1 the 19th century scientists found that when certain parts of　　 the brain of a man 2, he could lose the power to do some things. And　　 so, people thought that each part of the brain did 3. But modern　　 research 4 that this is not so, for it is not easy to say exactly 5　　 each part of the brain does.

　　     In the past fifty years, 6 a great increase in the amount of research 7 on the brain. Chemists and biologists 8　　 that the way the　　 brain works is not so simple 9 people in general may think. Chemists　　 tell us that 1,000,000 chemical changes 10 in the brain every second.　　 Some recent researches also suggest that we 11 everything that happens　　 12 us. We may not be able to recall the things we've heard and 13, but　　 it is all kept there in the storehouse of the human mind.

　　     Earlier scientists thought that the power of one's brain 14 weaker　　 and weaker 15 one grew older. But it is now thought that it is not　　 true. As long as the brain 16 plenty of exercise it keeps its power.　　 It has been established (证实) that an old person who 17 active in the　　 mind has a 18 mind than a young person who has only done physical　　 work without using 19 of his brain. It is now thought that the more　　 work we give our brains, 20 work they are able to do.　　 　　

(1)  A. Since    B. From    C. During    D. At

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(2)  A. injured　　　　  B. are injured   

   C. were injuring    D. were injured   

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(3)  A. different job　　   B. a different job   

   C. a different work    D. a piece of different job

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(4)  A. has found    B. has found out   

  C. found out    D. has been found out   

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(5)  A. that    B. which    C. what    D. how

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(6)  A. there has been   B. there was   

   C. there have been  D. there were   

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(7)  A. do      B. to do    C. done    D. doing

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(8)  A. discovered　　   B. have discovered

    C. will discover    D. had discovered   

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(9)  A. such    B. though    C. as      D. that

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(10)  A. are taken place B. take place

  C. will take place D. have taken place   

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(11)  A. can remember    B. will remember

  C. should remember D. must remember   

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(12)  A. for    B. at    C. to     D. on  

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(13)  A. see    B. saw    C. had seen    D. seen

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(14)  A. get    B. got    C. getting    D. was getting   

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(15)  A. which    B. as    C. with    D. during

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(16)  A. gives    B. has been given    C. is given    D. is giving      

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(17)  A. has always been   B. has never been

  C. always is    　　 D. has always been in     

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(18)  A. fast    B. faster    C. quick    D. quicker   

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(19)  A. few    B. many    C. much    D. greatly   

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(20)  A. the much    B. the most    C. more    D. the more   

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　　Some people seem to have a knack (诀窍) for learning languages. They can pick up new vocabulary,master roles of grammar,and learn to write in the new language more quickly than others. They do not seem to be any cleverer than others,so what makes language learning so much easier for them? Perhaps if we take a close look at these successful language learners,we may discover a few of the techniques which make language learning easier for them.

　　First of all,successful language learners are independent learners. They do not depend on the book or the teacher;they discover their own way to learn the language. Instead of waiting for the teacher to explain,they try to find the patterns and the rules for themselves. They are good guessers who look for clues (线索) and form their own conclusions. When they guess wrong,they guess again. They try to learn form their mistakes. Successful language learning is active learning. Therefore,successful learners do not wait for a chance to use the language;they look for such a chance. They find people who speak the language and they ask these people to correct them when they make a mistake. They will try anything to communicate. They are not afraid to repeat what they hear or to say strange things;they are willing to make mistakes and try again. When communication is difficult,they can accept information that is inexact or incomplete. It is more important for them to learn to think in the language than to know the meaning of every word.

　　Finally successful language learners are learners with a purpose. They want to learn the language because they are interested in the language and the people who speak it. It is necessary for them to learn the language in order to communicate with these people and to learn from them. They find it easy to practise using the language regularly because they want to learn with it.

　　What kind of language learner are you? If you are a successful language learner,you have probably been learning independently,actively,and purposefully. On the other hand,if your language learning has been less than successful,you might do well to try some of the techniques discussed above.

(1)If you want to be a successful language learner,you should ________.

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A. be cleverer than others

B. learn the language independently,actively,and purposefully

C. master the rules of grammar

D. remember the meaning of every word

(2)Independent language learning means ________.

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A. one cannot learn a language well without a teacher

B. one should try not to make any mistakes

C. one should try to understand for himself what he is learning

D. one should ask his teacher to explain the difficult points

(3)An active language learner is one who ________.

