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5．Hell for most of us，yes，but all in a day's work for Charlotte Uhlenbroek．She moves as elegantly through the hall of London's Savoy as she does through the Amazon jungle．But while she loves the adventure，she is also glad to be back in"civilization"，at least for the moment．
She's just finished filming a TV series called jungle-a demanding 19-week job that involved her exploring the dense jungles of the Congo，the Amazon and Borneo．She says that it was fascinating，but daunting as well．So what was her most challenging experience？"Definitely climbing an 80-meter-high tree in Borneo，when I'm scared of heights!I had to keep going up and up，when a voice inside me was saying，"Down!Down!"I kept thinking the ropes were going to break and send me plummeting down below．"
And"down below"was where the bugs were．Apart from the usual mosquitoes，in the Amazon rainforest she was troubled by sand-fly bites．"I've had some horrible bites but these really are the itchiest（最痒的）bites I've ever had．At one stage，I counted 70bites on one arm，"she says．"Just as annoying were the sweat bees in the Congo．They try to drink the sweat on your face and even the tears from your eyes．The most horrible thing，though，was trying to pull the slimy leeches（水蛭）off your skin．The more I pulled，the more they stretched and the tighter their jaws clung to my leg．I kept shouting，"Get them off!"and the film crew kept saying，"Just a minute …this makes a really good shot!"
Charlotte's journey into the heart of the world's most significant rainforests was an inspiring experience．"The rainforest really is like a city．Each tree is like an urban highrise building with hundreds of residents．If you knock it down，you cause just as much disturbance and damage as if those residents were human．The jungle is extraordinary because although it only covers about 6percent of the world，it contains over 50percent of all known animal and plant species，plus lots more that are unknown，too．"
Back in London，what has she been enjoying since her return to"civilization"？"I've been having lots of nice，long showers，"she says．"In the Congo，the possibility of using up our water supplies was always a worrying thought．And I find that when I've been in hot，uncomfortable conditions for a while，the things I look forward to more than anything else are being with my family and enjoying my favorite meal．"

66．The underlined word"daunting"in paragraph 2is closest in meaning toA．
A．frightening
B．exciting
C．encouraging
D．satisfying
67．When bitten byB，a person will feel unbearably itchy．
A．usual mosquitoes
B．sand flies
C．sweat bees
D．leeches
68．A tree in the rainforest is compared to a highrise building becauseD．
A．many people come to explore the jungle
B．the trees are 80metres high on average
C．many trees have been knocked down
D．there are so many living things in it
69．Which of the following statements is TRUE？C
A．The film crew gave Charlotte a shot to prevent infection．
B．Charlotte looks and feels"out of place"in the Savoy Hotel．
C．Water supply was always a big concern for Charlotte in the jungle．
D．The jungle contains half of all the animal and plant species in the world．

4．The World Health Organization warns that millions of people are dying every year from indoor air pollution．Nearly three billion people are unable to use clean fuels and technologies for cooking，heating and lighting．
These findings show that the use of deadly fuels in inefficient stoves，space heaters or lights is to blame for many of these deaths．
WHO officials say indoor pollution leads to early deaths from stroke，heart and lung disease，childhood pneumonia and lung cancer．Women and girls are the main victims．These diseases can often result from the burning of solid fuels．These fuels include wood，coal，animal waste，crop waste and charcoal．
The United Nations found that more than 95percent of households in sub-Saharan Africa depend on solid fuels for cooking．It says huge populations in India，China and Latin American countries，such as Guatemala and Peru，also are at risk．
Nigel Brace is a professor of Public Health at the University of Liverpoo1．He says researchers are developing good cook-stoves and other equipment to burn fuels in a more efficient way．There are already multiple technologies available for use in clean fuels．There is really quite an effective and reasonably low-cost alcohol stove that is made by Dometic（a Sweden-based company）that is now being tested out．LPG（liquified petroleum gas）cook is obviously widely available and efforts are under way to make those efficient．Another interesting development is electric induction stoves（电磁炉）．WHO experts note some new，safe and low-cost technologies that could help are already available．In India，you can bay an induction stove for about 8.00．AndinAfricayoucanbuyasolarlampforlessthan1.00．
But，this，the agency says，is just a start．It is urging developing counties to use cleaner fuels and increase access to cleaner and more modern cooking and heating appliances．
24．What does the indoor pollution mainly result fromA？
A．Poisonous fuels． B．High technology．
C．Space heaters．D．Solar energy．
25．How is Paragraph 3mainly developed？C
A．By showing differences． B．By describing a process．
C．By making a list．D．By analyzing causes．
26．What can we infer from the textB？
A．Indoor pollution results in many diseases．
B．Most of the deaths are in developing countries．
C．The solid fuels are used in more efficient ways．
D．There is no indoor pollution in developed countries．
27．Which of the following is true of different technologiesD？
A．LPG cooks are being tested out．
B．Alcohol stoves are widely used now．
C．Electric induction stoves are expensive．
D．Solar lamps are very cheap in Africa．

