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  As we get older, the fear of not having a good memory grows for many people. A lot of people 48 that the loss of memory can be the sign of Alzheimer’s(老年痴呆症).

   It is true that as we grow older we are more   49  to develop Alzheimer’s. But with a proper lifestyle that includes a balanced diet and exercise, one can stay mentally   50  into their old age.

   There are many causes of memory loss that have nothing to do with Alzheimer’s. As researchers come   51  to understanding Alzheimer’s, the outlook(前景) is   52  for people with this illness. New treatments are becoming available. With improved diagnosis(诊断), medications and treatment, one day we may be able to   53  or even reverse (反转) memory loss as we age.

   Memory loss is   54  a topic of concern for people. Having Alzheimer’s can lead to increased dependency on others. Not being able to manage basic daily   55  on your own or even not being able to recognize family members would be a serious hit to anyone. This is why many elderly people often have questions and concerns.

48. A. worry       B. guess        C. insist        D. suggest

49. A. eager      B. nervous      C. likely         D. ready

50. A. healthy      B. honest        C. brave       D. kind

51. A. faster       B. slower        C. farther       D. closer

52. A. reducing    B. ending        C. improving      D. waiting

53. A. make       B. take         C. prevent       D. protect

54. A. also       B. still         C. ever         D. even

55. A. activities     B. news        C. meals        D. drinks

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  One day, an expert in time management was speaking to a group of business students, he used an illustration that those students will never forget.

  As he stood in front of the group he said, “Okay, time for a quiz.” Then he pulled out a one-gallon, wide–mouthed jar and set it on the table in front of him.

  He then produced about a dozen fist-sized rocks and carefully placed them, one at a time, into the jar.When the jar was filled to the top and no more rocks would fit inside, he asked, "Is the jar full?"

  Everyone in the class said, "Yes."

  He replied, "Really?"

  He reached under the table and pulled out a bucket of gravel, then dumped some gravel in and shook the jar causing pieces of gravel to work themselves down into the space between the big rocks.

  He asked the group once more, "Is the jar full?"

  By this time the class was on to him."Probably not," one of them answered.

  "Good!" he replied.

  He reached under the table and brought out a bucket of sand.He started dumping the sand in the jar and it went into all the spaces left between the rocks and the gravel.Once more he asked the question, "Is the jar full?"

  "No!" the class shouted.

  Once again he said, "Good!"

  Then he grabbed a pitcher of water and began to pour it in until the jar was filled to the brim.Then he looked at the class and asked, "What is the point of this illustration?"

  One eager student raised her hand and said, "The point is, no matter how full your schedule is, if you try really hard you can always fit some more things in!"

  "Good answer, but no," the speaker replied, "that's not my point.The truth this illustration teaches us is:If you don't put the big rocks in first, you'll never get them in at all.

(1)

The expert ________

[  ]

A.

was speaking to the university students

B.

enjoyed giving students a quiz

C.

was used to making experiments

D.

was especially good at managing time

(2)

The expert used the jar ________

[  ]

A.

to contain the rocks

B.

to contain the gravel

C.

to make an experiment

D.

to illustrate his ideas

(3)

”the class was on to him” menas ________

[  ]

A.

the class went on his lesson

B.

the class began to understand him

C.

the class was confused

D.

the class was controlled by him

(4)

We can infer from the passage that ________

[  ]

A.

No mater how full your schedule is, you can always fit some more things in

B.

In life you should put your big rocks in first or you'll never ge them in at all

C.

Putting the big rocks in first can make the jar contain most

D.

We should consider the important things first in our life

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  American farmers first planted genetically engineered(GE)crops in 1996.Today eighty percent of the cropland for soybeans, corn and cotton in the United States is transgenic(转基因的).Genetic engineering adds or changes genes in a plant to produce desired qualities.

  The United States is one of the twenty-five countries where farmers planted genetically engineered crops in 2009.An agricultural biotechnology group says GE crops planting decreased in Europe.But the amount of cropland planted with GE crops rose by about seven percent worldwide.

  The National Research Council, part of the National Academies in Washington, recently published a study.The study examined how genetically engineered crops have affected farming in the United States.It found that many farmers have better harvests, better weed control and fewer losses from insect damage compared to traditional crops.

  LaReesa Wolfenbarger is a University of Nebraska biology professor and a member of the committee that wrote the report.She says they found that genetically engineered crops can be better for the environment.

  LaReesa Wolfenbarger:“In general, we find that genetically engineered crops have had fewer harmful effects on the environment than non-GE crops produced conventionally.”

  For example, she noted that crops designed to resist damage by glyphosate(草甘膦)need fewer pesticides(杀虫剂).Glyphosate is a chemical used in weed killing products.

  But some farmers have used so much glyphosate that a number of kinds of weeds can now resist it.David Ervin of Portland State University in Oregon led the committee that wrote the report.Professor Ervin says this means that some farmers are again using more poisonous herbicides(除草剂)to control weeds.He says the problem needs immediate attention.

