题目内容
What is stroke? Stroke is a typical disease which occurs when a blood clot(凝块)blocks an artery(动脉) or a blood vessel(血管) breaks, interrupting blood flow to an area of the brain. When either of these things happens, brain cells begin to die and brain damage occurs. Abilities controlled by that area of the brain are lost such as speech, movement and memory. Some people recover completely from strokes, but more than 2/3 of survivors will have some type of disability.Anyone can have a stroke regardless of men and women. it is really imperative for us to know something about Stroke Risk Factors. Risk factors are some beyond our control such as over age 55, being male, being Chinese, or having a family history of stroke. Others are controllable. Stroke prevention guidelines were brought forth by Journal of the American Medical Association 1n 1999.These includes:
46.Paragraph 1 is meant to say .
A.people can reduce the happening chances of storke
B.a stroke victim is bound to die or become disabled
C.middle-aged Chinese meales are sure to have storke
D.stroke is not as dangerous as most people may think
47.The underlined word “imperative” here means .
A.wonderful B.necessary C.valuable D.supportive
48.From Item 5 we can infer that .
A.both LDL and HDL are bad cholesterols in human body
B.human body does not need such a thing as cholesterol
C.high cholesterol can be controlled with diet and exercise
D.people without LDL will be healthier than those who have
49.What will contribute to the danger of a stroke?
A.Drinking some wine daily B.Walking 30 minutes a day
C.Cutting down on salt and fat D.Losing temper constantly
50.The best title for this passage is
A.What is Stroke? B.Ten Causes of Stroke
C.Stroke and Health D.How to Prevent Stroke
ABCDD

Like any good mother, when Karen found out that another baby was on the way, she did what she could to help her 3-year-old son, Michael, prepare for a new baby. They find out that the new baby is going to be a girl, and day after day, night after night, Michael sings to his sister in Mommy's stomach.
In time, the labor pains come. But complications arise during delivery. Finally, Michael's little sister is born. But she is in serious condition. With alarm in the night, the ambulance rushes the infant to the neonatal intensive care unit at St. Mary's Hospital, Knoxville, Tennessee. The days go by. The little girl gets worse. The pediatric (儿科的) specialist tells the parents, “There is very little hope. Be prepared for the worst.”
Karen and her husband contact a local cemetery about a burial plot. They have fixed up a special room in their home for the new baby, but now they plan a funeral. Michael keeps begging his parents to let him see his sister, "I want to sing to her," he says. But kids are never allowed in Intensive Care.
Karen makes up her mind. She will take Michael whether they like it or not. If he doesn’t see his sister now, he may never see her alive.
She dresses him in an oversized suit and marches him into ICU. He looks like a walking laundry basket, but the head nurse recognizes him as a child and shouts, "Get that kid out of here now. No children are allowed. Never disturb patients here.” The mother rises up strongly and said," He is not leaving until he sings to his sister!"
Karen leads Michael to his sister's bedside. He gazes at the tiny infant losing the battle to live. And he begins to sing. In the pure hearted voice of a 3-year-old, Michael sings:" You are my sunshine, my only sunshine, you make me happy when skies are gray......" Instantly the baby girl responds. The pulse rate begins to calm down and becomes steady.
“Keep on singing, Michael." encouraged Karen with tears in her eyes. "You never know, dear, how much I love you, please don't take my sunshine away."
The next day, the very next day, the little girl is well enough to go home! Woman's Day magazine called it "the miracle of a brother's song". The medical staff just called it a miracle. Karen called it a miracle of Gods love!
Never give up on the people you love.
【小题1】What may the underlined words "the infant" refer to?
A.The baby | B.Karen | C.Mary | D.Michael |
A.She was driven to St. Mary's shop. |
B.A doctor came to see her in her house. |
C.She was very thin and couldn't speak. |
D.She was in great danger. |
A.Because he could make his sister alive. |
B.Because his sister would be sent to a far hospital. |
C.Because his sister was going to die soon. |
D.Because his father wanted to take him away. |
A.The head nurse was careful. | B.The head nurse was rude. |
C.The head nurse was responsible. | D.The head nurse had no sympathy. |
A.A boy' s singing saved his sister' s life. |
B.The little girl is well enough to go home. |
C.Michael's little sister is born with a serious disease. |
D.No children are allowed to enter the intensive care unit. |
Eleven top universities are joining the Open University to launch free Internet courses. King’s College London, along with the Universities of Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, East Anglia, Exeter, Lancaster, Leeds, Southampton, St Andrews and Warwick, has partnered with FutureLearn, a company set up by the Open University that will offer free and non-credit bearing courses to Internet-users around the world.