3．Having worked at a 7-Eleven store for two years，I thought I had become successful at what our manager calls"customer relations"．I firmly believed that a friendly smile and an automatic"sir"，"ma'am"，and"thank you"would see me through any situation that might arise，from soothing（安慰，劝慰）impatient or unpleasant people to apologizing for giving out the wrong change．But the other night an old woman shattered my belief that a glib（非诚恳的）response could smooth over the rough spots of dealing with other human beings．
The moment she entered，the woman presented a sharp contrast to our shiny store with its bright lighting and neatly arranged shelves．Walking as if each step were painful，she slowly pushed open the glass door．She coughed dryly，breathing noisily with each breath．On a forty-degree night，she was wearing only a faded print dress，a thin sweater too small to button，and black slippers with the backs cut out to expose heels．There were no stockings or socks on her blue-veined legs．
After strolling around the store for several minutes，the old woman stopped in front of the rows of canned vegetables．She picked up some corn niblets and stared with a strange intensity at the label．At that point，I decided to be a good employee and asked her if she needed help．As I stood close to her，my smile became harder to maintain； her red-rimmed eyes were partially closed by yellowish crusts； her hands were covered with layer upon layer of dirt，and the unpleasant smell of sweat rose in a thick vaporous cloud from her clothes．
"I need some food，"she muttered（嘟囔）in reply to my bright"Can I help you？"
"Are you looking for corn，ma'am？"
"I need some food，"she repeated．"Any kind．"
"Well，the corn is ninety-five cents，"I said in my most helpful voice．"Or，if you like，we have a special on bologna（大红肠）today．"
"I can't pay，"she said．
For a second，I was tempted to say，"Take the corn．"But the employee rules flooded into my mind：Remain polite，but do not let customers get the best of you．Let them know that you are in control．For a moment，I even entertained the idea that this was some sort of test，and that this woman was someone from the head office，testing my loyalty．I responded dutifully，"I'm sorry，ma'am，but I can't give away anything for free．"
The old woman's face collapsed a bit more，if that were possible，and her hands trembled as she put the can back on the shelf．She shuffled（蹒跚）past me toward the door，her torn and dirty clothing barely covering her bent back．
Moments after she left，I rushed out the door with the can of corn，but she was nowhere in sight．For the rest of my shift，the image of the woman kept coming to my mind．I had been young，healthy．She had been old，sick and desperate．Wishing with all my heart that I had acted like a human being rather than a robot，I was saddened to realize how fragile a hold we have on our better instincts（本能，天性）．

