4．Children with autism（孤独症） have difficulty with social skills and communication．They often behave in restricted and repetitive ways and have what seem like abnormally intense interests．
Autism is more common in boys than girls．What causes it is not clear．Scientists are studying genes and possible environmental influences．
Doctors usually cannot confirm a diagnosis（诊断） of autism until a child is about three years old．Rebecca Landa is a researcher at the Kennedy Krieger Institute and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Maryland．Professor Landa wanted to find out what differences in development might be seen earlier．She led a new study that observed 235 babies between six and 36 months of age．
"At six months of age，the signs of some risk for developing communication and social delays，including autism，include motor delays．Like when you lay your baby on their back and you pull them by the arms gently into a seated position，the baby's head may nod back behind the shoulders，like poor head control．So that does not mean that the baby is going to have autism，but it does mean the baby needs to have some exercises to strengthen their body．And when they strengthen their body，they are better able to play with toys and engage with people，which then goes on to help them have better outcomes．"
By the time a baby is one year old，signs of possible autism include difficulty in using words and not looking eye-to-eye or reaching out to other people．By 14 months，the baby might smile less and use language less．However，Professor Landa says these signs can be so small that they might be missed during a short health exam．
"It's important for parents to stay tuned into their children's development，and if a parent is concerned about a child's development，for professionals to listen to them．"
The earlier parents notice delays，she says，the sooner they can begin doing s imple things that may help improve their child's development．For example：talking to the child about what they are doing，commenting when the child shows them something，and playing simple games that keep the child's attention．
36．What is the best title of the passage？A
A．Watching for Early Signs of Autism in Babies
B．How to Confirm a Diagnosis of Autism
C．Children with Autism Have Difficulty in Communication
D．Ways to Help Children with Autism to Recover
37．What can we learn form the third paragraph？B
A．Landa has found ways to confirm a diagnosis of autism when a baby is about six months．
B．Landa tried to find autism earlier by comparing the differences as the baby grows up．
C．Now doctors can confirm a diagnosis of autism before a child is three years old．
D．Doctors observed 235 babies either 6 or 36 months of age under the guide of Landa．
38．When a baby with signs of possible autism is a year and two months，he mayD．
A．avoid eye contact              
B．have difficulty in raising his head
C．develop bad manners            
D．hate to communicate with others
39．In which column could we find this passage？B．
A．Education                  
B．Health
C．Economics                   
D．Entertainment．

3．Most damagingly，anger weakens a person's ability to think clearly and keep control over his behaviour．The angry person loses objectivity in evaluating the emotional significance of the person or situation that arouses his anger．
Not everyone experiences anger in the same way； what angers one person may amuse another．The specific expression of anger also differs from person to person based on biological and cultural forces．In contemporary culture，physical expressions of anger are generally considered too socially har mful to be tolerated．We no longer regard duels（决斗） as an appropriate expression of anger resulting from one person's awareness of insulting behaviour on the part of another．
Anger can be identified in the brain，where the electrical activity changes．Under most conditions EEG （脑电图） measures of electrical activity show balanced activity between the right and left prefrontal （额叶前部） areas．Behaviourally this corresponds to the general even-handed disposition （意向）that most of us possess most of the time．But when we are angry the EEG of the right and left prefrontal areas aren't balanced and．as a res ult of this，we're likely to react．And our behavioural response to anger is different from our response to other emotions，whether positive or negative．
Most positive emotions are associated with approach behaviour：we move closer to people we like．Most negative emotions，in contrast，are associated with avoidance behaviour：we move away from people and things that we dislike or that make us anxious．But anger is an exception to this pattern．The angrier we are．the more likely we are to move towards the object of our anger．This corresponds to what psychologists refer to as offensive anger：the angry person moves closer in order to influence and control the person or situation causing his anger．This approach-and-confront behaviour is accompanied by a leftward prefrontal asymmetry （不对称 ） of EEG activity．Interestingly，this asymmetry lessens if the angry person can experience empathy （同感） towards the individual who is bringing forth the angry response．In defensive anger，in contrast，the EEG asymmetry is directed to the right and the angry person feels helpless in the face of the anger-inspiring situation．
62．The"duels"example in Paragraph 2 proves that the expression of anger．C
A．usually has a biological basis        
B．varies among people
C．is socially and culturally shaped       
D．influences one's thinking and evaluation
63．What changes can be found in an angry brain？B
A．Balanced electrical activity can be spotted．
B．Unbalanced patterns are found in prefrontal areas．
C．Electrical activity corresponds to one's behaviour．
D．Electrical activity agrees with one's disposition．
64．Which of the foll owing is typical of offensive anger？A
A．Approaching the source of anger．
B．Trying to control what is disliked．
C．Moving away from what is disliked．
D．Feeling helpless in the face of anger．
65．What is the key message of the last paragraph？D
A．How anger differs from other emotions．
B．How anger relates to other emotions．
C．Behavioural responses to anger．
D．Behavioural patterns of anger．

