11、What i           him to give such an excellent performance on the stage the other day?

10、I was filled with a          for his courage

9、His _________(身体的)force was weak, but his mental and moral force was very great.

8、He admits that he has a __________(偏见) against women drivers

7、A public person mustn’t be too _________(敏感的)to criticism or he be will hurt frequently.

6、I’m still____________(犹豫)whether to go abroad for further education.

5、Some people can stay up all night and still get work done the next day. I’m not one of them. After a night without enough sleep, I feel sleepy. I have trouble remembering things. And all I want to do is to go back to bed and sleep.

How do you feel after you’ve stayed up late to finish schoolwork? Or the day after a slumber party? Scientists now say that your answers to these questions may depend on your genes, which tell our bodies and brains what to do. People have about 40,000 genes, and each gene can have different forms.

A new research suggests that a gene called period3 affects how well you function without sleep. The discovery adds to older evidence that period3 helps determine whether you like to stay up late or get up early.

The period3 gene comes in two forms: short and long. Everyone has two copies of the gene. So, you may have two longs, two shorts, or one of each. Your particular combination depends on what your parents passed on to you.

Scientists studied 24 people who had to stay awake for 40 hours straight. Then. they took tests that measured how well they could remember lists of numbers.

Results showed that the people with the short form of period3 performed much better than those with the long form did. In both groups, people performed worst in the early morning. After the first round of experiments, participants were finally allowed to sleep. People in the group that performed well on the tests took about 18 minutes to nod off(磕睡)

People with long period3 gene fell asleep in just 8 minutes. They also spent more time on deep sleep. That suggests that people with the long form of the gene need more and deeper sleep to keep their brains working in top form.

I think I must have the long form period3. What about you?

 

58. The purpose of the writer in the first paragraph is to ____________.

   A. show his /her envy of those energetic people

   B. show his /her poor memory for things

   C. attract readers to the topic of the passage

   D. prove his/her need for sleep

59. Whether you can stay up or not depends on___________.

   A. the size of your brain        B. your will

   C. your health                      D. the kind of genes you have

60. The aim of the research is to _______.

   A. find a new gene called period3

   B. find out how genes affect a person’s need for sleep

   C. test how long you can stay awake

   D. measure how good your memory is

4、When I lived in Guangzhou, I went to La Seine every month. Now I am in Shanghai, and I have discovered that there is also a fronchise(加盟店)here. But unfortunately, the Shanghai one is very far from the Guangzhou one in terms of quality and service. The personality of the chef is key, as it impresses its mark on the choice of wines, on the menu, and more importantly on the efficiency and the dedication of the staff.

The French chef, Nicolas Varnoux, previously his own boss in Paris, has been in Guangzhou for almost two years now. His passion for cooking finally led him to become the chef in La Seine, and he really manages his staff with a strong hand!

Decoration: Nothing extraordinary, a slight dark but cozy atmosphere, tables not too close to each other, a few boxes allowing for some intimacy.

Menu: Of course the menu is well packed, with dishes rooted in the French culinary(烹饪)tradition. The wine list includes a number of treasures, but it is possible to order wine by the glass.

An interesting thing about La Seine is that they hold a buffet(自助餐) every Saturday and Sunday noon. For 96 RMB, free access to a well-stocked buffet is granted. Various soups, salads, well-chosen main courses and tempting desserts are ideally suited for inviting Chinese friends to discover French cuisine(烹饪), without taking any risk as they will always find something they like. Tea or coffee is included in the buffet price.

In conclusion, I’m sure it’s a place you will want to visit again. Of course, having the chef as a friend helps, but he is such a great guy that it is easy to have a chat with him when he comes to the dining room to check if everything is okay. And he is always ready to share some little trick-of-the-trade.

 

53. The reason why the Shanghai one is not so good as the Guangdong one is that___________.

   A. the location of the Shanghai one is not satisfactory

   B. it doesn’t have a good chef to manage it well

   C. the price is high and the service is disappointing

   D. no buffet is provided on Saturday and Sunday

54. What is the meaning of the underlined word “cozy”?

   A. Comfortable    B. Friendly     C. Convenient     D. Traditional

55. From the passage we can infer that _____.

   A. the writer likes Guangzhou more than Shanghai

   B. the writer used to invite his Chinese friends to La Seine

   C. the buffet price is not as expensive as the writer expected

   D. the writer is fond of French food

56. From the description we can imagine the personality of the French chef is__________ .

   A. responsible     B. boastful     C. sweet-talking    D. ambitious

57. What is the writer’s conclusion in this passage?

   A. The Shanghai Franchise is inferior to the Guangzhou one

   B. it is of great help to often chat with the chef

   C. The La Seine restaurant in Guangzhou is worth many visits.

   D. The writer doesn’t like Chinese food at all.

3、To prevent the deserts coming near, China has planted billions of trees---to replace destroyed forests and as barriers against the sand. This isn’t a cure, though, say experts, as thirsty trees can make the problem worse by taking in groundwater.

