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阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(不多于3个单词) 或括号内单 词的正确形式。

           My name is Mae Jemison. When I was a little girl,I was very 21 (interest) in space and science. I dreamed of 22 (travel) to outer space one day. However,it wasn’t a dream that could 23 (easy) come true back then. So when I told others about my dream,I was laughed 24 by them. But I believed that my dream 25 (come) true one day.

           Though many people questioned my interest in science,I followed my passion. I went on to attend Stanford University to study engineering. But it was really hard for a woman to become 26 astronaut after I graduated from university. I became a doctor and then joined the Peace Corps to help provide health services for people in Africa.

           In Africa I never forgot my childhood dream. While I was working there,I contacted NASA and applied for their astronaut program. Luckily,I 27 (accept) into the space program. In 1992, I traveled into outer space on the Space Shuttle Endeavor. My dream finally came true.

          Now I focus on inspiring children 28 (explore) , ask questions,try new ways of doing things,take chances,follow 29 (they) dreams and study science.

           Do you have a dream? 30 you do,don't give it up!

语法填空:

21. interested。考查词性转换。be inter呼ed in sth.意为“对某事感兴趣”。

22. traveling。考查非谓.语动词。dream of doing sth.意为“梦想做某事”。

23. easily。考查词性转换。修饰短语动词come true,故用easy的副词形式。

24. at。考查固定短语。laugh at sb.意为“嘲笑某; 人”。

25. would come。考查时态。主句是一般过去时,从句中的时间状语one day表将来,故用一般过去将来时。

26. an。考查冠词。作者想成为一名宇航员,且 astronaut以元音音节开头,故用不定冠词an。

27. was accepted。考查时态和语态。I是accept动作的承受者,且设空处讲述过去发生的某个动作, 故用一般过去时的被动语态。

28. to explore。考查非谓语动词。inspire sb. to do sth.意为“鼓励某人去做某事”。

29. their。考查代词。修饰名词dreams ,故用形容词 性物主代词。

30. If。考查连词。根据前后语境可知,设空处需要用If引导条件状语从句,表示“如果……”。

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          A study conducted in the Svalbard Archipelago of;Norway showed the first recorded case of polar bears seeking out white-beaked dolphins(白喙斑纹海豚) for prey(猎物) . Warming waters have allowed the dolphins to travel north to an area they would normally avoid until summertime. “It is likely that new species are appearing in the diet of polar bears due to climate change because new species are finding their way north,” study author Jon Aars said.

          Arctic waters have warmed at a rate twice that of southern waters,putting the ice-loving bears in trouble. Polar bears typically sit on large pieces of ice to hunt swimming seals,but without the platform of ice to sit on,the bears have to look elsewhere for food. Two ice-free winters attracted the dolphins into the Arctic region,where their food has also shown up thanks to warm water. But a sudden influx (汇集)of ice trapped the dolphins,making them easy prey for hungry plar bears.

          The scientists from the Norwegian Polar Institute first discovered this eating habit in April,2014 and documented another five cases in the following year. Most of the bears appeased well-fed,although one was visibly thin and found covering a dead dolphin with ice as a means to hide his food source from other animals —another strategy that scientists had not yet seen before.

         It' s unlikely that there are enough dolphins to feed the large population of polar bears. And as the bears were only able to hunt the dolphins because of a sudden storm,their consumption could be a fluke(使幸) .

         Polar bears living in Canada and Alaska have been found traveling north to live in the icy regions they need,but Svalbard is about as far north as it gets before the water becomes too deep to serve as a livable habitat,leaving the bears with nowhere else to go.

9. What does Jon Aars think is to blame for polar bears' eating dolphins?

   A. Loss of habitat:    B. No other prey.

   C. Warmer climate.      D. Shorter summertime.

10. What do we learn about today's  polar bears from Paragraph 2 ?

   A. They fmd it harder to hunt seals.

   B. They have more food than before.

   C. They face more competitors than before.

   D. They are troubled by a sudden influx of ice.

11. It is very rare for a polar bear to.

   A. appear well-fed

   B. get nothing to eat

   C. hide food from other animals

   D. share food with other polar bears

12. After polar bears reach Svalbard,they .

   A. get no dolphins to eat

   B. cannot go any further northward

   C. hardly want to go anywhere else

   D. make it a comfortable livable habitat

                               D

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           Tourists and animal lovers hoping to see a bear in Sequoia National Park this fall probably stand a better chance of spotting one in this tiny town at the park’s  entrance. Three Rivers is crawling with hungry bears driven down from the mountains by drought in search of food to fatten up for winter. Everyone seems to have photos of the creatures on their phones.