The courses are modeled on the US phenomenon “Massive open online courses” ( Moocs ), which have attracted millions of users around the world and are especially popular in emerging economies.
FutureLearn will improve UK institutions for international students, said Prof Martin Bean, voice-chancellor of the Open University. “At the moment, foreign students’ perception of UK Universities is: wonderful history, great tradition, really good teaching, but a bit boring.”
Leeds University says the partnership will benefit students studying on campus. “Students will have access to a rich set of resources from both Leeds and our partners. They can also broaden their education beyond their main subject areas.”
The UK higher education industry stands among the top five export earners for Britain Moocs have grown rapidly in the US over the past year, with two providers leading the field. Coursera offers courses from 33 Universities, including Princeton, Brown, Columbia and Duke, and has reached more than 1.7 million users, EdX, a nonprofit start-up from Harvard and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology courses this autumn.
Simon Nelson, one of the key architects of BBC Online, will head FutureLearn as launch CEO. “It’s really meaningful for these universities to come together –we’ll punch much harder collectively than any other university will individually,” he said.
Partner Institutions will be responsible for their own content while the OU, which has been providing distance-learning courses since 1971, will assist with course delivery and infrastructure. Details of further universities will be revealed next year, as will the courses on offer.
【小题1】 What does the underlined word “perception” in paragrah3 mean?
A.expectation | B.view | C.dream | D.proposal |
A.Coursera, one of the two providers, leads the online courses in the US. |
B.Economics is the most popular subject among these online courses. |
C.FutureLearn is only set up for the Internet-users. |
D.About 1,7million users are taking the free courses launched by UK. |
A.It’s really meaningful for these universities to cooperate. |
B.Single university can’t do the work very well. |
C.These universities will compete with each other. |
D.Joint efforts by these top universities will help the program go more smoothly. |
A.Internet-users don’t need to get credit for the courses. |
B.UK may top the list of online education one day. |
C.The UK higher education industry stands among the top five export earners for England. |
D.Some foreign students may think UK universities are not so satisfying. |
A.Entertainment | B.Science | C.Education | D.Business Week |
WELCOME
Welcome to Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. Windsor is one of the official residences(住所) of the Queen, who sometimes stays here.
Audio tours
Free audio tours are available on leaving the Admission Centre at the start of your visit. There is a descriptive audio tour for blind and poor-sighted visitors.
Guided tours
Visitors can explore the history of the Castle through a tour of the Precincts with an expert guide. Tours depart at regular intervals throughout the day from the Courtyard and finish at the entrance to the State Apartments.
Visitors with children
For those visiting with children, a special family tour and various activities are offered during school holidays and at weekends. Please note that, for safety reasons, pushchairs are not permitted in the State Apartments. However, baby carriers are available to borrow.
St George’s Chapel
Visitors arriving at the Castle after 15:00 from March to October are advised to visit St George’s Chapel first, before it closes.
Shopping
Shops offer a wide range of souvenirs designed for the Royal Collection, including books, postcards, china, jewellery, and children’s toys. Please ask at the Middle Ward shop about our home delivery service.
Refreshments
Bottled water can be purchased from the Courtyard and Middle Ward shops. From April to September ice cream is also available. Visitors wishing to leave the Castle for refreshments in the town may obtain re-entry permits from the castle shops. Eating and drinking are not permitted in the State Apartments or St George’s Chapel.
Photography and mobiles phones
Non-commercial photography and filming are welcomed in the Castle. Photography, video recording and filming are not permitted inside the State Apartments or St George’s Chapel. Mobile phones must be switched off inside the State Apartments and St George’s Chapel in consideration of other visitors.
Security
As Windsor Castle is a working royal palace, visitors and their belongs should get through airport-style security checks. For safety and security reasons a one-way system operates along the visitor route.
【小题1】 A visitor can apply for a free audio tour _______.
A.in the Courtyard |
B.in the State Apartments |
C.at the Admission Center |
D.at St George’s Chapel |
A.A security guard. | B.A pushchair |
C.A free toy. | D.A baby carrier. |
A.Visitors wishing to eat outside the Castle. |
B.Visitors buying gifts in the castle shops. |
C.Visitors buying water from the Courtyard. |
D.Visitors eating outside St George’s Chapel. |
A.To ensure the safety of others. |
B.To ensure the security of the Castle. |
C.To prevent them from disturbing others. |
D.To prevent the use of the built-in cameras. |