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1、8. C9. C10. A11. B12. A13. C14. D15. B16. A17. C18. D19. D20. BSection II Reading Comprehension2、1. D2. C3. B4. B3、1. B2. A3. B4. D4、1. C2. A3. B5、1. A2. D3. B4. C6 1. a2. bored3. like4. that5. . smarter6. On7. which8. was published9. showing10. those7、1. who/that2. who/that3. . where4. that5. which

2、/that6. why7. that8. As9. who/that10. whomSection III Translation8、1. F2. A3. C4. G5. E9、1. E2. B3. C4. G5. A11、 A. circles B. distance C. games D. competition12、 A. spent B. wasted C. undertook D. organized13、 A. alternatives B. performances C. challenges D. consequences14、A. valid B. tough C. stea

3、dy D. total15、A. appliedB. broke C. supportedD. struggled16、A. achievedB. seized C. abandonedD. dreamed17、A. bordersB. expectations C. limitsD. implication18 A. turn overB. hold out C . make upD. run across19、 A. directionB. trend C. obligationD. chance20、A.unpleasantB. impossible C. negative D. dan

4、gerousSection II Reading ComprehensionPart ADirections:Read the following four texts. Answer the questions below each text by choosing A, B, C or D. Mark your answers on the ANSWER SHEET. （40 points）Text 1The pursuit of longevity has long been on peoples minds, prompting an abundance of research on

5、the effects of food and diet on the human lifespan. According to recent research from the UC Irvine Institute, drinking coffee and wine could help you live longer.The 90+ Study evaluated more than 1,600 people over the age of 90 for their lifestyle habits and other qualities that might have contribu

6、ted to their longevity.Participants were visited every six months, when they were given various tests. Researchers also collected information about the participants, diets, lifestyles, and medical histories.They found out that two of the habits that helped preserve lives the most are drinking alcoho

7、l and coffee. I have no explanation for it, admitted Dr Claudia Kawas, “but I do firmly believe that moderate （适度的）drinking improves longevity.”So should we all be drinking more coffee and wine? While that would be great news, the research may not be as definitive as it seems.“Most studies about alc

8、ohol consumption, including The 90+ Study, are observational, so we can only say that something about drinking is associated with health and longevity,registered dietitian Jennifer Markowitz told The Daily Meal.Id be curious to see if the coffee and alcohol drinkers shared other important habits or

9、lifestyle factors that might also play into their longevity.”In other words, it might not be the wine and coffee thats helping people live longer, but the two substances do have some considerable health benefits. Wine and coffee are packed with antioxidants（抗氧化齐！J） which are known to protect our bod

10、ies from damage caused by free radicals,explained registered dietitian Keri Gans to The Daily Meal. Research on antioxidants has shown several heath benefits, including the possibility they may lower the risk of type 2 diabetes, improve cognitive function, decrease the risk of dementia, and lower th

11、e risk of heart disease.”Moderate drinking can be beneficial according to other studies一so long as its moderate.1、Whafs the passage mainly about?A. Antioxidants having a positive effect on the lifespan.B. The effects of food and diet on the human lifespan.C. Advocating drinking wine and coffee in ou

12、r daily life.D. Moderate drinking helping people live longer.2、The information was collected about the participants in the 90+ Study except.A. food consumptionB. lifestyleC. hobbiesD. medical history3、How can the wine and coffee benefit peoples health?A. They provide people with essential nutrition.

13、B. They are rich in antioxidants.C. They protect free radicals in human bodies.D. They can bring relief to pain.4、What can we infer from the passage?A. Not all the people participating in the study are over 90.B. Most studies about alcohol consumption are based on observation.C. Over-drinking can al

14、so be beneficial according to other studies.D. Antioxidants can cure type 2 diabetes.Text 2LM. Pei, the Chinese-American, who was regarded as one of the last great modernist architects, has died at the age of 102.Although he worked mostly in the United States, Pei will always be remembered for a Eur

15、opean project: His redevelopment of the Louvre Museum in Paris in the 1980s. He gave us the glass and metal pyramid in the main courtyard, along with three smaller pyramids and a vast subterranean （地下的）addition to the museum entrance.Pei was the first foreign architect to work on the Louvre in its l