55．What does the underlined world"shatter"in Paragraph 1probably meanB？

A．maintain．

B．break．

C．hold．

D．lose．

56．Which is NOT mentioned in Paragraph 2C？
A．The old lady's clothes．
B．The environment of the store．
C．The writer's feeling．
D．The old lady's difficulty in walking．
57．What can we learn from the textD？
A．The old lady couldn't afford the foods at the store．
B．The writer was an experienced shop assistant．
C．The writer talked with the old lady in a polite way．
D．The old lady was satisfied with his service．
58．According to the text，which is not the employee ruleC？
A．You should wear a friendly smile on your face．
B．You should use polite words，such as"sir"，"ma'am"，"thank you"．
C．You should do whatever the customers asked you to do．
D．You should be clear about your duty and be loyal to the company．
59．How did the writer feel after the old lady left the storeC？
A．Annoyed．
B．Pleasant．
C．Regretful．
D．Embarrassed．
60．What's the best title for the textC？
A．A Lady and I
B．Working at A Store．
C．If Only …
D．Sadness．

1．Here are some tips for applying to US colleges．
Why are American universities so expensive？
First of all，I'll say that American education is expensive for Americans but you're getting a high-quality education from some of the best professors in the world with some of the best resources and facilities in the world．American universities have state-of-the-art laboratories，computers，research systems，classrooms and all that is expensive．And also at many U．S．universities，you're learning from leading researchers and people who are at the top of the line in their field so it's also expensive for universities to have those people as professors．So，you're paying for a quality product-that's why it's very expensive．
What kind of financial aid is available？
It really depends on the university what kind of financial aid is available．There are a lot of opportunities out there for international students．There are some universities that have merit-based scholarships．Many have scholarships in general for international students．There are athletic scholarships，scholarships based on a specific talent．
Are school rankings important？
I know that rankings matter to a lot of parents and students worldwide，but here in the U．S．we pay very little attention to rankings．The rankings that are produced are actually the opinion of several different magazines．The official government doesn't have a universal ranking system．With that said，we know that for many families abroad and outside the United States，rankings are very important．So as a university，we try to make that information available so that students can see our rankings．
How can I prepare for the visa interview？
As long as you are a genuine student，it's likely that you will receive your visa．When you go for the interview they're looking for generally three things．
One，of course，when you go into that visa interview，you should really know things about the university that you're going to，why you're going there，why you want to study，what you want to study-that's how you show that you're a genuine student．
The second thing that they're looking for is to be sure that you have the finances to cover your educational program．You'll have to submit the same bank documentation you used in order to get your I-20to the U．S．Embassy as part of your interview to prove that you are able to pay for your education in the U．S．
The next thing that they're mainly looking for is to be sure that you're a legitimate student and that you're not looking to move to the United States，that you have a reason to return to your home country，prospective employment．

46．The passage mainly talks about some tips for applying to US colleges exceptA．
A．high-quality education
B．financial aid
C．school rankings
D．visa interview
47．Why are American universities so expensiveB？
A．Because there are so many international students aims at applying to US colleges．
B．Because Americans are getting a high-quality education．
C．Because state-of-the-art laboratories，computers，research systems，classrooms are
all expensive．
D．Because leading researchers and top professors are expensive for universities
48．What kind of financial aid is availableD？
A．merit-based scholarships
B．athletic scholarships
C．scholarships based on a specific talent．
D．It depends on the university
49．Why do American universities try to make the school rankings availableC？
A．Rankings matter to a lot of parents and students in the U．S．
B．They want to let students get whole information so that they can see their rankings clear．
C．Many families abroad and outside the United States pay great attention to school rankings
D．The rankings that are produced are actually the opinion of several different magazines．
50．Which of the following statement is trueD？
A．American universities have the best professors in the world．
B．Universities have merit-based scholarships for every international student．
C．Rankings are very important in U．S．，so we try to make that information available
D．You'll have to submit the same bank documentation you used in order to get your proof
to the U．S．

