A Tour City ------- Pompeii

Every year thousands of tourists visit Pompeii (庞贝，意大利那不勒斯附近一座古城) , Italy. They see the sights that Pompeii is famous for ------ its stadium (运动场) and theatre, its shops and restaurants. The tourists do not, however, see Pompeii’s people. They do not see them because Pompeii has no people. No one has lived in Pompeii for almost 2000 years.

Once, Pompeii was a busy city of 22,000 people. It lay at the foot of Mount Vesuvius (维苏威火山) , a grass-covered volcano (火山). Mount Vesuvius had not erupted (爆发) for centuries, so the people of Pompeii felt safe. But they were not.

In August of AD 79, Mount Vesuvius erupted. The entire top of the mountain exploded, and a huge black cloud rose into the air. Soon stones and hot ash began to fall on Pompeii. When the eruption ended two days later, Pompeii was buried (埋藏) under 20 feet of stones and ashes. Almost all of its people were dead.

For centuries, Pompeii lay buried under stone and ash. Then, in the year 1861, an Italian scientist named Ginseppe began to uncover (发现) Pompeii. Slowly, carefully, Ginseppe and his men dug. The city looked almost the same as it had looked in AD 79. There were streets and fountains, houses and shops. There was a stadium with 20, 000 seats. Perhaps the most important of all, there were everyday objects, which tell us a great deal about the people who lived in Pompeii. Many glasses and jars had some dark blue colour in the bottom, so we know that the people of Pompeii liked wine. They liked bread, too; metal bread pans were in even bakery (面包房). In one bakery there were 81 round, flat loaves of bread ------- a type of bread that is still sold in Italy today. Tiny boxes filled with a dark, shiny powder tell us that women liked to wear eye-makeup (眼部化装品) .

Ginseppe has died, but his work continues. One-fourth has not been uncovered yet. Scientists are still digging, still making discoveries that draw the tourists to Pompeii.

49．Why do large numbers of people come to Pompeii each year?

A.　　 To visit the volcano.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. To shop and eat there.

C.To watch sports and plays.　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. To see how Pompeiians lived

50. Why did the city uncovered look almost the same as it had looked in AD 79?

A Because Ginseppe and his men dug it slowly and carefully.

B Because the city was buried alive and remained untouched.

C Because scientists successfully rebuilt the city with everyday objects.

D Because nobody had lived in the city ever since the volcano erupted.

51. What’s the meaning of the underlined word “ exploded” in the third paragraph?

A.　爆炸 　　　　　　　 B.震动　　　　　　　　　　　　 C.倒塌　　　　　　　　　　　　 D.开裂

52. What do we know about the Pompeiians who lived 2000 years ago?

A They lived more or less the same as Italians now do.

B They liked women wearing all kings of makeup.

C They enjoyed a lazy life with drinking and eating.

D They went back to Pompeii after the eruption in AD 79.

       Many psychologists in the early twentieth century believed that humans use only 10 percent of their brains, and even the great Albert Einstein once wrote that most people use only a small portion of the grey matter between their ears. It's a theory that has often been put forward in television documentaries; magazines, advertisements and books over the past century.

       But nearly all scientists now agree the 10 percent theory is completely unfounded. In fact, they question how this figure was ever arrived at in the first place and what areas of the brain are supposed to be unneeded. The theory supposes that if 90 percent of the brain were removed, a person would Still be able to function normally, while in reality it is known that damage to even a small area of the brain can result in extremely serious physical injury different activities and that many areas of the brain are used at the same time for some complex activities or thought processes.

       Throughout the course of one day, most .areas of the brain are active at some time, even during sleep. The 10 percent theory suggests that certain areas o' the brain are not used, but scans slow activities throughout the entire brain and not in any separate part. The final argument against the 10 percent theory is the fact that doctors carefully map the brain before removing brain cancers so that they don't affect other essential areas.

       From an evolutionary point of view, it's highly unlikely butt our comparatively larger brains would have evolved from our ancestors if the extra areas were not needed. In fact, there is absolutely no evidence support the 10 percent theory.

41．How did the 10 percent theory get such widespread popularity?

   A. It was promoted in various types of copular media.

   B. Albert Einstein argued strongly in support.

   C. It was proven in scientific research.

   D. Few people could prove it wrong.

42．The underlined word "unfounded" is chest in meaning to _________.

   A. undiscovered         B. unproven        C. unknown        D. unnecessary

43．Which of the following is true according to the writer?

   A. We use less than 10% of our brains.

   B. Most brain disorders affect the same part of the brain.

   C. The brain is less active during times of sleep.

   D. The 10 percent theory does not make evolutionary sense.

44．What can we infer from the passage?

   A. People today use more of their brain than in the past.

   B. Scientific opinion about the topic of brain use is equally divided.

   C. Our understanding of the brain has changed greatly in the past decades.

   D. Modern scientists have a complete picture of how the brain works.

45．What is the main purpose of the passage?