           There's no doubt a bear invasion is going on in this town of 2 ,200 that is home to a mix of park employees,businessmen, artists and so on. It is also a place for retirement for Hollywood types that include Anjelica Huston and William Shatner. Most seem delighted by the visiting black bears.

           The four-year drought has destroyed the berry crop in the Sierra Nevada and led to fewer flcwws (橡子),forcing the bears into the valleys carved by the branches of the Kaweah River that give this town its name.

           Bears have climbed on roofs for acoms and one was found exploring a bathroom under restoration in a house.A bear tore apart the outer walls of a resident's pump house and a music studio to get at acoms.

           The Kaweah Commonwealth reported that bears have been slaughtered,but game wardens (野生动物保把区的管理员) said it was a lie because of a lack of evidence,such as names of suspects,vehicle descriptions and dead bears. The account,however,has caused conflict between nature lovers and those who think it's unbelievable. I'm upset and sad,and I just question,‘Why?”,said Kathleen McCleary. “I don't see any reason to shoot them."

13. Bears have come down from the mountains because.

   A. the park doesn't feed them

   B. they want to seek for water

   C. they lack food resources there

   D. they need a warm place for winter

14. What does the underlined word ^slaughtered^ in the last paragraph probably mean?

   A. Defeated. B. Limited.

   G. Raised.   D. Killed.

15. The author writes the text mainly to .

   A. show where to find bears

   B. call on people to protect bears

   C. introduce a bear invasion in a town

   D. explain how to solve the problem of bears

16. The text probably comes from.

   A. a lesson plan         B. a news report

   C. a tourist guidebook   D. a geography textbook

二、完形填空(共20小题)

阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

         During the past year,I experienced a setback ) concerning my horse,Princeton. I came to know Princeton when,as a result of my. development as a(n) 21,it became appropriate for me to advance to a horse that was (有能力的) of jumping higher than my current horse. After 22 a variety of horses,I became 23 that I couldn’t  find a new teammate. Then I 24 Princeton. I knew as soon as I saw him that he was the horse for me. And as soon as I looked into his nervous eyes I felt 25 him.

          Some of my happiest hours were spent with Princeton. I wouldnt 26 anything for the moments I spent with this horse. I spent most of my time 27 him. I rode Princeton daily for 3 years,and in at least 24 horse shows. We came to know and respect each other,and 28 I gained his trust and the 29 look in his eyes went away. Princeton wasn't  just a horse to me; he became my 30 and my teammate. Together we achieved 31 in almost every horse show. We won a lot of prizes. Princeton didn't just help my 32 as a rider,he helped me become more responsible.

          33,things have a way of changing. In October 2014,it became apparent to me that Princeton wasn't capable of 34 enough to keep up with the improvement of my riding skills. This was really 35 for me to deal with. I 36 the alternatives which included continuing riding Princeton, leasing(出租) him out to other riders or selling him. But none of them seemed 37 . My heart felt like it was 38 when I realized it was time to sell this horse.

          39,the local insurance agent agreed to find a retirement home for Princeton. Today,Princeton is 40 on a farm in Indiana. A girl takes care of him every day just like I used to.

21. A. instructor   B. journalist   C. student   D. rider

22. A. losing   B. saving   C. trying   D. feeding

23. A. proud   B. discouraged   A. puzzled   D. surprised

24. A. protected   B. heard   C. met   D. admired

25. A. attached to     B. curious about  

    C. anxious about   D. accustomed to

26. A. prepare   B. trade   C. provide   D. display

27. A. taking care of    B. making use of

    C. putting up with   D. catching up with

28. A. occasionally   B. slowly   C. easily   D. nearly

29. A. disappointed   B. shocked   C. angry   D. nervous

30. A. judge   B. supporter   C. friend   D. guide

31. A. progress   B. peace   C. balance   D. success

32. A. health   B. state   C. skills   D. dreams

33. A. Moreover   B. Otherwise   C. Therefore   D. However

34. A. walking   B. developing   C. eating   D. jumping

35. A. hard   B. late   C. fun   D. suitable

36. A. forgot   B. accepted   C. considered   D. doubted

37. A. familiar   B. important   C. clear   D. right

38. A. breaking   B. beating   C. recovering   D. falling

39. A. Frequently   B. Fortunately   C. Strangely   D. Naturally  

40. A. retired   B. cured   C. trained   D. lonely

                                    D

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           Explore the artists at the famous Art Camp. Our instructors for the 2016 Summer Art Camp will be Terri Brush,Colleen Moody,and Ilona Steelhammer,with special guest Diana Frey.