“Planting tress is one way, but it isn’t that simple. It doesn’t solve the basic issue of water resources,” says Wu Bo, a professor. “We need to calculate how much water the trees will absorb, or else it could have a negative effect.”

Villagers in Zhengxin have taken on this challenge, with limited success. When the irrigation channels began to run dry, Lu Xianglin switched from wheat to cotton on his land. He also planted trees to protect his fields from sandstorms. He says he still gets good yields using flood irrigation and earns a good income for his family.

Other farmers haven’t stuck it out: About one in three have left Zhengxin in the past 10 years after their wheat crops died. Young people who can find jobs in the towns rarely return.

Last week, Mr Lu joined the other men in his village on a government-arranged trip to see the land that has been set aside for their relocation, nearly 40 miles to the south. The next day, he was back, shaking his head at the plan. The idea of uprooting his family troubles him, as does the idea of giving up the land that fed his forefathers. He prefers to stay and keep up the fight.

“With enough water, this problem can be solved,” Lu says. “We can plant trees and grass, and they will grow bigger. That will stop the desert.”

Experts say that farmers could switch to drip irrigation to lessen their water intake for growing crops. Elsewhere in the region, farmers have built brick greenhouses as part of a plan to grow vegetables using less water. Roadside signs urge farmers to “Save Water, Protect the Environment”.

 

49. The negative effect of planting trees in deserts is that __________.

   A. it can make groundwater become less

   B. it can prevent the sand moving freely

   C. it can stop crops growing well

   D. it can get the soil to become poor

50. Why did Mr Lu NOT accept the idea of relocation?

   A. Because the plan of relocation will cost him much money.

   B. Because his family had trouble moving away.

   C. Because he was reluctant to give up his land.

   D. Because he would rather stay than fight against the deserts.

51. What can we infer from the passage?

   A. The deserts drive more and more people to leave their homes for their lives.

   B People have no means to fight against the land becoming desert

   C. Water is the biggest barrier for people to stop the desert.

   D. Planting trees cannot solve the problem of desertification of farmland

52. What advice is given by experts to save water?

   A. To plant more trees         B. To build greenhouses

   C. To change crops             D. To use drip irrigation. 

2、   Before graduating from a Zhejiang provincial university, Li Chun went to Shanghai last May. On arrival and after a friend’s recommendation, she became a student journalist at a large newspaper. “ I find myself having no competitive edge at all. Almost all the journalists in the newspaper graduated from journalism schools at famous universities. Only I come from a provincial university, and to be more specific, a university of science and engineering, which makes my situation even more embarrassing” This means Li has to make greater efforts, and as a student journalist, Li hasn’t any formal job credentials. When having an interview, she has to bring her ID card and newspaper clippings（剪辑的东西） to show her published articles, while explaining the situation to the interviewers to clear up any suspicions. “During one interview, I forgot to bring the newspapers and my ID card, and the interviewer refused to believe me, even after a considerable amount of explanation. I waited outside his office for three hours until he left work. Maybe it was my sincerity that moved him and finally he accepted my interview.”

   Li was not familiar with the transportation in Shanghai and at first didn’t even know how to use the subway. However, as a journalist, she must travel from place to place. “ If I make an interview appointment, I often need to check the map to see how I can get there. I often leave for my destination one hour earlier than my estimated time I would spend on the way, in case something unexpected happens.”

   After several weeks’ travelling, Li has now made herself familiar with Shanghai’s transportation system and has also gradually mastered the interviewing skills necessary when doing her many independent interviews. This is the first fieldwork practice of Li. Although she used to work in the Students’ Union at university and has the experience of being a tutor(a private instructor), a student for many years, Li seldom leaves the limits of school to engage in more social activities. However, as a senior, she faces the coming graduation and job-hunting problems, and believes that it is time she plans for her future. She also thinks that although journalistic fieldwork doesn't suit her special major training very much, it doesn’t matter, for a student is supposed to learn more about the ability of self-study from university education. Consequently, she feels OK if at present or in future she is required to engage in jobs that don’t have such close friendships with her major. Because life and work is already a process of continuous study.

