3. ______ (not greet) your teacher by saying Hi unless you meet him in a very informal situation.

2. The teacher wanted to make her students ______ (interest) in his lesson.

1. I would like ______ (visit) your school next week.

　(D)

Directions: Read the passage and choose the most suitable heading from A-F for each paragraph.　

There is an extra heading you don’t need to use.

69. ______

A study of art history might be a good way to learn more about a culture than is possible to learn in general history classes. Most typical history courses concentrate on politics, economics, and war. But art history focuses on much more than this because art reflects not only the political values of a people, but also religious beliefs, emotions, and psychology..

70. ______　

In addition, information about the daily activities of our ancestors-or of people very different from our own-can be provided by art. In short, art expresses the essential qualities of a time and a place, and a study of it clearly offer us a deeper understanding than can be found in most history books.

71. ______

In history books, objective information about the political life of a country is presented; that is, facts about politics are given, but opinions are not expressed. Art, on the other hand, is subjective: it reflects emotions and opinions. The great Spanish painter Francisco Goya was perhaps the first truly “political” artist. In his well-known painting The Third of May 1808, he criticized the Spanish government for its misuse of power over people. Over a hundred years later, symbolic images were used in Pablo Picasso’s Guernica to express the horror of war. Meanwhile, on another continent, the powerful paintings of Diego Rivera, Jose Clemente Orozco, and David Alfaro Siqueiros-as well as the works of Alfredo Ramos Martines-depicted these Mexican artists’ deep anger and sadness about social problems.

72. ______

In the same way, art can reflect a culture’s religious beliefs. For hundreds of years in Europe, religious art was almost the only type of art that existed. Churches and other religious buildings were filled with paintings that depicted people and stories from the Bible. Although most people couldn’t read, they could still understand biblical stories in the pictures on church walls.

73. ______

By contrast, one of the main characteristics of art in the Middle East was (and still is) its absence of human and animal images. This reflects the Islamic belief that statues are unholy.

　(C)

We all enjoy the beautiful show of colors as leaves change each autumn. But did you ever wonder how and why this happens? To answer the question, first you have to understand what leaves are and what they do.

Leaves are nature’s food factories. Plants take water from the ground through their roots. And they take a gas called carbon dioxide from the air. Plants use sunlight to turn water and carbon dioxide into glucose (葡萄糖). Glucose is a kind of sugar. Plants use glucose as food for energy and as a building block for growing.

The way plants turn water and carbon dioxide into sugar is called photosynthesis (光合作用). That means, “putting together with light”.

A chemical called chlorophyll (叶绿素) helps photosynthesis. Chlorophyll is what gives plants their green color. As summer ends and autumn comes, the days get shorter and shorter. This is how trees “know” to begin getting ready for winter.

During winter, there is not enough light or water for photosynthesis. Trees rest during this time and live off the food they stored during the summer. They begin to shut down their food-making factories.

　　　 The green chlorophyll disappears from the leaves. As the bright green fades away, we begin to see yellow and orange leaves. Small amounts of these colors have been in the leaves all along. We just can’t see them in the summer, because they are covered up by the green chlorophyll.

The bright reds and yellows we see in leaves are made mostly in autumn. In some trees, like maples (枫树), glucose is caught in the leaves after photosynthesis stops. Sunlight and the cool nights of autumn turn this glucose into a red color. The brown color of trees like oaks (橡树) is made from waste left in the leaves.

It is the mixture of all these things that makes the beautiful colors we enjoy during autumn.

65. Which of the following about chlorophyll is NOT true?

A. Without it photosynthesis couldn’t happen.

B. It is the reason why leaves have their green color.

C. It turns the leaves red during autumn.

D. It is a chemical that’s important for trees’ food making.

66. Which of the following is WRONG?

A. In winter trees cannot produce any sugar they need as food.

B. In winter trees do not consume sugar without chlorophyll.

C. Trees can survive the winter with the food storage.

D. In winter trees lack light or water for photosynthesis.

67. From the text we can see that photosynthesis _____.

A. can produce glucose, which can provide energy for trees’ growth

B. can happen whenever there is light and water

C. is the process of putting sunlight together with chlorophyll

D. doesn’t stop during the trees’ lifetime even in winter

68. What’s the author’s purpose of writing the passage?

A. To explain the process of trees’ photosynthesis.

B. To encourage readers to protect the environment.

C. To analyze the reasons why leaves change colors.

D. To help readers understand what leaves and trees are.

　(B)

　 Do you feel so nervous in exams that you have trouble writing answers to questions that you knew just the night before?

