【题目】C

A machine that takes sweat-laden clothes and turns the moisture into drinking water is in use in Sweden.The device spins and heats the material to remove the sweat, and then passes the vapor through a special membrane designed to only let water molecules get through.

Since its Monday launch, its creators say more than 1,000 people have "drunk other's sweat" in Gothenburg.They add the liquid is cleaner than local tap water.

The device was built for the United Nation's child-focused charity UNICEF to promote a campaign highlighting the fact that 780 million people in the world lack access to clean water.

The machine was designed and built by engineer Andreas Hammar, known locally for his appearances on TV tech show Mekatronik.He said the critical part of the sweat machine was a new water purification component developed by a company named HVR in collaboration with Sweden's Royal Institute of Technology.

"It uses a technique called membrane distillation(膜蒸馏)," he told the BBC."We use a substance that's a bit like Gortex that only lets steam through but keeps bacteria, salts, clothing fibers and other substances out."They have something similar on the International Space Station to treat astronaut's urine - but our machine was cheaper to build.Volunteers have been sampling the treated sweat since the start of the week in Gothenburg"The amount of water it produces depends on how sweaty the person is - but one person's T-shirt typically produces 10ml , roughly a mouthful."

The equipment has been put on show at the Gothia Cup - the world's largest international youth football tournament.MattiasRonge, chief executive of Stockholm-based advertising agency Deportivo - which organized the stunt(惊人的表演) - said the machine had helped raise awareness for UNICEF, but in reality had its limitations.

"People haven't produced as much sweat as we hoped - right now the weather in Gothenburg is lousy," he said."So we've installed exercise bikes alongside the machine and volunteers are cycling like crazy."Even so, the demand for sweat is greater than the supply. And the machine will never be mass produced - there are better solutions out there such as water purifying pills."

【1】Which of the following is the disadvantage of the machine?_______.

A.The water processed by the machine is cleaner than local tap water .

B.The amount of water the machine produces is too small.

C.the machine is cheaper than the similar one on the International Space Station

D.The machine can help raise awareness of lacking water in the world .

【2】What is the main idea of the fifth paragraph ?

A.How the machine works.

B.Who developed the machine.

C.How the machine was invented.

D.Why the machine was invented..

【3】What does Mttias Ronge think of the machine?____

A.The machine can solve the severe water shortage in the world..

B.People do not like the water the machine processes

C.The machine should be used in rather hot areas in summer.

D.The machine is not worth popularizing..

【4】The passage is most likely to be____

A.a tourist brochure.

B.a book review

C.a news report

D.a blog.

【题目】阅读下面的短文，并用英语回答问题，请注意问题后的词数要求。

Parent involvement is critical in helping with children’s development and achievement and in preventing and correcting educational and developmental problems.

The degree to which American parents are involved in their children’s schools is often surprising to people of other countries. Most schools have organizations consisting of both parents and teachers (usually called P.T.A from the initials of the “Parent-Teacher Association”). They meet together regularly to discuss and consult on various matters related to the school-curriculum, budgets, faculty, salaries, libraries facilities, or whatever it may be.

Mothers often volunteer to help with classroom or after-school activities. They sometimes make costumes for plays or play the piano or assist a teacher on a class field trip. Some of them give regular time, under the direction of the teacher, in working with tutoring children in the classroom.

In good schools a real effort is made to have both the home and the school work together for the child’s well-being. You will generally find teachers eager to talk with you about any problems concerning your child-although the larger the school, the less likely this is to happen. When the size permits, there are often scheduled appointments so that parents can meet privately with one or more of their child’s teachers to discuss his particular problems or progress. You will be sent notices of meetings or programs to which you are invited.

Both mothers and father are expected to attend such meetings and to show their interest in the school. You may be invited to a “Parents’ Day”, where you follow a child’s schedule through a full day of classes. This is inspiring and enjoyable for most parents.

School activities provide a good way to meet your neighbors and to make friends in the community. Since Americans enjoy meeting people from other countries, you will probably find your national background a help rather than a disadvantage in getting to know others. This is true even if you are having trouble with the language.

Successful parent involvement benefits parents, children and teachers and, therefore, has significant influence on children’s education.

【1】In what way can parent involvement be critical? (no more than 7 words)

【2】What role can the organization “P.T.A” play at school? (no more than 7 words)

【3】How do mothers volunteer to do in the classroom or after-school activities? (no more than 6 words)

【4】What can parents do on “Parent Day”? (no more than 5 words)

【5】Who can benefit from successful parent involvement? (no more than 4 words)

【题目】Just weeks after a special memorial voyage to mark the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, an Australian billionaire has announced plans to build an exact replica(复制品) of the Titanic, which is just as similar to the original one as possible. The Titanic replica will make its first voyage from Southampton, England to New York in 2016.

The Titanic is a famous ship that sank in 1912. The attractive story of the ocean liner(邮轮) has made millions of people interested in it around the world. It was believed to be an unsinkable ship but it hit an iceberg and sank on its first voyage. More than 1,500 people died in the sinking of the Titanic, which at the time was the world’s largest and most luxurious ocean liner.

When fully built, the Titanic II will be 270 meters (886 feet) long and capable of holding 1,680 passengers. Unlike the original Titanic which was powered by coal-fired boiler and steam engines, the Titanic II will have modern diesel(柴油机) and electric engines. Also unlike the first Titanic, the Titanic II will have more than enough lifeboats to accommodate everyone on board if something should go wrong.

