7．Worst Game Ever？
E．T．the Extra-Terrestrial is a video game that came out for the Atari 2600game system in 1982．It was based on a very popular film of the same name．Star programmer Howard Warsaw created it with consultation from the film director Steven Spielberg．
It was July 27th，1982．Howard Warsaw was hot off the success of his most recent game，Raiders of the Lost Ark．He received a call from Atari C．E．O，Ray Kassar．Atari had bought the rights to make a video game version of Spielberg's Movie，E．T．，which had just been released（发行） in June．Kassar told Warsaw that Spielberg had specifically asked for Warsaw to make the game Warsaw was honored，but there was one huge problem．Atari needed the game finished by September 1st in order to start selling it during the Christmas season．
It had taken Warsaw six months to create Raiders of the Lost Ark．The game he made prior to that took him seven months．He was expected to create E．T．in around five weeks．Warsaw accepted the challenge anyway and production began．Spielberg wanted Warsaw to create a simple maze game similar to Pac-man，but V had a bigger vision．He wanted players to explore different environments in 3D world．Usually companies like Atari have people test games before releasing them，but they decided to skip testing due to time limitations．
The game was a hot holiday item at first．Unfortunately，Atari overestimated how many they would sell．They made 5million copies and they only sold 1.5million．Most people who played the game hated it．The graphics（画面）were bad．Game play was awkward．Players got stuck in holes that they couldn't escape．Some people who stuck with the game grew to like it，but it wasn't the mainstream success that Atari had hoped it would be．
Too many copies of the game sat on store shelves．One employee remembers the game being discounted five times，from 49.95tolessthanadollar．AnewspaperinNewMexicoreportedthatbetween10and20semitrailertruckloadsofAtariproductswerecrushedandburiedatlandfillinAlamogordo．Atarilostover100million on E．T..The game was so bad that it was said to have affected Atari's reputation．The video game industry soon fell into a deep depression，with a profit 3.2billionin1983tojustover100million in 1985，almost a 97% drop．E．T．the Extra-Terrestrial will long be remembered as one of the worst games ever made，if not one of the causes of the decline of entire video game industry．
59．What can we learn about Howard Warsaw from the passage？A
A．He was ambitious．
B．He was cautious．
C．He was unreliable．
D．He was inexperienced．
60．Why did E．T．end up one worst video game ever？A
A．It was produced in a hurry．
B．It was set in a 3D environment．
C．It was released at a wrong time．
D．It was based on a popular movie．
61．According to the passage，the failure of the game E．T．may haveC
A．destroyed the reputation of the film E．T．
B．given chances to other companies to rise
C．led to the fall of the video game industry
D．made people lose interest in 3D environment
62．In the passage the author describes Atari's failureD
A．in a disapproving way
B．with a supportive attitude
C．with a feeling of pity for the company
D．without expressing his/her own opinions．
6．Everyone wants to keep healthy．Is there anything more important than health？I don't think so．"Health is the greatest wealth，"wise people say，"You can't be good at your studies or work well when you are ill．"
If you have a headache，toothache，backache，earache or bad pain in the stomach，if you have a bad cough，if you run a high temperature and have a bad cold，or if you suffer from high or low blood pressure，I think you should go to see a doctor．
The doctor will test your blood pressure，examine your throat，feel your pulse，take your temperature，sound your heart and lungs，test your eyes，check your teeth or have your chest X-rayed．After that he will advise some treatment or some medicine．The only thing you have to do is to follow his advice．
Speaking of doctor's advice，I can't help telling you a funny story．
An old gentleman came to see the doctor．The man was very ill．He told the doctor about his weakness，memory loss and serious problems with his heart and lungs．The doctor examined him and said there was no medicine for his disease．
He then told his patient to go to a quiet place for a month and have a good rest．He also advised him to eat some meat，drink two glasses of red wine every day and take long walks．In other words，the doctor advised him to follow the rule--Eat at pleasure，drink with measure and enjoy life as it is．The doctor also said that if the man wanted to be well again，he shouldn't smoke more than one cigarette a day．
A month later the gentleman came back into the doctor's office．He looked cheerful and happy．He thanked the doctor and said that  he had never felt a healthier man．．
"But you know，doctor，"he said，"it's not easy to begin smoking at my age．"
81．The writer thinks thatD．
A．nothing is more important than money     
B．work is as important as studies
C．medicine is more important than pleasure  
D．health is more important than wealth
82．The doctor usually tells his patient what to doB．
A．without examining the patient
B．after he has examined the patient
C．if the patient doesn't take medicine
D．unless the patient feels pain
83．The underlined sentence in the last but one paragraph means thatA．
A．he was feeling better than ever          
B．he wasn't a healthy man
C．he was feeling worse than before        
D．he would be well again
84．From the last sentence of the passage，we learn the gentleman manC before the doctor told him not to smoke more than one cigarette a day．
A．was a heavy smoker                  
B．didn't smoke too much
