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，并将答案填写在本题下面的横线上。选项中有两项多余选项。 

—     Hi, Linda！What are you doing？

—     Hi, Bob! I’m preparing for the test tomorrow.

—         51   

—     Well, the library is full and the classroom is too noisy. Are you ready for the test?

—     I’m afraid not. I feel very nervous. We don’t have much time left.

—       _ 52    Maybe that can help.

—     Good idea. How many units would be included?

—     Three. That is Unit 4, Unit 5 and Unit 6.

—     Really? I thought Unit 6 would be not covered.

—     It will.  _ 53    You go first.

—     All right. Name 3 European countries.

—     Easy. France, Germany and Russia. I can even say more.

—         54    Now it’s your turn to ask questions.

—     OK. What are the seven continents of the world?

—     Asia, Europe, Africa, and … I’m really can’t remember them all.

—         55    You will have time

At one time it was the dream of many little girls to become a nurse. Today, however, America is facing its worst nurse shortage since World War I. Recently about 2,000,000 nurses are needed and 60 percent of all hospitals in the US have shortages, large enough to threaten the quality of care provided. The demand for nurses spreads widely throughout the nursing field.

What has become of these women in white? The answer lies in not one but several causes. One possibility is the fact that women have greater career options. In the past, women who chose to work outside the home had two basic choices: nursing or teaching. Today, more women than ever are in the workforce, but their options have greatly increased. There are women doctors, lawyers, firefighters and police officers. In fact, women today are found in nearly every field of work. Nursing has been left behind, as women move on to jobs with higher pay and greater status. A woman or man in the nursing field is often looked down upon as“merely a nurse”. Teachers many be also at fault. Many high school students are actually away from nursing, told by teachers that they are“too bright to be a nurse”.

Americans are living longer than ever and requiring more medical attention. In fact, the number of elderly patients has almost doubled in the past twenty years. Obviously a larger population requires more nurses. AIDS and other diseases have caused more and more people to need nursing care. Usually fatal (致命的) diseases mean long hospital stay, that is to say, more nurses are needed to care for these patients. It is estimated that the demand for nurses will be doubled the supply in the coming ten years.

47. What does the second paragraph mainly talk about?

A. How nurses have been looked down upon.

B. Why women have chosen many different jobs.

C. What has caused nurse shortage.

D. How teachers have influenced their students.

48. The Passage tells that high school teachers are at fault for       .

A. not mentioning the worst nurse shortage in the US

B. introducing jobs with higher pay and greater status to their students

C. not asking the government to raise the nurses’ payment

D. persuading the students not to be nurses

49. The author writes the Passage in order to         .

A. describe the unequal treatment of women in the US

B. warn people to pay more attention to the nursing problem

C. tell us women’s free choices of jobs today

D. call on women to choose different kinds of jobs

50. It can be inferred from the Passage that        .

A. high school students think themselves too bright to be nurses

B. women in the US have greater career choices than those in other countries

C. of all the hospitals in the world 60 percent more nurses are badly needed

D. nursing used to be a popular job among women

This brief book is aimed at high school students, but speaks to anyone learning at any stage of life．

      Its formal, serious style closely matches its content, a school-masterly book on schooling．The author, W．H．Armstrong, starts with the basics: reading and writing．In his opinion, reading doesn’t just mean recognizing each word on the page; it means taking in the information, digesting it and incorporating it into oneself just as one digests a sandwich and makes it a part of himself．The goal is to bring the information back to life, not just to treat it as dead facts on paper from dead trees．Reading and writing cannot be completely separated from each other; in fact, the aim of reading is to express the information you have got from the text．I’ve seen it again and again：some-one who can’t express an idea after reading a text is just as ineffective as someone who hasn’t read it at all．

