阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

I recently traveled to San Francisco for some meetings and found myself with a half day to . My : The 49ers’ first game of the season, against the Green Bay Packers. The America’s Cup sailing races. Or I could get .

After a terribly long line at the car rental center, I was . So I disappeared into the fog and clouds shrouding the Pacific Coast Highway and headed south with absolutely no in mind. I drove through tunnels out of the mountains and stopped at a few state beaches; at one, I watched a wedding out on the cliffs among the crashing . Back in the car, I drove toward San Gregorio, a town that you can easily . I know because I drove right through it and up on a narrow pine tree–bordered asphalt(柏油) road that felt like it would go on .

A few people just moved around outside the San Gregorio General Store, talking about the motorcycles they've owned over the years. Inside, I found a bar with regular customers, two people playing guitar together, and, of course, a full-on store. I a song, took a seat quickly, and watched the guitarists play and dance. Then I congratulated them, a couple of wrinkled dollars in their bucket, and walked back out into the world.

It was pouring outside. We all waited, some patiently, others , because nature messed up their hurried day. I got lost in the sound and sight of the heavens away the dirt and dust of the world. “Mom, let’s run through the .” said a girl. “When you were talking to Daddy about his cancer, you said, if God can get us through this, he can get us through anything!” “Honey, you are right.” Mom said. Then off they ran. And yes, I did. I ran.

The day could have been so : being into a stadium or bar half-watching sports. this was much more rewarding. Hours prior, I was on a flight with the masses, going through the motions. Then I was out on my own, having an unexpected and unrepeatable experience.

I learned something on September 8: Don’t be to get lost—on purpose or otherwise—and have zero expectations. It will be good for you. I promise.

1.A. wasteB. killC. devoteD. spend

2.A. seriesB. privilegesC. optionsD. priorities

3.A. startedB. injuredC. lostD. stuck

4.A. freeB. occupiedC. suspiciousD. absorbed

5.A. freedomB. frightC. conscienceD. destination

6.A. carvedB. releasedC. standingD. running

7.A. wavesB. crowdsC. vehiclesD. hills

8.A. identifyB. missC. surviveD. recognize

9.A. pickedB. broughtC. endedD. took

10.A. steadilyB. smoothlyC. firmlyD. forever

11.A. recordedB. releasedC. orderedD. composed

12.A. brokeB. carriedC. withdrewD. threw

13.A. delightedB. annoyedC. calmedD. inspired

14.A. turningB. washingC. givingD. melting

15.A. dangerB. dustC. rainD. store

16.A. somewhatB. especiallyC. somehowD. absolutely

17.A. impressiveB. independentC. adventurousD. different

18.A. pushedB. persuadedC. talkedD. tricked

19.A. ButB. ThereforeC. BesidesD. Also

20.A. keenB. afraidC. curiousD. thoughtful

Drinking alcohol is a socially acceptable behavior in many parts of the world.Some medical experts say light drinking may even be good for your health, especially for the heart.But they say such health benefits should be compared to the many health risks connected with alcohol use.

Some research suggests that having one to two drinks of alcohol a day may offer some health benefits.Several large studies have shown that this type of moderate(适量的) drinking may lower the risk of heart disease and other diseases.

A study last year suggested that drinking small amounts of red wine may help lower the risk of breast cancer in women.Researchers at Medical Center in California studied 36 women.Each woman drank a glass of red or white wine every day for almost a month.Researchers collected blood samples from the women two times a month to measure their hormone(激素) levels.The next month the women who drank red wine were told to drink white wine instead.The white wine drinkers were told to drink red wine.The researchers found that the women who drank red wine had lower levels of the female hormone than the white wine drinkers.They said red grapes have chemicals that may help to lower the risk of breast cancer.

However, recent studies suggested that even small amounts of alcohol may generally increase the risk of breast cancer in women.They found that women who drink four small glasses of wine a week increase their risk of breast cancer by 15 percent.