C．didn't smoke at all                   
D．began to learn to smoke
85．Which of the following is NOT true？D
A．The doctor usually tests his/her patient when a person is ill．
B．The gentleman man told the doctor he couldn't remember things．
C．The gentleman man thanked the doctor．
D．The gentleman man didn't follow the doctor's advice．
5．Good health is the most valuable（珍贵的） thing a person can have，but one cannot take good health for granted（理所当然）．It is important to remember that the body needs proper care in order to be healthy．There are three things that a person can do to help stay in good shape：eat right food，get enough sleep，and exercise regularly．
Proper nutrition （营养） is important for good health．Your body cannot work well unless it receives the proper kind of"fuel"（燃料）．Don't eat too much food with lots of sugar and fat．Eat plenty of foods high in protein，like meat，fish，eggs and nuts．Vegetables and fruits are very important because they provide necessary vitamins and minerals（矿物质）．However，don't overeat．It is not helpful to be overweight．
Getting the proper amount of sleep is also important．If you don't get enough sleep，you will feel tired and easily get angry．You have no energy．Over a long period of time a little amount of sleep may even result in a change of personality （个性）．Be sure to allow yourself from seven to nine hours of sleep each night．If you do，your body will feel strong and refreshed，and your mind will be sharp．
Finally，get plenty of exercise．Exercise makes the body strong and prevents you from putting on weight．It also improves your heart and lungs．If you follow a regular exercise program，you will probably increase your life-span （寿命）．Any kind of exercise is good．Most sports are excellent for keeping the body in good shapes：basketball，swimming，bicycling，running and so on，are good examples．Sports are not only good for your body，but they are enjoyable and interesting，too．
If everybody were to eat the right foods，get plenty of sleep and exercise regularly，the world would be a happier and healthier place．We would all live to be much older and wiser．
33．In order to keep healthy，C．
A．we should eat a lot of sweets
B．one needs a large amount of fat
C．people should eat according to the foods nutrition
D we must try to sleep day and night．
34．The title of the article should beC．
A．Eating and Exercising              
B．How Vitamins Work in Man's Body
C．How to Stay Healthy               
D．Sleeping Well
35．The passage is probably taken fromD．
A．an advertisement（广告）             
B．a travel journal
C．an English dictionary               
D．a magazine．
4．Being Left-handed in a Right-handed World
The world is designed for right-handed people，but why does a tenth of the population prefer the left？（36）D
The answer to it remains a bit of a mystery．Since scientists have noticed that left-handedness tends to run in families，it's assumed that left-handedness has a genetic（基因的） component to it．（37）A In fact，identical twins，who share the same genes，can sometimes prefer to use different hands．There are also plenty of theories on what else might determine which hand you write with，but many experts believe that it's kind of random．
Historically，the left side and left-handedness have been considered a negative thing by many cultures．（38）In some areas，the left hand became known as the"unclean"hand．In many religions，the right hand of God is the favored hand．For example，Jesus sits at God's right side．God's left hand，however，is the hand of judgement．Various activities and experiences become rude or even signs of bad luck when the left hand becomes involved．In some parts of Scotland，it is considered bad luck to meet a left-handed person at the start of a journey．（39）FA person giving directions will put their left hand behind them and even physically try to point with their right hand if necessary．In some Asian countries，eating with the left hand is considered impolite．
（40）G People come to realize that left-handedness is natural．People even noticed that many famous people are left-handed，including Benjamin Franklin，Leonardo Da Vinci，and Charlie Chaplin．Some researchers find out that lefties are more creative and can deal with abstract thinking better．The left-handedness is more easily adaptable to the right-handed world as well．Being left-handed is no longer a sad story now； instead，it is a wonderful gift or maybe it is something you should take pride in．

A．In other words，left-handers are born that way．
B．Left-handedness used to be regarded as a disability．
C． The unfavorable associations of the use of the left hand among cultures are varied．
D．Why do they prefer to use their left hand rather than their right hand for routine activities？
E．Why do some parents force their left-handed children to become right-handed when writing？
F．In Ghana，pointing，gesturing，giving or receiving items with the left hand is considered rude．
G．Fortunately，nowadays most societies and cultures no longer reject left-handedness like before．
3．With the summer holiday just around the corner，it seems like everybody is busy planning their vacations．Here are some tips that can help you enjoy your holiday without emptying your pocket：
Travel off-season
Go to your desired destination while the demand is low and take advantage of huge discounts．During the peak season，the hotel and flight prices increase quickly，and you'll likely spend more of your vacation time standing in line due to the rush of tourists．（36）D
（37）A
Websites can help you find discount hotel rooms．Look for places that do not charge extra for children if they use the existing bedding．Stay with the locals．If you and your family are going to stay for a longer period，renting a small apartment is a good choice．