17．The person behind you constantly kicks the back of your seat．Your talkative seatmate doesn't understand your need for sleep．And the aircraft's bathroom is a total mess．These situations can make even a short flight unbearable．Hopefully you don't cause these unpleasant experiences for others．（36）E．
Always recline（向后倾斜） your seat slowly．There's nothing worse than suddenly being hit in the knees by the seat in front of you．In addition，don't keep your seat reclined for the entire flight．Always keep it upright during mealtimes．And remember to put it in the upright position before going to the restroom （or anytime you leave your seat．）
（37）D．Wait until the meal is done and all the food trays（盘子）have been collected．It's hard for passengers to stand up to let you pass when they still have their food trays．And when using the bathroom，always clean up after yourself---the next user will be grateful!
Keep your body----and your possessions----to yourself as much as possible so as not to crowd your in-flight seatmate（s）．Share the armrest，especially on a long flight．Also，be careful not to kick or push on the seat in front of you．
While some people enjoy chatting with other passengers during a flight，not everyone does．Some people may want to nap，read or work．（38）B
If you are traveling with someone and want to chat，keep your voices low．（39）G People can still hear through your headphones if the volume is too high．
When exiting the plane，if others are having trouble with their carry-on luggage，help them if you can．If you can't help，wait patiently，and don't push past people to get off the airplane．On your flight，remember the golden rule：（40）C．

A．Don't leave your carry-on in the aircraft．
B．If the conversation seems one-sided，you should notice it．
C．Treat others the way you want to be treated!
D．Avoid going to the bathroom during mealtimes．
E．Instead，you can set an example by following these common airplane courtesies（礼貌）．
F．it is not polite to talk loudly in the aircraft．
G．If using electronic gadgets（小装置），keep the volume down．

16．Since 1984，Philadelphia has been cleaning up its act．One by one，graffiticovered walls are being changed into outdoor art．So far，more than 1，800murals （壁画） have been painted．Philadelphia now has more murals than any other American city．
The walls that were once ugly with graffiti （涂鸦） are now covered with beautiful pictures of historical heroes and modern art，thanks to the Mural Arts Program （MAP）．Its work makes schools and public places attractive，and its citizens very proud．The program began as part of Philadelphia's AntiGraffiti Network．Jane Golden is the MAP's artistic director．"When people ask me what our program is about，"she says，"I answer them with one word：hope"．Each year，the MAP offers youth art programs and workshops．Some onetime graffiti writers even help paint MAP murals．
The MAP's work，says Golden，is all about developing a sense of community （社区）．When a neighborhood requests a mural，the MAP works with the people there to develop a message．Some messages have been"Safe Streets"，"Love and Care"，and"Peace Walk"．
The MAP receives up to 50requests for murals each week．Last year，the workers painted 140murals．
"The making of a mural enters people's collective memory as an extraordinary，pleasant moment in neighborhood history．"says Golden，who began as a muralist in Los Angeles．
28．What can be the best title for the text？A
A．Hope，One Wall at a Time
B．Jane，an Excellent Mural Artist
C．MAP，a New Company in Philadelphia
D．Love，from Graffiti Writers to Muralists
29．What is the Mural Arts Program in Philadelphia aimed at？B
A．Attracting more visitors．
B．Fighting against graffiti．
C．Protecting the neighborhood．
D．Helping the young find jobs．
30．How does the MAP decide on the message for a mural？D
A．By studying the history of the city
B． By learning from the young graffiti writers．
C．By seeking advice from the city government．
D．By having discussions with people in the community．
31．Which of the following words best describes the work of the MAP？A
A．Successful．B．Dangerous．C．Experimental．D． Difficult．

15．shanghai Disney Resort is intended to open in the summer of 2016，and will offer discounted tickets to （61）various（vary） groups of visitors，according to the city's tourism administration．
Tickets prices will be set according to Disney's international practice and the project's（62）operation （operate）．Therefore，children，seniors and special groups usually enjoy a good discount．While the major construction work is expected（63）to be completed（complete） in May 2016，the current focus has been （64）on combining operations with ongoing construction．（65）A number of projects to improve the environment and manage traffic are being processed along with the theme park．
Shanghai Disney Resort，of （66）which the theme park is a part，is a joint venture（合作企业） between the state-owned Shanghai Shendi Group and Disney．The park （67）was intended（intend） to open in 2015，but a decision to invest a further﹩800million rescheduled （68）its （it） opening．The extra money covers the increase in the park's size and is expected to attract 30% more visitors （69）than it was originally forecast．
Upon completion，the world-class destination will be the first Disney park on the Chinese mainland and the （70）fifth（five） around the world．

