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If you want your life to stand for peace and kindness, it’s helpful to do kind, peaceful things. One of my 16 ways to do this is by developing my own 17 actions. These little acts of kindness are 18 to be of service and reminders of how good it feels to be 19 and helpful.

We live in a rural area of the San Francisco Bay Area. Most of what we see is beauty and 20 .One of the exceptions to the beauty is the 21 that some people throw out of their windows as they are 22 on the rural roads. One of the few drawbacks to 23 the mountainous area is that public services, such as litter collection, are less 24 than those are closer to the city.

　 A helping action that I practice 25 with my two children is picking up litter in our surrounding area. We' ve become so 26 to doing this that my daughters will often say to me in exciting 27 , "There' s some litter, Daddy, stop the 28 !" And if we have time, we will often pull over and pick it up. It may seem 29 , but we actually enjoy it. We pick up litter in parks, on sidewalks, practically 30 . Once I even saw a complete stranger picking up litter close to 31 we live. He smiled at me and said, "I saw you doing it, and it seemed like a good 32 ."

Picking up litter is only one of an 33 supply of possible helping actions. You might like holding a door open for people, 34 lonely elderly people in nursing homes, or removing snow off someone else' s driveway. Perhaps you might 35 something that seems effortless yet helpful. It' s fun, personally rewarding, and setting a good example. Everyone wins.

1. A．favorite B．familiar C．difficult D．different

2. A．taking B．placing C．passing D．helping

3. A．customs B．ceremonies C．opportunities D．occasions

4. A．cruel B．kind C．proud D．brave

5. A．science B．weather C．universe D．nature

6. A．list B．guidebook C．litter D．check

7. A．driving B．directing C．floating D．flying

8. A．search for B．live in C．look at D．march into

9. A．acceptable B．available C．horrible D．honorable

10. A．regularly B．completely C．calmly D．roughly

11. A．opposed B．reduced C．devoted D．accustomed

12. A．lungs B．voices C．sounds D．noises

13. A．horse B．carriage C．bike D．car

14. A．strange B．sensitive C．imaginable D．necessary

15. A．nowhere B．anywhere C．somewhere D．everywhere

16. A．why B．when C．which D．where

17. A．idea B．plan C．excuse D．feel

18. A．empty B．endless C．immediate D．attractive

19. A．describing B．developing C．visiting D．valuing

20. A．ask for B．look into C．carry out D．think of

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　　It is often claimed that nuclear energy is something we cannot do without．We live in a consumer society, where there is a huge demand for commercial products of all kinds．Moreover, an increase in industrial production is considered to be one solution to the problem of mass unemployment．Such an increase needs an abundant and cheap energy supply．Many people believe that nuclear energy is endless and economical．There are a number of other advantages in the use of nuclear energy．Firstly, nuclear power, except for accidents, is clean．A further advantage is that a nuclear power station can be run by relatively few technical and managing staff．The nuclear power station represents a large step in our scientific research and, whatever the anti-nuclear group says, it is wrong to expect a return to more primitive sources of fuel．

　　However, those who disagree with nuclear energy point out that nuclear power stations bring a direct threat not only to the environment but also to the human race．Furthermore, it is doubtful whether finally nuclear power is a cheap source of energy．There have, for example, been very costly accidents in America and Russia．The possibility of increases in the cost of uranium(铀)and the cost to ensure its safety could price nuclear power out of the market．In the long run, environmentalists argue, nuclear energy may bring about the destruction of the human race．Thus, if we wish to survive, we cannot afford nuclear energy．Though nuclear energy programmes are expanding, which assumes a continual growth in industrial production and consumer demands．It is doubtful whether this growth will or can continue．

　　Having weighed up the arguments on both sides, it seems there are good economic and environmental reasons for sources of energy other than nuclear power．

(1)

According to the passage, an increase in industrial production can ________．
[　　]
A．	ensure the safety of nuclear power
B．	overcome the resource crisis
C．	solve the pollution problem
D．	offer more working opportunities

(2)