Eat like a local
Why eat at big chain restaurants when you can experience something new？（38）EDuring your family trip，try new food where the locals eat．This will not just save money，but also provide you with a new and different experience．For smaller meals and snacks，avoid restaurants and try street food or other takeout．
Don't hesitate to bargain
Tourist-heavy places are known for overcharging for just about everything．Clothes，travel goodies，souvenirs，etc．are very expensive at these places．（39）F Bargain hard to get the best price．
Choose local transportation
（40）G Instead，take buses，railways or subways，which are always cheaper．If you are planning to stay for a while，you can consider renting a car．Hiring a car is much easier than carrying your bags everywhere if you are moving around a lot．
A．Save on hotels．
B．Surf the Internet while traveling．
C．Therefore，avoid buying anything there．
D．So it's best to find out when the off-season starts．
E．Planning your meals is another way to reduce your travel costs．
F．For this reason，you shouldn't feel ashamed to ask for bargains．
G．As a tourist，avoid taking taxis whenever possible，since they are expensive．
2．How To Choose A College That's Right For You
There are many schools out there to choose from-some known and some less known，all worthy of your attention．（16）G
1．Start with who you are and why you are going．
（17）D Why，really，are you going？What are your abilities and strengths？What are your weaknesses？
2．（18）E
Think about the people in your life who are happy and successful and find out where （and if） they went to college．Ask the same about famous people．You will likely find that success in life has less to do with the choice of college．
3．（19）C
If you make the assumption that you cannot afford college based on the sticker price of tuition，you will miss out．It is difficult to talk about money，but if you investigate all the options and ask for help and advice，you will find affordable choices．
4．The most important factor in choosing a college is fit．
Choosing a college because your friends are going there or because of where it ranks on a list does not take into account who you are and who you will become．（20）B Finding a good fit requires time and thoughtfulness．

A．You don t have to go to college right away，and it s never too late．
B．College is a match to be made，not a prize to be won．
C．You can afford to go to college．
D．You need to examine yourself and your reasons for going to college before you start your search．
E．A name-brand college will not guarantee your success．
F．Size matters：Your college does not have to be bigger than your high school．
G．Here's some advice for trying to find the school that works for you．
1．The air pollution was so bad in Harbin，in C hina，on October 21，2013 that the city had to close roads and schools，and cancel hundreds of flights from its airport．
News reports said the smog （a mixture of smoke and fog） was so thick that people couldn't see more than 10 or 20 metres in front of them．
It is also said that people could not even see the person standing next to them．The city's website said："You can't see your own fingers in front of you．"
The local people said there was a"burning"smell in the air．Many people covered their noses and mouths with scarves or masks．
The pollution was caused on several factors including：farmers burning off old corn s talks and crop stubble； coal-fired heating systems； and low winds that allowed the smoke to remain over the city．
The smog had been building up for several days．It became worse when the city turned on the public heating system，which uses coal to heat millions of homes and offices in the city．
Harbin has a population of more than 10 million people．It lies in northeastern China，where cold winter weather can last up to six months．The main fuel there is coal，because it is cheaper than other types of fuel．
Air pollution from burning coal can cause health problems like heart disease．During the smog crisis*in Harbin，the number of people taken t o the hospital with breathing problems was 30% higher than usual．
The city government is trying to reduce its use of coal by adding more insulation and better roofs and windows to buildings to reduce heating needs．It has also used cleaner fuel for cars and factories．
32．The roads and schools in Harbin had to be closed on October 21，2013 because ofC
A．the heavy rain     
B．the strong wind      
C．the serious smog    
D．the terrible snow
33．There are many reasons for the air pollution EXCEPTD．
A．farmers burn off old corn stalks and crop stubble
B．people use coal to heat millions of homes and offices
C．The smoke remains over the city because of low winds
D．Many buses and cars use cleaner fuel and so do factories．
34．What is the government trying to do when the air pollution get worse？C
A．To offer cars new fuel．
B．To give people more masks．
C．To reduce its use of coal．
D．To ask people to stay at home．
35．What does the passage mainly tell us？A
A．The serious air pollution in China       
B．Coal-fired heating systems
C．The population crisis i n Harbin         
D．The reasons for heart disease．
20．Chinese students have tended to come to the UK at a younger age in recent years，which means they come to Britain not only for higher education，but also for high school or even primary school．Asian investors（投资者）have followed this trend，and started to buy independent school s to serve this demand．
