64. It can be concluded that the passage is most probably part of a(n) __________.

A. horror story　　　　　　　　　　 B. news report　 C. article of popular science　　　　　 D. research paper

答案：61-64 ADBC　

D

If a person forgets names , places or facts -and has trouble with everyday things like reading or shopping -it may not mean you are getting old . It could be Alzheimer’s disease . So it’s important to see a doctor as soon as you can .

There is no cure for Alzheimer’s . But a drug called ARICEPT has been used by millions of people to help their symptoms (症状).

In studies , ARICEPT has been proved to work for Alzheimer’s . It has helped people improve their memory over time . It has also helped them to keep doing everyday things on their own .

Ask your doctor if ARICEPT is right for you or your loved one . It is the Number One drug for Alzheimer’s in the world . The sooner you know it’s Alzheimer’s , the better ARICEPT can help .

ARICEPT is good for many but may not be good for everyone . Some people may experience not sleeping well , feeling very tired , or not wanting to eat . In studies , these side effects weren’t serious at all and went away over time . Some people taking ARICEPT may feel light-headed . In this case you should tell your doctors because your condition may get worse .

63. In writing the passage, the author intends to __________.

A. give an accurate description of the possible disaster in the future

B. warn of a possible disaster in the future

C. tell the historical development of the Earth

D. prove that humans will sooner or later be destroyed

62. Why does the author mention dinosaurs at the end of the passage?

A. Because they could only live in the warm climate.

B. Because they once dominated the Earth.

C. Because dinosaurs and humans never live in the same age.

D. Because their extinction indicates future disasters

61. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the author’s description of the disaster in 2094?

The whole mankind becomes extinct.

All the coastal cities in African are destroyed.

The whole world becomes extremely cold.

The visit of the comet results in wars.

60. Which of the following best describes Brownie?

A. Shy　　　　 B. Polite　　　　 C. Caring　　　 D. Brave

答案：57-60 DCAC

　　　　　　　 　　　　　　C

In July 1994 Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, was struck by 21 pieces of a comet(彗星). When the fragment(碎片)landed in the southern part of the giant planet, the explosions were watched by scientists here on earth. But what if our own planet was hit by a comet?

　　　 The year is 2094. It has been announced that a comet is heading towards the Earth. Most of it will miss our planet, but two fragments will probably hit the southern part of the Earth. The news has caused panic.

　　　 On 17 July, a fragment four kilometers wide enters the Earth’s atmosphere with a huge explosion. About half of the fragment is destroyed. But the major part survives and hits the South Atlantic at 200 times the speed of sound. The sea boils and an enormous wave is created and spreads. The wall of water rushes towards southern Africa at 800 kilometers an hour. Cities on the African coast are totally destroyed and millions of people are drowned. The wave moves into the Indian Ocean and heads towards Asia.

　　　 Millions of people are already dead in the southern part of the Earth, but the north won’t escape for long. Tons of broken pieces are thrown into the atmosphere by the explosions. As the sun is hidden by clouds of dust, temperatures around the world fall to almost zero. Crops are ruined. Wars break out as countries fight for food. A year later civilization has collapsed. No more than 10 million people have survived.

　　　 Could it really happen? In fact, it has already happened more than once in the history of the Earth. The dinosaurs(恐龙)were on the Earth for over 160 million years. Then 65 million years ago they suddenly disappeared. Many scientists believe that the Earth was hit by a space fragment. The dinosaurs couldn’t survive in the cold climate that followed and they became extinct. Will we meet the same end?

59. Why does the author say that Brownie was more than just a family pet?

A. She was loved by everybody she met.　 B. She played games with anyone she liked.

C.　 She was treated as a member of the family. D. She went everywhere with the family.

58.　 We can infer from Paragraph 2 that Brownie__________.

A. would eat anything when hungry　 B. loved playing hide-and-seek

C. felt sorry for her mistake　　　　　 D. disliked the author’s dad

57.　 What would Brownie do when someone was ill in the family?

A. Look at them sadly.　　　　　　　 B. Touch them gently.

C. Play games with them.　　　　　　 D. Keep them company.

56. What does the word “obstacle” mean in the passage?

A. Something that makes you feel uncomfortable

B. The coach who thinks you are not suitable for playing basketball.

C. A wall in the basketball court to stop players in training.

D. Something that makes it difficult for you to achieve your goal.

答案：53-56 BCAD　

B

When I was six, Dad brought home a dog one day, who was called “Brownie”. My brothers and I all loved Brownie and did different things with her. One of us would walk her, another would feed her, then there were baths, playing catch and many other games. Brownie, in return, loved each and every one of us. One thing that most touched my heart was that she would go to whoever was sick and just be with them . We always felt better when she was around.

One day, as I was getting her food, she chewed up(咬破)one of Dad’s shoes, which had to be thrown away in the end. I knew Dad would be mad and I had to let her know what she did was wrong. When I looked at her and said, ”Bad girl,” she looked down at the ground and then went and hid. I saw a tear in her eyes.

Brownie turned out to be more than just our family pet, she went everywhere with us .People would stop and ask if they could pet her. Of course she’d let anyone pet her. She was just the most lovable dog. There were many times when we’d be out walking and a small child would come over and pull on her hair. She never barked(吠) or tried to get away. Funny thing is she would smile. This frightened people because they thought she was showing her teeth. Far from the truth, she loved everyone.

Now many years have passed since Brownie died of old age. I still miss the days when she was with us.

55. When in college basketball team, Jordan ______

A. was not experienced enough to be favored by his coach.

B. was the pet of his basketball coach.

C. was the best player in the team

D. was the tallest one of all basketball players.