Only a third of the book remains after that discussion, which Armstrong devotes to specific tips for studying languages, math, science and history．He generally handles these topics thoroughly and equally, except for some weakness in the science and math sections and a bit too much passion regarding history to his students, that was a hundred times more than my history teachers ever got across．To my disappointment, in this part of the book he ignores the arts．As a matter of fact, they demand all the concentration and study that math and science do, though the study differs slightly in kind．Although it’s commonly believed that the arts can only be naturally acquired, actually, learning the arts is no more natural than learning French or mathematics．

My other comment is that the text aged．The first edition apparently dates to the 1960s—none of the references seem newer than the late 1950s．As a result, the discussion misses the entire computer age．

These are small points, though, and don’t affect the main discussion．I recommend it to any student and any teacher, including the self-taught student．

43．According to Armstrong, the goal of reading is to________．

 A．gain knowledge and expand one’s view

 B．understand the meaning between the lines

 C．express ideas based on what one has read

 D．get information and keep it alive in memory

44．What is a shortcoming of Armstrong’s work according to the author?

  A．Some ideas are slightly contradictory．

  B．There is too much discussion on studying science．

  C．The style is too serious．

  D．It lacks new information．

45．This Passage  can be classified as________．

A．an advertisement       B．a book review   C．a feature story      D．A news report

46．Which of the following words can best describe the author’s attitude towards the book________

A．positive           B．neutral         C．negative        D．objective

Based on new analysis, we are rapidly approaching major climate change and the effects on society and the environment could be quite severe. Geographers predict that within the next eighty years, current world climate zones could shift and some could completely disappear. Polar regions will get colder while tropical regions will get even hotter, forcing animals to migrate  (迁徙) north.

   Climate changes like these could lead to the spread of diseases. Tropical storms and hurricanes will not only increase but may also become more intense. If the changes come too quickly, animal and plant species may not be able to adapt fast enough and could disappear.

   According to Science Daily, a new study predicts that by the year 2100, many of today’s familiar climates will be replaced by climates unknown in today’s world. It is urgent that we reduce the risks of these far-reaching consequences for the whole world. The planet itself has been showing signs of change. In 2004, a serious tsunami created by a major earthquake killed thousands in Sumatra and in 2008, thousands died in China because of another severe earthquake. Egypt was hit in 2009 with a major earthquake and Haiti was devastated in 2010 by yet another massive earthquake.

   Within just the last few months, new reports from around the world have been coming in and most agree that our climate situation is much worse than previously thought. At this point, it doesn’t matter what is causing it, but rather, what can be done about it. What’s more, our world is getting more and more unstable every year. There is war and threat of war everywhere. Natural disasters are becoming more frequent and serious.

  However, other planets are experiencing global warming as well as our own and some scientists believe there may be some connection between this. No one knows anything for sure at this point because there is simply not enough data.

39. Which of the following would be the best title for the Passage ?

   A. Ways to protect our planet.                 B. Solutions to climate change.

   C. Be prepared for climate change.             D. Climate change and its effects.

40. What is the author’s purpose in using the examples of earthquakes?

A. To show the damage earthquakes caused.

B. To remind people to prevent future earthquakes.

C. To show major changes are taking place on the planet.

D. To tell us more earthquakes will happen in the future.

41. What does the underlined word “devastated” in Paragraph 3 mean?

A. Separated.      B. Destroyed.     C. Removed.          D. Affected.

42. What can be inferred from the Passage?

A. Animals and plants won’t die out as long as climate changes slowly.

B. There’s enough data for us to predict the future of climate change.

C. The world is getting more unstable because of animal migration.

D. The earth is not the only planet that is experiencing climate change.

For most of my 15 years, my father usually said very little to my mother and me. He preferred reading the newspaper or watching football matches on television to talking to his family.

Everything changed one morning. As soon as I came downstairs to breakfast, I could see that he wasn’t his usual reserved (缄默的) self. “Can’t wait! FIFA World Cup! Big match! Must see!”    I quickly figured out what all the excitement was about: Dad is a big football fan.

