and _36_ him in a blanket.But they did not move to _37_ Robert.“Arent you going to pull me _38_,too?”Robert asked.“You!”said one of the men.Robert noticed that that man was standing next to a large _39_,“You!Why,we were making a TV comedy and you

45、_40_ a whole afternoons work!You can stay where you are!”21.A.rocks B.fishermen C.boats D.swimmers 22.A.however B.besides C.anyhow D.indeed 23.A.concluded B.guessed C.judged D.noticed -6-24.A.Till then B.Just then C.Far away D.From there 25.A.down B.sideways C.forward D.backward 26.A.running B.float

46、ing C.flowing D.fading 27.A.swam B.stepped C.dived D.dropped 28.A.and B.so C.or D.but 29.A.Pushing B.Dragging C.Catching D.Holding 30.A.bank B.bridge C.canoe D.boat 31.A.swimming B.rowing C.looking D.screaming 32.A.since B.till C.once D.as 33.A.turned B.looked C.hurried D.stood 34.A.funny B.heartwar

47、ming C.worthwhile D.fantastic 35.A.relieved B.touched C.grateful D.annoyed 36.A.left B.wrapped C.placed D.threw 37.A.save B.thank C.assist D.welcome 38.A.on B.off C.away D.out 39.A.sail B.lifeboat C.camera D.container 40.A.ruined B.rescued C.participated D.improved(二)There was a businessman who was

48、deep in debt and could see no way out.He sat on the park bench,head in hands,_41_if anything could save his company from bankruptcy(破产).Suddenly an old man appeared before him.“I can see that something is_42_you,”he said.After listening to the businessmans troubles,the old man said,“I believe I can

49、help you.”He asked the man his name,wrote out a_43_,and pushed it into his hand saying,“Take this money.Meet me here exactly one year from today,and you can pay me back at that time.”Then he turned and disappeared as_44_as he had come.The businessman saw in his hand a check for$500,000,_45_by John D

50、.Rockefeller,then one of the richest men in the world!“I can_46_my money worries in an instant!”he realized.But_47_,he decided to put the uncashed check in his safe.Just knowing it was there might give him the_48_to work out a way to save his business,he thought.With renewed_49_,he negotiated better