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A. makes use of any chance to practise the language

B. tries to accept as much information as he can

C. thinks it more important to know the meaning of every word

D. is waiting for difficult communication with others

(4)The last sentence of the passage suggests that ________.

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A. unsuccessful language learners should try the techniques of successful language learners

B. less successful language learners try to use successful language learning techniques

C. there are different techniques for language learners to try

D. less successful language learning is the result of using these techniques

(5)The author writes this article to

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A. answer some questions about language learning

B. explain why language learning is difficult

C. tell us which language learning technique is more helpful

D. encourage language learners to use these techniques

It seems that the Englishmen just cannot live without sports of some kind. A famous French humourist once said that this is because the English insist on behaving like children all their lives. Wherever you go in this country, you will see both children and grown-ups knocking a ball about with a stick or something, as if in Britain men shall always remain boys and women girls! Still, it can never be bad to get exercise, can it?
　　Taking all amateur (业余) and professional sports in Britain into consideration, there can be no doubt that football is at the top of the list. It is called soccer in the United States. The game originated (起源于) in Britain and was played in the Middle Ages or even earlier, though as an organized game, or "association football", it dates only from the beginning of the 19th century.
　　The next is rugby, which is called "football" in the United States. It is a kind of football played by two teams of fifteen players than eleven. In rugby, an oval-shaped ball is used which can be handled as well as kicked. It is a pretty rough game.
　　In summer, cricket is the most popular sport. In fact, it has sometimes been called the English national game. Most foreigners find the game rather slow or even boring, but it enjoys great popularity among the British.
　　Tennis rates high on the list, too. It was introduced into England from France in the 15th century, but it was from England that it spread to practically every country in the world　　Table tennis, or "ping-pong", surely is not played on a great scale as it is in China or Japan. Basketball and volleyball were introduced into Britain during the late 19th century from America and are gaining popularity. Horse-back riding, swimming, rowing and golf all attract a lot of people.
41．The main purpose of Paragraph 1 is to tell us that the English ___________.
　　A．are all sports lovers           B．behave like children
C．like to kick a ball around       D．can remain young all their lives
42．According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true about football and rugby?
　　A．They differ in the shape of the ball.
　　B．They are played by different numbers of players.
　　C．They both can be handled.
　　D．They both can be kicked.
43．The game that was never played in Britain until the late 19th century is _________.
　　A．basketball    B．tennis    C．rugby   D．football

　　Hillside Secondary School year is divided into two 18-week semesters. Semester one runs from September to the end of January. Semester two runs from February to late June.

　　The school day runs from 8∶45 a. m. to 3∶15 p.m. and is made up of five 78-minute periods. Students take four classes and have one period for lunch.

　　In February, 2000, the school introduced a new system of computerized attendance in order to provide accurate（准确的）records of student late and absences and to enable communication with parents. Student evaluation（评价）is a continual process based upon class performance, tests, homework and reports, as well as special projects or formal examinations held at the end of the semester. There will be at least three reports to parents during each semester. After five weeks of class, students carry Early-bird Report home. The semester one Parent/Teacher interview date appears on this report. Mid-term Report is at the ninth week. Marks are then calculated Mid-term Reports are prepared and mailed in Mid-November and late April. Students with marks under 60％ after 11 weeks of class will receive an In-Danger Report to remind them that more effort is required as well as careful preparation for final exams. Those notices are mailed home. Final Reports are mailed home in February and July.

　　The Newsletter is an excellent way for the school to communicate with parents. In addition to providing a profile of our many activities, it contains key dates and information/upcoming events such as parent interviews or exams, changes being considered at the school, messages from school office... Parents regularly tell us they value and appreciate learning about what is happening in their children's school. Parents receive four Newsletters each year. Keep it on the refrigerator!

(1) Each semester, the parents may get at least ________ from the school.

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A．an Early-bird Report, a Mid-term Report and the Newsletters

B．an Early-bird Report, a Mid-term Report and the Final Report

C．a Mid-term Report, an In-Danger Report and a Final Report

D．a Mid-term Report, a Final Report and the Newsletters

(2) We can infer from the passage that ________.

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A．parents get little information about their children's performance at school

B．a student has to spend more than 5 periods learning lessons at school

C．both school and parents think highly of the Newsletters

D．students with a mark above 95％ might fail the exams

(3) The purpose in writing this passage is ________.

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A．to tell about the contents in different report cards to parents

B．to tell about the duration of a school year and a school day

C．to introduce a new method to record student attendance

D．to give some general information of the school