  Earlier this year, a professor at the University of Western Australia commented on the overuse of glyphosate.Stephen Powles wrote about it in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences in the United States.He said glyphosate is as important in worldwide food production as penicillin(青霉素)is in medicine for fighting disease.He called for better use of glyphosate-resistant crop technology.

(1)

Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

[  ]

A.

The amount of cropland planted with GE crops increased by seven percent in the US.

B.

The amount of cropland planted with GE crops decreased in Europe.

C.

American farmers first planted GE crops two decades ago.

D.

Eighty percent of the crops in the US are transgenic.

(2)

In comparison with traditional crops, GE crops __________.

[  ]

A.

need better soil

B.

need more glyphosate

C.

can resist insect attacks better

D.

are more likely to be bothered by weeds

(3)

According to David Ervin, __________.

[  ]

A.

to control weeds is quite easy

B.

glyphosate is of little use to planting

C.

glyphosate is as important as penicillin

D.

people should attach great importance to the overuse of herbicides

(4)

The author writes this passage to __________.

[  ]

A.

advise people to stop using pesticides

B.

prove that GE crops have better harvests

C.

call on more countries to plant GE crops

D.

discuss the issues surrounding GE crops

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What’s On Stage

  An acrobatic show:To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the China Acrobatic Troupe(剧团)will present “The Soul of China”, where the seemingly impossible is made real.Chills will run down your spine(脊柱)as you watch breathlessly as performers take their art and their bodies to the edge.

  Time:7∶30 p. m., September 13-19

  Place:Capital Theatre, 22 Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District

  Exhibitions

  Joint Show:A group ink painting exhibition is running at the Huangshicheng Art Gallery in Beijing.About 50 works by 25 young artists including Ge Yun and Yu Yang are on display.

  Time:9∶00 a. m.-5∶00 p. m. until September 10

  Place:Huangshicheng Art Gallery, 136 Nanchizi Dajie, Dongcheng District

  Oil paintings:The Wanfung Art Gallery will host a joint show of oil painting by 10 young and middle-aged artists.On display are more than 30 of their latest works, which capture the wondrous variety of life in unique styles.

  Time:9∶00 a. m.-4∶00 p. m. until September 15

  Place:136 Nanchizi Street, Dongcheng District

  Literature museum:The National Museum of Modern Chinese Literature offers an in-depth study of the evolution of Chinese contemporary literature from 1919 to 1949.

  Time:9∶00 a. m.-4∶00 p. m., daily

  Place:45 Anyuan Donglu, Chaoyang District(Shaoyaoju area)

  Concerts

  Beijing rocks:“The Fashion Night of Chinese Rock” is set to bring rock fans out by the thousands next month.Nine Chinese rock bands will perform at the concert, including older generation bands, middle generation and some recent arrivals.The audience will be given a chance to decide what songs they want to hear, which is sure to bring a storm.

  Time:September 16

  Place:The Olympic Center

  Belgium Orchestra:La Petite Bande, the Baroque Orehestra of Belgium, will perform in Beijing at the Grand Theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities as part of activities across the world in memory of the 250th anniversary of Bach’s death.

  Time:7∶30 p. m.September 11-14

  Place:Grand Theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities

(1)

Suppose it is September 14 today, how many activities can people choose to attend?

[  ]

A.

2.

B.

3.

C.

4.

D.

5.

(2)

The most characteristic thing about the Fashion Night of Chinese Rock is that _______.

[  ]

A.

it will let the audience choose the performers and the music

B.

it is to bring thousands of rock fans out of their homes

C.

it will certainly cause a rock storm throughout China

D.

it is to be held in memory of one of the greatest musicians

(3)

On the whole, we can conclude ________.

[  ]

A.

people in Beijing prefer modern culture to something traditional

B.

there are usually more cultural activities in September than in any other month

C.

most of the cultural activities in Beijing are for foreign visitors only

D.

we can enjoy a large variety of cultural activities in Beijing

What's On

Stage

An acrobatic(杂技) soul: To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the China Acrobatic Troupe will present "The Soul of China", where the seemingly impossible is made real. Chills(寒战) will run down your spine (脊柱) as you watch breathlessly as performers take their art and their bodies to the edge

Time: 7:30p. m,Septemberl3—19

Place: Capital Theatre,22 Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District

Exhibitions

Joint show: A group ink painting exhibition is running at the Huangshicheng Art Gallery in Beijing.

About 50 works by 25 young artists including Ge Yun and Yu Yang are on display.

Time: 9 a.m. —5 p.m.until September 10

Place: Huangshicheng Gallery, 136 Nanchizi Dajie, Dongcheng Distirct

Oil paintings: The Wanfung Art Gallery will host a joint show of oil paintings by 10 young and middle — aged artists. On display are more than 30 of their latest works, which capture(捕捉) he wonderous variety of life in unique(独特的) styles.