　 If so, you likely have a case of test anxiety.

　 But, don't fear. By recognizing the problem, you are taking the first step towards overcoming it.

　 Believe it or not, a touch of nervousness can sharpen your mind, allowing you to perform more quickly. This is because under stress, the body gives out the hormone adrenaline which prepares it for something important that will happen. However, too much anxiety can result in sleeplessness, loss of appetite before tests, and poor performance. Some people might feel hot or even sick.

　 If you worry a lot or are a perfectionist, you are more likely to have trouble with test anxiety. Those who have prepared poorly for a test or have had negative experiences taking tests may also experience test anxiety.

　 When you feel a storm of anxiety coming on, stop what you're doing and make your mind a blank. If possible, actually tell yourself to "STOP!" This will get your mind off the stress.

　 Then think of being at a place of comfort and let your body relax. As you continue the test, find questions you know the answers to and answer them first. This will help gain your　　　　　　　　　 confidence.

　 Talk to yourself using positive language. Make it a habit to replace each negative thought with a logical reason. For example: "I've studied hard and I know the material, so I'm　　　　　　　　　 ready to do the best I can." Another thing you can do is to learn to accept mistakes. In fact, they can be valuable learning opportunities.

　 Last but not least, start test preparation early - three to five days ahead of the quiz or test. After all, good study habits and skills - for example, time management and note-taking - will give you the feeling that you are in control.

60. According to the text, people who ______ are more likely to have trouble with test anxiety.

A. worry a lot or are perfectionists　　　　　　　　 B. prepare poorly for a test

C. have failed in tests before　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. all of above

61. Which of the following is NOT the way to beat nerves according to the author?

A. Stop what you are doing and try to relax.　　 B. Talk to your teacher or friends.

C. make a full test preparation early.　　　　　　　 D. Learn to accept mistakes.

62. From the text, we know it is not true that ______.

A. test anxiety makes you fail in working out the problems that are really difficult

B. a little of test anxiety might be helpful to some students

C. some students can't sleep well before the test

D. some students failed in the test because of the anxiety

63. The underlined word “it” refers to ______.

A. the stress　 　 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. the body 　　　　　　　　

C. the mind 　　　 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. the hormone adrenaline

64. What would be the best title for the text?

A. What is test anxiety　 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. Why we have test anxiety　

C. How to beat nerves　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　　 D. Develop a positive attitude

Directions: Read the following passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.　

　(A)

When I drove a cab(计程车) for a living I met a special old lady. When I arrived to collect her, the building was dark. Many drivers would have honked(鸣喇叭) once or twice, waited a minute, and then driven away. But I realized that this passenger might need my help so I walked to the door and knocked. A small woman in her 80s opened the door.

I took her suitcase to the cab then returned to help the woman. She thanked me for my kindness.

“It’s nothing,” I told her. “I just try to treat my passengers the way I would want my mother treated.”

When we got in the cab, she gave me an address then asked: “Could you drive through downtown?”

“It’s not the shortest way,” I answered quickly.

“I don’t mind,” she said. “I’m in no hurry. I’m on my way to hospice(养老所).”

I looked in the rear-view mirror. Her eyes were shining brightly.

“I don’t have any family left,” she continued. “The doctor says I don’t have very long.”

I quietly reached over and shut off the meter. “What route would you like me to take?” I asked.

For the next two hours, we drove through the city. She showed me all the buildings that meant something to her and I listened to her stories.

As evening began to fall, she suddenly said: “I’m tired. Let’s go now.”

We were met at the hospice, by two orderlies(勤杂工) who helped the woman into a wheelchair. “How much do I owe you?” she asked.

“Nothing,” I said.

I bent and gave her a hug. She smiled. “You gave an old woman a little moment of joy.” She said. “Thank you.”

For the rest of that day, I could hardly talk. What if that woman had gotten an angry driver? What if I had refused to take the run, or had honked once, then driven away?

I don’t think that I’ve done anything more important in my life. We’re used to thinking that our lives revolve around great moments. But great moments often catch us unaware-beautifully wrapped in what others may consider a small one.

56. Why didn’t the writer act as many other drivers did?

A. He wanted others to treat his mother kindly.

B. It was difficult for him to pick up another passenger at that time.

C. He thought the passenger might be in need of his help.

D. He was forbidden to do so by his company’s rules.

57. The old woman asked the writer to drive through downtown to ______.

A. enjoy memories of her past days

B. save money by taking the shortest way

C. go shopping before going to the hospice

D. tell the author her stories

58. Which of the following best describes the writer?

A. Kind and lucky.　 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. Friendly and helpful.　

C. Poor and lonely.　 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. Hurt and bored.

59. What does the writer learn from his experience?

A. Happiness lies in giving help to others.

B. Helping others is easier said than done.

C. Experience is better gained through practice.

D. Great moments can only be experienced through little things.

Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.