When asked whether the new replica would sink, Mr. Palmer replied: “Of course it will sink if you put a hole in it. He also added “It will be designed as a modern ship with all the technology to ensure that doesn’t happen.”

When Mr. Palmer was asked if he expected his Titanic to be successful, he simply said: “At my age, you don’t really worry so much about whether you’ll make money or lose money on something, but I believe that it is worth building it.”

【1】Why is the Titanic replica being built?

A. To make a voyage from Southampton, England to New York.

B. To mark the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic.

C. To realize Mr. Palmer’s dream of constructing a luxurious ocean liner.

D. Not clearly talked about in the passage.

【2】What’s mainly talked about in Paragraph 2?

A. The travelling route of the Titanic.

B. A short introduction to the original Titanic.

C. The number of people on the Titanic when it sank.

D. People’s great interest in the attractive story of the ocean liner.

【3】What is the difference between the Titanic II and the original one?

A. Titanic II will be powered by modern diesel and electric engines.

B. The appearance of Titanic II will be more luxurious.

C. The construction of Titanic II will be more complex.

D. The number of the lifeboats on Titanic II will be smaller.

【4】What is Mr. Palmer’s attitude towards his Titanic II replica?

A. It will sink with a hole in it.

B. It will definitely be a great success.

C. It is worthwhile to build it.

D. It will make him lose money.

【题目】下列短文中有10处语言错误。请在有错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧）,并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用划线（\）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：

1、每句不超过两个错误；

2、每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

3、只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Mr. Zhou who has been retired is over sixty years old. He is one of my respected teachers. He teaches us chemistry when we were in senior Grade One. He was old, and he taught us well. He tried his best to make his class live. Mr. Zhou usually made good preparations for the lesson and was strict to us, too. Whenever we made mistakes in our homework, he would ask us to correct it. At that time, I was used to be poor in chemistry. Mr. Zhou often helped me with my studies very patiently, as a result of that, I have made rapid progresses and caught up with the class.

【题目】With so many people __________ by sending E-mails every day, it will become more and more important to have a good knowledge of the Internet.

A. communicating B. communicated

C. communicate D. to communicate

【题目】Athens __________ the birthplace of western civilization.

A. are known as B. is known as

C. are known for D. is known for

【题目】根据对话内容，从对话后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项多余选项。（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）

Allen: ____【1】_____ You seem to have been thinking of something.

Grace: I was thinking of the test tomorrow. I’m afraid I can’t pass this time.

Allen: ____【2】_____You have been working pretty hard these days. There’s no doubt that you will pass.

Grace: Actually, I’m just worried about the pressure. I always feel nervous as soon as I enter a testroom.

Allen: ___【3】_____ With the help of deep breathing, you can remove the pressure gradually. Take your time when you start to work. You’ll feel much better in this way.

Grace: ____【4】_____ You seem to have fully prepared for the test, don’t you?

Allen: I don’t wait until tests come. If you work hard regularly, you’re always ready for tests.

Grace: __【5】_____Have a good day!

Allen: You too, and good luck tomorrow.

【题目】If you want to walk in the footsteps of some of the world’s greatest figures, then go to Oxford. Many of Oxford’s 38 colleges are open to the public year-round. Here are a few of the colleges worth visiting and some famous people who have studied there.

Christ Church College

Long before it became known as a location for the Harry Potter films, Christ Church was the college where Albert Einstein, author Charles Dodgson who wrote Alice in Wonderland, and 13 British prime ministers studied. In this large and popular college, you can see the paintings in the 16th-century Great Hall.

Magdalen College

Many consider Magdalen to be one of the most beautiful Oxford’s colleges. This is where author Oscar Wilde read his classics course. You can enjoy the medieval(中世纪的) church with its 15th-century tower. Opposite the college is the beautiful Botanic Garden founded in 1621.

Merton College

Founded in 1264, Merton has the oldest medieval library in use. J. R. R. Tolkien is said to have spent many hours here writing The Lord of the Rings. One of the college’s treasures is an astrolabe(星盘)，thought to have belonged to Chaucer. The college has the most amazing collection of medieval colored glass in Oxford.

Bodleian Library

The Bodleian Library, the main research library of the University of Oxford, is the largest university library in the UK. It is one of the oldest libraries in Europe, and in Britain is second in size only to the British Library. It holds more than 9 million printed items on 189 km of shelving and seats up to 2,500 readers. The users of the library here include five kings, 40 Nobel Prize winners, 25 British prime minister and countless famous writers.

【1】If a Harry Potter fan travels to Oxford, he’ll probably visit ____________.

A. Merton College B. Bodleian Library

C. Magdalen College D. Christ Church College

【2】Which of the following can travelers see in Magdalen College?

A. A 15th-century tower.

B. A seven–ton tower bell.

C. England’s smallest cathedral.

D. British oldest botanic garden.

【3】According to the passage, J. R. R. Tolkien is ____________.

A. the founder of Merton College

B. the author of The Lord of the Rings

C. the designer of the oldest medieval library

D. the owner of the astrolabe in Merton College

【4】What do we know about the Bodleian Library?

A. It lies in Magdalen College.

B. It is the most famous library in the UK.

C. It has a collection of 2,500 kinds of books.

D. It is smaller than the British Library.

【题目】Many students went to the park yesterday, __________ Li Ping.

A. contained B. included

C. containing D. including

【题目】To some people, life is always full of pain __________ joy.

A. as long as B. as far as

C. as soon as D. as well as