   A. To present two sides of brain theory.

   B. To criticize the 10 percent theory.

   C. To explain how brain works.

   D. To describe the history of brain research.

As a teenager，I felt I was always letting people down．I was rebellious （反叛的）outside，1  on the inside, I wanted people to   2    me．

       Once I left home to hitchhike（搭便车） to California with my friend Penelope．The trip wasn’t 3  ，and there were many times I didn’t feel safe．One situation in particular   4   me grateful to still be alive．When I returned home，I was different，not so outwardly sure of myself．

       I was happy to be home．But then I noticed that Penelope, who was  5  with us, was wearing my clothes．And my  6  seemed to like her better than me．I wondered if I would be

  7  if I weren’t there．I told my mom, and she explained that  8   Penelope was a lovely girl, no one could   9  me．I pointed out, “She is more patient and is neater than I have ever been．” My mom said these were wonderful  10  , but I was the only person who could fill my   11   ．She made me realize that even with my  12   －and there were many—I was a loved member of the family who couldn’t be replaced．

       I became a searcher, wanting to 13  who I was and what made me unique．My  14  of myself was changing．I wanted a solid base to start from．I started to resist pressure to 15  in ways that I didn’t like any more, and I was  16  by who I really was．I came to feel much more

  17  that no one can ever take my place．

       Each of us   18  a unique place in the world．You are special, no matter what others say or what you may think, So   19  about being replaced．You   20   be．

1．A．and                       B．but                     C．as                       D．for

2．A．leave                     B．respect                C．admire                D．like

3．A．easy                     B．hard                    C．fun                     D．long

4．A．succeeded             B．kept                    C．managed             D．remained

5．A．playing                  B．eating                  C．staying                D．running

6．A．family                   B．friends                C．relatives              D．class

7．A．loved                    B．mentioned            C．cared                  D．missed

8．A．before                   B．after                    C．though                D．unless

9．A．scold                    B．compare              C．replace                D．match

10．A．qualities               B．girls                    C．people                 D．times

11．A．character             B．role                     C．task                    D．job

12．A．faults                  B．advantages           C．manners              D．pities

13．A．look for               B．look back            C．find out               D．give up

14．A．picture                B．view                   C．sense                  D．drawing

15．A．think                   B．learn                   C．change                D．act

16．A．thankful              B．delighted              C．disappointed        D．hopeful

17．A．sure                    B．doubtful              C．happy                 D．lonely

18．A．carries                B．catches               C．seizes                  D．holds

19．A．talk                     B．forget                  C．care                    D．argue

20．A．mustn’t             B．shouldn’t          C．can’t           D．needn’t

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阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）出可以填入空白的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

More than I realized, Dad has helped me keep my balance.

When I was growing up, I was embarrassed to be seen with my father. He was severely disabled and very   31  , and when we would walk together, his hand on my arm for    32  , people would stare. I would inwardly feel uncomfortable at the unwanted   33  . If he ever noticed or was    34  , he never showed that he knew.

    It was difficult to coordinate our steps — his hesitant, mine   35   － and because of that, we didn’t say much   36   we went along. But as we started out, he always said, “You set the pace. I will try to follow you.”

    Our   37   walk was to or from the subway, which was   38   he got to work. He went to work despite illness and nasty weather. He almost never missed a day, and would   39   it to the office even if others could not. A matter of   40  .

He never talked about himself as an object of pity, nor did he show any envy of the more fortunate or   41  . What he looked for   42   others was a “good heart,” and if he found one, the   43   was good enough for him.

Now that I am older, I believe that his idea is a proper   44   by which to judge people, even though I   45   don’t know exactly what a “good heart” is.   46   I know the times I don’t have one myself.

    He has been gone many years now, but I think of him often. I wonder if he   47   I was unwilling to be seen with him during our   48  . Now that I am older, I’m sorry that I never told him how sorry I was for my feeling   49   to be with him in public and how unworthy I felt to be his daughter. I think of him when I complain about trifles (something unimportant), when I am envious of another’s good fortune, and when I don’t possess a “good heart”.

    At such times I put my hand on his arm to   50   my balance, and say, “You set the pace. I will try to follow you.”

31．A. weak          B. cautious                C. short              D. depressed

32．A. balance         B. courage       C. comfort    D. strength

33．A. care           B. friendship              C. situation             D. attention

34．A. puzzled          B. bothered               C. amazed    D. confused

35．A. delighted      B. determined          C. sympathetic       D. impatient

36．A. before   B. once                  C . as            D. since

37.A.common      B.usual             C.average        D.ordinary  

38. A.how         B.where             C.when          D.why

39. A.get          B.walk              C.take           D.make 

40. A.joy          B.pride             C.belif           D.faith 

41. A.rich         B.hardworking       C.able           D.successful  

42. A.on          B.with              C.at             D.in  

43. A.owner       B.other             C.winner         D.keeper   

44. A.method      B.levele            C.standard       D.value  

45. A.yet         B.still               C.ever           D.also  

46. A.and         B.then              C.now           D.but 

47. A.sensed      B.recognized         C.agreed        D.smelled   

48. A.walks       B.visits              C.stays          D.talks  

49.A.afraid       B.disappointed       C.ashamed       D.proud  

50. A.find        B.regain             C.refill           D.keep