An article carried by the Times of London on October 17 reported that last year Chinese-owned company Achieve Education bought Chase Grammar，a boarding and day school in Cannock，Staffordshire．Chase Grammar includes a program that offers extra support for pupils from China．"This trend is very good and I am not at all surprised，"Barnaby Lenon，chairman of the Independent Schools Council，told the Global Times，adding that Chinese people like the English education system．"We welcome Chinese investors in British private education．""Chase Grammar School is small，and the classes are small．It gives the school a family atmosphere，"Jackie Medhurst，principal of Chase Grammar School，said in a welcome note on the school's website．
Small class sizes，personal care，good exam result，and entry to world famous universities are features that are most attractive to Chinese students．But many parents are also worried that foreign investors might expand the proportion of international students，and that might undermine the British tradition．
   It seems that Chase Grammar does not intend to hide their attempts to attract Chinese families．It has set up a China office in Shanghai to facilitate Chinese parents'communication with the school．Tong Zhou，a director of Chase Grammar，told the media that the school does not intent to change the ratio of local students and international students．
　　Some international branches of British boarding schools are very popular in Asia．In recent years，the Chinese passion for the British boarding school system has led some of the best-known schools such as Harrow and Wellington to set up satellite schools in Beijing，Shanghai and Hong Kong．And the trend continues．
　 It seems that the rising wealthy class in Asia is not satisfied with international branches in their own countries．They want to send their kids to the original British boarding schools to be surrounded by English people and immersed in the British culture．To support their children studying in the UK，Chinese parents are buying houses in Britain．According to a survey by UK Property Weekly，houses near universities and outstanding primary and secondary schools are the most preferable location for Chinese buyers．
Compared to the independent school system，universities are more open．It is reported that China remains the leading source of international students for London．
61．Which of the following can we know from Barnaby Lenon's words？C
A．He was surprised at the present current trend．
B．English universities are better than those in China．
C．The English education system is welcomed by the Chinese．
D．There will be fewer investors in private education．
62．Which of the following is NOT among the attractions of the British schools？D
A．The small size of classes．
B．The entry to world-famous universities．
C．Good exam results．
D．Good living conditions．
63．The underlined word"undermine"in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to"A"．
A．weaken                  
B．strengthen               
C．follow              
D．overcome
64．Chinese parents are buying houses in or der toB．
A．invest more money                            
B．support their children's education
C．show off their ability                           
D．compete with other parents．
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注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分．
Most of us are fond in traveling，because traveling can bring us a lot of benefits．By traveling they can enjoy the beautiful scenery in different place．We will visit much famous places and taste different delicious foods．Traveling abroad is especially great experience for those who does not have the opportunity to be away from their homeland．We will meet different people and see strangely things when we traveled．It will be not only help us know about customs of other people，but also will help us gain knowledge of the places we visit．In this way，we can understand what differently other people live and arouse（唤起） our deep love for our motherland．
18．During the summer holidays there will be a revised（修改过的） schedule of services for the students．Changes for dining-room and library service hours and for bus schedules will be posted on the wall outside of the dining-hall．Weekly film and concert schedules，which are being arranged（安排），will be posted each Wednesday outside of the student club．
In the summer holidays，buses going to the town center will leave the main hall every hour on the half hour during the day．The dining-room will serve three meals a day from 7：00 am to 7：00pm during the week and two meals from noon to 7：00pm on weekends．The library will continue its usual hours during the week，but have shorter hours on Saturdays and Sundays．The weekend hours are from noon to 5：00pm．
All students who want to use the library lending services must have a new summer card．This announcement will also appear in the next week's student newspaper．

21．The main purpose of this text is toA．
A．tell students of important schedule changes
B．tell students of new bus and library services
C．show the excellent services for students
D．ask students to renew their library cards
22．At which of the following times will the bus leave the main hall？B
A.8：00，9：00，10：00，11：00    B.8：30，9：30，10：30，11：30
C.8：30，9：00，9：30，10：00     D.8：00，9：30，11：00，12：30
23．In the summer holidays，the library will haveC．
A．no special hours          
B．special hours on weekdays
C．special hours on weekends  
D．special hours both on weekdays and weekends
24．We may infer that during the summer holidaysB．
A．few students will stay in the university
B．no breakfast will be served on weekends
C．the student newspaper will sell more copies
D．there will be a concert or a film each Wednesday．
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