It was at least two months before Christmas when nine year old Almie Rose told her father and me that she wanted a new bicycle. As Christmas ___46___ nearer, her desire for a bicycle seemed to fade, or so we thought. We bought the latest rage, Baby Sitter's Club dolls, and a doll house. Then, much to our ___47___, on December 23rd, she said that she really wanted a bike more than anything else. It was just too late, what with all the details of ___48___ Christmas dinner and buying last minute gifts, to take the time to ___49___ the “right bike” for our little girl. So, here we were Christmas Eve around 9:00 p.m., with Almie and her six-year-old brother, Dylan. Now we could only ___50___ the bicycle and the disappointment of our child.” What if I make a little bicycle out of clay (泥) and write a note that she could trade the clay model in for a real ___51___?” her dad asked. “This is an expensive item and she is such a big girl, it would be much better for her to pick it out.”So he ___52___ the next four hours painstakingly working with clay to make a tiny bike. On Christmas morning, we were excited for Almie to ___53___ the little package with the beautiful red and white clay bike and the note. Finally, she opened it and read the note aloud. “Does this mean that I trade in this bike that Daddy made me for a real one?” I said, “Yes.” Almie had ___54___ in her eyes when she replied, “I could never ___55___ in this beautiful bicycle that Daddy made me. I'd rather keep this than get a real bike.” At that moment, we would have moved heaven and earth to buy her every bicycle on the planet!

46. A. drew　　　　　　　　　 B. touched　　　　　　　　　　 C. kept　　　　　　　　　 D. did

47. A. joy　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. surprise　　　　　　　　　　 C. sorrow　　　　　　　　　　 D. sadness

48. A. doing　　　　　　　　 B. leaving　　　　　　　　　　 C. preparing　　　　　 D. having

49. A. use　　　　　　　　　　 B. cover　　　　　　　　　　　 C. need　　　　　　　　 D. select

50. A. make up　　　　　　 B. use for　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 C. remind of　　　　　 D. think of

51. A. bike　　　　　　　　　 B. train　　　　　　　　　　　　 C. toy　　　　　　　　　 D. car

52. A. spent　　　　　　　　　 B. took　　　　　　　　　　　　 C. needed　　　　　　　　　　 D. made

53. A. open　　　　　　　　　 B. show　　　　　　　　　　　　 C. keep　　　　　　　　 D. clean

54. A. boxes　　　　　　　　 B. dust　　　　　　　　　　　　 C. tears　　　　　　　　 D. sand

55. A. dare　　　　　　　　　 B. buy　　　　　　　　　　　　　 C. mop　　　　　 　　　 D. trade

36. The boy always spent the whole day ______ in the room reading English during the holiday.

　　　 A. locking　　　　　　 B. having locked　　 C. being locked　　　　　　 D. locked

Section B (9%)

Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

Few musicians have inspired their audiences like Yo-Yo Ma, the cellist(大提琴演奏家). This year, Ma ___37___ his Silk Road Project, an educational organization and music group that promotes the cultures of the ancient Silk Road to Chicago, where he is working with 50 public schools. He ___38___ discussed his musical and cultural adventures with Condé Nast Traveler's Dorinda Elliott.

CNT: Are there ___39___ between music and travel?

Ma: Music is short. You can't hold on to it, but at the same time the content is all about the ___40___ of life. One way of understanding people is to ___41___ their music. Similarly, to get inside a culture, you've got to not only know a place as a physical space but also get inside the people's minds. ___42___ gives you that kind of insight. You can't just trust the values you carry around-you realize that someone else might have a ___43___ different way of doing something.

CNT: What impact have your travels had on the ___44___ you play?

Ma: You build experiences from traveling so you can find your way inside the music. I was carrying around the music of Astor Piazzolla, the tango composer, for a long time. I loved it, but I didn't get it. Then I went to Argentina. In Buenos Aires, there's this incredible cemetery where people go for dates and picnics. I went to a tango bar where a 90-year-old man was playing piano so passionately. I said, "Oh my God, that's what they're playing. It's ___45___!"

35. People can always find some food for thought in comic strips besides ______.

　　　 A. amused　　　　　　 B. being amused　　 C. amusing　　　　　　　　　 D. to be amused