I had never been interested in football, but Dad’s excitement that morning made me more and more curious. I had to find out why this sport was making my normally reserved father act like a five-year-old on his first trip to Disneyland.

Dad decided that we should all eat at a little German restaurant so that we could watch the World Cup while eating. Secretly, I think he was hoping to turn Mum and me into football fans.

The match started a few minutes after we entered the restaurant. As I was eating my meal, a loud noise came from the television. Surprised, I looked up at the TV: “Why is that man jumping up and down?” Dad patiently explained: “That’s Papa Bouba Diop, my son. It’s normal for them to jump up and down after they’ve scored.”

Dad explained almost everything to me. His monosyllabic (单音节的) answers were a thing of the past. I loved the new Dad! I watched the rest of the match, becoming more and more interested. When I told my father that I planned to watch more matches with him, he smiled and gave me a wink (眨眼). At long last we had something in common.

Football has really helped Dad and me get closer and form a stronger relationship with each other. Who says football is only about 22 men running after a silly ball?
35. Which of the following words can best describe the author’s father?
    A. A talkative football player.               B. A parent busy at work.
    C. An encouraging father.                  D. A man of few words.

36. What made the author curious about his father one morning?

A. His unusual excitement.                 B. His unexpressed eagerness.
C. His great interest in the newspaper.        D. His high expectation of the winner.

37. The author’s growing interest in watching the match mainly came from________.

A. his and his father’s common love of German food

B. watching a top level performance of the players
C. his father’s love of football and his explanation

D. eating in a restaurant with the excited fans

38. What can we learn from the passage?

A. Sharing is the foundation of good relationship.
B. Family members should be fans together.
C. Interest is the mother of success.

D. Personality decides everything.

Bicycle Safety

Operation　Always ride your bike in a safe, controlled manner on campus. Obey rules and regulations. Watch out for walkers and other bicyclists, and always use your lights in dark conditions.

Theft Prevention　Always securely lock your bicycle to a bicycle rack—even if you are only away for a minute. Register your bike with the University Department of Public Safety. It’s fast, easy, and free. Registration permanently records your serial number, which is useful in the possible recovery of the bike stolen.

Equipment

Brakes　Make sure that they are in good working order and adjusted properly.

Helmet　A necessity, make sure your helmet meets current safety standards and fits properly.

Lights　Always have a front headlight—visible at least 500 feet in front of the bike. A taillight is a good idea.

Rules of the Road

Riding on Campus　As a bicycle rider, you have a responsibility to ride only on streets and posted bicycle paths. Riding on sidewalks or other walkways can lead to a fine. The speed limit for bicycles on campus is 15 mph, unless otherwise posted. Always give the right of way to walkers. If you are involved in an accident, you are required to offer appropriate aid, call the Department of Public Safety and remain at the scene until the officer lets you go.

Bicycle Parking　

Only park in areas reserved for bikes. Trees, handrails, hallways, and sign posts are not for bicycle parking, and parking in such spots can result in a fine.

If Things Go Wrong

If you break the rules, you will be fined. Besides violating rules while riding bicycles on campus, you could be fined for:

×No bicycle registration…$25      ×Bicycle parking banned…$30

×Blocking path with bicycle…$40   ×Violation of bicycle equipment requirement…$35

31.Registration of your bicycle may help you 　　　.

A. find your stolen bicycle                   B. get your serial number

C. receive free repair services                 D. settle conflicts with walkers

32.According to the passage, what bike equipment is a free choice for bicycle riders?

A. Brakes.          B. A helmet.      C. A headlight.        D. A taillight.

33.If you lock your bicycle to a tree on the campus, you could be fined 　　　.

A.$25                B.$30                    C.$35                        D.$40

34. What is the passage mainly about?

A. A guide for safe bicycling on campus.      B. Directions for bicycle tour on campus.

C. Regulations of bicycle race on campus.     D. Rules for riding motor vehicles on campus.

I often read of incidents of misunderstanding or conflict. I’m left 　11 . Why do these people create mistrust and problems, especially with those from other 　12 ?