2．Over time I have been changed quite a lot．I began （56）as a calculating machine in 1642．It took nearly two hundred years（57）before I was built as an analytical machine．Then in 1936Alan Turing wrote a book and built a universal machine to solve any difficult mathematical problems．From then on，I grew rapidly both in sizes and brainpower．By the 1970s，I （58）had grown （grow）as large as a room and I wonder if I would grow any larger．（59）However，this reality also worried my designers．Luckily，（60）with  time going by，I have been made smaller．And I （61）have been used （use） in offices and homes since the 1970s．
These changes would not be possible without my improved memory，（62）which became so large that I couldn't believe it．In the early1960s，they gave me a family（63）connected（connect） by a network，enabling us to share my knowledge with others．Since the 1970s，many new （64）applications （apply） have been found for me and I have become important in many fields．I am now （65）truly （true） filled with happiness that I am a devoted friend and helper of the human race．

1．Did you know that the first documented use of OMG（oh my god）was in 1917，or that LOL was once a common term meaning little old ladies in 1960？That's what the world learned when OMG，LOL，and FYI （for your information） were added to the Oxford English Dictionary last week．This dictionary is considered by many to be the reference book that defines the English language．
Words added to the Oxford English Dictionary are truly considered new members of the language．People invent new words all the time，but only a few become popular enough to get defined in dictionaries．
Typed online or in text messages，LOL，FYI，and OMG are initialisms，which can be said aloud letter by letter，like LOL，which now stands for Laugh Out Loud．Faster to type than the full phrases，initialisms like these have been used online since the 1990s．But these three online terms are now spoken outside the Internet too，making them different from other online lingo（ 行话）．Dictionary editors decided the words are used so commonly that they had to be defined this year．
Another important addition to the dictionary this year was?，as in"I?NY．"This is the first graphic （图形的 ） symbol ever defined in the Oxford English Dictionary．The editors added?as a verb under the definition of"heart"，meaning"to love"．
Some slang words-informal language used more commonly in speech than in writing-were also added，like wassup，a shortened way to say"What's up"．Even words that have been in use for many years like biker and happy camper were finally added to the dictionary．
The Oxford English Dictionary now defines more than 600，000words．That adds up to more than 21，730pages!Guinness World Records calls it the longest dictionary in the world．The Oxford English Dictionary is known for recording words of all kinds-popular，outdated，and even foreign words used by English speakers throughout the language's long history．

21．The text mainly tells us thatA．
A．expressions like LOL and FYI have been added to the Oxford English Dictionary
B．English words change their meaning as time goes by
C．English language is becoming more and more difficult to learn
D．the Oxford English Dictionary breaks the Guinness World Record
22．Which of the following is NOT included in the facts that the Oxford English Dictionary has been updated？D
A．Some online terms are added to it．
B．A graphic symbol is first introduced into it．
C．Some slang words are collected in it．
D．Some old words are left out．
23．What does the underlined word"initialisms"refer to？B
A．Words having foreign origins．
B．Words made from the first letters of several words in a phrase．
C．Uncommon words frequently appearing on the Internet．
D．Official words used in formal documents with capital letters．
24．It can be inferred that the Oxford English DictionaryB．
A．includes all words from all languages       
B．gets one of the Guinness World Records
C．changes some words'meaning at intervals    
D．is the most respected dictionary in the world．