According to the anti-nuclear group, nuclear energy has the following disadvantages EXCEPT that ________．
[　　]
A．	it is a limited source of energy
B．	it is harmful to the environment
C．	it is a danger to the human race
D．	it is an expensive source of energy

(3)

Some people claim that nuclear energy is necessary because ________．
[　　]
A．	it can meet the growing demand of energy in an industrially developing society
B．	it represents a big step forward in our scientific development
C．	it provides the best solution to mass unemployment
D．	it’s easy to run a nuclear power station

(4)

The function of the last sentence is to ________．
[　　]
A．	seek help from the public
B．	change previously expressed thoughts
C．	reflect the writer’s attitude
D．	show the disadvantages of nuclear power

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　　It is often claimed that nuclear energy is something we cannot do without．We live in a consumer society, where there is a huge demand for commercial products of all kinds．Moreover, an increase in industrial production is considered to be one solution to the problem of mass unemployment．Such an increase needs an abundant and cheap energy supply．Many people believe that nuclear energy is endless and economical．There are a number of other advantages in the use of nuclear energy．Firstly, nuclear power, except for accidents, is clean．A further advantage is that a nuclear power station can be run by relatively few technical and managing staff．The nuclear power station represents a large step in our scientific research and, whatever the anti-nuclear group says, it is wrong to expect a return to more primitive sources of fuel．

　　However, those who disagree with nuclear energy point out that nuclear power stations bring a direct threat not only to the environment but also to the human race．Furthermore, it is doubtful whether finally nuclear power is a cheap source of energy．There have, for example, been very costly accidents in America and Russia．The possibility of increases in the cost of uranium(铀)and the cost to ensure its safety could price nuclear power out of the market．In the long run, environmentalists argue, nuclear energy may bring about the destruction of the human race．Thus, if we wish to survive, we cannot afford nuclear energy．Though nuclear energy programs are expanding, which assumes a continual growth in industrial production and consumer demands．It is doubtful whether this growth will or can continue．

　　Having weighed up the arguments on both sides, it seems there are good economic and environmental reasons for sources of energy other than nuclear power．

(1)

According to the passage, an increase in industrial production can _________．
[　　]
A．	ensure the safety of nuclear power
B．	overcome the resource crisis
C．	solve the pollution problem
D．	offer more working opportunities

(2)

According to the anti-nuclear group, nuclear energy has the following disadvantages EXCEPT that _________．
[　　]
A．	it is a limited source of energy
B．	it is harmful to the environment
C．	it is a danger to the human race
D．	it is an expensive source of energy

(3)

Some people claim that nuclear energy is necessary because _________．
[　　]
A．	it can meet the growing demand of energy in an industrially developing society
B．	it represents a big step forward in our scientific development
C．	it provides the best solution to mass unemployment
D．	it’s easy to run a nuclear power station

