To our great surprise, it is said that the house ________ now will be pulled down soon because it is built illegally.

A. having been built                                          B. to be built

C. being built                                                   D. built

 So far nobody has claimed the money ________ in the library.

A. discovered                                            B. to be discovered

C. discovering                                           D. having discovered

 I have a lot of readings ________ before the end of this term.

A. completing                                           B. to complete

C. completed                                            D. being completed

 That is the only way we can imagine ________ the overuse of water in students’ bathrooms.

A. reducing

B. to reduce

C. reduced

D. reduce

 Lucy has a great sense of humor and always keeps her colleagues ________ with her stories.

A. amused                                                B. amusing

C. to amuse                                       D. to be amused

 Listen! Do you hear someone ________ for help?

A. calling　　　 B. call　　　           C. to call　　　 D. called

 The fact that she was foreign made ________ difficult for her to get a job in that country.

A. so　　　          B. much　　　      C. that　　     　D. it

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Scientists have tried to come up with biological explanations for the academic difference between boys and girls. However, none were believable enough to explain the general picture. As one scientist points out, there are slightly genetic differences between the sexes at birth which may affect the subjects boys and girls choose.  “But the difficulty is that by the time children reach school age, there are so many other effects that it is almost impossible to tell whether girls are worse at science and maths, or whether they’ve been brought up to think of these subjects as boys’ ‘territory’”. Statistics show that in mathematics, at least, girls are equal to boys. A recent report suggests girls only stop studying mathematics because of social attitudes.  One of the reports says, “While it is still acceptable for women to say that they are ‘hopeless’ at maths, our research shows that, although girls get marks which are as good as boys’, they have not been encouraged to do so. ” The explanation for the difference, which is very clear during the teenage years, goes as far back as early childhood experiences. From their first days in nursery school, girls are not encouraged to work on their own or to complete tasks,  although boys are.  For example, boys but not girls are often asked to “help” with repair work. This encouragement leads to a way of learning how to solve problems later in the life.  Evidence shows that exceptional(杰出的)mathematicians and scientists did not have teachers who supplied answers;  they had to find out them by themselves.

A further report on maths teaching shows that teachers seem to give more attention to boys than to girls. Most teachers who took part in the study admit that they expect their male students to do better at mathematics and science subjects than their female students.  All of this tends to encourage boys to work harder in these subjects, gives them confidence and makes them believe that they can succeed. Interestingly, both boys and girls tend to regard such “male” subjects like mathematics and science as difficult. Yet it has been suggested that girls avoid mathematics courses, not because they are difficult, but for social reasons.

Mathematics and science are mainly male subjects, and therefore, as girls become teenagers, they are less likely to take them up. Girls do not seem to want to be in open competition with boys. Neither do they want to do better than boys，because they are afraid to appear less female,  and so less attractive.

1. What has been discovered about boys and girls in  their learning and choosing subjects at school?  (No more than 20 words. )

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2. Please explain the underlined word “territory” in English.  (No more than 6 words. )

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3. Why do girls stop learning mathematics based on the passage?  (No more than 15 words. )

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4. What makes those who made extraordinary contribution in mathematics and science different?  (No more than 15 words. )

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5. What conclusion can be drawn according to the scientific studies?  (No more than 20 words. )

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假设你是李华, 最近你校组织了一场讨论。讨论的主题是：本市要不要修地铁? 请你根据下表所提供的信息, 给某报社编辑写一封信, 客观地介绍讨论情况，并发表自己的看法。

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2．词数：120左右。

3．短文的开头已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Editor,

The students in our school had a heated discussion about whether a subway should be built in our city. _______________________________________________

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Have you considered studying abroad, but are not sure whether it’s worth your time? Perhaps you’re not certain what benefits you can get from an extended stay in a foreign country. Here are some very excellent reasons why you should take a try.

1. Studying abroad is the best way________ . There is no better and more effective way to learn a language than to be immersed in a culture that speaks the language you’re learning. You’re surrounded by the language on a daily basis and you are seeing and hearing it in the proper cultural context. Language learning happens most quickly under these circumstances.

2. Studying abroad provides the opportunity to travel. Weekends and academic breaks allow you to venture out and explore your surroundings- both your immediate and more distant surroundings. Since studying abroad often puts you in a completely different country, you are much closer to places you might otherwise not have had the opportunity to visit.

3. Studying abroad allows you to get to know another culture at first hand. Cultural differences are more than just habits. A person’s culture reflects very deep thoughts, beliefs, and values that influence his or her way of life and that he or she views the world. Students who experience cultural differences personally can truly understand where other cultures are coming from.

4. Studying abroad affords you the opportunity to make friends around the world. While abroad, you will meet not only natives to the culture in which you are studying, but also other international students who are as far from home as you.

5. Studying abroad raises employment opportunities. As the world continues to become more globalized, American countries are increasingly investing dollars abroad, and companies from countries around the world continue to invest in the international market. Through an employer’s eyes, a student who has studied abroad is independent, willing to embrace challenges, and able to cope with diverse problems and situations. Your experience living and studying in a foreign country, knowing about other culture, and acquiring another language will all set you apart from the majority of the other job applicants.

76. What is the best title of the passage? (no more than 10 words)

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77. How does the author introduce the topic of the text? (no more than 5 words)

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78. Fill in the blank with proper words. (no more than 8 words)

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79. Which benefit do you think is most attractive to you? Why? (no more than 30 words)

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80. What will make you different from others if you study abroad? (no more than 11 words)

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