           The Art Camp is something everyone should get to experience,at least once,in their lifetime. It's an amazing weekend with wonderful people from all across the United States. There's even an opportunity for you to treat yourself to a lovely massage (按摩) .The Art Camp is an event where you can forget about life' s  problems,and just enjoy yourself. It's a weekend you will remember forever.

           The Art Camp is hosted on the beautiftil Oregon coast in Lincoln City. You will get to enjoy 3 days of instruction,and 4  nights of accommodations,with an :opening night kick-off party all-in one of several beautiful and amazing homes on the coastline. Each day,you will enjoy fresh,home-made meals cooked especially for our event attendees. 

            We will begin our weekend on Thursday evening with a social kick-off party. Classes begin each morning at 9:30 am. Each attendee attends classes on Friday,Saturday and Sunday. You are welcome to check out on Sunday afternoon,or by noon on Monday morning.

            There are two payment options for the Art Camp. You can pay for the entire weekend in full,or you can make a payment plan. To participate in the payment plan,a down payment of either $495 (half deposit) or $250 (quarter deposit) is required to secure your seat. Remaining payments can be made in $250 increments (增额)and your full fee must be paid no later than May 15 ,2016.

             Fees are non-refundable (不能退款的) but are transferable (可转让的) to anojher name within 30 days of the Art Camp opening date. After that date you are not allowed to transfer the name or space .

13. Paragraph 2 is mainly meant to .

   A. inform    B. educate

   C. compare   D. encourage

14. If you take part in the Art Camp,you can .

   A. attend classes for four days

   B. enjoy some home-made food

   C. go to a party on the last night

   D. enjoy three nights of accommodations

15. What should you do to secure your seat?

   A. Pay $495 after May 15 ,2016.

   B. Pay at least $250 for the first time.

   C. Attend the party on Thursday evening.

   D. Transfer your name on Monday morning.

16. What's the purpose of the text?

   A. To advertise the Art Camp.

   B. To encourage people to love art.

   C. To spread the benefits of the Art Camp.

   D. To explain why the Art Camp is popular.

                                      A 

          Prashant Mandal shares a small house with his wife and four kids,and survives on less than $2 a day. Yet,despite Mandal' s  modest income,he spends 20 percent of his income on solar energy,an expenditure (支出) which he says is key to helping his children to study.

          Across the globe,about 1. 2  billion people live without electricity. Such limitations are not only inconvenient,but also put people in low-income countries at greater risk of having serious health conditions. People living without electricity typically rely on kerosene lamps,and other harmful light sources,which can lead to bums,injuries,poisoning and other risks.

          Realizing the need for a more efficient energy source,a lot of companies have developed business models that enable poor people to purchase solar energy.

          SimpaNetworks,which focuses its efforts on rural India,is one such company that's found a way to make solar energy affordable and accessible to people in need. Customers are charged a small down payment for a high-quality solar system. Then,through its “progressive purchase^ model,they pay in advance for a designated (指定的) amount of energy consumption. Each payment counts toward the final purchase price.

          A number of other companies have found ways to get solar energy into the hands,anci homes of people who typically can’t  afford electricity. MPOWER D. a New ork-based company,invented an (充气式的) solar light in 2012 that is powered by the sun,and is also able to store solar energy.

          “Energy poverty is solvable if we all work together,” says John Salzinger,MPOWERD’s  co-founder. “Every single consumer purchase helps us reduce costs,and then we pass those savings on to those who need affordable light most. We automatically enable our customers to help others,while helping the environment,by simply making a purchase."

  1. Why does the author mention Prashant Mandal in Paragraph 1 ?

   A. To show that electricity is precioub.

   B. To bring up the topic of the text.

   C. To introduce his poor family.

   D. To tell an interesting story.

2. What can we infer from Paragraph 2 ?

   A. Kerosene lamps are healthy light sources.

   B. There are few people living without electricity.

   C. Poor countries are at greater risk of spreading .

diseases. 

   D. People living without electricity may face serious risks.

3. Paragraph 4  mainly tells us .

   A. how customers pay for SimpaNetworks solar

   B. how impaNetworks invented the inflatable solar

   C. how customers use electricity in rural India 

   D. how solar system works in rural India 

4. How does John Salzinger feel about energy poverty?

   A. Uncaring.     B. Surprising.

   C. Disappointed. D. Optimistic.

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