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第一节：阅读下面的短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中，选出最佳选项。                              A
Endless sea, sand and sunshine on a tiny island--everyone' s idea of heaven. Who wouldn' t want to live in such a place.?
One person who certainly does is Ben Southall, from the UK. The 34-year-old was one of more　than 34,000 people who applied for the post of "caretaker" on Hamilton Island, Australia, which　the local government called "the best job in the world". The position starts in July and runs for six months. The salary is 150,000 Australian dollars(780,639 yuan).
Why Southall? Well, first let's take a look at the criteria(标准) for the job: "We're looking for applicants who like to have adventures, have a great love of the outdoors and have good commu-nication skills. "
On his application video, Southall expressed a love of adventure and included photographs of himself riding an ostrich(鸵鸟 ), running a marathon, diving, and kissing a giraffe. "From the time he was announced in the Top 50, and then the Top 16, Southall did a great job by showing true ex-citement about Queensland," Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said in a statement.
"His ideas for how he will make the role his own.., as well as his ability to rise to a challenge impressed the judges and helped him to win his place in the top job," Lawlor said.
Southall was born in Coventry, UK and used his parents' home as a base for his adventures. He had an old Land Rover that he used for a charity-fund-raising trek(跋涉) across Africa which in-volved joining in five marathons( a 42.16 km race) and climbing five mountains.
"It was sometimes hard work to make him get his head down and do his work because he always wanted to be outside," his mother said about his early years.
"He wanted to go surfing in South Africa, so he got a job house-sitting to pay for it. We regu-larly ask him when he is going to get a proper job, but he is confident and has a strong set of friends and is a great social animal. Now he has got the perfect job for his skills," said his father.
So, you see? No matter what type of person you are, there's always the possibility of getting a dream job. How' s that? Just read the job descriptions carefully and think about how your skills and qualities fit with the ones needed for the job. That' s what Southall did to get his job.
41. The post of "caretaker" on Hamilton Island is said-to be the best job in the world mainly because of_____
A. a beautiful landscape                          B. a short working time
C. great pay for a fun job                          D. very good weather
42. According to Lawlor, what wasn' t the reason that helped Southall win the job?
A. His outstanding application video
B. His passion for the job and ability to face up to challenges
C. His great love of adventures
D. His true excitement about the Austrilian lifestyle
43. Which of the following statements about Southall is true?
A. He did a poor job in school when he was young.
B. He worked as a house-sitter to raise charity funds.
C. He has won five marathons.
D. He is good at communicating with others.
44. We can leam from Southall that_____
A. the world offers opportunities for everyone
B. setbacks will only make you stronger
C. all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy
D. where there is a will, there is a way

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第二部分：阅读理解(共25小题，第一节每小题2分，第二节每小题1分；满分45分)

第一节：阅读下面的短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中，选出最佳选项。 A

Endless sea, sand and sunshine on a tiny island--everyone' s idea of heaven. Who wouldn' t want to live in such a place.?

One person who certainly does is Ben Southall, from the UK. The 34-year-old was one of more　than 34,000 people who applied for the post of "caretaker" on Hamilton Island, Australia, which　the local government called "the best job in the world". The position starts in July and runs for six months. The salary is 150,000 Australian dollars(780,639 yuan).

Why Southall? Well, first let's take a look at the criteria(标准) for the job: "We're looking for applicants who like to have adventures, have a great love of the outdoors and have good commu-nication skills. "

On his application video, Southall expressed a love of adventure and included photographs of himself riding an ostrich(鸵鸟 ), running a marathon, diving, and kissing a giraffe. "From the time he was announced in the Top 50, and then the Top 16, Southall did a great job by showing true ex-citement about Queensland," Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said in a statement.

"His ideas for how he will make the role his own.., as well as his ability to rise to a challenge impressed the judges and helped him to win his place in the top job," Lawlor said.

Southall was born in Coventry, UK and used his parents' home as a base for his adventures. He had an old Land Rover that he used for a charity-fund-raising trek(跋涉) across Africa which in-volved joining in five marathons( a 42.16 km race) and climbing five mountains.

"It was sometimes hard work to make him get his head down and do his work because he always wanted to be outside," his mother said about his early years.

"He wanted to go surfing in South Africa, so he got a job house-sitting to pay for it. We regu-larly ask him when he is going to get a proper job, but he is confident and has a strong set of friends and is a great social animal. Now he has got the perfect job for his skills," said his father.

So, you see? No matter what type of person you are, there's always the possibility of getting a dream job. How' s that? Just read the job descriptions carefully and think about how your skills and qualities fit with the ones needed for the job. That' s what Southall did to get his job.

41. The post of "caretaker" on Hamilton Island is said-to be the best job in the world mainly because of_____

A. a beautiful landscape B. a short working time

C. great pay for a fun job D. very good weather

42. According to Lawlor, what wasn' t the reason that helped Southall win the job?

A. His outstanding application video

B. His passion for the job and ability to face up to challenges

C. His great love of adventures

D. His true excitement about the Austrilian lifestyle

43. Which of the following statements about Southall is true?

A. He did a poor job in school when he was young.

B. He worked as a house-sitter to raise charity funds.

C. He has won five marathons.

D. He is good at communicating with others.

44. We can leam from Southall that_____

A. the world offers opportunities for everyone

B. setbacks will only make you stronger

C. all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy

D. where there is a will, there is a way

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