16、ong history, and initially his designs were fiercely opposed. But in the end, the French and everyone else were won over. Winning the fifth Pritzker Architecture Prize in 1983, he was thought as giving the 20th century “some of its most beautiful inside spaces and outside forms . His talent and skil

17、l in the use of materials approach the level of poetry.”After studying architecture at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard, Pei set up his own architectural practice in New York in 1955.Designing the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum in 1964 established him as a name. H

18、is East Building of the National Gallery of Art in Washington in 1978 changed peoples ideas of a museum. The site was an odd trapezoid （梯形） shape. Peis solution was to cut it in two. The resulting building was dramatic, light and elegant - one of the first crowd-pleasing cathedrals of modern art.Tho

19、ugh known as a modernist, and notable for his forms based on arrangements of simple geometric （ 几何的）shapes, he once urged Chinese architects to look more to their architectural tradition rather than designing in a western style.In person, I.M. Pei was good-humored, charming and unusually modest. His

20、 working process was evolutionary, but innovation （仓惭）was never an intended goal.Stylistic originality is not my purpose/9 he said. I want to find the originality in the time, the place and the problem. 1、What can we learn about the result of redevelopment of the Louvre Museum?A. It was criticized b

21、y the French.B. It was a success.C. It made the Louvre Museum looks strange.D. It changed the function of the Louvre Museum.2、What can we learn from the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?A. He is a master in applying materials.B. He is skilled in writing poems.C. He often combines poetry and constr

22、uction.D. He gets inspiration from poetry in designing.3、Whafs the correct order of the following events?a. Design the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum.b. Study architecture at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard.c. Design the National Gallery of Art. d. Win the fifth

23、Pritzker Architecture Prize.A. abedB. bacdC. beadD. dacd 4、What can we learn about I.M. Pei?A. Innovation was his first goal in design.B. He was talented and serious.C. He preferred western style to the east.D. He liked simple geometric shapes.Text 3Lets catch a glimpse of the latest inventions this

24、 year.Parallels lets you use desktop apps on your phoneYoud think most applications would have created a mobile app by now but many companies still use desktop apps exclusively. Now Parallels Access lets you access them on your smartphone. All you need to do is download the app, then connect Paralle

25、ls* Applification to your computer, so you can access important files and other apps with a single click. You can easily use your apps in full-screen mode, using intuitive(直观的)touch controls to work faster than before.Usually,Parallels Access is $19.99, but you can get it now for $9.99.Take your lig

26、hting to the next level with this smart switchYou probably dont spend a lot of time thinking about your homes lighting, but ifs important: the way that you control your lighting affects the environment (and your electric bill).This WiFi wall switch is controlled via a companion app on your smartphon

27、e, so you can control connected lights or ceiling fans from anywhere.Usually, the Meross WiFi Wall Light Switch costs $45.99, but right now its on sale fbr $39.99 .Shoot beautifully clear videos with this smartphone gimbalIf youre interested in shooting professional-quality videos and photos, you do

28、nt have to spend a fortune to take a beautifully composed shot: just use this Rigiet Smartphone Gimbal instead.A gimbal is a support for your camera (in this case, your smartphone) that allows it to pivot (移动),and automatically detect and adjust to the position that you want to film in. Unlike any o

29、ther camera hardware you might own, this one comes with its own accompanying app.Usually, this Rigiet Smartphone Gimbal is $269, but you can get it now for $109.99.1、What do these products have in common?A. They save us energy.B , They make us work faster than before.C. They make our life easier and

30、 more comfortable.D. We have to download their apps before they are used.2、Which product gives you the best discount?A.The Rigiet Smartphone Gimbal.B.The Meross WiFi Wall Light Switch.C.The Parallels Access.D.The Desktop Apps.3、 In which section can we see the article in a newspaper?A.Education.B.Sc

31、ience.C.Society.D.Culture.Text 4They train four hours a day, often waking up at 4:30 or 5 for before-school practices. Their evenings and weekends are eaten up by twice-weekly travel games. Every day is the same; theres no break. No, these arent Olympic athletes; theyre kids.The benefits of sports a

32、re obvious. So, its not surprising that, according to CNN, 41 million American children play competitive sports. But when does this become too much of a good thing?Seven years ago, a survey in SportingKid magazine found 84 percent of athletes9 parents had observed belligerent behavior in other paren

