The common cold is the world’s most widespread illness, which is plagues(疫病) that flesh receives.

The most widespread fallacy(谬误) of all is that colds caused by cold. They are not. They are caused by viruses(病毒) passing on from person to person. You catch a cold by coming into contact, directly or indirectly, with someone who already has one. If cold causes colds, it would be reasonable to expect the Eskimos to suffer from them forever. But they do not. And in isolated arctic regions explorers have reported being free from colds until coming into contact again with infected people from the outside world by way of packages and mail dropped from airplanes.

During the First World War soldiers who spent long periods in the trenches(战壕), cold and wet, showed no increased tendency to catch colds.

In the Second World War prisoners at the notorious Auschwitz concentration camp(奥斯维辛集中营), naked and starving, were astonished to find that they seldom had colds. At the Common Cold Research Unit in England, volunteers took part in Experiments in which they gave themselves to the discomforts of being cold and wet for long stretches of time. After taking hot baths, they put on bathing suits, allowed themselves to be with cold water, and then stood about dripping wet in drafty room. Some wore wet socks all day while others exercised in the rain until close to exhaustion. Not one of the volunteers came down with a cold unless a cold virus was actually dropped in his nose.

If, then, cold and wet have nothing to do with catching colds, why are they more frequent in the winter?Despite the most pains-taking research, no one has yet found the answer. One explanation offered by scientists is that people tend to stay together indoors more in cold weather than at other times, and this makes it easier for cold viruses to be passed on.

No one has yet found a cure for the cold. There are drugs and pain suppressors(止痛片) such as aspirin, but all they do is relieve the symptoms(症状).

1. The writer offered _______ examples to support his argument.

A. 4              B. 5              C. 6              D. 3

2. Which of the following does not agree with the chosen passage?

A. The Eskimos do not suffer from colds all the time.

B. Colds are not caused by cold.

C. People suffer from colds just because they like to stay indoors.

D. A person may catch a cold by touching someone who already has one.

3. Arctic explorers may catch colds when _______.

A. they are working in the isolated arctic region

B. they are writing reports in terribly cold weather

C. they are free from work in the isolated arctic regions

D. they are coming into touch again with the outside world

4. Volunteers taking part in the experiments in the Common Cold Research Unit _______.

A. suffered a lot                        B. never caught colds

C. often caught colds                  D. became very strong

5. The passage mainly discusses _______.

A. the experiments on the common col       B. the fallacy about the common cold

C. the reason and the way people catch colds  D. the continued spread of common colds

At least 77 were wounded when hundreds of army soldiers and anti-government protesters (抗议者) clashed(冲突)in Bangkok early Monday morning, 14 hours after Thai PM (总理) declared a state of emergency in the capital city, Thai media reports.

The Nation quoted(引用)hospital reports as saying at least 77 people suffered injuries mainly from teargas, with five seriously injured.

At around 7:20 a.m., the government announced it was in control of the situation at Din Daeng, The Nation said on its website.

Some protesters had been arrested, and Army Spokesman Col Sansern Kaewkamnerd earlier said “Similar operations will be carried out in other areas.”

The clash occurred around 4:30 a.m. Monday (21:00 GMT Sunday) when some 300 so-called red-shirted protesters used a seized bus to crash soldiers at Din Daeng District in north Bangkok, Army spokesman Sansern Kaewkamnerd told TPBS.

Soldiers fired warning shots into the air and used teargas to disperse the protesters after failing to persuade the red shirts to stop, Sansern said.

Earlier the Health Department of Bangkok Metropolitan Administration announced a total injury number of 68.

Army Chief General Anupong Paojinda refused to comment on the incident, adding that he will learn more about it first.

At about 6:15 a.m. Monday (23:15 GMT Sunday), former premier Thaksin Shinawatra told the Red-shirted protesters to continue fighting in a phone conversation with a main leader of the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD).

Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva declared on Sunday afternoon a state of emergency in Bangkok and some districts of five provinces nearby.

The latest round of the anti-government protests led by UDD has entered its 19th day. Red-shirted protesters on Saturday forced the summits canceled (取消).

(Xinhua News Agency April 13, 2009)

What is the main idea of the passage?

