第二节完型填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，撑握其大意，然后从36—55各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项
Time is the easiest thing in the world to waste—the most difficult to control. When
you look ahead, it may appear you have 36        you need. Yet it has a way of slipping 37        your fingers like quicksand. You may suddenly find that there is no way to stretch the little time you have 38        to cover all your obligations. For example,
39           a beginning student looking ahead to a full term you may feel that you have an oversupply of time on your hands.40         toward the end of the term you may be
41         because you are running out of time. How can you do? —Control!
Time is 42        . If you don't control it, it will control you. If you don't make it work for you, it will 43        you. You must become the master of time, not the servant. “Study hard and play hard” is an old saying, but it still 44       . You have plenty of time for classes, study, work, and play if you use your time 45        . It is not how much time you 46          for study that counts but how much you learn when you do study.
Too much wasted time is 47         medicine. The more time you waste, the easier it is to continue wasting time. Soon, doing nothing becomes a habit you can't 48        . You will be 49        to wasting time. When this happens, you 50       your feeling of accomplishment and you fall by the wayside. A full schedule is a good schedule. Some students 51          to hear the time message. They refuse to 52        the fact that college life demands some53             of time control. There is no escape. So what's the next step? If you seriously want to get the time message, the next passage will give it to you. 54           — it will not only improve your grades but also free you to        55         college life more.
36．A．less than            B．more than         C．rather than        D．other than
37．A．by                B．between           C．through           D．on
38．A．saved            B．left               C．remained          D．wasted
39．A．since              B．because            C．for              D．as
40．A．Although          B．But                C．Therefore         D．Otherwise
41．A．angry             B．brave              C．worried           D．eager
42．A．money            B．friendly            C．enough           D．dangerous
43．A．work out           B．work on           C．work at            D．work against
44．A．makes sense         B．makes no use        C．makes up          D．makes it
45．A．immediately        B．properly            C．apparently         D．shortly
46．A．allocate            B．spend              C．save              D．take
47．A．bad               B．good           C．useful             D．alternative
48．A．get along with      B．get close to         C．get rid of          D．get down to
49．A．crazy              B．achieve             C．catch              D．lose
51．A．hesitate            B．refuse              C．.like              D．want
52．A．accept             B．receive            C．ignore             D．imagine
53．A．disagreement        B．agreement         C．degree             D．standard
54．A．Forget             B．Remind           C．Think             D．Remember
55．A．hate               B．enjoy              C．dislike             D．assess

What exactly is intelligence? There aren’t any easy answers. Despite the progress that has been made in genetics and psychology, human intelligence has remained one of the most controversial areas of modern science，until now, that is, for the discovery of a gene(基因) linked to intelligence has made the experts think again.

Robert Plomin of the Institute of Psychiatry in London and his colleagues in the US have been looking into genetic make-up. From their research, they have discovered that a slightly different gene is more common in those with a high IQ. Plomin analyzed DNA from two groups of 51 children aged between 6 and 15. What he found was that the first group had an IQ of 136, putting them in the top 5% of the population, while the other group had an average IQ of 103. An analysis of their genes showed that 32% of children in the higher group had the gene in question, while only 16% in the second group did. However, there is a lot more research to be done, and Plomin himself is cautious at this early stage. He suggests that there are probably many genes that contribute to intelligence, rather than just one.

Several studies have shown a strong link between IQ and career success, although some psychologists remain unconvinced about this. Professor Michael Rowe, who has written a book called Genius Explained, is one of these. “The people with the highest IQs are not usually the ones who do best in their careers.”

Many psychologists now believe that when it comes to intelligence, IQ isn’t everything. Many alternative views have been put forward recently. One example is the idea of multiple intelligences, which was developed in the 1980s by Harvard psychologist Howard Gardner. This offers a much broader view than the IQ theory, including creativity and communication skills as relevant factors(因素) in intelligence.

Tony Buzan, brain expert and author of Master your Memory, is enthusiastic about this belief, arguing that true geniuses(天才) do indeed appear to combine high levels of each type of intelligence. He lists Alexander the Great, Pablo Picasso and Albert Einstein as examples. At the same time, Buzan believes that everyone can develop their intelligence, only if they take the trouble to exercise their brain. Perhaps there’s hope for us all!

