【题目】Betty and Harold have been married for years. But one thing still puzzles old Harold. How is it that he can leave Betty and her friend Joan sitting on the sofa, talking, go out to a ballgame, come back three and a half hours later, and they’re still sitting on the sofa? Talking?

What in the world, Harold wonders, do they have to talk about?

Betty shrugs, Talk? We’re friends.

Researching this result called friendship, psychologist Lillian Rubin spent two years interviewing more than two hundred women and men. No matter what their age, their job, their sex, the results were completely clear: women have more friendships than men, and the difference in the content and the quality of those friendships is “marked and unmistakable”.

More than two-thirds of the single men Rubin interviewed would not name a best friend. Those who could were likely to name a woman. Yet three-quarters of the single women had no problem naming a best friend, and almost always it was a woman. More married men than women named their wife/husband as a best friend, most trusted person, or the one they would turn to in time of emotional distress（感情危机）. “Most women,” says Rubin, “identified at least one, usually more, trusted friends to whom they could turn in a trouble moment, and they spoke openly about the importance of these relationships in their lives.”

“In general,” writes Rubin in her new book, “women’s friendships with each other rest on shared emotions and support, but men’s relationships are marked by shared activities.” For the most part, Rubin says, interactions（交往）between men are emotionally controlled—a good fit with the social requirements of “manly behavior”.

“Even when a man is said to be a best friend,” Rubin writes, “the two share little about their innermost feelings. However, a woman’s closest female friend might be the first to tell her to leave a failing marriage; it wasn’t unusual to hear a man say he didn’t know his friend’s marriage was in serious trouble until he appeared one night asking if he could sleep on a sofa.”

【1】What old Harold cannot understand or explain is the fact that __________.

A. he is treated as an outsider rather than a husband

B. women have so much to share

C. women show little interest in ballgames

D. he finds his wife difficult to talk to

【2】Rubin’s study shows that for emotional support a married woman is more likely to turn to __________.

A. a male friend B. a female friend

C. her parents D. her husband

【3】According to the text, which type of behavior is NOT expected of a man by society?

A. Ending his marriage without good reason.

B. Spending too much time with his friends.

C. Complaining about his marriage trouble.

D. Going out to ballgames too often.

【4】Which of the following statements is best supported by the last paragraph?

A. Men keep their innermost feelings to themselves.

B. Women are more serious than men about marriage.

C. Men often take sudden action to end their marriage.

D. Women depend on others in making decisions.

【题目】A Guide to the University

Food

The TWU Cafeteria is open 7am to 8pm. It serves snacks(小吃), drinks and meals. You can pay with cash or your ID cards. You can add meal money to your ID cards at the Front Desk. Even if you do not buy your food in the cafeteria, you can use the tables to eat your lunch, to have meetings and to study with friends.

If you are on campus in the evening or late at night, you can buy snacks, fast food, and drinks in the Lower Café located in the bottom level of the Gouglas Centre. This area is often used for entertainment such as concerts, games or TV watching.

Relaxation

The Globe, located in the bottom level of McMillan Hall, is available for relaxing, studying, cooking, and eating. Monthly activities are held here for all international students. Hours are 10 am to 10 pm, closed on Sundays.

Health

Located on the top floor of Douglas Hall, the Wellness Centre is committed to physical health. A doctor and nurse is available if you have health questions or need immediate medical help or personal advice. The cost of this is included in your medical insurance. Hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to noon and 1;00 to 4;30pm.

Academic Support

All students have access to the Writing Centre on the upper floor of Douglas Hall. Here, qualified volunteers will work with you on written work, grammar, vocabulary, and other academic skills. You can sign up for an appointment on the sign-up sheet outside the door two 30 –minute appointments per week maximum. This service is free.

【1】What can you do in the TWU Cafeteria?

A. Do homework and watch TV

B. Buy drinks and enjoy concerts

C. have meals and meet with friends

D. Add money to your ID and play chess

【2】Where and when can you cook your own food?

A. The Globe, Friday B. The Lower Café, Sunday

C. The TWU Cafeteria , Friday D. The McMillan Hall , Sunday.

【3】The Guide tells us that the Wellness Centre _________.

A. is open six days a week B. offers services without pay

C. trains students in medical care D. gives advice on mental health

【4】How can you seek help from the Writing Centre?

A. By applying online B. By calling the centre

C. By filling in a sign-up form D. By going to the centre directly

【题目】高中生面临沉重的学习压力，因此，很多同学课间休息时间也坐在教室里学习，但效果并不理想。就此，班主任准备开一次班会课，以劝诫这些同学：适当的休息很有必要。现请你以“The Ten-minute Break Between Classes”为题，按以下要求写一篇英语短文，让这些同学从中受到启发。要点如下：

1. 请简要描述现象：很多同学在课间休息时间也坐在教室里学习，但效果并不理想；

2. 十分钟的课间休息很有必要；

3. 你是如何利用这十分钟休息时间的。

注意：词数100词左右，开头已给出，不计入总词数。

The Ten-minute Break Between Classes

Time seems to be so limited for us senior high school students.

【题目】Taking a gap year is a good chance for students to learn skills and gain life experience, ______ them an edge in the job market.

A. given B. to give C. giving D. having given

【题目】As children，loving our parents is an important part of life. It is our parents who create us, 【1】 (抚养) us, make us who we are and keep a roof over our heads in all kinds of weather.