 

41. Which of the following may be the best title for the passage?

A.        Practising fieldwork---a must to get a high-paid job

B.        Practising fieldwork---a bridge for school to society

C.        An unforgettable experience for a student journalist

D.       Hardwork leads to success

42. The underlined word “credentials” means ______.

   A. application   B. direction     C. introduction    D. qualification

43. The primary purpose of the passage is to ______.

A.        give college students some advice on social practice

B.        praise Li Chun for her fieldwork practice

C.        encourage college students to learn more about the ability of self-study

D.       warn college students of the job-hunting problem

44. According to the passage, Li Chun _______.

A.        doesn’t regret choosing journalistic fieldwork

B.        felt it impossible to make herself trusted by the interview

C.        couldn’t do her work well as a student journalist

D.       often took part in social activities when working in the Students’ Union at university

3、                           Useful information

MELBOURNE VISITOR CENTRE

Federation Square,

Corner Swanston & Flinders Street

Telephone(03) 9658 9658  Fax: (03) 9650 6168

Email:tourism@Melbourne.vic.gov.au

www.thatsmelbourne.com.au

TELEPHONE INFORMATION

Calls from public telephones in Australia cost 40c. Most public telephones in Australia now use prepared phone cards. These can be purchased in post offices, newsagents, gift shops and many other outlets in denominations from A$5 to A$50. They can be used for local, interstate and international calls.

24 HOUR EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Fire, Police and Ambulance                        000

Lifeline Counselling Service                    131 114

Poisons Information Service                    131 126

Alcohol& Drug Counselling Service        (03) 9416 1818

TELEPHONE INTERPRETING SERVICE

This service operates 24 hours a day offering

assistance in communication in over 100 languages.

To access call 131 450

Regular Bus & Train Services

One of the threat advantages of the SydneyPass is that it includes unlimited travel on regular bus and ferry services as well as train travel. One pass does it all, so you can relax and enjoy yourself.

Sydney Buses

With a SydneyPass you can travel all day on the entire Sydney Buses network. The easily recognizable blue and white buses provide frequent and convenient services to metropolitan suburbs. Simply insert your SydneyPass ticket in the ‘green machines’ located inside all Sydney Buses.

With a SydneyPass you can travel as far as Palm Beach(north),Miranda(south) and Parramatta(west). Travel area is outlined in blue on the map.

CityRail Trains

You can also use your SydneyPass to travel on CityRail trains. Travel area is highlighted in red on the map.(excludes Airport Link-other than return airport transfers). Additional use of Airport Link stations outside of return trip will require you to pay a station access fee.

 

45. Where can you most probably find the above information?

  A. from a newspaper                       B. from a magazine

  C. from a travellers’book               D. from a geography book

46. Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A.The emergency telephone number 110 in China has the same function as the emergency number 000 in Australia.

B.Travelling in Melbourne, you may ask a volunteer for help at any time.

C.A phone card costs from A$5 to A$50

D.The phone card can’t be used for international calls.

47.What can we infer from the above information?

A.        Melbourne is a city attracting large numbers of foreign tourists

B.        To buy telephone cards, you’d better go to a post office.

C.        Sydney’s public transportation is more developed than that of Melbourne

D.       Sydney Buses all have green machines inside.

48. The Sydneypass can be used _______.

A. to travel on trains as far as the airport    B.to travel on buses painted blue and white

C. to eat at a restaurant                             D.to travel by subway

4、Everybody hates it , but everybody does it . A recent report said that 40% of Americans hate tipping .

In America alone , tipping is a $16 billion-a-year industry . Consumers acting politely ought not to pay more than they have to for a given service . Tips should not exist . So why do they ? The common opinion in the past was that tips both rewarded the efforts of good service and reduced uncomfortable feelings of inequality . And also , tipping makes for closer relations . It went without saying that the better the service , the bigger the tip .

But according to a new research from Cornell University , tips no longer serves any useful function . The paper analyzes numbers they got from 2547 groups dining at 20 different restaurants . The connection between larger tips and better service was very weak . Only a tiny part of the size of the tip had anything to do with the quality of service .

Tipping is better explained by culture than by the money people spend . In America , the custom came into being a long time ago . It is regarded as part of the accepted cost of a service. In New York restaurants , failing to tip at least 15% could well mean dissatisfaction from the customers . Hairdressers can expect to get 15%―20% , and the man who delivers your fast food $ 2. In Europe , tipping is less common . In many restaurants the amount of tip is decided by a standard service charge . In many Asian countries , tipping has never really caught on at all . Only a few have really taken to tipping.