67. What is the topic of the passage?

A. The relationship between genes and intelligence.

B. IQ benefits a lot from high intelligence.

C. How to develop intelligence.

D. What makes intelligence.

68. Why does the author use data in Paragraph 2?

A. To make a suggestion.             B. To draw a conclusion.

C. To prove an idea.                    D. To give an example.

69. What can we learn from the passage?

A. Robert Plomin confirms genes have something in common.

B. Howard Gardner thinks intelligence includes various factors.

C. Michael Rowe approves of a strong link between IQ and career.

D. Tony Buzan agrees geniuses exercise brain to improve intelligence.

70. What does the underlined word “This” in Paragraph 4 refer to?

A. The development of intelligence.

B. The idea of multiple intelligences.

C. IQ isn’t everything for intelligence.

D. Alternative views have been put forward.

 根据短文内容，从下面的A—F选项中选出能概括每一段主题的最佳选项。选项中有一项为多余项。

A、  One Important Factor in Conversation

B、It’s not Difficult to Talk Well.

C、  A Famous Master of the Art

D、  Pronunciation and Usage

E、 What Makes a Good Talker

F、 Talk with Strangers

56.______

  The ancient Greeks were very good at making conversations, and the greatest talker of them all was philosopher Socrates. His pupil, Plato, recorded some of his supposed conversations, and we read them in ‘The dialogues’ of Plato. In many classrooms today, Socrates’ method of teaching is used.

57.______

  The best talkers appear to have a great interest in and love for their fellow creatures; a curiosity about the world in general; some powers of observation and reflection; respect for their own opinions and tolerance for those of others; and quick thinking. And they talked for the fun of it, not to show off their knowledge.

58.______

  A good voice must have the help of good speech, whose two assistants are clear enunciation(清晰发音)and correct pronunciation. Poor enunciation may suggest to your listeners that you lack consideration, and that you are not especially concerned about their opinion of you.

59.______

  Pronunciation is settled by common agreement of the community or group speaking the particular language or dialect. For standard pronunciation of words, a dictionary is your best friend. The usage of words is somewhat the same as pronunciation. To be accurate in your use of words is very important in your conversation. Dictionaries usually provide the usage of words. So whenever you meet with new words, it is a good idea to look them up in the dictionary.

60．______

  Think of meeting a stranger as a chance to have a good time to talk, to make a friend. Look with a smile directly into the other’s eyes when you are introduced, and shake hands with a firm, friendly clasp. This will give you confidence. Then try to have a smooth and pleasant conversation with him.

More and more students want to study in“hot”majors. 1 a result, many students want to 2 their interests and study in these 3 such as foreign languages, international business and law, etc.

Fewer and fewer students choose scientific majors, 4 maths, physics and biology, and art majors, 5 history, Chinese and philosophy.

 6 students can study in these“hot”majors, because the number of these“hot”majors 7 limited.

If one 8 interest in his work or study, 9 can he do well? I 10 this from one of my classmates.He is 11 the countryside.His parents are farmers.Though he 12 biology, he chose“international business”.He 13 to live a life which is different 14 of his parents.  

In the end, he found he 15 in doing business.He found all the subjects to be 16 . 17 this wouldn't have happened if he had chosen his major according to his own interests.

Choosing a major in university 18 decide one's whole life.Majors 19 are not“hot”today may become the“hot”major of tomorrow.

Choosing your major according to your own 20 is the bestway to succeed.

1.A.Being B.For    C.Having D.As

2.A.give up    B.appear  C.give     D.master

3.A.place B.room   C.areas    D.space

4.A.for example     B.much as      C.and so on    D.as a result

5.A.even B.like      C.just      D.or

6.A.Only a few      B.Quite a few C.Perhaps       D.Many

7.A.is      B.are       C.would be     D.have been

8.A.had no     B.had      C.has no  D.has

9.A.why  B.and what     C.how     D.and how

10.A.suggested       B.guessed       C.searched      D.learned

11.A.out of     B.off       C.in D.from

12.A.studied   B.likes    C.learns   D.succeeds to study

13.A.wants     B.doesn’t want       C.enjoys  D.doesn’t like

14.A.from which    B.from that     C.for which    D.for that

15.A.was interested       B.was clever         C.was not interested D.was not clever

16.A.lovely    B.rare     C.obvious       D.tiresome

17.A.So B.Then    C.Just then     D.Maybe

18.A.can B.does not      C.probably     D.perhaps       not to

19.A.on which       B.in which      C.which  D.——

20.A.interests  B.experience   C.mind    D.heartCloze