14．The"melting pot"in American cuisine（菜肴．烹饪法） is a myth，not terribly unlike the idea of a melting pot of American culture，notes chef Dan Barber．"Most cultures don't think about their cuisine in such monolithic（统一的） terms，"he says．"French，Mexican，Chinese，and Italian cuisines each consist of dozens of distinct regional foods．And I think‘American'cuisine is moving in the same direction，becoming more localized，not globalized．"
American cuisine is shaped by the natural wealth of the country．Having never faced agricultural hardship，Americans don't have to rely on rotating crops，such as the Japanese，whose food culture now showcases buckwheat （荞麦） alongside rice，or the Indians，or the French and Italians，who feature beans alongside wheat．"That kind of negotiation with the land forced people to incorporate（接受） those crops in to the culture，"says Barber．And so eating soba noodles becomes part of what it means to be Japanese，and eating beans becomes part of what it means to be French．
So if what we eat is what we are，what are Americans？Well，meat．"If Americans have any unifying food identity，I would say we are a mostly white meat culture，"says Barber．"The protein-centric dinner plate，whether you're talking about a boneless chicken breast，or a 16-ounce steak，as an everyday expectation is something that America really created，and now exports to the rest of the world．"
Every single culture and religion uses food as part of their celebrations，says Ellen Gustafson，co-founder of the FEED Project and The 30Project，which aims to deal with both hunger and overweight issues globally．"The celebratory nature of food is universal．Every season，every harvest，and every holiday has its own food，and this is true in America as well．It helps define us．"

24．According to the first paragraph，American cuisineC．
A．consists of varieties of regional foods
B．is becoming more and more globalized
C．has absorbed a lot from Chinese cuisine
D．is not as unified as its culture
25．What has made American cuisine different from other cuisines according to the article？D
A．Relying on rotating crops
B．The difficulty of planting crops
C．The US'melting pot culture
D．The US'agricultural wealth
26．We can conclude from the article thatC has become part of what it means to be American．
A．eating rice
B．eating beans
C．eating white meat
D．eating soba noodles
27．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the article？C
A．American cuisine is healthier than other cuisines．
B．American cuisine hasn't changed much over time．
C．Americans use food as part of their celebrations．
D．Americans are quite proud of their own cuisine．

13．About dancing bears
Young bears are captured in the wild，separated from their mothers，and taught by a trainer to become dancing bears in conditions of unimaginable cruelty．
The young animals are forced on to sheets of really hot metal and，（25）to escape （escape） the pain，the bears alternate lifting up one paw （爪子） and then another while music is played．The process is repeated again and again （26）until/before the animals automatically begin to raise their paws-to"dance"-in fear of the pain，even when there are no metal sheets．
As the bears get older，the trainers keep them under control by imposing pain．They do this by putting rings through the bears'highly sensitive noses and jaws．The pitiful truth is （27）that they are not put to sleep for this painful process．Chains （28）are attached （attach） to the rings so the trainers can control the animals，（29）which weigh up to 350kilograms，with only a slight pull on the chains．
The bears'nails are cut several times a year and their teeth broken or removed in order that they cannot get their trainers （30）injured （injure）．The bears also suffer with an inadequate diet usually （31）consisting （consist） of white bread，sugar and cheap fruit juices．All these cause the bears serious physical health problems （32）so that many of them display strange behavior such as swaying （摇摆） and pacing as they cannot follow natural behavioral patterns and instincts．

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