According to Michael Lynn , the Cornell papers’ author , countries in which people are more social or outgoing tend to tip more . Tipping may reduce anxiety about being served by strangers . And , says , Mr . Lynn, “in America , where people are expressive and eager to mix up with others , tipping is about social approval . If you tip badly , people think less of you . “Tipping well is a chance to show off .”

 

49．This passage is mainly about          .

       A．different kinds of tipping in different countries

       B．the relationship between tipping and custom

       C．the origin and present meaning of tipping

       D．most American people hate tipping

50．Which of the following best explains the underlined phrase “caught on” ?

       A．been hated          B．become popular

       C．been stopped       D．been permitted

51．Among the following situations , in your opinion , who is likely to tip most ?

       A．A Frenchman just quarreled with the barber who did his hair badly in NY.

       B．A Chinese student enjoyed his meal in a famous fast food restaurant in NY.

       C．A Japanese businessman asked for a pizza delivery from a Pizza Hut in NY.

       D．An American just had a wonderful dinner in a well-known restaurant in NY.

52．We can infer from this passage that          .

       A．tipping is no longer a good way to satisfy some customers themselves

       B．tipping has something to do with people’s character

       C．tipping in America can make service better now

       D．tipping is especially popular in New York

5、To a large degree，the measure of our peace of mind is determined by how much we are able to live in the present moment．Regardless of what happened yesterday or last year，and what may or may not happen tomorrow，the present moment is where you are―always!

   We allow past problems and future concerns to control our present moments so much that we end up anxious，frustrated，depressed，and hopeless．We often convince ourselves future will be better than today. John Lennon once said，“Life is what's happening while we're busy making other plans” “When we're busy making other plans”，our children are busy growing up，the people we love are moving away and dying，our bodies are getting out of shape．and our dreams are slipping away．In short, we miss out on life．

    Many people live as if life were a dress rehearsal for some later date．It isn't．In fact，no one has a guarantee that he or she will be here tomorrow．Now is the only time we have．and the only time that we have any control over．When our attention is in the present moment．we push fear from our minds．Fear is the concern over events that might happen in the future―we won't have enough money，our children will get into trouble．we will get old and die，whatever．

    To struggle against fear，the best strategy is to learn to bring your attention back to the present．Mark Twain said，“I have been through some terrible things in my life．some of which actually happened．”I don't think I can say it any better．Practice keeping your attention on the here and now and your efforts will pay off．

 

53．The purpose of this passage is to tell readers         

  A．people who are busy making plans are living actively

  B．how to help others overcome fear

  C．we ought to learn to live in the present moment

  D．someone who only enjoys the present time usually wastes his time blindly

54．It implies from the passage that         

  A．many people know how to fight against fear

  B．it isn't necessary to fear for future

  C．you can gain more happiness by putting off your pleasure

  D．some people make plans for their children to improve their lives

55．“Many people live as if life were a dress rehearsal” suggests that          ．

  A．they always wish to be an actor or an actress

  B．they believe that their present life is well prepared for their future

  C．they are always busy making plans for future

  D．They all have a guarantee that they will be alive tomorrow

56．Why are some people depressed and anxious day and night?

  A．Because they fear they cannot pass their tests．

  B．Because past problems and future concerns control their present moment．

  C．Because the people they love want to leave them alone

  D．Because they make some mistakes in the past．

57. What’s the ideal practice to do away with fear?

  A. To struggle against fear.                           B. To bring your attention back to the past.

  C. To facus your attention on the current.       D. To pay little attention to the present

6、Researchers in the United States say dust clouds from dry African deserts may be a threat to the environment and human health. They say the dust may contain many small organisms(有机物) that could be dangerous to some people.

Each year, huge dust storms form in the Sahara and Sahel deserts of northern Africa. Winds carry the dust across the Atlantic Ocean. The movement of dust across the Atlantic Ocean has been increasing in recent years because of longer periods without rain in Africa.

From February to April, the dust settles in South America. From June to October, the winds change and transport the dust to North America, Central America and the Caribbean(加勒比海地区). The dust clouds travel several thousand meters above sea level. It takes five to seven days for the dust to cross the Atlantic Ocean.

Researchers have long known that the dust clouds could travel long distances. But they thought few microorganisms could survive the trip because of damaging ultraviolet radiation(紫外线) from the sun. Researchers now believe that the dust clouds block enough of the light to protect viruses, bacteria, and fungi in the dust.

Researchers say these microorganisms may be a health risk to some people. About half the bacteria and fungi that survive the trip from Africa are known to cause disease in people or plants.