33、ts at games and that 2 percent had been targets of this behavior. What does this say about sports culture, and our culture as a whole? Some parents have become so crazy about their childrens winning that they dont stop to think about what example they are setting.If athletes are constantly surrounde

34、d by adults who scream at coaches and attack sports officials, they may think that this is acceptable behavior. Theyll try to win at all costs. In other words, they wont know how to accept defeat, and learn from it.The amount of time some athletes spend practicing can be dangerous. According to Spor

35、ts Illustrated, over 3.5 million athletes younger than 15 suffered from a sports-related injury-thats nearly one in ten! Many injuries cause permanent （永久 的）damage if not treated.So what can we do about this situation? Some argue that there is no problem, because sports has always been and will alwa

36、ys be competitive. But did your grandparents spend hours each day practicing tennis or volleyball? No, they probably played with the neighborhood kids after school, not worrying about winning. All they wanted was to have fiin. And thats what we need to change in youth sports-focus on enjoyment.1、Wha

37、t does the underlined word “belligerent refer to?A. Aggressive. B. Mild.C. Elegant. D. Reasonable.2、Whats the consequence of adults5 bad examples?A. Young athletes9 scores will be affected.B Young athletes5 perfbnnance will suffer.C. Young athletes wont know how to succeed.D. Young athletes wont dea

38、l with failure properly.3、What is the tone of the text?A. Relaxed. B. Critical.C. Objective. D. Humorous.4、Which is the best title for the text?A. More practice, less failureB. Fight for victory to the last secondC. Enjoyment first, competition secondD. Prohibit kids from competitive sportsPart BDir

39、ections:Read the following text and answer the questions by choosing the most suitable subheading from the list A -G for each numbered paragraph (41 - 45). There are two extra subheadings which you do not need to use. Mark your answers on the ANSWER SHEET. (10 points)What can keep your brain young a

40、nd active? Marie Pasinski, 1-doctor from Massachusetts General Hospital, says, New experiences as well as a good snack”The next time you feel 2(bore) at the pool, play a board game or cards Exercising your mind with a challenging game that requires brainpower, 3二 chess or bridge (桥牌)，is more than ju

41、st fun These types of games are so interesting 4二 they can build up working memory Traveling, especially in the places where English isnt spoken, can make you 5. (smart) and more intelligent There is a great deal of recent research proving its benefits6. the other hand, eat more nuts! Not only are n

42、uts the perfect snack for a summer road trip, they also keep your mind sharp Some nuts are rich in magnesium(镁),7. can improve learning skills and memory of mice The research 8. (publish) in the Journal Neuron last month Another study at New York State Institute also proved the point, 9, (show) that

43、 mice who ate nuts made improvements in learning, memory, emotional regulation and movements, compared with 10, who didnt eat nuts 语篇填空Do you know the man 1. wrote this book? He was Jason, one of the engineers 2. came from Russia in the 1950sHe worked in the same factory 3-my father once worked When

44、 he came to China, the first thing 4- he did was to visit the factory 5-did research on trolleybuses and found out the reason 6J_China was so backward in it Then he spent every minute 7Je could spare to help China develop transportations, is mentioned above, Jason was a foreigner 9. made great contr

45、ibutions to our country and was a kind man to 10. we should say thanksSection III TranslationDirections:Translate the following text into Chinese. Write your translation on the ANSWER SHEET. (15 points) Earth is home to around 7 , 000 languages , around half of which are expected to disappear by 1 L

46、anguages disappear for many reasons. Sometimes younger generations stop learning a language because parents want children to fit in. 2 Native American children of the late - 19th century were required to attend boarding schools where educators forbade them from speaking their native languages.The Un

47、ited Nations ranks endangered languages according to their risk level. For example , an critically endangered n language is one that even grandparents don t speak often.New York s Onondaga language is an example withonly 50 speakers left. An extinct language has no speakers. It is gone forever. Alas

48、kas Eyak language is one example. 3、4、In the same way , different languages contribute to cultural diversity. Saving these languages benefits our understanding of other cultures. Languages can show how a society looks at the world and what it values. A language may describe something in a way that is funny , too. In Welsh , it rains not cats and dogs , but old wives and walking sticks.The Endangered Langua