Many studies have examined the harmful effects of alcohol use on the body.Alicia Ann Kowalchuk serves as medical director, saying “Healthy use for adults --- that's men under age 65 --- is no more than 4 drinks in a day and no more than 14 drinks in a week.And for women of all ages, it's no more than 7 drinks in a week and no more than 2 drinks in a day.” She says too much alcohol use has been linked to liver diseases, and many other cancers.

1.How did the researchers carry out their study?

A. By following an example.

B. By listing facts.

C. By collecting information worldwide.

D. By comparing tested objects.

2.Which of the following is the most beneficial to women with breast cancer?

A. A glass of white wine per day.

B. A glass of red wine per day.

C. Small amounts of alcohol per day.

D. Four small glasses of wine per day.

3.Which of the following shows the structure of the passage?

4.What is the best title of this passage?

A. Drinking alcohol is popular in many parts of the world

B. Alcohol drinking can be both good and bad for you

C. Drinking alcohol a day may give your health some benefits.

D. Alcohol drinking may do harm to your health

A new genera tion addiction is quickly spreading all over the world. Weboholism(网瘾), a twentieth century disease, affects people from different ages. They surf the net, use e-mail and speak in chat rooms. They spend many hours on the computer, and it becomes a compulsive habit. They cannot stop, and it affects their lives.

Ten years ago, no one thought that using computers could become compulsive behavior that could affect the social and physical life of computer users. Such behavior has seriously affected teenagers and college students. They are likely to log(写日志) on computers and spend long hours at different websites.

They become hooked(着迷) on computers and gradually their social and school life is affected by this situation. They spend all free time surfing and don’t concentrate on homework, so this addiction influences their grades and success at school. Because they can find everything on the websites, they hang out there. Moreover, this addiction to websites influences their social life.

They spend more time in front of computers than with their friends. The relation with their friends changes. The virtual life becomes more important than their real life. They have a new language that they speak in the chat rooms and it causes cultural changes in society.

Because of the change in their behavior, they begin to isolate themselves from society and live with their virtual friends. They share their emotions and feelings with friends who they have never met in their life. Although they feel confident on the computer, they are not confident with real live friends they have known all their life. It is a problem for the future. This addictive behavior is beginning to affect all the world.

1.The main idea of the passage is about__________.

A. the cause of weboholism

B. the advantage of weboholism

C. the popularity of weboholism

D. the effect of weboholism

2.We can infer from the passage that_______.

A. weboholism has the greatest effect on teenagers

B. students can hardly balance real and virtual life

C. people are addicted to games on the Internet

D. virtual life is more vivid and attractive than real life.

3.Which of the following is NOT true of weboholism?

A. It contributes to the development of the web.

B. The chat room language may change social culture.

C. The problem will be getting more and more serious later.

D. People addicted to the web often become inactive in real life.

Do you know Australia? Australia is the largest island in the worlD. It is a little smaller than ChinA. It is in the south of the earth. 1.The population of Australia is nearly as large as that of Shanghai.2.The cities in Australia have got little air or water pollution.The sky is blue and the water is clean.You can clearly see fish swimming in the rivers.Plants grow very well.

Last month we visited Perth, the biggest city in western Australia, and went to a wild flowers’ exhibition.3.We had a wonderful time.Perth is famous for its beautiful wild flowers.In spring every year Perth has the wild flowers’ exhibition.

After visiting Perth, we spent the day in the countryside.We sat down and had a rest near a path at the foot of a hill.It was quiet and we enjoyed ourselves.Suddenly we heard bells ringing at the top of the hill4.There were about three hundred sheep coming towards us down the path.5.After a short drive from any town, you will find yourself in the middle of white sheep.Sheep, sheep, everywhere are sheep.

A. The government has made enough laws to fight pollution.

B. Australia is the sixth largest country in the worlD.

C. Australia is famous for its sheep and kangaroos.

D. Australia is big, but its population is not large.

E.What we saw made us pick up all our things and run back to the car as quickly as we coulD.

F.There we saw a large number of wild flowers we had never seen before.

G.The people of Australia are very hard-working.

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