  A. Soldiers used teargas to disperse the protesters.

  B. The ASEAN summits have been cancelled.

  C. At least 77 were wounded during the crash between soldiers and protesters.

  D. Thai Prime Minister announced a state of emergency.

What can you infer from the passage?

  A. About 300 protesters seized a bus and crashed soldiers.

  B. The Army Chief General refused to comment on the incident.

  C. Soldiers didn’t persuade the red shirts to stop.

  D. The clash is connected with the former premier Thaksin.

Which of the following is TRUE?

  A. Five protesters died in the clash.

  B. The latest round of protests started in March, 2009.

C. It’s officially said on the morning of Sunday that the situation was out of control.

  D. It is most likely that the army is against the government.

What does the underlined word “disperse” probably mean?

  A. 驱散                   B. 开枪                       C. 劝说                       D. 谈判


第二节完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)
  阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
  Columnist Dave Barry says this about his father:"My dad would try anything - carpentry(木匠活),electrical wiring,roofing and so on.From watching him,I learned a lesson that still 36 to my life today:no matter how difficult a task may seem, 37 you're not afraid to try it,you can do it."
  I learned from my parents the value of "going for it"." 38 ventured(冒险),nothing lost" is the motto of too many of us.Many people are so afraid to 39 that they never venture beyond the familiar."Better to be safe than sorry",has 40 too many people in the cocoon(保护膜) of their 41 zones.
  A delightful 42 tells that Col.Robert Johnson of Salem,New Jersey,announced that he would take a 43 risk.He let the town know that he would 44 a wolf peach on the steps of the country courthouse at noon on September 26,1820. "Why would he take such a chance?" asked the 45 people.
  Scientists and doctors had long declared the wolf peach to be 46 .If the wolf peach was too ripe and warmed by the sun,they told him he would be exposing himself to brain fever.Should he somehow 47 the experience,the skin of the 48 would stick to the lining of his stomach(他的胃黏膜) and 49 cause cancer.
  Nearly 2,000 people 50 the square to see Col.Johnson eat the "poisonous" peach - now known as the tomato.
  Col.Johnson believed his 51 was small,but it must be take if the 52 about the peach were to be 53 .Who has accompished anything worthwhile 54 taking a risk?
  Much like the tortoise it makes 55 only when it sticks its neck out.
  36.A.refers         B.applies       C.tends          D.leads
  37.A.if            B.since         C.although       D.unless
  38.A.Anything      B.Something    C.Nothing        D.Everything
  39.A.fail           B.win          C.succeed        D.leave
  40.A.turned        B.trapped       C.forbidden      D.orced
  41.A.comfortable    B.miserable     C.surprising     D.unimportant
  42.A.novel         B.message      C.joke          D.story
  43.A.private        B.public       C.secret        D.national
  44.A.buy          B.sell          C.eat           D.cut
  45.A.puzzled       B.disappointed   C.angry        D.happy
  46.A.delicious       B.smelly        C.salty        D.poisonous
  47.A.enjoy         B.survive         C.understand  D.know
  48.A.wolf         B.seed           C.peach      D.body
  49.A.eventually     B.firstly          C.lately       D.hardly
  50.A.reached      B.decorated         C.surrounded  D.crowded
  51.A.audience     B.risk            C.fruit        D.size
  52.A.myths        B.ingredients    C.truths         D.prices
  53.A.changed      B.adopted        C.removed      D.grasped
  54.A.without      B.for            C.with         D.except
  55.A.sense        B.trouble         C.room        D.progress

CHOOSE YOUR VIRGINIA

Rock House Museum

Take a journey through history with a visit to the exciting museum and historic sites of Wytheville . The Rock House Museum offers glimpses into daily life in the 19th century . The museum is part of the 50 structures featured in Wytheville’s Historic Walking Tour . 540/233-3330 .

Grand Caverns

Grand Caverns is America’s oldest cave . Beautiful and massive formations . Union troops visited the caverns . Thomas Jefferson visited—you should , too ! Open weekends in March , daily April—October , 9 a.m.—5 p.m. Hour tours leave every 30 minutes . 703/249-5705 .

The News Museum

The News Museum in Arlington is the world’s only interactive(互动)museum of news . Visitors can be reporters or television newscasters , see today’s news as it happens on a block-long video news wall , and be taken behind the scenes to see how news is made . The News museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a. m.—5 p. m. You can visit www. News museum .Org .