Here are some ways to love our parents. Firstly, tell them we love them every day. A gentle“I love you”will w 【2】 a coldest heart. Parents brought us into this world. 【3】 them，we might still wander at an unknown corner of an unknown world. Then，show 【4】 (尊敬)to them and don’t get angry easily because anger helps 【5】 us nor our parents. Instead，keep c 【6】 and sometimes share our feelings with them. Besides, obey their requests, 【7】 will make our attitudes better. What’s more，understand that parents should be f 【8】 when they make mistakes . We should also keep company with them as much as p 【9】 . Learn from them by listening to their stories as parents are one of the 【10】 (资源) of our growth and even our teachers in one way or another.

【题目】Reading for fun means much to us and we _______ never tell where its influence stops.

A. must B. need C. can D. should

【题目】It was the deep love and encouragement of my teammates_________ helped me gain the greatest strength and meet the challenges in life.

A. what B. which C. who D. that

【题目】In the countries of South and Southeast Asia, the elephant has been an important part of the culture, economy and religion for centuries．And nowhere more so than in Thailand．Unlike its African cousin, the Asian elephant is easily domesticated（驯化）．The rare so-called white elephants have actually lent the power of royalty to its rulers，and until the 1920s the national flag was a white elephant on a red background．To the early Western visitors, the country's romantic name was“ Land of the White Elephant"．

Today, however, the story is very different．Out of work and out of land, the Thai elephant struggles for survival in a nation that no longer needs it．The elephant has found itself more or less deserted by previous owners who have moved on to a different economic world and a society in the western part．And while the elephant's problems began many years ago, now it has a very low national advantage．

How does the national symbol turn into ignored animals? It is a story of worse environment and the changing lives of the Thais themselves．According to Richard Lair, Thailand's expert on the Asian elephant and author of the report Gone Astray, at the turn of the last century, there may well have been as many as 100,000 national elephants in the country．

In the north of Thailand alone, it was estimated（估计）that more than 20,000 elephants were employed in transport, 1,000 of them alone on the road between the cities of Chiang Mai and Chiang Saen．

This was at a time when 90 percent of Thailand was still forest---a habitat that not only supported the animals but also made them necessary to carry goods and people．Nothing ploughs through thick forest better than lots of sure-footed elephants．

By 1950 the elephant population had dropped, but still to the number of 13, 397．However, today there are probably no more than 3,800, with another l,350 wandering free in the national parks．But now, Thailand's forest covers only 20 percent of the land．This deforestation（采伐森林）is the central point of the elephant's difficult situation, for it has effectively put the animals out of work．This century, as the road network grew, the elephant's role as a beast of burden decreased．

【1】What can we know about African elephants from the passage?

A. It is of little value to domesticate them．

B. It is hard to domesticate them．

C. They are living a better life than Asian elephants

D. Their fate is quite similar to that of Asian elephants．

【2】Thailand was once called "Land of the White Elephant" because ________．

A. white elephant was a national symbol until the 1920s

B. white elephant is rarely seen and thus very special

C. white elephant has helped kings to gain the ruling power

D. this name was so romantic that it was popular among visitors

【3】Why is the Thai elephant "out of work", according to the author?

A. Because there are too many elephants but too few jobs．

B. Because the elephants can't do labor work any longer．

C. Because the government pays little attention to the problem．

D. Because the elephants are no longer useful to their owners．

【4】The passage is most probably from ________．

A. a travel guide B. a history book

C. a popular science magazine D. an official announcement

【题目】Humor, if ________ properly, will help us break the ice and gain affection of others in social communication.

A. using B. used C. to use D. to be used

【题目】More than 27,000 people from around the UK set off at dawn from London to begin the cycle route through Surrey to the Sussex coast.

The annual 54-mile ride raises money for the British Heart Foundation（BHF） and is Europe’s largest charity cycling event. Cyclists began the exhausting journey at Clapham Common at 6 a. m. , hoping to reach Brighton seafront within an average of six hours.

Money from today's event will help the charity to continue its vital work through heart research and the development of its care and support services. Among those taking part was BBC Breakfast's resident（居民）Dr Rosemary Leonard and several colleagues.

BHF spokeswoman Gemma Cloke said, “It was quite cold this morning, but everyone set off without any problems.” Those taking part range in age from 14 to those in their 70s. Last year cyclists raised￡4. 1 million for the charity, and have raised more than￡50 million since the BHF became involved in the event in 1980. The first ride was held in 1976. It is hoped this year's fund raising total could reach￡4. 5 million. She added : “We have a lot of people taking part, from the more experienced cyclists to those cycling with friends and family in memory of someone and to raise money through sponsorship.”

“People are always pleased knowing the money is going to a good cause. There is so much support along the route, with local residents watching the ride. ”

“One of the highlights for participants（参加者）is coming along the seafront while people are clapping, which can/span> really help when they've been in the saddle (自行车车座) for a long time. ”

【1】 What can we know about the cycling event from the text?

A. It is the world’s largest charity cycling event.

B. Cyclists may raise more money than last year.

C. The first event was held by the BHF in 1980.

D. The route of the event is 54 kilometers long.

【2】 What can we learn from what Gemma Cloke said?

A. Cyclists will receive encouragement from local people.

B. Some people doubt whether the money is properly used.

C. Most of the cyclists are professional.

D. Local people have little interest in cycling events.

【3】 The local residents’ attitude towards the ride is .

A. doubtful B. unconcerned

C. supportive D. indifferent

【4】 What is the text mainly about?

A. Cyclists have raised over￡50 million for the BHF.

B. More than 27,000 people like travelling by bike in the UK.

C. Charity cycling event wins support from local people.

D. More than 27,000 people in the UK join in the charity bike ride.