20．TOP 4 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR BRAIN FITNESS
Brain fitness has basic principles：variety and curiosity．When anything you do becomes second nature，you need to make a change．If you can do the crossword puzzle in your sleep，it's time for you to move on to a new challenge in order to get the best workout for your brain．Curiosity about the world around you，how it works and how you can understand it will keep your brain working fast and efficiently．（36）FPlay games
Brain fitness programs and games are a wonderful way to tease and challenge your brain．Suduko，crosswords and electronic games can all improve your brain's speed and memory．These games rely on logic，word skills，math and more．（37）AYou'll get benefit more by doing these games a little bit every day--spend 15 minutes or so，not hours．
Think deeply
Thinking deeply is perhaps the single greatest thing you can do for your mind or body health．（38）GBy creating a different mental state，you engage your brain in new and interesting ways while increasing your brain fitness．
Eat for your brain
Your brain needs you to eat healthy fats．Focus on fish oils from wild salmon，nuts such as walnuts，seeds such as flax seed and olive oil．（39）CRemove transfats（反式脂肪）completely from your diet．
（40）EStories are a way that we solidify memories，interpret events and share moments．Practice telling your stories，both new and old，so that they are interesting，attractive and fun．Some basic storytelling techniques will go a long way in keeping people's interest both in you and in what you have to say．

A．These games are also fun．
B．Learn something from a story．
C．Eat more of these foods and less fats．
D．Eat as much as you can．
E．Tell good stories．
F．Use the ideas below to help obtain your seek for mental fitness．
G．It not only relaxes you，but gives your brain a workout．

19．Everybody in this world is different from one another．But do you know that understanding differences can help you better manage your money？
As we grow up，we gradually develop a set of our own values or beliefs．These are influenced by society，our family，the education we receive and so on．Once this value system is set up，it's not easy to change later in life．
Financial experts say that everyone also has their own belief of how to manage their finances．This is part of our value system and it has a great impact on the way we look after our money．
According to our different values，experts put us in three categories．They are：the ant，the cricket and the snail．
The ant works first
Just like ants who work heart and soul in summer in order to store  food for winter，these people don't care about enjoying the moment．They work very hard and save money they earn so that they can enjoy life when they get old and retire．The ant loves to save but they could make more out of their money if they were willing to invest in some funds and stocks with low risk．
The cricket  fun first
The cricket wants to enjoy everything now and doesn't think too much about the future．They even borrow money when they really want something．Many young people now belong to this group．These people have little savings．When they get old，they might have problems．They should learn to save and buy insurance．
The snail lives under pressure
The snail refers to people who make life difficult for themselves．They take big long term loans from the bank in order to buy things such as luxury houses．They are happy to take big loans even though they are not sure whether they can afford it．This can cause problems in the future．They should plan more carefully．
29．People with the character of the snail would like toC．
A．enjoy life at the moment without thinking much about the future
B．put work before everything else
C．live a luxury life at all costs
D．take the risk of investing a large sum of money
30．Our beliefs and values are affected by the following exceptD．
A．society       B．our family
C．education     D．money
31．This passage mainly talks aboutB．
A．the spending nature of people
B．the relation between man and insects
C．the insects in nature
D．the problems with dealing with money
32．Which of the following has the character that the author prefers？D
A．The ant       B．The cricket
C．The snail     D．None of the above．