Kenmore Plantation & Gardens

Kenmore Plantation & Gardens has over two hundred years of history from the Revolutionary War , Civil War and into the 21st century . Home of Betty Washington , George Washington’s only sister , and Patriot Col. Fielding Lewis . Explore this historic building and city block of restored gardens . Tea and ginger cookies served . 540/373-3381 .

Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach offers 11 000 hotel / motel rooms , plus cottages and campgrounds . Enjoy miles of clean beaches and a variety of family attractions . Fine restaurants , various shopping areas , exciting nightlife , and special events are offered throughout the year . 800/822-3224 .

1.What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage ?

A.To attract tourists to Virginia .

B.To encourage people to settle in Virginia .

C.To introduce historic sites in Virginia .

D.To give people a general description of Virginia .

2. In what way is The News Museum different from Rock House Museum ?

A.It is larger .

B.It is more exciting .

C.Visitors can act in it .

D.Visitors can see more in it .

3.If you want to enjoy yourself in the evening , you may go to       .

A.The News Museum

B.Kenmore Plantation & Gardens

C.Grand Caverns

D.Virginia Beach

4.Which of the following places is NOT open in the winter months ?

A.The news Museum .

B.Grand Caverns .

C.Virginia Beach .

D.Kenmore Plantation & Gardens .

5.Which of the following is NOT a fact when tourists are visiting the Virginia Beach ?

A.Tourists can camp in the open air .

B.Tourists can enjoy some special events there .

C.Tourists can not go there in their own cars .

D.Tourists can enjoy themselves on the clean beach .

 

第二节完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)

  阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

  Columnist Dave Barry says this about his father:"My dad would try anything - carpentry(木匠活),electrical wiring,roofing and so on.From watching him,I learned a lesson that still 36 to my life today:no matter how difficult a task may seem, 37 you're not afraid to try it,you can do it."

  I learned from my parents the value of "going for it"." 38 ventured(冒险),nothing lost" is the motto of too many of us.Many people are so afraid to 39 that they never venture beyond the familiar."Better to be safe than sorry",has 40 too many people in the cocoon(保护膜) of their 41 zones.

  A delightful 42 tells that Col.Robert Johnson of Salem,New Jersey,announced that he would take a 43 risk.He let the town know that he would 44 a wolf peach on the steps of the country courthouse at noon on September 26,1820. "Why would he take such a chance?" asked the 45 people.

  Scientists and doctors had long declared the wolf peach to be 46 .If the wolf peach was too ripe and warmed by the sun,they told him he would be exposing himself to brain fever.Should he somehow 47 the experience,the skin of the 48 would stick to the lining of his stomach(他的胃黏膜) and 49 cause cancer.

  Nearly 2,000 people 50 the square to see Col.Johnson eat the "poisonous" peach - now known as the tomato.

  Col.Johnson believed his 51 was small,but it must be take if the 52 about the peach were to be 53 .Who has accompished anything worthwhile 54 taking a risk?

  Much like the tortoise it makes 55 only when it sticks its neck out.

  36.A.refers         B.applies       C.tends          D.leads

  37.A.if            B.since         C.although       D.unless

  38.A.Anything      B.Something    C.Nothing        D.Everything

  39.A.fail           B.win          C.succeed        D.leave

  40.A.turned        B.trapped       C.forbidden      D.orced

  41.A.comfortable    B.miserable     C.surprising     D.unimportant

  42.A.novel         B.message      C.joke          D.story

  43.A.private        B.public       C.secret        D.national

  44.A.buy          B.sell          C.eat           D.cut

  45.A.puzzled       B.disappointed   C.angry        D.happy

  46.A.delicious       B.smelly        C.salty        D.poisonous

  47.A.enjoy         B.survive         C.understand  D.know

  48.A.wolf         B.seed           C.peach      D.body

  49.A.eventually     B.firstly          C.lately       D.hardly

  50.A.reached      B.decorated         C.surrounded  D.crowded

  51.A.audience     B.risk            C.fruit        D.size

  52.A.myths        B.ingredients    C.truths         D.prices

  53.A.changed      B.adopted        C.removed      D.grasped

  54.A.without      B.for            C.with         D.except

  55.A.sense        B.trouble         C.room        D.progress

 

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