Time: 9 a.m. —4 p.m.until September 15

Place: 136 Nanchizi Street, Dongcheng District

Literature (文学) museum: The National Museum of Modern Chinese Literature offers an in —depth study of the evolution of Chinese contemporary literature from 1919 to 1949.

Time: 9 a.m. — 4 p.m, daily

Place: 45 Anyuan Donglu, Chaoyang District(Shaoyaoju area)

Conarts

Beijing rocks: "The Fashionow Night of Chinese Rock" is set to bring rock fans out by the thousands next month. Nine Chinese rock bands will perform at the concert, including older generation bands, middle generation and some recent arrivals. The audience(听众) will be given a chance to decide what songs they want to hear, which is sure to bring a storm.

Time: September 16

Place: The Olympic Center

Belgium Orchestra (管弦乐队): La Petite Bande, the Baroque Orchestra of Belgium, will perform in Beijing at the Grand Theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities as part of activities across the world to commemorate(纪念) the 250th anniversary of Bach' s death.

Time: 7:30 p.m. September l1—14

Place: Grand Theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities

What do you think of the acrobatic show mentioned here?

A.When you watch it, you will certainly feel cold.

B.Something strange will puzzle everyone, including scientists.

C.Unexpected things will make you excited and surprised.

D.Even the bravest ones will be too frightened to go on watching.

The most characteristic thing about the Fashionow Night of Chinese Rock is that_________.

A.it will let the audience choose the performers and the music

B.it is to bring thousands of rock fans out of their homes

C.it will certainly cause a rock storm throughout China

D.it is to be held in memory of one of the greatest musicians

Suppose it is September 14 today, how marry activities can people choose to attend?

A.2        B.3         C.4        D.5

On the whole, we can conclude__________.

A.people in Beijing prefer modem culture to something traditional

B.there are usually more cultural activities in September than in any other month

C.most of the cultural activities in Beijing are for foreign visitors only

D.we can enjoy a large variety of cultural activities in Beijing

What's On Stage

An acrobatic (杂技) soul: To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the China Acrobatic Troupe will present “The Soul of China”, where the seemingly impossible is made real. Chills (寒战) will run down your spine (脊柱) as you watch breathlessly as performers take their art and their bodies to the edge.

Time: 7?30 p.m., September 13—19

Place : Capital Theatre, 22 Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District

Exhibitions

Joint Show: A group ink painting exhibition is running at the Huangshicheng Art Gallery in Beijing. About 50 works by 25 young artists including Ge Yun and Yu Yang are on display.

Time:9 a.m.—5p.m. until September 10

Place: Huangshicheng Gallery , 136 Nanchizi Dajie, Dongcheng Distirct

Oil paintings: The Wanfung Art Galley will host a joint show of oil paintings by 10 young and middle-aged artists. On display are more than 30 of their latest works, which capture (捕捉) the wondrous variety of life in unique (独特的) styles.

Time :9 a.m.—4p.m. until September 15

Place: 136 Nachizi Street, Dongcheng District

Literature (文学) museum : The National Museum of Modern Chinese Literature offers an indepth study of the evolution of Chinese contemporary literature from 1919 to 1949.

Time: 9 a.m.—4 p.m., daily

Place: 45 Anyuan Donglu, Chaoyang District (Shaoyaoju area)

Concerts

Beijing rocks : “The Fashionow Night of Chinese Rock” is set to bring rock fans out by the thousands next month. Nine Chinese rock bands will perform at the concert, including older generation bands , middle generation and some recent arrivals. The audience (听众) will be given a chance to decide what songs they want to hear, which is sure to bring a storm.

Time: September 16

Place: The Olympic Center

Belgium Orchestra (管弦乐队):La Petite Bande , the Baroque Orchestra of Belgium will perform in Beijing at the Grand Theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities as part of activities across the world to commemorate(纪念) the 250th anniversary of Bach's death.

Time: 7?30 p.m. September 11—14

Place: Grand Theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities

1.What do you think of the acrobatic show mentioned here?

A. When you watch it, you will certainly feel cold.

B. Something strange will puzzle everyone, including scientists.

C. Unexpected things will make you excited and surprised.

D. Even the bravest ones will be too frightened to go on watching.

2. The most characteristic thing about the Fashionow Night of Chinese Rock is that ________.

A. it will let the audience choose the performers and the music

B. it is to bring thousands of rock fans out of their homes

C. it will certainly cause a rock storm throughout China

D. it is to be held in memory of one of the greatest musicians

3. Suppose it is September 14 today, how many activities can people choose to attend?

A.2     B.3     C.4     D.5

4.On the whole ,we can conclude ________.

A. people in Beijing prefer modern culture to something traditional

B. there are usually more cultural activities in September than in any other month

C. most of the cultural activities in Beijing are for foreign visitors only

D. we can enjoy a large variety of cultural activities in Beijing

 

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