If Mickey Mouse slips (滑倒)on a banana skin on TV, viewers laugh. But for ordinary people, falling is not   36  . For example, if you   37  over a stone or fall off your bike, you have to take days to get well. For   38  people, the result of a fall could be worse.

Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh, USA, wanted to know why some people are   39  likely to fall than others.

The researchers found that   40  means more than planting your feet on the ground and standing tall. Your brain   41  your sense of balance with information from your eyes and inner ears and the   42  from your feet and legs. If something goes wrong with any of these, you’re   43   to fall. People   44  to fall more often as they grow older because their senses are slower.

State of mind is important too. The research shows that when people know they’re walking on a slippery surface, they   45  their pace and walk with flatter feet. As a result, they fall less often.

“We actually   46  people slip and fall,” researcher Mark Redfern said. People of different ages fall on   47  in his lab. Cameras   48  their falls and a computer analyzes the information. Scientists then can   49  people who fall often how to be more watchful.

“If they get   50  to a lifelike but controlled environment, people can   51  learn to handle the   52  thing,” Redfern said.

Falls happen to everyone sometimes.   53  you see someone fall, think about why and offer a helping   54  . This person’s painful experience may   55  you from falling at the same place.

A．unhappy B．exciting    C．amusing    D．foolish

A．drop      B．trip   C．knock       D．get

A．slow      B．young       C．old    D．active

A．too B．less   C．very  D．more

A．balance  B．control     C．fall    D．walk

A．remains  B．imagines   C．thinks       D．keeps

A．touching       B．feeling      C．walk  D．pace

A．likely     B．surely       C．possible    D．certain

A．refuse    B．mean C．tend  D．like

A．frighten       B．quicken    C．widen       D．slow

A. encourage B．make     C．stop   D．challenge

A．purpose       B．ground     C．accident    D．agreement

A．broadcast     B．record      C．play  D．catch

A．persuade      B．force C．practise     D．train

A．closed  B．informed  C．used  D．know

A．eventuallyB．firstly   C．regularly   D．mainly

A．uneasy B．real   C．creative    D．hard

A．Even if       B．While      C．As far as   D．Next time

A．hand    B．stick  C．word D．leg

A．warn    B．remind     C．prevent     D．defend

第二部分，完形填空（共20小题，每题1.5分 共30分）

There was a little boy   21   his grandparents on their farm.He was given a slingshot（弹弓）to play with， out in the woods.He   22  in the woods,but he could never hit the target.Getting a little  23 ,he headed back to dinner.Then,he saw Grandma’s pet duck,so he let fly,hit the duck square in the head,and   24   it.He was shocked and upset.In  25  ,he hid the dead duck in the woodpile,  26  to see his sister watching.Sally had seen it all,  27   she said nothing.

  28 lunch that day grandma said,“Sally,let’s wash the dishes.”

But Sally said,“Grandma,Johnny told me he wanted to  29   in the kitchen today,didn’t you Johnny?”And then she   30   to him,“Remember,the duck?”So Johnny did the dishes.

Later Grandpa asked if   31   wanted to go fishing,and Grandma said,“I’m sorry but I need Sally to help make supper.”

But Sally   32   and said,“Well,that’s   33   because Johnny told me he wanted to help.”

  34 the duck,Johnny had to stay and Sally went fishing.

After several days of Johnny doing both his  35   and Sally’s,he finally couldn’t  36 

it any longer.He came to Grandma and told her that he killed the duck.She  37   down,gave him a hug（拥抱）,and said,“Sweetheart,I know.You see,I was standing at the window and I  38   the whole thing.But because I love you,I   39  you.But I was just   40  how long would you let Sally make a slave of you.”

21.A.helping                       B.visiting                              C.tending                                      D.seeking

22.A.practised                            B.played                              C.worked                             D.hunted

23.A.anxious                      B.tired                                  C.pleased                                     D.discouraged

24.A.caught                        B.injured                              C.killed                                 D.seized

25.A.surprise                     B.disappointment             C.anger                                D.horror

26.A.only                    B.so as                                 C.in order                            D.expecting

27.A.so                                B.and                                    C.instead                             D.but

28.A.At                                B.After                                 C.Before                              D.Cooking

29.A.work                           B.stay                                   C.help                                   D.get

30.A.called                          B.whispered                       C.nodded                             D.signed

31.A.the children              B.Sally                                  C.Johnny                              D.Grandma

32.A.sighed                        B.agreed                             C.objected                          D.smiled

