11．Suppose it is September 14 today , how many activities can people choose to attend ?

　　　　 A．2　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B．3　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 C．4　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D．5

10．The most characterisic thing about the Fashionow Night of Chinese Rock is that 　　　　　　.

　　　　 A．it will let the audience choose the performers and the music

　　　　 B．it is to bring thousands of rock fans out of their homes

　　　　 C．it will certainly cause a rock storm throughout China

　　　　 D．it is to be held in memory of one of the greatest musicians

9．What do you think of the acrobatic show mentioned here ?

　　　　 A．When you watch it , you will certainly feel cold .

　　　　 B．Something strange will puzzle everyone , including scientists .

　　　　 C．Unexpected things will make you excited and surprised .

　　　　 D．Even the bravest ones will be too frightened to go on watching .

8．The progress of Alzheimer’s disease can be slowed by 　　　　　　.

　　　　 A．operation 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B．a change in environment

　　　　 C．medicines 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D．physical treatment and exercise

C

What’s On

Stage

An acrobatic(杂技)soul: To celebrate its 50th anniversary , the China Acrobatic Troupe will present “The Soul of China”, where the seemingly impossible is made real . Chills(寒战)will run down your spine(脊柱)as you watch breathlessly as performers take their art and their bodies to the edge .

Time : 7:30 p.m , September13-19

Place : Capital Theatre , 22 Wangfujing Dajie , Dongcheng District

Exhibitions

Joint Show : A group ink painting exhibition is running at the Huangshicheng Art Gallery in Beijing . About 50 works by 25 young artists including Ge Yun and Yu Yang are on display .

Time : 9 a .m -5p. m. until September 10

Place : Huangshicheng Gallery , 136 Nanchizi Dajie , Dongcheng Distirct

Oil paintings : The Wanfung Art Galley will host a joint show of oil paintings by 10 young and middle-aged artists . On display are more than 30 of their latest works , which capture(捕捉)the wonderous variety of life in unique(独特的)styles .

Time : 9 a.m. -4p.m until September 15

Place: 136 Nachizi Street , Dongcheng District

Literature(文学)museum : The National Museum of Modern Chinese Literature offers an indepth study of the evolution of Chinese contemporary literature from 1919 to 1949 .

Time : 9 a. m -4 p.m , daily

Place: 45 Anyuan Donglu , Chaoyang District(Shaoyaoju area )

Concerts

Beijing rocks : “ The Fashionow Night of Chinese Rock” is set to bring rock fans out by the thousands next month . Nine Chinese rock bands will perform at the concert , including older generation bands , middle generation and some recent arrivals　 The audience(听众)will be given a chance to decide what songs they want to hear , which is sure to bring a storm .

Time: September 16

Place: The Olympic Center

Belgium Orchestra(管弦乐队):La Petite Bande , the Baroque Orchestra of Belgium will perform in Beijing at the Grand Theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities as part of activities across the world to commemorate(纪念)the 250th anniversary of Bach’s death .

Time: 7:30 p.m . September11-14

Place: Grand Theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities

7．According to the passage , which of the following may be a cause of Alzheimer’s disease ?

　　　　 A．Poisons produced by the brain .　　　　　　　　　 B．Getting old .

　　　　 C．A virus .　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D．Lack of exercise .

6．All of the following are symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease EXCEPT　　　　 　.

　　　　 A．forgetfulness　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B．difficulty in speaking

　　　　 C．loss of sight 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D．loss of the ability to walk

5．The main idea of the passage is that Alzheimer’s disease 　　　　　　.

　　　　 A．is a terrible part of the aging process

　　　　 B．is an organic disease that affects young and old

　　　　 C．can be cured by physical treatment　　　　　　 D．causes forgetfulness

4．According to the passage , in some areas if farmers who grow grapes(葡萄)light fires in the early morning , that is because the farmers want to 　　　　　　.

　　　　 A．drive away warm air　　　　

B．prevent cold air from coming to harm their plants

　　　　 C．cause more wind　　　　　　

D．stop warm air running away

B

Alzheimer’s disease is a major national health problem. Nearly 2 million Americans over the age of 65 have Alzheimer’s disease . It is a leading cause of death among the elderly . But Alzheimer’s disease is not confined(限于)to the aged . There may be a million or more people under the age of 65 suffering from the disease .

At one time , people suffering from the disease were said to be “getting old”. The disease was thought to be a natural part of growing old , but it is now known that Alzheimer’s disease strikes young and old alike . It is an organic(器官的)disease that destroys brain cells .

Alzheimer’s disease affects the patient’s memory , speech , and movement . In the beginning stages of the disease , the patient may seem slightly confused . He may have trouble speaking . Then the patient’s memory begins to fail . He may forget dates , telephone numbers , names and plans .

As the disease progresses , the patient may not recognize family and friends . These symptoms(症状)often cause terrible anxiety in the patient . He may feel lost and frightened . Sometimes the patient reacts with wild and bad behavior.

In the last stages of the disease , the patient may not be able to take care of himself . He may have lost the ability to speak and walk .

Scientists don’t know exactly what causes Alzheimer’s disease . It may be caused by a virus(病毒). It may be caused by a poisonous substance(物质)in the environment . At present, there is no cure for the disease . But there are ways to slow its progress . Exercise and physical treatment can help the patients of this disease .

2．Air moves under such conditions that 　　　　　.

　　　　 A．there is air pressure 　　　　　　　　　　　　B．the air is heavy

　　　　 C．air pressure doesn’t remain the same all the time 　D．air comes up and down

　 3．Which of the following pictures best tells the movements of warm air and cold air ?

1．The first paragraph mainly tells us the causes of 　　　　　.

　　　　 A．why we don’t feel air 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B．whey atmosphere is important to us

　　　　 C．why there is air surrounding us 　　　　　　　　 D．why there is air pressure