I was growing up in Kuala Lumpur in the early 1960s, 13 children from different races and religions played and studied 　14 in harmony. At that time my family lived a stone’s 　15 from Ismail’s. And no one was bothered that Ismail was a Malay Muslim and I was an Indian Hindu—we just 　16 our differences. Perhaps, our elders had not filled our heads with unnecessary advice, well 　17 or otherwise.

We were nine when we became friends. During the school holidays, we’d 　18 the countryside on our bicycles, hoping to 　19 the unexpected. At times Ismail would accompany my family as we made a rare shopping trip to town. We would be glad of his 　20 .

When I was twelve, my family moved to Johor. Ismail’s family later returned to their village, and I 　21 touch with him.

One spring afternoon in 1983, I stopped a taxi in Kuala Lumpur. I 　22 my destination. The driver acknowledged my 　23 but did not move off. Instead, he looked 　24 at me. “Raddar?” he said, using my childhood nickname. I was astonished at being so 　25 addressed (称呼). Unexpectedly! It was Ismail! Even after two 　26 we still recognized each other. Grasping his shoulder, I felt a true affection, something 　27 to describe.

If we can allow our children to be 　28 without prejudice, they’ll build friendships with people, regardless of race or religion, who will be 　29 their side through thick and thin. On such friendships are societies built and 　30 we can truly be, as William Shakespeare once wrote,“we happy few, we band of brothers”.

11. A. interested　 　　 B. pleased　　　 　　　 C. puzzled　 　　　 D. excited

12. A. parties　 　　 B. cities　 　　　　　 C. villages　 　　　　 D. races

13. A. why　 　　　　 B. which　 　　　　　 C. how　 　　　　　 D. when

14. A. together　 　　 B. around　　　　 　　 C. alone　 　　　　　 D. apart

15. A. drop　 　　　 B. throw　 　　　　　 C. move　 　　　　　 D. roll

16. A. refused　 　　 B. made　 　　　　　　 C. sought　 　　　　 D. accepted

17. A. paid　 　　　 B. meant　　　　 　　 C. preserved　 　　　 D. treated

18. A. explore　 　　 B. search　　　　 　　 C. discover　 　　　 D. desert

19. A. get through　 　 B. deal with　　　 　　 C. come across 　　 D. take away

20. A. arrival　 　　　 B. choice　 　　　　　 C. effort　 　　　　　 D. company

21. A. lost　 　　　 B. gained　 　　　　　 C. developed 　　　　 D. missed

22. A. stated 　　　　 B. ordered 　　　　　 C. decided　 　　　　 D. chose

23. A. attempts　 　　 B. instructions　　 　　 C. opinions　 　　　　 D. arrangements

24. A. anxiously　 　　 B. carelessly　　　 　　 C. disappointedly 　　 D. fixedly

25. A. familiarly　 　　 B. strangely　　　 　　 C. fully　 　　　　　　 D. coldly

26. A. departures 　　　　　 B. months　　　　 　　 C. years 　　　　　　 D. decades。

27. A. possible　 　　　　　 B. funny　　　　　 　 C. hard　 　　　　　　　　　　 D. clear

28. A. them　 　　　　 B. themselves　　 　　 C. us 　　　　　　 D. ourselves

29. A. from　 　　　 B. by　 　　　　　　　 C. with　 　　　　　　 D. against

30. A. still　 　　　　 B. otherwise　 　　　 C. then　 　　　　　　 D. instead

 —The girl looks so beautiful. Is she a model or a film star?
—_____________. She’s a nurse.

A. You bet         B. Forget about it.     C. Far from it.      D. Whatever you say

 — The lady starred in many films.
— Really? But rarely _____________in public nowadays.

A. she is seen       B. is she seen        C. was she seen       D. she was seen

 In order to find the missing child, villagers _______ all they can over the past five hours.

A. did               B. do               C. had done            D. have been doing