51. From the passage we learn that ____.

A. the museum runs a school and has students of its own

B. students can receive different kinds of education here

C. part of school education has to be done in the museum

D. school programs are only run at weekends and on holidays

E

Growing up across the street from each other in Twin Falls, Idaho, Lisa Fry and Paula Turner never doubted their friendship would last forever. But after Fry married, moved to New York City and had a baby, her letters to Turner suddenly went unanswered. “Do you think I’ve somehow offended(冒犯)her?” Fry asked her husband.

Turner, meanwhile, had convinced(使信服)herself she was no longer important to Fry. 　“She’s got a family now,” she told herself. “We’re just too different to be close like before. ”

Finally, Fry picked up the courage to call her old friend. At first, the conversation was awkward, yet soon they both accepted that they missed each other. A month later, they got together and quickly fell into their old habit of laughing and sharing confidences.

“Thank goodness I finally took action,” Fry says. “We both realized we were as important to each other as ever. ”

There are good reasons to treasure our friendships. Some years ago a public-opinion research firm, Roper Starch Worldwide, asked 2007 people to identify one or two things that said the most about themselves. Friends far outranked homes, jobs, clothes and cars.

“A well-established friendship carries a long history of experience and interaction that defines who we are and keeps us connected,” says Donald Pannen, executive officer of the Western Psychological Association. “It is a heritage we should protect. ”

Ironically(具有讽刺意味)says Brant R. Burleson, professor of communication at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind. “the better friends you are, the more likely you’ll face conflicts. ” And the outcome can be exactly what you don’t want--- an end to the friendship.

The good news is that most troubled friendships can be mended.

50. Which of the following is certainly forbidden according to the passage?

A. Trying to enter the museum after 5:00 p. m.

B. Taking pictures in front of the museum.

C. Talking loudly when you enjoy the collections.

D. Eating and drinking wherever you are.

49. This passage mainly tells us ____.

A. the way to get to the museum

B. the purpose to build the museum

C. a brief introduction to the museum

D. a detailed description of the museum

48. How many possible solutions to snoring have been proposed in the passage?

A. Two　　　　　　　　　　 B. Three　　　　　　　　　 C. Four　　　　　　　　　　　 D. Five

D

Welcome to the National Maritime(海洋的)Museum

The National Maritime Museum is the largest of its kind in the world, with over two million items in its collections. Twenty galleries display some of the finest sea affairs in historic buildings, which were formerly a school for the sons of seamen.

Opening times

10:00 – 17:00 Winter hours

10:00 – 18:00 Summer hours

Last admission is thirty minutes before closing. Smoking is not allowed in the museum. Eating and drinking are only allowed in the designated(指定的)areas. Photography and video are not permitted inside the building.

Bookings

Our Central Booking Group handles all group visit enquiries(需求)，from schools, group organizers and tour operators.

Education and Interpretation

Schools’ programs operate in term-time. Programs of talks, tours, work-shops, storytelling, living history and interpretation(解说)are run throughout the year, especially at weekends and during school holidays.

E - library

Facilities are provided for electronic access(接口)to the museum’s collections. Please ask a member of staff(员工)for directions to the nearest terminals(终端). These facilities are also available from the comfort of your own home.

47. From the passage we know that the simplest and more efficient way to prevent a person from snoring is ____.

A. to keep the soft tissues from vibrating

B. to give the patient a medical operation

C. to wake him/her up as soon as he /she snores

D. to make him/her listen to the sound of snoring

46. Snoring happens ____.

A. when dreaming at night, even during the day

B. when breathing with one’s mouth closed

C. when sleeping with one’s mouth open

D. when being poor in health

45. The underlined word “snoring”(in paragraph 1)probably means ____.

A. speaking while one sleeps　　　　　　　　　　 B. dreaming while on sleeps

C. noises made while one sleeps　　　　　　　　 D. sighs given while one sleeps

44. From the passage we can know ____.

A. the two cities have developed very fast

B. London is better than Paris

C. Paris is a favorite place for all journalism students

D. people in both London and Paris now lead a regular life

C

An American researcher has developed a simple device to help people stop snoring. The device limits the movements of the tissues(组织)that cause the unpopular sound. Snoring is a common problem. It may prevent a person from getting enough sleep. It may also prevent enough oxygen from reaching heart and lungs during sleep. But for most people, snoring affects relations with another person who must sleep in the back room.

Snoring happens when the sleeping person breathes with the mouth open. In the back of the mouth the tissues surrounding the entrance of the throat are soft. As the person breathes, the movement of the air around the soft tissues causes them to move or vibrate(颤动). This tissue movement causes the sound we call snoring. A number of possible solutions have been proposed. 　Some devices keep the mouth shut. They force the patient to breathe only through the nose. A medical operation is also possible. Other devices catch the sound of snoring and then wake the patient. The new anti-snoring device was developed by a dentist, George Wagner of the Indian University School of Dentistry. He developed a piece of plastic that fits up against the inside of the mouth. The device keeps the soft tissues from vibrating and making the snoring noise. It is worn only at night. Doctor Wagner said that the simple device has ended several patients’ snoring problem in a simple way.

43. Living in Paris, you may find ____.

A. life is better. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. things are cheaper

C. more attractive people　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. a job easily

42. The underlined word “flocked” probably means ____.

A. came in large numbers　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. flew a long way

C. rushed hurriedly　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. drove long distance