33.A.easy                                     B.all right                            C.fine                                    D.impossible

34.A.Searching                  B.Hiding                               C.Remembering                D.Regretting

35.A.homework                 B.housework                      C.farm work                       D.cooking

36.A.stand                          B.change                             C.like                                    D.cover

37.A.sat                               B.went                                 C.lay                                     D.knelt

38.A.know                           B.heard                                C.saw                                   D.understand

39A.missed                         B.forgave                                      C.congratulated                D.punished

40.A.wondering                 B.saying                               C.imaging                            D.considering

Could the Internet be totally free and should it be？Should the Internet be regulated？The recent disorder in the Arab world ____ by a disputed(有争议的) video damaging the image of Prophet(先知) Muhammad shows the United States，which is busy ____ global Internet freedom，has paid a huge price ____ the lives of its diplomats.

In an unregulated Internet world，cheating，violence or rumors can ____ serious consequences.Many countries across the world are periodically suffering from “rumors” ___ by the Internet and social media.

The US?led West always promotes Internet freedom and ____ any regulation as investigation，but it should think twice if it calculates the heavy price that has been and has to be paid for “____ Internet”．Moreover，____ the Internet in the West __9__ to be free，with no obvious ____ and no limited sites，isn’t the structure of the main pages already hand?controlled，with selected press agencies and ____ occupying clearly dominating(显著的) positions?

The Internet has helped fight injustice，____ corruption in places so far apart as Indonesia，India and Latin America.But the Internet could be extremely ____ as well.Various racist or separatist organizations are using their Internet sites to ____ strong feelings.Those who are spreading hate are frequently using the Internet as their tool.No country can ____ to make the Internet absolutely free.

The question is how to keep free flow of information ___ while protecting children from unhealthy works，common citizens from ____ rumors and countries from unfair and damaging propaganda(宣传) attacks.And who sets the limits?

The ____ is that there will never be a perfect system.Every country will have to ____ its own system，based on its culture，social ____ and the degree of danger it’s facing.

1.A.led? B．caused

C．damaged? D．attacked

2.A.helping? B．processing

C．promoting? D．improving

3.A.for? B．at

C．with D．off

4.A.bring? B．reach

C．fetch? D．take

5.A.spread? B．exposed

C．delivered? D．passed

6.A.supports? B．follows

C．opposes? D．dislikes

7.A.free? B．accessible

C．available? D．healthy

8.A.as if B．even if

C．so that? D．in that

9.A.happens? B．intends

C．offers? D．appears

10.A.interruption? B．interference

C．defense? D．preference

11.A.programs? B．substances

C．channels? D．sources

12.A.uncover? B．strike

C．prevent D．avoid

13.A.beneficial? B．useful

C．sensitive? D．destructive

14.A.increase? B．decrease

C．upset? D．strengthen

15.A.refuse? B．afford

C．fail? D．attempt

16.A.unpolluted B．unskilled

C．unoccupied? D．uninterrupted

17.A.evil B．meaningful

C．untrue? D．effective

18.A.importance? B．conclusion

C．description D．possibility

19.A.develop? B．invent

C．change? D．study

20.A.trends? B．structures

C．surroundings? D．factors

–What do you think we can do for our parents?
--You ____ do anything except to show your love -- a kind word, a warm smile and a helping hand.

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    根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余

选项。

51  The average American moves every five years．People drive straight into their garages, hire lawn services, hang out in their backyards instead of their front porches (前走廊)．These days, neighbors don't even know each other's names．

Good neighbors and good friends are a lot like electricity or running water52 

The surprising thing is that all it takes to strengthen your relationship with friends and

neighbors is respect for their feelings, concern for their property, and a helping hand when it's needed． 53 

First, be a true friend to people around you． 54  That is to say, A true friend is one who  stays true through it all –marriage, parenthood, new jobs, new homes, or even losses．That situations change doesn’t mean the person has to．

Besides, friendships fade away if there isn’t a balance between the give and the take． 55  Be sensitive to how much your friend can and can’t offer you ---time, energy, or help---and don’t step over the line．Remember: friendships that tire each other will not last．If a friendship is out of balance in this way, you’ll need to consider the situation．

A．Modern life is a lot less to the advantage of friendships and neighborliness than it used to be．

B．A friend in need is a friend indeed．

C．We don’t know how much we depend on them until we lose them．

D．Here’re two important ways to deepen your friendship with people around in your life．

E．A true friend doesn’t flee when changes come about．

F．Take your time, please．

G．So make sure you aren’t being a burden to your friends．