18．Of the many unpleasant emotions we can experience，fear may top the list．
（36）F．Fear can also keep us from pursuing the things in life that really matter-like following our dreams，and developing important relationships．I have some ideas，though，of how to be free from fear．
●Experience fear．
I used to be very afraid of speaking in front of people．I would get sweaty palms and my stomach would be so tied up that I wouldn't be able to eat．However，each time I spoke，I noticed afterwards that it wasn't that bad．Things I fear are never as bad in reality as I make them out in my mind．（37）D．
●Create space．
The first and most important step to being fearless is to create some space between ourselves and the emotion of fear．This isn't accomplished by ignoring the fear，or trying to talk ourselves out of it．（38）A．In fact，a recent research shows that by simply admitting the emotion we actually begin to reverse the"fight or flight（逃避）"response in the body．
●Control the breath and feel the fear．
Once we acknowledge the presence of fear，the second step is to control the breathing so that it becomes slower and gentler．We try to make the breath just a little bit longer，and feel how fear manifests（展现） in the body．（39）G．
With practice，we can create enough space between us and the emotion of fear so that we're able to replace a fearful thought with a positive one．（40）B．For instance，before I get up to speak in front of a group of people，I imagine that the audience is positively impressed by what I say and that I manage to complete the speech successfully．

A．Space is created only when we can honestly acknowledge that fear exists．
B．We can imagine a positive outcome for whatever we're about to do．
C．Fear，if left uncontrolled，can even destroy our life．
D．So one way to get rid of fear is to simply push ourselves to do things that we fear．
E．When we can see a positive outcome in our mind，fear no longer holds us back．
F．But fear is more than just physically unpleasant．
G．As we pay attention to the physical symptoms of fear，we can see fear objectively．

17．While there are some unpleasant people in the world，let's not forget that most people are friendly!If you find someone who likes the same restaurants as you or who is also crazy about"Harry Potter"，then feel free to talk the night away!Just keep the conversation light and about your common interests．If a topic is brought up that doesn't sit well with you，keep in mind that you are always in control．Ignore your manners at this time！
Do stay open minded．Sometimes chatting with strangers can turn into a close bond-or just another person you can turn to for a laugh．But when typing away in your computer，it's easy to get carried away and to want to tell your new friend all about yourself．Keep the personal details as secret，and instead talk about fun hobbies or the latest episode（一集）of"The Good Wife"．If Stranger Sally is asking what you look like，time to put up the red flag．
It is never necessary for someone to know what you look like．
Always listen to your gut（直觉）．If something inside you is telling you something isn't right，it probably isn't．Pay attention to how your body responds to certain people online．Remember，you never really know who you are talking to just by looking at a computer screen name，so downloading anything is an absolute no．
Seep Talking to strangers online doesn't always have to be a nightmare（噩梦）．By following these do's and don'ts，chatting with someone you don't know can be a cool experience，and can make sure that you stay safe in the world of the Internet．
32．What is the writer's attitude to most people today？B
A．Negative．B．Positive．C．Uncertain．D．Disappointed．
33．When you chat online，you should chat with the people whoC．
A．ignore your manners                     
B．played a role in"Harry Potter"
C．like doing the same things as you           
D．had dinner with you in the same restaurant
34．What should you do when chatting online？D
A．Download something from net friends．
B．Tell your living place to the new friends．
C．Send a picture of yourself to the strangers．
D．Talk about a fun hobby with the new friends．
35．Which would be the best title for the text？D
A．Advantages of surfing the Internet
B．Possible dangers of surfing the Internet
C．Advice on how to get online help
D．Guidance on chatting with strangers online．

16．

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21．If it's Wednesday afternoon，children can go toD．
A．visit the museum                 
B．read children's stories
C．play basketball                   
D．both B and C
22．If you want to play soccer with your friends，you should go toA．
A.16 Yangtze Road                  
B.89 North Main Street
C.106 Green Street                  
D.99 Brick Road
23．You can find the following information exceptBfrom the two notices．
A．looking for a hotel                 
B．doing some shopping
C．eating fast food                 
D．taking a taxi．

15．假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文．文中共有10处语言错误，每句最多有两处．每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除和修改．　　
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词．　　
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉．　　
修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词．　　
注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
　　　　　2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分．
Today I visited the Smiths--my first time visit to a American family．They live in a small town．It was very kind for them to meet me at the railway station and drove me to their home．The Smiths did his best to make me feel at home．They offered me coffee and another drinks．We have a good time talking and laughing together．They eager to know everything about China and asked me lots of question．In fact，they are planning to visit China in next year．