More than half of the dust that reaches the United States settles in the state of Florida. For many years, it has caused the skies there to turn red. Now researchers say there may be a link between the dust storms and increased health risks in Florida. They believe the dust causes higher rates of asthma, allergies, and other breathing problems in people there. The dust also has been linked to a large increase in lung problems in at least one Caribbean nation.

 

58. Which statement about African dust storms is TRUE?

A. They form in the north of Africa and move eastwards.

B. They form in the north of Africa and move westwards.

C. They settle in South Africa from February to April.

D. It takes over a week for them to cross the Atlantic Ocean.

59. The worst thing about African dust storm is ______.

A. the heat they give off                              B. the distance they cover

C. the microorganisms they contain             D. the time they last

60. Which is NOT the effect of the dust in Florida?

A. For many years , the sky there turns red.

B. Health risks increase there.

C.The rates of breathing problems is higher there.

D.Half the bacteria and fungi survived there.

7、China won 32 gold m______ in Athens Olympic games.

8、They d_______ the goods to my door yesterday.

9、The West Lake is beautiful beyond d_______.

10、The West Lake is beautiful beyond d_______.

11、The only e______ for his behavior is that he is mad.

12、 F_______ is the 2^nd month of the year.

13、What a w_____ party it’s been.I’ve enjoyed every minute of it.

14、In the word “knew”, the “k” is not p______.

15、The machine is b_______ and must be repaired.

16、You may have complete f_____ of action in dealing with the matter;do exactly what you think best.

17、 Go s________ along the road and you’ll find the house.

18、  Joe was late to school this morning. He looked a	76.
little tiring when he met his maths teacher Miss Hunt.	77.
He apologized her for being late. Miss Hunt asked	78.
him if there was something wrong with him. The	79.
boy said he was OK, but he did not have much more	80.
sleep last night. He went to a football game and	81.
took some pictures. After they got home, he was busy	82.
developing them. He stayed till midnight. Miss Hunt	83.
told him to get more sleep in night. Joe promised	84.
don't to do that again. Then he showed Miss Hunt	85.
his pictures.

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19、---How did you know about it?                  

---I heard it ____ the radio.

A. in                             B. at                                    C. on                    D. for

20、Wise teachers know it’s impossible for all the students to learn all the subjects well because ______ of them are not fit for them.

A. everyone                  B. all                                  C. none                 D. not all

21、----The boy is quite clever.                        

 ---____________.

       A. Exactly                    B. Mostly                            C. Merely              D. Equally

22、No dictionary can _______ all the English idioms.

A. tell                           B. show                              C. say                   D. cover

23、Little ______ his experiences, as if he were trying to forget about his past.

A. he mentioned                    B. did he mention                

C. he has mentioned              D. mentioned he

24、The fact puzzles us much_____ Albert hasn’t lost his interest in such a boring thing up to now.

A. why                         B. because                           C. how                  D. that

25、Would you please tell me _______ you know is good at typing?

A. whom                       B. whomever                       C. whose               D. whoever

26、Among them I like this kind of food ______, for it is ______ sugar and water.

A. best, mostly                     B. best, most                       C. most, best         D. most, mostly

27、______ people still work during some traditional festivals, the younger generation will forget some customs easily..

A. Though                     B. Before                             C. If                            D. Unless

28、---__________ the girl is left in the house alone?

 ---She won’t feel scared or lonely, I’m sure.

A. Who cares                B. What if                            C. How come        D. Whether or not

29、---What did he want to know, Anne?  

---_____________ I could finish writing the report.

A. When was it                     B. It was when that             

C. It was when                     D. When it was that

30、Advertising is different from other forms of communication ______ the advertiser pays for the message to be delivered.

A. in which                   B. in order that              C. in that                      D. in the way

31、The secretary asked her boss whether he had anything more ______ before she went back home.

A. to type                      B. typed                       C. to be typed               D. has typed

32、I’m in search of a man to do the job, ______ always trying his best and never giving up in time of difficulty.

A. that                          B. the one                     C. one                          D. such

33、The truth, sir, is that the young lady ________ across the street when my car hit her.

A. was walking              B. had been walking       C. was to walk                     D. walked

34、Although the novel is based on past events, it is not _______ accurate.

A. historically                B. perfectly                   C. currently                  D. extremely

35、Our school is reported in the local newspaper ______  great achievements in Olympic Biology Competition.

A. being made                B. having been made      C. made                       D. to have made

36、The exam will be on the first half of the book. In other words, we’ll have to finish _______.

A. fifteenth chapter        B. fifteen chapter           C. chapter fifteen          D. Chapter Fifteen